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'Running with faster athletes will only make me faster': India's Animesh Kujur eyes glory after historic Diamond League debut
Firstpost
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July 13, 2025
Animesh Kujur, who etched his name in the history books by becoming the first Indian sprinter to compete at any Diamond League, is looking ahead to a bright future. read more Indian sports enthusiasts who have heard the stories of the great Milkha...
jereem 5th in Prefontaine 200
Trinidad Express
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July 6, 2025
Jereem “The Dream” Richards finished fifth in the Men’s 200 metres at the Prefontaine Classic Wanda Diamond League meet in Eugene, Oregon, USA, yesterday. The Trinidad and Tobago track star crossed the line in 20.23 seconds. Botswana’s reigning...
Tears Are Not Governance! Sentiment Cannot Replace Accountability in Leadership
Foundation for Investigative Journalism
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July 20, 2025
Femi Adesina, former media adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, claims in a ThisDay article that the President once shed tears in a private meeting in 2017. The occasion? Buhari had just learned he was misled into approving a $10 million...
Algeria's finest: Four key players the Super Falcons must silence in Wafcon clash
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 13, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons, already qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), take on Algeria’s Lady Fennecs tonight at Stade Larbi Zaouli in their final Group B match. Aiming to secure the top spot and...
Local course measurer, Ntlogelang upgraded
MMEGI
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July 19, 2025
Course measuring is a technical field in athletics that only a few individuals in Botswana have found a niche in. After hanging his running shoes, Sir Seretse Khama Barracks-based, Wilson Ntlogelang decided to follow his passion of being a course...
'I wasn't able to hug her' – Algeria coach details relationship with Super Falcons star Oshoala
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 13, 2025
Algeria head coach Farid Benstiti has opened up about his relationship with Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala ahead of their decisive Group B clash at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria will take on Algeria on Sunday at the Stade...
Wafcon 2024 Nigeria 0 Algeria 0: Five takeaways from Super Falcons goalless draw v Algeria
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 13, 2025
The Super Falcons advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as group leaders after playing out a goalless draw against Algeria on Sunday. Despite creating several opportunities, the Falcons were unable to convert...
Addicted To Gambling
The Voice
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July 18, 2025
Study Shows That Botswana Women Are Gambling for Survival A groundbreaking national study has revealed a startling and largely hidden truth: Botswana women are silently grappling with gambling addiction driven not by thrill, but by survival. The...
Sugar is the new silent killer
News Diggers
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July 27, 2025
When you sit down to watch the 7 o’clock news, have you ever noticed what plays during the commercial breaks? If you’re paying attention, you’ll spot at least two or three fruit drinks being advertised, often showing children running through...
A Tribute to a Giant & Trailblazer: CEO Mrs. Maria Machailo-Molebatsi
The Voice
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July 18, 2025
Business Botswana, alongside government representatives, the media, and civil society, gathered for a solemn and dignified memorial service to honor the late Ms. Maria Machailo-Molebatsi. She was the former CEO and visionary leader of BOCCIM (now...
Aussie sprint sensation Gout Gout impresses in Monaco across 200m - as he remains unbeaten in Europe
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
Scorched across the track in 20.10 seconds Comfortably won the under-23s 200m final Teenager will be back at school on Monday By IAN CHADBAND FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 19:55 EDT, 11 July 2025 | Updated: 19:56 EDT, 11 July 2025 The...
Jereem 6th in Monaco
Trinidad Express
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July 12, 2025
Jereem “The Dream” Richards secured sixth spot in the men’s 200 metres event at the Herculis EBS Wanda Diamond League meet, in Monaco, yesterday. The Point Fortin sprinter completed his half-lap run in 20.34 seconds. Drawn way out in lane eight,...
Ashley McDonnell: Cambodia was a country that surprised me — it was a mix of feelings
Irish Examiner
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July 19, 2025
Born in New York and raised in Galway, entrepreneur Ashley McDonnell’s passion in life is travel. Living between Paris and Dublin, where she built her career in the luxury beauty and fashion industries, she’s been to 60 countries and plans to see...
Bastille Day in Style
The Voice
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July 16, 2025
French Elegance Meets Batswana Creativity in Gaborone Celebration France’s 236th Bastille Day anniversary was celebrated in spectacular fashion at the French Residence in Gaborone, where glamour, culture, and diplomacy converged for an...
'Hasn't been how I want' – Super Falcons midfielder Echegini opens up on limited Wafcon game time
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 12, 2025
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini has expressed frustration over her limited playing time at the ongoing 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Echegini, one of the standout names in Nigeria’s midfield, has yet to start a...
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India's Animesh Kujur makes history, finishes 4th in Monaco Diamond League under-23 200m event
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
Fastest man of India, Animesh Kujur made history by becoming the first Indian sprinter to compete at Diamond League. Kujur finished 4th in in Monaco Diamond League under-23 200m event. read more India’s fastest man, Animesh Kujur, etched his name...
Police arrest third Ecobank heist suspect
Three Men on a Boat
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July 19, 2025
Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.comThe Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a third suspect in the infamous USD4 million Ecobank heist. Bhekani Milio (39), was arrested on 14 July 2025 in Botswana while attempting to enter the country from...
Winter Soirée Returns in Style
Botswana Gazette
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July 16, 2025
Bambi-Elle Creations and Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino bring back the Winter Soirée 2.0 for an unforgettable winter-themed celebration of elegance, indulgence and creative talent GAZETTE REPORTER Following the success of its debut, Winter Soirée...
HIV: Rate of mother to child infections persist amidst looming global funding crisis
Independent (Uganda)
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July 26, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | HIV transmission from mothers to their babies during childbirth and breastfeeding remains a challenge in Uganda, despite years of progress in reducing new infections. New estimates released by UNICEF show that...
I lived a ‘nomadic life’ in a car and traveled Asia – 4 apples were $25 but my ‘expat’ tip saved me so much money
The U.S. Sun
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July 26, 2025
AN avid traveler has ditched his life in the Netherlands to take on an exciting nomadic lifestyle with his wife, son, and two cats, moving around from country to country. The family has settled in a number of countries, including China, Iraq, and...