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Karate rises above internal wars to deliver medals
MMEGI
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July 11, 2025
But despite the upheavals, karate put up a commanding performance at the AUSC Region 5 Games, which concluded in Namibia this weekend. When the medal standings were released on Wednesday, karate was the country's leading code with a haul of 10....
We have beaches and beauty, but Disneyland put Orange County on the map
Orange County Register - California
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July 11, 2025
Artwork from Disney’s “Cinderella,” circa 1950, is part of a new exhibit on animation at the Edward-Dean Museum in Cherry Valley. (Courtesy of Edward-Dean Museum) It’s probably best to confess up front that I wanted children mostly so I could go...
CAF President Commends Morocco’s Football Development as WAFCON Kicks Off
Morocco World News
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July 5, 2025
Mrirt — African Football Confederation (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe commended Morocco’s ongoing contribution to African football development. As the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from July 5-26 in Morocco, is kicking off tonight,...
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov holds negotiations with the Minister of International Relations of Botswana
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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01 July 2025 On July 1, 2025 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, held a meeting with the Minister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana, Phenyo Butale, who is paying an official visit to...
MIT Kuo Center, Botswana Government Launch Multiyear Innovation and Entrepreneurship Partnership
TechTrendsKE
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July 4, 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship has launched a five-year collaboration with the Government of Botswana aimed at strengthening the country’s innovation and entrepreneurship...
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...
Ekhaya Goalkeeper ‘Elias Misi’ Replaces Injured ‘Chikooka’ in Flames Squad Ahead of Botswana Friendly
Face of Malawi
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July 4, 2025
Published on July 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM by Evance Kapito 117 words • approx. 1 min read Ekhaya FC goalkeeper Elias Misi has been called up to the Malawi national team to replace Silver Strikers’ shot-stopper George Chikooka, who sustained an injury...
Botswana secures $200m OPEC Fund loan
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
Gaolathe, who is also the Finance Minister, attended the OPEC Fund’s Development Forum earlier this month as part of his engagements with investors and funding partners. A statement released by the OPEC Fund says the loan complements a package...
Gaborone to bid for CAF Women’s Champions league qualifiers
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
The tournament is zonal qualifiers that feature eight league champions from Southern Africa, battling for a single CAF Women's Champions League finals spot. The tournament has been held in South Africa for two previous editions in 2022 and 2023,...
Botswana Tennis Open dangles P85, 550 cash incentives
MMEGI
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June 30, 2025
With a total prize money of P85, 550, this year’s edition promises energetic matches from players drawn from across the region. There are decent cash prizes for the winners with the men's and women's singles champions guaranteed P12, 000 each. The...
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...
Flames face Botswana in international friendly on Independence Day Celebrations
The Maravi Post
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July 3, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi national football team, Flames, is gearing up to play Botswana in an international friendly match on Sunday, July 6,2025, as part of Malawi’s 61st independence celebrations. The match will be played at Bingu...
BTA Hails Botswana Open All Round
Botswana Gazette
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July 3, 2025
Having attracted a positive assessment in all of its aspects including sponsorship, the Botswana Open has laid the groundwork for players due for the AUSC Region 5 Games beginning this week in Namibia and for BTA to host the prestigious Davis Cup...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
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...
BCP Youth League Demands Urgent Action from Minister Maele on Student Welfare
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 3, 2025
The Botswana Congress Party Youth League (BCPYL) has taken a firm stance against what it describes as government neglect of tertiary students, particularly those in mainstream institutions. In a strongly worded open letter dated 3 July 2025, the...
African governments need to consider harmonising tax structures
Times Aerospace
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High taxes, inconsistent policies, and reliance on aviation revenues can stifle the development of a competitive and sustainable aviation sector. To foster greater air connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration, it is critical for...
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...
Duma Boko: the angriest man in Botswana
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 2, 2025
President Advocate Duma Boko comes across as a deeply hurt person. He is an angry man, very angry, despite his claim that he’s chosen to be a ‘wounded healer’. Addressing a press conference recently, the President laid bare his soul in a......
Botswana court orders apology over S.African magnate graft claims
Macau Business
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June 27, 2025
Botswana’s High Court ruled on Friday that a former government investigator’s claims of corruption against South African mining executive Bridgette Motsepe were false and ordered an apology. Motsepe is the sister of South Africa’s first lady,...