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High Commissioner Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre accredited to Botswana
African Press Organization
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September 3, 2018
Download logo On 21st August 2018, High Commissioner Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, presented her letters of accreditation to H.E. Mr. Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana at the Office of the President in Gaborone, Botswana....
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Southern Africa Office launches Zambia STEPS Profile and Country Profiles for Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe
African Press Organization
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August 15, 2018
Download logo The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Southern Africa Office (SA) launched the Zambia STEPS Profile and the Country Profiles (CPs) for Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe in Lusaka. The Secretary to Treasury (Zimbabwe) and...
Merck Foundation continues to strengthen their Merck Cancer Access Program in Gambia, Lesotho, Botswana and Zimbabwe
African Press Organization
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August 6, 2018
Merck Foundation commits to improve patient’s access to quality and equitable cancer care in Africa. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation meets the First Ladies of Gambia, Botswana, Lesotho and Zimbabwe Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com),...
Rugby: Botswana Continues on With Grassroots Development
African Press Organization
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August 3, 2018
Seven hundred and seventy six young players showcased their skills in this years annual Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA) in conjunction with Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) national schools finals in the Under 17 and Under 18 categories...
Mining the Future: A New Growth Model for Botswana
International Monetary Fund
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July 25, 2018
Dinner Remarks by Tao Zhang, IMF Deputy Managing Director Botswana, July 26, 2018 July 25, 2018 As Prepared for Delivery Introduction Good evening and hello everyone – dumelang! This is my first time to Botswana, and I am honored to visit one the...
Galane Gold Announces Satisfaction of Conditions Precedent to Earn-In Option Agreement for Botswana Prospecting Sites
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 1, 2018
TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galane Gold Ltd. (“Galane Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: GG) is pleased to announce that all of the conditions precedent set forth in the previously announced earn-in option agreement (the “Earn-in...
Pangolin Drills into Kimberlite Dyke, Botswana Africa; Mini-Bulk Sample of 100 Tonnes Planned to Determine Diamond Content
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 31, 2018
TORONTO, July 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the "Company" or "Pangolin") is pleased to provide an update on the drilling programme at Pangolin’s 100% owned Malatswae Diamond Project, Botswana, Africa. Two...
Pangolin Commences Core Drilling on a 10 Hectare Kimberlite Pipe Shaped Target That Returned Positive Kimberlite Indicators at Depth, Botswana, Africa
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 19, 2018
TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V: PAN) (the "Company" or "Pangolin") is pleased to provide an update from the latest drill programme at the Company's wholly-owned Malatswae Diamond Project (“Malatswae”),...
Air Guard Security Forces Train With Botswana Counterparts
U.S. Department of Defense
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July 10, 2018
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Three members of North Carolina Air National Guard’s 145th Airlift Wing Security Forces traveled Africa in late June to work side by side with their air force counterparts in Botswana in support of the National Guard’s State...
ReconAfrica Announces First Quarter Filings and Corporate Update
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 29, 2025
CALGARY, Alberta, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces the filing of its fiscal first quarter disclosure documents for...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with Botswana
International Monetary Fund
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September 5, 2018
On August 31, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Botswana. [1] Sizable buffers and prudent policies have kept the economy stable despite diamond market weakness and...
President Ramaphosa to attend the 6th South African Customs Union (SACU) Summit in Botswana
African Press Organization
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June 29, 2018
His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, will travel to Botswana on 29 June 2018 to attend the 6th SACU (Souther African Customs Union) Summit. SACU, the oldest Customs Union in the world, is constituted of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South...
The curtain came down on the Botswana Rugby Union Reserve and Women's leagues
African Press Organization
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June 13, 2018
The curtain came down on the Botswana Rugby Union Reserve and Women's leagues in Jwaneng on Saturday 9 June. Once again history was made for the first time ever the Union had an all female team of three doing the Reserve League final which is a...
It’s Not the Heat—It’s the Irrigation
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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May 28, 2025
Where there’s heat, there’s often humidity. When high values of these factors combine, it leads to heat stress—aptly named as this experience makes it difficult for the human body to cool down. A new study led by Pacific Northwest National...
President of Botswana H.E. Mr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi on Official Visit to the Republic of Seychelles
African Press Organization
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May 7, 2018
The President of the Republic of Botswana, H.E. Mr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi and his delegation will be arriving in the Republic of Seychelles this afternoon, Monday 7th May on a one-day official visit as part of his tour of SADC...
Pangolin Finalizes Joint Venture Agreement to Acquire Ownership in AK10, and signs an MoU to evaluate and develop the 6 Hectare Diamondiferous Kimberlite Pipe, Botswana Africa
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 18, 2018
TORONTO, July 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V:PAN) (the "Company" or "Pangolin") is pleased to announce it has finalized the commercial terms of the Joint Venture Agreement with Makanwu Civil Blasting (PTY) Ltd. (MCB),...
Rugby: Interview of a Botswana's female referee
African Press Organization
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May 14, 2018
We sat down for a chat on Mother's Day with one of Botswana's female referees to celebrate her on Women's month of Rugby: Tell us a bit about yourself. I am a 32 year old Physical Education teacher at Baitlotli JSS (Ramotswa), I come from...
African Union Commission Endorses APRA Botswana 2018
EIN Presswire
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March 9, 2018
The African Union Commission, (AUC) has endorsed the 30th edition of African Public Relations Association Conference tagged, APRA Botswana 2018. LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, March 9, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Union Commission, (AUC) has...
Presidents of Angola, Botswana address issues of common interest
Angola Press Agency
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April 12, 2018
Luanda, ANGOLA, April 12 - Bilateral issues in the framework of strengthening cooperation between Angola and Botswana topped the meeting between Presidents of Angola, João Lourenço and Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, on Thursday in Luanda., As part...
President Ramaphosa congratulates Botswana President Masisi on his Inauguration
African Press Organization
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April 2, 2018
The President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, has, on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, congratulated the President of the Republic of Botswana, H.E. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, on his Inauguration. President...