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@allafrica Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:56:40
Botswana, De Beers Appoint Adesina Chair Of Diamonds Development Fund
[Vanguard] Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed Chairman of Botswana's Diamonds for Development Fund, a landmark initiative established by the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group to drive economic diversification and sustainable development in the Southern African nation.
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@allafrica 5 hours ago
Swimmers Defy the Odds to Win Medals
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana swimmers have defied geographical limitations to win two bronze medals at the recently concluded Africa Aquatics Zone IV Open Water Championships in Mauritius.
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@allafrica 7 hours ago
Residents Reject Private Control of Paving Stone Mining
[Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- Residents of the KHUMASE lands in Serowe have decried the private mining of paving stones in their area, noting that these resources are known to be a cash cow in other countries.
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@allafrica 19 hours ago
Bodutu Commit Culture Preservation Through Art
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Wame Bodutu, popularly known as Art by Wame, is challenging the notion that visual arts is a man's world. Through Afrocentric work celebrating African culture, heritage, identity, and wildlife, she is inspiring other women to pursue creative passions.
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@allafrica 19 hours ago
Economic Recovery Projects Remain On Course
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- While the government is currently grappling with sluggish economic growth and Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, some key priority projects targeted at economic resuscitation, and strategic employment creation opportunities are on course, says Member of Parliament for Lobatse Mr Kamal Jacobs.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:50:28
Botswana Tops Saca Championships Meday Tally
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Despite the absence of school sports, Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) and its coaches continue to successfully identify raw talent, and their efforts have culminated in a first-place finish for Botswana out of the 12 countries that participated at the Southern African Confederation of Athletics (SACA) championships held in Mauritius on June 6 and 7.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:19:53
Africa Aquatics Zone Iv Championships Come to Botswana
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana will host the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships from September 2 to 5, 2026, further cementing its growing reputation as a destination for international sporting events.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:24:10
Batawana Celebrate 30 Years of Cultural Heritage
[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Dressed in vibrant array of traditional attire, the Ngamiland community from all walks of life thronged the Nhabe Museum on Saturday.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:03:26
Hirschfeld Laid to Rest
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- As the mortal remains of Simon Hirschfeld were laid to rest at Phomolong Memorial Park in Phakalane, Gaborone, a traditional police funeral three-volley gun salute rang out, symbolising duty, honour and country.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:54:55
Botswana Bids for Anti-Money Laundering Academy
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana is positioning itself as a regional leader in the fight against financial crime with a bid to host the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) Regional Training Academy in Gaborone.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:57:37
SARS Cautions Foreign Motorists Against Scammers
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- On June 1, South African Revenue Service (SARS) rolled out the mandatory Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for all foreign-registered vehicles entering or leaving South Africa. The process forms part of efforts to strengthen risk detection, enhance border modernisation and improve customer experience through digitalisation.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:11:52
Botswana Strives to Excel in Global Economy
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The groundbreaking of the highly anticipated New Botswana City underscores Botswana's intent to compete and participate meaningfully in the evolving global economy.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:29:29
New Botswana City to Unlock Economic Diversification
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana's proposed multi-billion Pula World Trade Centre (WTC) is pivotal to recalibrating the nation's economy.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:18:38
Minister Sets Record Straight
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng says international regulations prohibit government interference in anti-doping cases.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:18:39
SADC Fortifies Region Anti-Money Laundering
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has escalated its regional fight against financial crime by operationalising the SADC Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) committee.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:08:02
Angolan Football Federation Announces Cancellation of Match Against Botswana
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Football Federation (FAF) announced on Tuesday the cancellation of the national team's match against Botswana, scheduled for the 5th of the current month in Casablanca (Morocco), as part of the FIFA international break.
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