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Sam George highlights DSTV price disparities across Africa
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 1, 2025
Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Sam George, has expressed concern over significant pricing disparities in DSTV subscription packages between Ghana and several other African countries. Mr. George cited countries including...
Limpopo star Shandesh apologises after calling Botswana a dry place with nothing but dust and cows
Briefly
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July 4, 2025
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
Weekend Post-Insightful
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July 4, 2025
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....
The Latest: Businesses and US trading partners worldwide respond to Trump's new tariffs
Citizen Tribune - Tennessee
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Trump's order, signed late Thursday, imposes a change in tariffs on 66 countries, the European Union, Taiwan and the Falkland Islands. It came after a flurry of tariff-related activity in recent days, as the White House announced agreements with...
Thinah Zungu Live – Friday, 22 August 2025
South Africa Today
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July 31, 2025
Thinah Zungu is a multi-award-winning gospel musician who has travelled and been warmly welcomed in countries like Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Botswana and Ireland to name but a few. Zungu’s music career is what made him who he is today, a renowned prince...
President Mnangagwa returns home from Kenya
The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)
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August 1, 2025
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter Sadc Chairperson, President Mnangagwa returned home this evening from Nairobi, Kenya where he together with his counterpart, President William Ruto, who is also the East African Community (EAC) Chairperson,...
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ARTIST
South Africa Today
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July 31, 2025
Looking for the perfect holiday starter pack for the budding artist in your life? The Khoki art collection has you covered with a thoughtfully curated range of art supplies designed to spark creativity in young minds. From DIY kits to tools for...
Controversy erupts over National Anthem Singing Protocol
Sunday Standard
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July 31, 2025
The Government has come under sharp criticism for what some view as an outdated and restrictive protocol banning the use of vibrato when singing the national anthem, “Fatshe leno la rona.” In a letter addressed to the Minister of State President...
Tatolo Outlines Vision for Chess Growth
Botswana Gazette
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July 31, 2025
Kutlwano Tatolo, summing up her comprehensive plans for BCF: “Our players should (also) have ratings that are comparative at continental level” TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Newly-elected president of Botswana Chess Federation (BCF), Kutlwano Tatolo, has...
US tariffs LATEST: Cyril Ramaphosa negotiating with Donald Trump
The South African
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August 1, 2025
South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs. This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets. This...
BoB doubles down on Denial in P100 Billion Scandal
Sunday Standard
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July 31, 2025
The Bank of Botswana has broken its silence in response to a recent wave of social media commentary alleging a P100 billion shortfall linked to the central bank and its former governor, Moses Pelaelo. In a strongly worded media release, the Bank...
Par for the Course
Quadrant
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August 1, 2025
It was a Friday ritual, always at the same course and always at the same time. Stan always arrived first, having programmed his GPS and consulted the whiteboard on his daughter’s kitchen wall where he, and she, meticulously wrote down all his...
Trophy hunter kills lion in Zimbabwe that was part of research project, sparking anger
ABC 13 - Texas
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August 1, 2025
HARARE, Zimbabwe -- The killing of a collared lion involved in a research project in Zimbabwe by a trophy hunter has been condemned by wildlife groups, echoing the infamous case of a lion called Cecil whose death at the hands of an American...
Cecil 2.0?: Outrage As Trophy Hunter Slays Collared Lion In Echo Of 2015 Scandal
HuffPost
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August 1, 2025
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The killing of a collared lion involved in a research project in Zimbabwe by a trophy hunter has been condemned by wildlife groups, echoing the infamous case of a lion called Cecil whose death at the hands of an American...
Push once in a decade for the “locked”: the world leaders placed for the Landmark of the United Nations conference in Turkmenistan
The European Times
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August 1, 2025
Supported by the new Awaza action program, the third United Nations conference on developing countries without coastal or LLDC3 will pressure for freer transit, smarter commercial corridors, stronger economic resilience and new funding to lift...
Anger after trophy hunter kills lion that was part of a research project
The Independent
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August 1, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Winter Soirée: Local Glamour in Full Bloom
Botswana Gazette
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July 30, 2025
The second edition of Winter Soirée by Bambi-Elle Creations turned Avani Gaborone into a fashion-forward winter haven, spotlighting emerging local designers and beauty entrepreneurs ready to make their mark on the industry GOSEGO MOTSUMI Winter...
Arts Associations Brought Back In
Botswana Gazette
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July 30, 2025
In a crucial embrace of inclusion and collaboration in the sector, the National Arts Council of Botswana is now officially in partnership with the country’s arts associations to implement the National Arts Festival with it, thanks to the...
Kgosikoma Celebrates Return With Bronze
Botswana Gazette
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July 30, 2025
Although Botswana finished with one medal in Centy Kgosikoma’s bronze in the senior women’s kata and a few near misses by other athletes in other events at the Africa Karate Championships in Nigeria, head coach Sensei Peter Molefhe has pronounced...
Once-in-a-decade push for the ‘locked out’: Global leaders set for landmark UN conference in Turkmenistan
UN News
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July 31, 2025
Backed by the new Awaza Programme of Action, the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries or LLDC3 will push for freer transit, smarter trade corridors, stronger economic resilience and fresh financing to lift development prospects...