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Botswana’s queer lifelines are vanishing
The Advocate
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August 8, 2025
Botswana only legalized consensual same sex conduct in 2019, so growing up as an openly gay man was tough, and I experienced numerous setbacks. When I was 25 years old, my uncle discovered a photo of me putting on makeup and dreadlocks. He took it...
Overlooked foundation of Botswana's transformation
MMEGI
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August 11, 2025
In a packed Gaborone conference hall, President Duma Boko and, Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, unveiled the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) with fanfare and hope. After decades of a diamond-fuelled economy and abstract plans...
Trans-Kalahari Railway Project On Track
The Voice
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August 17, 2025
The governments of Botswana and Namibia have reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR) Project, an ambitious infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, trade, and socio-economic...
Dear Enoch... Time to embrace Milei's shock therapy blueprint for SA's economic revival - Rob Hersov
BizNews
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Take Eskom, for example. Instead of mass layoffs, we restructure the company by separating generation, transmission, and distribution. We allow private companies to compete in electricity generation while maintaining the grid as a regulated...
Stage set for annual Ongwediva Trade Fair
Namibian Sun
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August 11, 2025
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to officiate the opening ceremony on 24 August. The 24th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) is set to take place from 22 to 30 August under the theme ‘Innovate – Connect – Prosper’....
"I worked very hard": Cape Town business woman shares how she reached success
Briefly
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August 11, 2025
A Cape Town entrepreneur opened up about her journey from extreme poverty to owning multiple businesses The woman runs several companies in the tourism sector, including hotels, and refused to let her difficult childhood stop her South Africans...
Inside Hotel 430: Gaborone’s newest urban gem
MMEGI
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August 11, 2025
Located in the heart of Gaborone’s Central Business District, Hotel 430 is a contemporary, full service hotel designed to meet the needs of today’s traveler, from corporate executives and solo explorers to couples and families on city getaways....
Electricity demand slows amid economic downturn
MMEGI
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August 11, 2025
The drop in electricity consumption comes at a time when industries have drawn back on production targets, thus requiring less electricity for production. Data from economic consultancy firm, Econsult, shows that electricity consumption has been...
Zimbabwe to maintain trade ties with Israel
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 11, 2025
Zimbabwe will continue trading with Israel despite global condemnation of that country's military actions in Gaza, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana has said. Speaking during a government tour of...
Zim will continue to trade with Israel: Mangwana
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Mangwana said Zimbabwe would continue to trade with Israel until there was a United Nations decision against doing business with that country. ZIMBABWE will continue to trade with Israel despite an international outcry over that country's killing...
Botswana Stock Exchange CEO on H1 market performance
CNBC Africa
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August 6, 2025
In the face of global economic uncertainties and market volatility, the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) has emerged as a beacon of growth and resilience in the African financial landscape. In an exclusive conversation with CNBC Africa, Aupa...
Southern African ‘smart economic corridor’ set to create 1.6 million jobs
The South African
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August 10, 2025
Seven Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations have officially backed a plan that could unlock $16.1 billion in regional GDP and generate over 1.6 million jobs. SADC wants to transform the North-South Corridor (NSC) into a “smart...
Botswana's health sector hit by severe shortages
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 6, 2025
Botswana's Ministry of Health has issued a stark update on the country's public health system, revealing a critical shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies that has forced the suspension of several non-urgent services. The Ministry...
The case for decolonising global south economies
Zimbabwe Independent
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Remittances refer to funds transferred by migrants to their home countrie A book excerpt from Artificial Intelligence: A Driver of Inclusive Development and Shared Prosperity for The Global South Most countries in the Global South grapple with the...
Botswana Eyes Sports for Growth
Botswana Gazette
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August 6, 2025
The country has positioned World Relays as a springboard for economic diversification GAZETTE REPORTER The government has reaffirmed plans to use sports as a catalyst for economic growth and diversification as preparations to host the 2026 World...
John Olajide: Portrait of an Astute Entrepreneur
This Day
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August 10, 2025
Founder and CEO of Axxess, the leading global home healthcare technology company, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, John Olajide, is an entrepreneur, home innovator, civic leader and global community builder who advocates for a better world. In this...
Coca-Cola launches game-changing initiative with incredible group of would-be entrepreneurs: 'Driven to make an impact'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 9, 2025
Photo Credit: Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Coca-Cola Beverage Uganda's (CCBU) recent partnership with Twahirah Islamic Charity Organization (TICO) is a testament to the potential for corporate social responsibility. In this case, the alliance is...
SADC Backs North-South Economic Corridor Plan
Zambian Observer
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August 9, 2025
Seven Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations have endorsed a plan to transform the North-South Corridor (NSC) into a smart economic corridor, aiming to drive industrialisation, job creation, and sustainable growth. The decision was...
CAF draws: Silver Strikers face Madagascar’ Elgeco Plus, Mighty Wanderers meet Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy FC
The Maravi Post
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August 9, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The stage is set for Malawi’s representatives in continental football as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the preliminary round fixtures for the 2025/26 interclub competitions. TNM Super League...
African nations hopeful to re-negotiate Trump tariffs, fear economic fallout
Africanews
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August 9, 2025
President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs have taken effect against dozens of countries, including South Africa. Trump began imposing higher import taxes on numerous countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his months long tariff...