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Botswana Presidents in times of crisis
MMEGI
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August 26, 2025
From Sir Ketumile Masire’s lonely vigil over a young, drought-stricken republic, to Festus Mogae’s defiant spending in the face of the Great Recession, and now to Duma Boko’s battle with a waning diamond age, the story is one of decisions taken in...
Galileo Resources intersects wide copper zone in Botswana drilling
ShareCast
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The AIM-traded firm said the hole, QTRC014, encountered a 61-metre interval containing intermittent copper oxides in the form of malachite and chrysocolla from 75 to 136 metres depth. It said the mineralisation appeared primarily associated with...
Jamaica back on top as Seville, Thompson lead way
Otago Daily Times
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September 14, 2025
It was just like old times in Tokyo this morning. Usain Bolt was the star attraction and Jamaica went 1-2 in the men's world 100m final - this time with Oblique Seville scorching a personal best 9.77 seconds ahead of Kishane Thompson, second again...
Seville and Jefferson-Wooden claim blue riband 100m titles in Tokyo
Qatar Tribune
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September 15, 2025
DPA Tokyo Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden crowned themselves new 100 metres king and queen with world titles on Sunday under the eyes of sprint icon Usain Bolt. Seville claimed the first global Jamaican gold since Bolt at the 2016...
Botswana declares health emergency
MMEGI
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August 25, 2025
The President further declared that the state-run Central Medical stores (CMS) has failed. “This failure has led to a severe disruption to health supplies countrywide. Second, your government has taken command of the situation and is addressing...
Zesco Girls face Gaborone United for Cosafa title
News Diggers
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August 31, 2025
AFTER pulling off one of the biggest shocks of the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers by eliminating defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, ZESCO Ndola Girls will this afternoon attempt to complete their fairy-tale run by beating...
Factors Influencing Climate-Smart Farming in Botswana
Bioengineer.org
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August 31, 2025
As climate change intensifies, the agricultural sector is facing unprecedented challenges, especially in regions dependent on smallholder farming. In Botswana’s North East District, maize farmers are at the crossroads of adopting innovation and...
Botswana signs $12bn Investment deal with Qatar
TVC News Nigeria
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August 23, 2025
Botswana’s President Duma Boko has announced a partnership with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings to address immediate national concerns, with the Gulf corporation committed to $12 billion in investments across multiple economic sectors. The agreement,...
Lab-grown diamonds robbing southern Africa of riches
Leader Publications - Missouri
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Botswana and southern African peers that built much of their prosperity on diamonds are scrambling for alternatives as cheaper, lab-grown stones threaten their economies. Diamond-dependent Botswana is leading the way and launched a sovereign...
Jamaica’s Oblique Seville delivers in style for world 100 metres gold
The Straits Times
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September 14, 2025
TOKYO - Oblique Seville scorched to the world 100 metres gold in a personal best 9.77 seconds on Sunday, leading a Jamaican 1-2 ahead of Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson, second again in 9.82. Defending champion Noah Lyles took bronze in...
Botswana’s Naledi Maifala Wins 2025 ANNA Award for Poetic, Observational Art
Africa.com
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August 23, 2025
Botswana-based artist Naledi Maifala has been named the winner of the 2025 ANNA Award, which celebrates emerging women artists from Africa and the diaspora. Her work captivates through its intimate focus on solitude and the everyday,...
Oblique Seville stuns Noah Lyles to win men's 100m title at world championships
The National News
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Jamaica's Oblique Seville outran Kishane Thompson and Noah Lyles to clinch gold in the men's 100m at the world championships on Sunday. Seville timed a personal best of 9.77 seconds for victory with Thompson taking silver in 9.82s while defending...
Athletics: Seville, Thompson go 1-2 for Jamaica in men's 100 in Tokyo
Kyodo News+
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September 14, 2025
TOKYO - Jamaica's Oblique Seville snared gold and compatriot Kishane Thompson silver in a scintillating men's 100-meter final Sunday at the world athletics championships in Tokyo. Seville crossed the line at Tokyo's National Stadium in a...
Botswana President Urges Chakwera to Swiftly Accept Defeat if Voted Out
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 23, 2025
Lilongwe — Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has advised Malawi’s President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to demonstrate statesmanship by swiftly accepting electoral defeat should Malawians decide to vote him out in the forthcoming elections. President...
Botswana bags podium finishes at MXoAN
MMEGI
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August 22, 2025
A seven-member squad flew the flag high, battling against over 200 riders in what was a record entry for the continental showpiece. Botswana wrapped up the weekend fifth overall out of the eight participating nations, tallying 159 points. South...
Botswana Secures $12 Billion Investment Deal With Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings
Arise News
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August 22, 2025
Botswana’s President Duma Boko on Thursday announced a landmark agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, with the Gulf firm committing to invest $12 billion across multiple sectors of the southern African nation’s economy. The deal, signed in...
Botswana secures historic $12 billion investment agreement from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings
The Times of India
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In a strategic move to counter a deepening economic downturn and accelerate long-term development, Botswana has signed a $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings. The deal, encompassing multiple high-impact sectors,...
Botswana Secures $12 Billion Deal for Economic Diversification
Africa.com
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August 22, 2025
Botswana has secured a $12 billion investment deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, a move President Duma Boko says will help tackle pressing national challenges. The investment deal was signed during a recent visit to Gaborone by a...
Botswana signs $12bln investment deal with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings
Zawya
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Botswana's President Duma Boko announced on Thursday an agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings, aimed at addressing immediate national challenges, with the Gulf firm committing to $12 billion in investments in various economic sectors. The...
Botswana signs $12bn investment deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings
Times LIVE
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Botswana's President Duma Boko announced on Thursday an agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings aimed at addressing immediate national challenges, with the Gulf firm committing to $12bn (R212.7bn) in investments in economic sectors. The deal...