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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Botswana

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Africa

Botswana’s New President Highlights Historic Peaceful Transition

  Botswana's new President, Duma Boko, assumed office, commending his predecessor for enabling a peaceful transition of power following elections that ended his party's nearly 60-year rule. ENCA indicates that Boko praised the handover by outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi as a testament to Botswana's democratic maturity, setting a global example of stability and progress. He made his remarks at the presidential office during the formal transfer of administration.

todayNovember 5, 2024 8

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Botswana holds national election

Botswana is holding its national elections today, where the ruling Botswana Democratic Party is hoping to extend its 58-year reign. President Mokgweetsi Masisi is seeking a second and final term. Challenging Masisi are Duma Boko of the main opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change, Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party, and Mephato Reatile from the Botswana Patriotic Front.

todayOctober 30, 2024 8

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Opposition pressures Botswana Electoral Commission on voter’s roll

Opposition parties in Botswana are putting pressure on the country’s electoral commission. With the country heading to elections on 30 October, the Botswana Congress Party is suing the Independent Electoral Commission over concerns about individuals registering in multiple constituencies. Party president Dumelang Saleshando wants these names removed from the voters' roll.  

todayOctober 24, 2024 25

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Second-Largest Diamond in History Unearthed in Botswana

A 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever found, has been discovered at the Karowe mine in Botswana, operated by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond. The BBC reports that, this remarkable find surpasses Botswana's previous record and is the biggest since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond found in South Africa in 1905. Botswana, a leading global diamond producer, continues to make significant contributions to the industry, accounting for about 20% of global production.

todayAugust 23, 2024 16

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Paris 2024: How Africa performed in Paris and the road to the 2028 LA Olympics

  By Stephen Granger, via bird story agency   For a little over two weeks, hundreds of thousands of Paris-based spectators and billions globally were treated to another edition of ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’. The Olympic Games have no equal as a vehicle to show off the extraordinary sporting talent of the human race. Tickets for sports, which normally would scarcely attract more than the families of the participants, […]

todayAugust 15, 2024 18

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SADC assessing Namibia’s readiness to hold November elections

      A team from the SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC) is currently in Namibia on a pre-election mission to assess the country’s readiness to hold the general elections later this year. Leonard Sesa, who represents Botswana in the council, told Nampa on Monday that they are in the country for a duration of two weeks to engage with different electoral stakeholders. “Our main task is to meet different […]

todayJuly 29, 2024 29

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China and Botswana: ‘fong kong’ products have helped drive local manufacturing – study

        By Yanyin Zi, Rikkyo University     Chinese products are frequently viewed as inferior and inexpensive, contributing to their negative reputation. This is true in African countries too. Nonetheless, Chinese merchandise has played a pivotal role in shaping economies by accelerating globalisation and fostering local development. Take the case of Botswana. Botswana has a population of more than 2.4 million people. Its economy is primarily driven […]

todayJune 25, 2024 20

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Namibia and Botswana Launch Joint Civil-Military Cooperation Plan to Enhance Border Security

Namibia and Botswana have launched the Civil-Military Cooperation Plan to enhance border security and cooperation. The initiative, involving the Namibian and Botswana Defence Forces, focuses on combating smuggling, poaching, and illegal border activities. In addition, it also aims to involve community leaders and improve local livelihoods, with sensitisation campaigns scheduled for July and August.

todayJune 14, 2024 29

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A mixed bag for Elon Musk’s space internet in Africa

      By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency     As Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet service reaches a new global milestone of 3 million users in nearly 100 countries, it's a mixed bag for its operations in Africa. "Congratulations to the @SpaceX team on passing 3 million customers in 99 countries! And thanks to you for buying @Starlink!" Musk recently thanked Starlink and users on X for the milestone. On its progress report, […]

todayMay 27, 2024 51

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