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Vice President congratulates President of Botswana
Luanda, ANGOLA, April 3 - The Vice-President of Republic of Angola, Bornito de Sousa congratulated the President of the Republic of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Keabetswe Masisi, on Tuesday for his election to the post., Mokgweetsi is leading since 1st...

Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe attends Education World Forum in London
The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, led a delegation of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) at the recently concluded Education World Forum (EWF), which was held in London, United Kingdom (UK),...

The Africa Women’s Sevens tournament will crown the 2018 African Champions in Botswana
With 10 national teams competing for the title of African Champion, the tournament which will take place on May 26 and 27 is likely to showcase some exciting rugby. It will be preceded by a conference on the theme of the place of women in rugby....

Angola: President gets message from Botswana counterpart
Luanda, ANGOLA, March 10 - A message from Botswana President Ian Khama was delivered Friday in Luanda to the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço. , The letter was delivered by Botswana's Foreign Minister Pelonomi Venson-Motoi during an audience...

Evidence-Based Management Can Strengthen Healthcare Leadership and Equity; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, Canada
Evidence-Based Management is an Effective Pathway to Stronger Healthcare Leadership and Equity; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, BC, Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In today’s complex healthcare landscape,...

Pangolin Recovers Two Diamonds and 100 Positive Kimberlite Indicators from MAL 001 Target at Malatswae Project, Central District, Botswana
Two diamonds recovered from 4 hectare soil sampling grid 100 Positive kimberlite indicators confirmed through microprobe analysis G10 and other garnets indicative of a diamondiferous mantle present A pristine forsteritic mantle derived olivine...

Angola's Development addressed in Botswana
Gaberone, ANGOLA, February 23 - Angola's current political development and strong anti-corruption and impunity measures have centered the meeting Botswana President Seretse Khama Ian Khama granted to the Angolan ambassador José Agostinho Neto on...

Pangolin Finds First Diamond at Jwaneng South Diamond Project, Botswana, and Completes Groundmagnetic Survey over AK 10 Kimberlite
The first diamond in the Jwaneng South Diamond Project has been recovered from a soil sample. Indications are that the diamond is close to source. The diamond was recovered from a third phase soil sample grid. A groundmagnetic survey has been...

Press in Botswana highlights Angolan President leadership
Luanda, ANGOLA, February 11 - The public and private press of the Republic of Botswana has been emphasizing the stance and the political and economic measures adopted by the Angolan President, João Lourenço, in power since September 26, 2017.,...

Botswana: 2014 Article IV Consultation
Summary: KEY ISSUES Setting: The seeds of good governance and prudent macroeconomic and natural resources management planted by the Botswana authorities paid off with an impressive increase in the GDP per capita during the last three decades....

Botswana: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2014 Article IV Consultation
Press Release No. 14/340 July 11, 2014 On July 3, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation 1 with Botswana and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.2...

Pangolin Signs Agreement to Acquire Ownership in AK10, a 6 Hectare Diamondiferous Kimberlite Pipe, Botswana Africa
TORONTO, April 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX-V:PAN) (the "Company" or "Pangolin") is pleased to announce it has signed an option agreement (the “Agreement”) with Makanwu Civil Blasting (PTY) Ltd. (“MCB”), a private...

Galane Gold Announces Earn-In Option Agreement for Botswana Prospecting Sites
TORONTO, March 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galane Gold Ltd. (“Galane Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:GG) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an earn-in option agreement (the “Earn-in Agreement”) with B2Gold Corp. (“B2Gold”). Under the...

Botswana: Technical Assistance Report-Introducing a Medium-Term Expenditure Framework
Summary: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Government of Botswana has committed to introduce a Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) by 2016. The MTEF will provide a more explicit linkage between National Development Plan (NDP) priorities and budget...

President Cyril Ramaphosa to Undertake Working Visits to Angola, Botswana and Namibia
President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), will on Friday, 02 March 2018, undertake working visits to Luanda in the Republic of Angola and Windhoek in the Republic of Namibia to hold...

Pangolin to Drill Multiple Kimberlite Pipe Targets at Malatswae and Moenyenana Diamond Projects, Botswana
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan 31, 2018) - Pangolin Diamonds Corp. (TSX VENTURE:PAN) (the "Company" or "Pangolin") is pleased to announce a drill program at the Company's wholly-owned Malatswae and Moenyenana Diamond Projects. Drill results...

President Zuma arrives in Botswana for the 4th session of the SA-Botswana Bi-national commission
President Jacob Zuma has this evening arrived in Botswana to participate in and co-chair the 4th Session of the South Africa- Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC). President Zuma and President Seretse Khama Ian Khama will today, 17 November 2017,...

President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of Ma Gertrude Ntiti Shope
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his profound sadness at the passing of educator, freedom fighter, trade unionist and former Member of Parliament Ma Gertrude Shope, who has passed away at the age of 99. Ma Shope, as she was affectionately...

UK Safari Tourism Market to Reach USD 4.1 Billion by 2035, Driven by Luxury Travel and Sustainable Tourism Trends
The UK safari tourism market is projected to grow at a 6.1% CAGR, fueled by rising demand for luxury, eco-friendly, and bespoke travel experiences. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The UK safari tourism market is on...

Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Opening of Regional Dialogue for Member States of SADC and East African Community on update or revision of NBSAPs
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...