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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),...

Harsh conditions persist for Masisi population 24 years since the conflict
In late June 2017, BM’s two children, aged four and two, were admitted to the emergency room of Masisi general referral hospital with gunshot wounds. The older child had been shot in the back, the younger child in the neck. “We live in a village...

Giyani Acquires Third High Grade Manganese Project in Botswana With Up To 75.4% MnO
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov 16, 2017) - Giyani Metals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:WDG) (FRANKFURT:KT9) ("Giyani" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the discovery of a third high grade manganese prospect near the town of Lobatse ("The...

ReconAfrica Announces the Appointment of Mark Friesen as Managing Director, Investor Relations and Capital Markets, an Update on the Transaction with NAMCOR and Proposed Warrant Extension
CALGARY, Alberta, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces an update to its investor relations contact, an update on the...

Media Advisory: USAID Opens New Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub in Botswana
U.S. Ambassador to Botswana Earl Miller will preside over the official opening ceremony of the new Botswana office of the USAID Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub. Funded by the United States Agency for International Development, the USAID...

Minister Dion George: Regional dialogue on revision of biodiversity strategies and action plans
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Botswana
On July 28, 2017, 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]. Following a small contraction in 2015,...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Botswana
August 8, 2017 On July 28, 2017, 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] Following a small...

Magnesium Injection Offers Effective Steroid-Free Therapy For Arthritis; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, Canada
Value-based and Steroid-free Arthritis Treatment: Magnesium Injection Leads the Way; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, BC, Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a promising shift for arthritis care, new clinical...

How Value-Based Healthcare Benefits All of Society; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, Canada
Value-based Healthcare: A Smarter Investment for Society; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, BC, Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As healthcare systems worldwide grapple with rising costs, unequal outcomes, and...

Safari Tourism in Africa Poised for Strong Growth Amid Rising Global Demand for Wildlife and Eco-Travel Experiences
Africa's Safari Tourism Market Set for Robust Growth Driven by Rising Demand for Wildlife Adventures, Eco-Tourism, and Authentic Travel Experiences NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Safari Tourism in Africa market...

Peregrine Diamonds Successfully Completes 2017 Work Program at Chidliak and Provides Botswana Project Update
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. (TSX:PGD) (“Peregrine” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its 2017 work program at its 100%-owned Chidliak Diamond...

Botswana: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation
Press Release No. 13/341 September 13, 2013 On September 9, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Botswana.1 After two consecutive years of strong post-crisis growth,...

Giyani Reports Multiple Manganese Occurences at Kgwakgwe Hill Project, Botswana
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jun 28, 2017) - Giyani Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:WDG)(FRANKFURT:KT9) ("Giyani" or the "Company") is pleased to report that the Company's regional surface mapping and sampling program, currently underway in the...

Medicine Repurposing Enables Value-Based Insomnia And Pain Therapy; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, Canada
A Promising Case of Medicine Repurposing: Clonidine for Insomnia in Chronic Pain Patients. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, BC, Canada. SURREY, BC, CANADA, May 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In this era where value-based healthcare is...

Magnesium Injection Provides Value-based Therapy For Arthritis; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, Canada
Magnesium Injection Therapy Is Effective And Safe For Severe Arthritis Pain; Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, BC, Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, May 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Arthritis pain can be debilitating and may require...

Tec CTL Announces Letter Of Commitment For The Purchase of 20,000 Barrels Per Day From Botswana Oil Limited, a Government-Owned Company In Botswana
NEW YORK, June 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tec CTL, Inc., New York-based energy company announced today that it has received a commitment of a total of 20,000bpd from the Botswana government–owned company, Botswana Oil Limited. This represents...

Botswana: Statement at the end of an IMF Mission
Press Release No. 13/255 July 12, 2013 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Lamin Leigh visited Gaborone during June 28-July11 to conduct the 2013 Article IV Consultation discussions with Botswana. The mission’s work focused on...

Giyani Reports High Grade Results, up to 67.4% MnO, At The New Otse Prospect in Botswana
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug 10, 2017) - Giyani Metals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:WDG)(FRANKFURT:KT9) ("Giyani" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has discovered and confirmed a second high grade manganese prospect...

New Permanent Representative of Botswana Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
Athaliah Lesiba Molokomme, the new Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her credentials to Michael Møller, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva. Prior to her...