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Elementary occupations lead Botswana’s permit holders
Sunday Standard
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July 23, 2025
Statistics Botswana’s latest Work Permits Holders report for the second quarter of 2023 shows a marginal decline in foreign workers in the country. As of June 2023, 3,390 individuals held valid work permits, a one percent decrease from 4,810...
Botswana government opposes sale of De Beers
AK&M
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AK&M 18 July 2025 17:47 The decision of the British Anglo American Plc to sell De Beers caused dissatisfaction with the government of Botswana, which owns 15% of the shares in the diamond producer. This is reported by foreign media. The Government...
Joseph Mwale wins in Botswana
The Zimbabwean
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July 23, 2025
He won the tournament with 6 points out of 7 games played. On his way to the podium he won 6 games and drew two games. Among one of his most prized wins he defeated International Master Gillian Bwalya of Zambia who came second in Malawi when he...
Batswana Support Watchdog Role of Media
Botswana Gazette
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July 18, 2025
But 4 in 10 citizens say the country’s media is not free of government interference GAZETTE REPORTER A newly-released Afrobarometer survey shows that 74% of citizens say they feel “somewhat free” (25%) or “completely free” (50%) to speak their...
Unemployment drives Batswana into gambling
MMEGI
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July 23, 2025
The report from the Gambling Authority on the prevalence of excessive and problem gambling in Botswana has disclosed that the majority of gamblers are unemployed who turn to gambling for survival. “Socioeconomic factors play a significant role in...
Botswana To Host Women’s Cricket Qualifier
Botswana Gazette
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July 18, 2025
Tuelo Shadrack will captain the nation’s team at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Division 2 Africa Qualifier in Gaborone that BCA is hoping will be broadcast live on Btv to elevate the sport’s visibility and inspire more young Batswana girls to take...
Trump: executive order on tariffs signed last night just before deadline
AvioNews
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August 1, 2025
Before midnight in the United States (around 1 a.m. in Italy), president Donald Trump signed the executive order imposing tariffs on partner countries, thus meeting the August 1st deadline. He then announced that the tariffs will go into effect at...
Botswana can escape the hangman
Mail & Guardian
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July 17, 2025
(Graphic: John McCann/M&G) Lesedi Molapisi, a young Motswana woman, faces possible execution in Bangladesh after she was convicted for drug trafficking. Her case has prompted Botswana’s government to act, with diplomatic representatives reportedly...
Botswana President meets diaspora
MMEGI
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July 17, 2025
The event that brought together Botswana diaspora working in different fields locally commenced with Botswana National Anthem. In his address, the sixth President expressed his gratitude to Dr. Sanji Monageng, Botswana High Commissioner for having...
Hayo Launches Local Operations in Botswana, Liberia and Malawi to Accelerate Digital Growth Across Africa
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN- Ilex Content Strategies) Gaborone, Botswana, 22 July 2025 – Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has expanded its African footprint with new offices in Gaborone (Botswana), Monrovia (Liberia) and Lilongwe (Malawi). The strategic...
City Lodge Hotels celebrates 40 years
Engineering News
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As City Lodge Hotels celebrates its fortieth anniversary, the group has grown to now operating 58 hotels with 7 374 rooms under four brands – Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, Town Lodge, and Road Lodge – catering to business and leisure...
South Africa records preliminary trade balance surplus in June – Sars
Engineering News
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South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R22-billion in June, the South African Revenue Services (Sars) reports. This surplus was attributable to exports of R170.7-billion and imports of R148.6-billion, inclusive of trade with...
Botswana Vaccine Institute expands role in Zim
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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The BVI chief, set to speak at the AGM, warned that foot-and-mouth disease is an imminent regional threat, with buffalo populations serving as natural carriers. THE Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI), Zimbabwe’s sole supplier of livestock vaccines,...
WCO Familiarization National Workshop on Rules of Origin in Gambia- a crucial step towards AfCFTA implementation
World Customs Organization
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The World Customs Organization (WCO), with financial support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), held a national workshop on Rules of Origin, from 18 to 20 June 2025 in Banjul, Gambia. This workshop was a result of the...
The Latest: Wall Street and US trading partners worldwide respond to Trump's new tariffs
The Springfield News-Sun - Ohio
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For countries that had not yet reached a deal with the U.S. prior to Friday, this is potentially welcome news. But it's also injected a new dose of uncertainty for consumers and businesses still wondering what’s going to happen and when. And the...
Botswana increases pula crawl rate to defend reserves
Central Banking
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July 14, 2025
Botswana is increasing the rate at which the pula depreciates against a basket of currencies, the finance ministry said on July 11, as the central bank struggles to stem a rapid decline in foreign exchange reserves. The new crawl rate will be...
EFF, ANC must work together: Botswana President
SABC News
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July 21, 2025
The new governing party in Botswana, the Botswana National Front, is on a charm offensive to foster unity with neighboring countries. To that end, both the Economic Freedom Fighters and the African National Congress, were invited to attend the...
Botswana eyes Chinese tech to tackle challenges
China Daily Global
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By MMAPULA MOLAPONG in Gaborone, Botswana | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-07-16 09:26 Botswana's Minister of Water and Human Settlement Onneetse Ramogapi has expressed strong interest in deepening cooperation with China to address the...
Botswana's Progressive Institute Champions Meritocracy at 8th Strategic HR Conference
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 15, 2025
CEO Mmoloki Mmolotsi opened the 8th Strategic Human Resources Conference at Ditshupo Hall today with a stirring call to action, framing Botswana's current economic challenges as an opportunity for HR professionals to drive meaningful change. The...
Bomaid Deepens Corporate Ties Through Customer Engagement in Gaborone
Botswana Gazette
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July 21, 2025
Bomaid recently hosted a two-day customer engagement forum in Gaborone, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, operational efficiency, and improved client experience through digital upgrades and inclusive dialogue with corporate stakeholders...