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AGP Executive Report

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Diamond Industry: Minerals Minister Bogolo Kenewendo addressed the Dubai Diamond Conference as global leaders discussed reviving demand and value in a sector vital to Botswana’s economy. Economic Support: The African Development Bank approved a US$503.75 million loan to help Botswana manage energy-cost pressures, support reforms and create jobs, particularly for young people and women. Drought Preparedness: Botswana is on high alert for El Niño, with a presidential task force coordinating plans to protect household water and food security. Athletics: The Athletics Integrity Unit has ordered three out-of-competition tests for Botswana athletes seeking to compete at the 2027 World Championships, citing past testing failures. Politics: The BCP’s Sefhophe by-election win has intensified debate over the UDC coalition’s standing and the opposition’s prospects ahead of 2029.

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Oct. 16, 2026

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4 hours ago

Botswana honors 97-year-old who fought eviction of Indigenous people in Kalahari

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Year Founded	1999
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Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	United States, California, Menlo Park
Owner Country	United States

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an hour ago

At 97, Roy Sesana Receives Botswana’s Honorary Doctorate for Kalahari Advocacy

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Travelbinger - New York

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Owned By	Jimmy Im
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://www.travelbinger.com/
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country	United States

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10 hours ago

Botswana holds firm on cobambiting trafficking

Weekend Post-Insightful |

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Weekend Post-Insightful

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Owned By	ATD Media Corporation (Aubrey Lute Editor)
Year Founded	2011
Website	https://weekendpost.co.bw/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Botswana, Gaborone
Owner Country	Botswana

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12 hours ago

Business Botswana’s NBC: A mind-blowing summit of economic renewal

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Owner: Seyed Jamali info about owner

MMEGI

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Owned By	Seyed Jamali through Universal House & Mmegi Investment Holdings
Year Founded	1984
Website	www.mmegi.bw
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Botswana, Gaborone
Owner Country	Botswana

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15 hours ago

A Journey Through Botho: How Botswana Taught Me the True Meaning of Humanity

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Owner: Ajong Mbapndah info about owner

Pan African Visions

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Owned By	Ajong Mbapndah
Year Founded	2007
Website	panafricanvisions.com
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Hyattsville
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 26, 2026

Botswana Secures $503.75M African Development Bank Financing to Cushion Energy Shocks, Drive Jobs

Top Africa News |

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Top Africa News

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Owned By	Ange de la Victoire Dusabemungu through AFRICA NEWS DIGEST Ltd
Year Founded	2014
Website	www.topafricanews.com
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Rwanda, Kigali
Owner Country	Rwanda

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16 hours ago

AIU Imposes Strict Out-of-Competition Testing on Botswana Athletes

Sunday Standard |

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Sunday Standard

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Owned By	Outsa Mokone (Editor & Publisher)
Year Founded	2004
Website	www.sundaystandard.info
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	Botswana, Gaborone
Owner Country	Botswana

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Oct. 26, 2026

AfDB Approves $504 Million Package to Shield Botswana and Spur Jobs Growth

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Owner: Singh Family (J.P. & Sumit) info about owner

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Owned By	Singh Family (J.P. & Sumit) through VisionRi Connexion Services Private Ltd.
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://www.devdiscourse.com/
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Sonipat
Owner Country	India