Botswana
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:37:25 GMTCovid-19 and New Directions in Corporate Botswana Social Spend
[The Patriot] 'Clearly, the time has come for social spend to be approached in ways that are smarter and more sustainable, delivering long-term positive Impact' (Zim, 2018)
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:03:36 GMTHungry Lions Stalk Warriors
[Namibian] SENEGAL's Teranga Lions are not on a southern African safari, they are here to conquer. The West African Cosafa Cup guests are hungry and have a single mind to gobble up everything on offer, the team's head of delegation, Sam Diatta, said.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:08:03 GMTZimbabwean Man, Lover Arrested for Illegal Ivory Possession
[New Zimbabwe] A Zimbabwean man, charged together with his girlfriend for unlawful possession of elephant tusks, has saved his co-accused from further legal woes after telling the court she knew nothing of the ivory.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:15:10 GMTMrs Botswana Pageant Empowers Women
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Mrs Botswana, a pageant that prides itself as a brand that is into healthy marriages and families, on Saturday grabbed the bull by its horns and engaged its top 30 finalists on issues of intimacy, a topic regarded a ...
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:16:00 GMTSmall Stock Experiences Boom
[Botswana Daily News] Letlhakane -- Stockman's Choice and Voorslaag Auction auctioneer, Mr Nico Vos says the local small stock industry is experiencing a boom in good quality stock.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:09:31 GMTTshesebe-Masunga Road Project Resumes After 3-Year Hiatus
[Botswana Daily News] Masunga -- The new contractor for Tshesebe-Masunga road, Land Mark (PTY) LTD, is expected to commence works beginning of August.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:08:12 GMTIts Do or Die for Thebe Today
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Gran Premio diputacion meet in Spain on June 29, is no ordinary competition for Botswana 400 metres runner, Baboloki Thebe.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:05:42 GMTHealth Official Cautions Medical Practitioners
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- Medical practitioners have been cautioned against giving drugs "religiously" without carrying out any monitoring for adverse reaction on patients.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:32:55 GMTSir Seretse Khama Centenary National Observance Thursday
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi will on Thursday host guests to observe at national level, the centenary of Botswana's founding president, Sir Seretse Khama.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:37:47 GMTPloughing Season Preparedness Ensures Better Yields
[Botswana Daily News] Metlobo -- Farmers have been advised to prepare well in advance for the ploughing season.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:32:02 GMTGunners Launch Supporters Branch
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- Extension Gunners supporters have been challenged to dream big and coordinate with the executive committee to take the club back to its prime days.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:37:49 GMTSport Brings Hope, Optimism
[Botswana Daily News] Mahalapye -- Sport has the power to bring hope and optimism even during the time when the entire world is facing similar struggles and fierce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, says Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) board me...
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:07:53 GMTBotswana's Liberation Struggle Role Neglected
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana should be accorded its rightful place among former liberation movements because it qualifies as one through the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:16:26 GMTBuilding Confidence Critical for Success
[Botswana Daily News] Mopipi -- Building confidence among youth at an early age is critical to their ultimate success in life.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:27:40 GMTSADC-PF Key to AfCFTA Implementation
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Mr Mmusi Kgafela has pleaded with the SADC-Parliamentary Forum to advocate for inclusion of African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) in national laws, nationa...
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:19:43 GMTAfCFTA Injects Potential
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi says Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is one of the key drivers that can position Africa as an economic powerhouse.
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:52:23 GMTKirby to Retire After 30 Years of Service
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Court of Appeal president Justice Ian Kirby will be retiring November 30 when his contract ends, it has been announced.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:23:19 GMTDocumentary Celebrates Dingake
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- A new documentary film titled Ties that bind celebrating and acknowledging contributions by the prominent African struggle icon Michael Dingake has been released.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:14:41 GMTMalete, Molale Get Special Bicycles
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Two of the country's top cyclists, Abeng Malete and Lloyd Molale, have each been gifted with Fulcrum Wind 55db wheel, a lighter carbon wheeled bicycle ideal for high performance in competitive races.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:14:13 GMTBotswana Karate Association Readies for July 3
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) Medical Commission will conduct an online seminar for return to play on July 3.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:43:08 GMTKgatleng Cllrs Express Mixed Feelings About Liquor Act Review
[Botswana Daily News] Mochudi -- Kgatleng District councillors have expressed mixed reactions on the review process of the Liquor Act of 2003 as presented by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Mr Mmusi Kgafela on Thursday.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:43:05 GMTGumare/Mohembo Road Rehabilitation On Cards
[Botswana Daily News] Etsha -- Government has availed funds for rehabilitation of the Gumare/Mohembo road.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:43:00 GMTGare Urges Habu Residents to Support Conservancy Project
[Botswana Daily News] Gumare -- The implementation of community-based natural resources management and community conservancy approach in Ngamiland should work towards addressing challenges of diminished natural resources, livestock and regional beef ...
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:07:00 GMTCabinet Discusses New Compensation Rates
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The proposed revisions to the commercial and subsistence farming compensation rates by the Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism are currently under consideration by Cabinet.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:06:58 GMTFrancistown Now Red Zone
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- The increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and related deaths has caused Francistown to be declared a red zone.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:06:56 GMTMinistry Committed to Supporting Communities
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has extended its support to Matlapana Community Trust to undertake management of an area known as the Maun Beach to generate income.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:01:03 GMTPrisons Boss Promises Reforms
[The Patriot] PHILLIMON MMESO
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:10:42 GMTTroops Not Going to War - Masisi
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi addressed members of the media at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone on Wednesday upon arrival from Maputo, Mozambique where he attended the SADC heads of state and gov...
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:06:19 GMTWater Treatment Plant Progress Impressive
[Botswana Daily News] Mahalapye -- The P279 million Mahalapye Water Treatment Plant Expansion project is reportedly progressing at an impressive pace.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:06:18 GMTSelebi Phikwe Vaccination At 85 Percent
[Botswana Daily News] Selebi Phikwe -- A weekly COVID-19 report has shown that greater Selebi Phikwe's phase one vaccination roll out is at 85 per cent.