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Namibia’s Brave Warriors to Host World Cup Qualifiers in Botswana
Maria David THE Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced a significant partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA), which will see the Brave Warriors play all their home matches in Francistown, Botswana, with immediate effect....
Brave Warriors relocates home matches to Botswana
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has confirmed hat the Brave Warriors will play their upcoming international home matches in Botswana. This comes as Namibia works to upgrade its stadiums to meet international standards....

UN CEDAW Committee Publishes Findings On Afghanistan, Botswana, Chad, Fiji, Ireland, Mexico, San Marino and More
Geneva, 7 July 2025 The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) today issued its findings on Afghanistan, Botswana, Chad, Fiji, Ireland, Mexico, San Marino, Solomon Islands, Thailand, and Tuvalu, after reviewing...

BOTSWANA ARTISTS LAMENT BETRAYAL AND NEGLECT UNDER NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
Botswana’s creative sector is in turmoil as frustrations mount over the performance of the National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB). In a powerfully worded open letter to the Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport, and Culture, Jacob Kelebeng, local...

Chakwera Bids Farewell to Botswana President, Hails Regional Solidarity Amid Crisis
President Lazarus Chakwera has described the State Visit by Botswana President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko as a symbol of deepening regional solidarity, especially at a time Malawi is emerging from a chain of devastating national crises. Speaking...

Africa Needs One Vision—Botswana President Duma Boko Tells Malawi
President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana has called for a united and focused vision for Africa’s development, urging African nations to think deeper and act with purpose to realise the continent’s full potential. Boko and Speaker of Parliament,...

Création Botswana in final chapter celebrating fashion, creativity
Launched in September 2023, Création Botswana is a pioneering fashion entrepreneurship program designed to empower and elevate Botswana's creative industry. In an interview with Arts&Culture, the project manager Nature of the entity, Inger...

PAMO 2025: NITC student wins silver for Nigeria in Botswana
The management of Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has expressed excitement over the recent performance of one of its students, Oghenerukevwe Esemitodje, who won a silver medal at the recently concluded 2025 Pan African Mathematics...

Chakwera sees an opportunity in Boko’s visit for cementing Malawi-Botswana bilateral relations
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi leader Lazarus Chakwera, has lauded President Advocate Duma Gedion Boko’s visit as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations between Malawi and Botswana Chakwera was speaking on Saturday, July 5 2025 at Kamuzu...

Sunday’s TV/Radio listings (July 6)
See Sunday’s TV/radio listings below: EVENT TIME TV MLB NY Yankees at NY Mets 12:30 MLB Chi. White Sox at Colorado 3:30 MLB St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 5:00 ESPN Rangers at San Diego 8:00 ESPN High school baseball National Champ. Series 7:00 ESPNU...

Botswana’s Mares Geared Up for WAFCON Challenge
Botswana’s senior national women’s football team, the Mares, have set their sights on making history at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco. Preparations are progressing smoothly with no injury concerns reported, and...

Botswana Athletics Association Worried About Increasing Doping Violations
For close to a decade and a half, Botswana has been enjoying an unprecedented success in the international track and field athletics arena. Due to this success, after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) was incepted by World Athletics in 2017,...

Alexander Yellen — Cinematographer and Director
Alexander Yellen shooting Toby Forrest in Daruma Alexander Yellen is a cinematographer and director in Hollywood. He has worked on feature films, television shows, and has won awards for his work in the industry. He is currently working on a...

Limpopo star Shandesh apologises after calling Botswana a dry place with nothing but dust and cows
South African musician Shandesh has apologised after backlash over her post dissing Botswana Fans from Botswana slammed the 21-year-old singer for her disrespectful remarks, and her management’s statement failed to calm the outrage Mzansi...

Dr. Tochukwu Umunnakwe’s mission to revolutionize cancer care in Botswana
The Merck Foundation’s influence on Botswana’s healthcare system continues to grow as an increasing number of professionals return from advanced training, prepared to confront pressing medical challenges. Among these dedicated individuals is Dr....

Sport in need of rescue from the clutches of doping
For now there is only one winner as doping has emerged on top, while sport desperately tries to escape from its clutches. It is an ugly situation where athletes have been taken hostage by the vice. A nation is struggling for answers amid the...

Global independent media face crisis as US funding dries up - report
AKIPRESS.COM - Independent media organizations worldwide are facing a severe crisis and are massively scaling back operations due to the cessation of $150 million in annual support from the United States. This concerning development is highlighted...

Music industry, fans mourn as Jeff Matheatau dies at 58
The 58-year-old rested on Friday at his home in Francistown. He was a respected figure in the industry and his influence and contributions will leave a lasting impact. Known for his creativity, mentorship and commitment to the music industry...
Ronnie Kasrils on Joe Modise
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08/07/25 OPINION Ronnie Kasrils on Joe Modise Victoria Brittain - Ronnie Kasrils | 07 July 2025 Victoria Brittain interviews former intelligence minister on his recent book "Comrade and Commander" Joe Modise. 30 years heading...

Merck Foundation Marks 'World Art Day' Through Their Film, Song, Media And Fashion Awards 2025 In Partnership With Africa's First Ladies To Raise Awareness About Social & Health Issues
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation....