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Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe leads DHET delegation at 11th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning in Botswana, 10 to 12 Sept
South African Government
The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will lead the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) delegation at the 11th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF11), which takes place from 10...
Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe tours two higher education institutions in Botswana
South African Government
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has encouraged the South African Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector to adopt best practices from neighbouring countries in the region, particularly in technical and...
“I’m already injured. Getting Ebola doesn’t bear thinking about.” The Kivus face a double crisis – conflicts and an epidemic
International Committee of the Red Cross
Once again, almost all the beds in ICRC-supported hospitals are full. “The health crisis resulting from Ebola hasn’t reduced the number of conflict-related emergency cases.
Leviathan Gold Announces Completion by Cura Exploration Botswana Corp. of a $3,500,000 Private Placement, satisfying a condition precedent under the Proposed Transaction
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leviathan Gold Ltd. (“Leviathan” or the “Company”) (LVX – TSXV, LVXFF – OTC, 0GP – FSE) is pleased to announce that Cura Exploration Botswana Corp. (“Cura”) has completed a private...
Queer Liberation is African Liberation: solidarity as sunshine, everybody deserves some
Oxfam
The 3rd Pan African Conference on Family Values recently gained prominence after prominent media houses started reporting on it. Civil society had long petitioned against it, amidst a backdrop of global funding cuts, anti-LGBTQIA+ laws and...
Considerable potential for strengthening cooperation with Botswana in multiple areas
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Ivica Dačić stated today, following a meeting with Botswana’s Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Pius Mokgware, that Serbia is interested in a strategic partnership with Botswana across several...
ADF Rebels Kill 5 in DR Congo Village, Ebola Crisis Deepens
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Suspected fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) carried out a fresh deadly assault on a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, slaughtering five civilians and leaving an unknown number of residents...
CENTCOM Disables Non-Compliant Vessel in Arabian Gulf
DVIDS - Georgia
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces disabled an unladen oil tanker that was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port on the Arabian Gulf, June 2. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) enforced blockade measures against Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie as it transited...
ReconAfrica has Commenced Production Testing at the Kavango West 1X Discovery
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
CALGARY, Alberta, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC), along with partners NAMCOR and BW Energy, have commenced production...
UN Warns Renewed Fighting in E. DR Congo Threatens Civilians, Ebola Response
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is endangering civilians and disrupting efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak, according to reports from UN humanitarian agencies.
Bomaid Launches ‘Thrive with Bomaid’ Powered by VivaScore®
EIN Presswire
New digital wellness platform brings contactless health scanning, personalised wellness insights, and wearable connectivity to Bomaid customers across Botswana BOTSWANA, April 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Botswana Medical Aid Society...
Army Escalation Reported with US-Iran in Gulf Region
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A new exchange of military actions between the United States and Iran has been reported in the Persian Gulf, with both sides accusing each other of initiating hostilities and claiming defensive justification for their actions.
US Army Says It Disabled Oil Tanker In Iran’s Island
MENAFN
(MENAFN) According to reports, US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that it disabled an unladen oil tanker near Iran’s Kharg Island after the vessel allegedly failed to comply with repeated instructions to change course.
Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Launch of European Union Funded Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Project
South African Government
Remarks by Deputy Minister Narend Singh on the Official Launch of the European Union Funded Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Project Honourable Minister of Environment and Tourism, Mr Wynter Boipuso Mmolotsi, European Union Ambassador to Botswana and...
US Military Says It Disabled Oil Tanker Near Iran’s Kharg Island
MENAFN
(MENAFN) According to reports, US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that it disabled an unladen oil tanker near Iran’s Kharg Island after the vessel allegedly failed to comply with repeated instructions to change course.
Military Escalation Reported Between US, Iran in Gulf Region
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A new exchange of military actions between the United States and Iran has been reported in the Persian Gulf, with both sides accusing each other of initiating hostilities and claiming defensive justification for their actions.
US Forces Missile-Strike Oil Tanker Defying Iran Blockade Orders
MENAFN
(MENAFN) US Central Command (CENTCOM) disclosed Tuesday that American forces disabled an empty oil tanker heading toward Iranian waters after its crew repeatedly defied military warnings over a 24-hour standoff.
Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit (PAGTR) 2026
EIN Presswire
GABORONE, BOTSWANA, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit (PAGTR) 2026 will now take place from 9 – 10 September 2026 at the Grand Palm Hotel Casino & Convention Resort in Gaborone, Botswana.
NAMPO Show brings US$3.39 million in business prospects for Brazil’s agricultural machinery sector
EIN Presswire
Delegation supported by Brazil Machinery Solutions held 86 business meetings with buyers from African markets BOTHAVILLE, SOUTH AFRICA, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brazil’s participation in NAMPO Show 2026 generated US$3.39 million in...
One Bullion Reports Gravity-Finish Assay Results at Vumba Project, Including 30.8 g/t Au, and Receives EIA Approval for Maitengwe Project
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Gravity-Finish Re-Assay Confirms High-Grade Gold Mineralization at Vumba; Four of Five Previously Reported Overlimit Sample Return Greater Than 10 g/t Au EIA Approval Received from Botswana's Department of Environmental Protection for Maitengwe...
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