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Création Botswana in final chapter celebrating fashion, creativity
MMEGI
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July 7, 2025
Launched in September 2023, Création Botswana is a pioneering fashion entrepreneurship program designed to empower and elevate Botswana's creative industry. In an interview with Arts&Culture, the project manager Nature of the entity, Inger...
Gideon Boko: A visionary leader shaping Botswana’s future through diplomacy with Malawi
The Maravi Post
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July 6, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana is a figure of significant importance in the Southern African political landscape. His recent three-day official visit to Malawi marks a pivotal moment in his presidency, reflecting his...
PAMO 2025: NITC student wins silver for Nigeria in Botswana
The Cable
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July 6, 2025
The management of Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has expressed excitement over the recent performance of one of its students, Oghenerukevwe Esemitodje, who won a silver medal at the recently concluded 2025 Pan African Mathematics...
Duma Boko ushers in new political era as Botswana’s first opposition president since 1966
The Maravi Post
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July 6, 2025
In a historic political shift, Botswana’s 2024 general election delivered a surprising outcome that reshaped the country’s post-independence political narrative. Despite the departure of both the Botswana Congress Party and the Botswana Patriotic...
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Zambian Observer
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July 6, 2025
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS President Dr Lazarus Chakwera holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Trinity International University in the United States of America. He also holds a bachelor degree from...
Chakwera sees an opportunity in Boko’s visit for cementing Malawi-Botswana bilateral relations
The Maravi Post
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July 5, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi leader Lazarus Chakwera, has lauded President Advocate Duma Gedion Boko’s visit as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations between Malawi and Botswana Chakwera was speaking on Saturday, July 5 2025 at Kamuzu...
AIDS deaths could rise to 4 million by 2029 after Trump’s policy decision, UN report warns
Financial Express
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After decades of progress in the fight against AIDS, a new report warns that millions of lives are now at risk due to a sudden funding crisis. A major chunk of international aid, led by the United States, has been pulled back in the past six...
Limpopo star Shandesh apologises after calling Botswana a dry place with nothing but dust and cows
Briefly
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July 4, 2025
South African musician Shandesh has apologised after backlash over her post dissing Botswana Fans from Botswana slammed the 21-year-old singer for her disrespectful remarks, and her management’s statement failed to calm the outrage Mzansi...
Dr. Tochukwu Umunnakwe’s mission to revolutionize cancer care in Botswana
Weekend Post-Insightful
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July 4, 2025
The Merck Foundation’s influence on Botswana’s healthcare system continues to grow as an increasing number of professionals return from advanced training, prepared to confront pressing medical challenges. Among these dedicated individuals is Dr....
Confronting Infertility in Botswana: A tale of resilience and renewal
Weekend Post-Insightful
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July 4, 2025
Infertility remains one of Botswana’s most unspoken yet profoundly heart-wrenching health challenges. Despite ongoing progress in maternal and child healthcare, countless women and couples across the nation continue to grapple silently with the...
Grilling his way from Tawau to Botswana
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 4, 2025
Grilling his way from Tawau to Botswana Published on: Friday, July 04, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 04, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off From a small town in Tawau to the international stage in Botswana, one young man’s journey shows how far chicken...
Unity in Diversity: Solidarity Among Botswana’s Tertiary Education Students
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 3, 2025
Botswana’s tertiary education landscape is diverse, vibrant, and deeply woven into the nation’s developmental ambitions. From the lecture halls of the University of Botswana and the Institute of Development Management (IDM) to the training...
St. George’s University Partners With Legae Academy To Expand Medical Education Opportunities In Botswana
Africa.com
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July 3, 2025
St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has formed a three-year partnership with Legae Academy, an internationally certified secondary school in Gaborone, Botswana. This collaboration aims to assist aspiring...
Gender gaps in crucial sectors are narrowing in more African countries — report
Independent (Uganda)
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June 29, 2025
More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries...
Medochemie donates over €60K-worth of medicines to Botswana
Cyprus Mail
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July 3, 2025
With a strong sense of responsibility and a deep commitment to the principles of humanitarian contribution, Medochemie has sent vital pharmaceutical supplies to the Republic of Botswana as part of a coordinated initiative to address critical...
Daytime Emmy Nominations 2025: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Leads With 19
The Wrap
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July 10, 2025
Nominations for the 2025 Daytime Emmys were announced on Thursday morning, and it was a good day for “The Young and the Restless.” CBS led the pack in recognition for a single program with 19 nods for “Y&R.” These nominations include Outstanding...
Call for Sadc parliamentarians to put children at the centre of climate action
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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The deputy speaker of the Parliament of Botswana, Helen Manyeneng CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 2 (NewsDay Live) - A Sadc regional seminar on children’s rights and climate change got underway in Cape Town this morning with the deputy speaker of...
Paratus empowers education through digital connectivity
New Era
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Paratus has made an impact in Namibia’s education sector through its ongoing partnership with Eduvision, now in its seventh year. By providing GEO satellite infrastructure and continuous technical support, Paratus has enabled real-time,...
Education Revolution: Namibian President declares free university tuition
Sunday Independent
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June 27, 2025
Tswelopele Makoe|Published 6 minutes ago 6min “WE have heard your cries, the fees have fallen,” announced Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. A mere month into her presidency, the first female president of the sub-Saharan nation made waves...
Children’s surgery network expands
MMEGI
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June 27, 2025
The charity, which is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, opened the facility on June 24, five years ahead of its target to install 100 dedicated surgical theatres by 2030. Just two days later, the team will open its 101st operating room in Addis Ababa,...