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Botswana Rises to Davis Cup Group IV
Botswana Gazette
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July 30, 2025
The promotion was sealed in dramatic fashion Saturday afternoon after Botswana defeated Madagascar 2-1 in a decisive doubles match during the promotional playoffs of the Davis Cup Africa Group V tournament TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Against the backdrop...
Botswana among countries most at risk of extreme drought – report
Farmer's Weekly
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July 29, 2025
A new global analysis by the US’s National Drought Mitigation Center and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), published in July 2025, reveals that Botswana is among the countries most vulnerable to extreme drought in the coming...
Chinese culture show offers immersive experience at Botswana secondary school
The Malaysian Star
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July 29, 2025
GABORONE, July 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese culture show was performed on Tuesday at a secondary school with an international enrolment in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, to offer an immersive journey and highlight the beauty of cultural exchanges....
Botswana Editors Forum queries Boko
MMEGI
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July 28, 2025
Reports indicate that some members of the BNF verbally harassed journalists and used disparaging language against the media. Such conduct is not only regrettable, but poses a serious threat to press freedom and the safety of journalists. This...
Tru’DCreationz redefines Botswana fashion
MMEGI
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July 28, 2025
As the founder of Tru’DCreationz, she has steadily built a brand rooted in creativity, environmental responsibility, and a desire to uplift others through her work. Her journey into fashion didn’t begin in a studio or at a fashion school, but at...
S'THEMBISO MSOMI | Botswana president's observations about SA should not be dismissed without engagement
Sowetan
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July 28, 2025
It is a pity that, as the biggest economy in the southern African region, SA does not have enough media resources to keep a keen eye on our immediate neighbours and how they see us. We pay scant attention to developments in neighbouring countries,...
Tich Mataz Returns to Gaborone for ‘Take Us Back – 90s Edition’
Sunday Standard
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July 27, 2025
The legendary Zimbabwean broadcaster and DJ, Tich Mataz, is making a return to Gaborone for the highly anticipated Take Us Back – 90s Edition throwback party. Set for Friday, August 1st at Cresta Lodge, and organized by ‘Legends of Ol’ Skool’, the...
Climate pressures drive Botswana into new era of persistent drought, global report warns
Sunday Standard
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July 27, 2025
Botswana is entering a troubling “new normal” marked by worsening droughts, unreliable rainfall, and escalating risks to food and water security. That’s according to a new global analysis released by the U.S. National Drought Mitigation Center and...
Tissues at the ready! David Attenborough captures tear-jerking moment between mother gorilla and her newborn baby in BBC documentary Parenthood
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
Beloved broadcaster David Attenborough has captured a tender moment between a gorilla mother and her newborn baby in a new BBC documentary. The biologist still appears on TV screens at the impressive age of 99, and his new five-part series, aptly...
Mophato’s Standing Ovations Prompt Encore
Botswana Gazette
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July 30, 2025
After captivating audiences with their emotionally-charged double billing of Borwa and Inyaya, Mophato Dance Theatre reaffirmed its status as Botswana’s premier storytelling ensemble by extending its sold-out show due to public demand GOSEGO...
Botswana implements initiatives, reforms to counter U.S. tariff impacts: bank official
The Malaysian Star
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July 25, 2025
GABORONE, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Botswana is implementing several initiatives and structural reforms to mitigate the potential adverse effects of U.S. tariffs on the southern African country, a Bank of Botswana official said on Friday. "Despite this...
Yanga make power moves ahead of 2025/26 season
Daily News Tanzania
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July 30, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: IN preparation for the forthcoming 2025/2026 season, Young Africans SC have strengthened their technical bench by appointing Spanish Assistant Coach Alejandro Manu Rodríguez, hiring fitness coach Tshepang Mokaila and extending the...
Economy on ‘E’: Still Coasting Somehow
MMEGI
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July 30, 2025
The country is clinging to life by a single, frayed thread. During this time there will be a lot of speeches on TV and radio by ministers trying to assure people that though the tide is against the country they are busy rowing. Given the cost of...
Media Moves: ACA announces new board, ByDesign and KRIS formalise strategic partnership, 5FM partners with DJ Zinhle’s Zee Nation
The Media Online
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July 24, 2025
The Media Online’s weekly round up of people, account and business moves in media. This week’s BIG move: ACA welcomes new board and leadership team for 2025/26 The 78th Annual General Meeting of the Association for Communication and Advertising...
Palestine Media Forum training blitz targets southern African journalists
Al Mayadeen
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July 25, 2025
The online training is aimed at dismantling the Zionist contradictory narratives, which often change from one audience to another and from region to region amid a fierce disinformation campaign. As it pursues its mandate to amplify the Palestinian...
Creativity and urban grit: Shaping the RMB Latitudes art fair experience
Daily Maverick
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July 25, 2025
Roberta Coci & Lucy MacGarry, Co-Founders & Directors of the Latitudes. (Photograph by Anthea Pokroy) Ferial Haffajee: Shepstone Gardens is known as a beautiful wedding venue. How did you realise that it could be a venue for an arts fair — it’s...
New MDIF Programme Backs Media Startups Across Southern Africa with Funding and Growth Support
Ventureburn
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July 24, 2025
As Southern Africa’s startup economy accelerates, the region’s independent media sector risks falling behind—underfunded, under pressure, and under threat. Enter Amplify Southern Africa, a new support programme by the Media Development Investment...
Liz Bonnin: I fell in love with nature from the start
RTE Ireland
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July 29, 2025
For the 100th episode of the Ecolution podcast, young host Evie Kenny meets Liz Bonnin. She opens up about her extraordinary life in front of the lens, the amazing animals and natural habitats she has connected with along the way and the...
“Music is my home”: In conversation with Bruce Ncube
The Oxford Student
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July 21, 2025
Sfun’ukuthula thina, yoh, makubenokuthula, mayiphele impi. (We want peace, oh, let there be peace, let the war end.) On a Saturday afternoon, I am listening to a group of people sing a peace song in Ndebele/Zulu, filling a village hall with...
Air Peace Hosts Strategic Leadership, Customer Experience Retreat For Management Team
Daily Independent
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July 30, 2025
1 LAGOS – In its effort at strengthening its leadership culture and enhance customer experience delivery, Air Peace has convened a three-day high-level Strategic Leadership and Customer Experience Transformation Retreat for its management team. A...