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Africa: Botswana National Day Message

U.S. Department of State · September 29, 2016

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Botswana on the 50th anniversary of your nation’s independence. My country deeply values its friendship with your government and with all of you, a friendship based...

HRH The Duke of York, KG Will represent the UK in Botswana

African Press Organization · September 28, 2016

The visit will be Prince Andrew’s second visit to Botswana, having previously accompanied The Queen on a State Visit in 1979. This visit underlines the ongoing strength of the unique historical relationship between the Republic of Botswana and the...

Africa: Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield to Travel to Swaziland and Botswana

U.S. Department of State · September 26, 2016

Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to Swaziland and Botswana September 28 – October 2. On September 28 and 29 the Assistant Secretary will visit Mbabane, Swaziland, where she will meet with His...

Pangolin Reports On Drilling at Motloutse Diamond Project, Botswana

Marketwire · September 16, 2016

- This area covers where the first diamonds in Botswana were discovered - Several targets were drilled and no kimberlite was intersected - The anomalous kimberlite indicators associated with the drill targets are unexplained and being followed up...

Tango Mining Limited: BK11 Diamond Mine, Botswana, Acquisition Not Completed

Marketwire · September 12, 2016

Tango Mining Limited ("Tango" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TGV) announces that the Firestone Diamonds Limited ("Firestone") Sale of Shares and Claims Agreement (the "Firestone Agreement") for the acquisition of the BK11 Diamond Mine, Botswana...

Visit by SMS Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman to Botswana and Ethiopia, 5-10 Sep

African Press Organization · September 12, 2016

Senior Minister of State (SMS), Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman visited the Republic of Botswana from 5 to 6 September 2016, and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia from 6 to 10 September 2016....

MFA Press Statement: Visit by Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Maliki Osman to Botswana and Ethiopia, 5 to 10 Sept 2016

African Press Organization · September 6, 2016

Senior Minister of State (SMS), Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Maliki Osman will visit the Republic of Botswana and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia from 5 to 10 September 2016. SMS Maliki will meet political...

HRH Visit To Botswana's Independence Celebrations

African Press Organization · August 30, 2016

HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne will represent the UK at Botswana’s 50th anniversary celebration The British High Commission is delighted to announce that HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne will represent the UK at Botswana’s 50th...

Telepin Software Selected as Mobile Financial Services Platform for Mascom Wireless Botswana Pty

Marketwire · November 15, 2016

Replaces incumbent to deliver Mascom customers convenient and secure way to send, receive, buy and pay using their mobile phones anywhere OTTAWA, ON--(Marketwired - November 15, 2016) - Telepin Software, a global leader in mobile money transaction...

Botswana: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission

International Monetary Fund · June 1, 2012

A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Gaborone during May 21-June 1 to conduct the 2012 Article IV Consultation discussions with Botswana. The mission's work focused on reviewing recent economic developments, prospects and...

Minister of State Böhmer visits Botswana

African Press Organization · August 23, 2016

Professor Maria Böhmer, Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office, will visit Botswana from 23 to 26 August to mark the forthcoming 50th anniversary of the country’s independence in September. She will hold talks with Foreign Minister Dr...

We are deepening our trade and investment ties across Africa

South African Government · May 12, 2025

Dear Fellow South African, This week I am attending the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, where we are showcasing our country’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. We are also supporting South African firms as...

Giyani Acquires Botswana Manganese Projects

Marketwire · October 27, 2016

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct 27, 2016) - Giyani Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:WDG)(FRANKFURT:KT9)(JSE:GIY) ("Giyani") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with Arnoldus Brand director and owner of...

Pangolin Begins Drilling Kimberlite Targets at Motloutse Diamond Project, Botswana

Marketwire · July 26, 2016

- The drilling of five kimberlite targets to commence July 27, 2016 - The area covers where the first diamonds in Botswana were recovered in 1959; their sources have never been discovered - Kimberlite targets include AGA-01 and MG-08 as previously...

Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo leads South African delegation to ORASECOM Climate Resilient Investment Conference in Lesotho, 8 May

South African Government · May 7, 2025

Deputy Minister Seitlholo to lead a South African delegation to the ORASECOM Climate Resilient Investment Conference in Lesotho Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Sello Seitlholo, will lead the South African delegation to the...

Lion World Travel Offers VIP Safari Deal to Cape Town and Botswana

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · June 24, 2016

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 24, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Explore the sights and sounds of Cape Town and discover exciting wildlife with a VIP safari deal, "Best of Cape Town and Botswana" with Lion World Travel. Guests spend four magnificent nights...

U.S. Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield to Travel to Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, and Malawi

African Press Organization · June 23, 2016

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 22, 2016 U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, and Malawi, June 23-July 1. In Uganda, June 23-24, she will...

Pangolin Diamonds to Drill Kimberlite Targets at Motloutse Diamond Project, Botswana

Marketwire · May 31, 2016

-- The Motloutse Diamond Project covers the area where the first diamonds in Botswana were recovered in 1959 -- The AGA-01 drill target is an aeromagnetic and gravity anomaly associated with positive sub-angular kimberlite indicator minerals...

Peregrine Announces Commencement of 2016 Drill Program in Botswana

Marketwire · May 17, 2016

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/17/16 -- Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. ("Peregrine" or "the Company") (TSX: PGD) is pleased to announce that core drilling has commenced on the 100% owned Sikwane Project in Botswana. Sikwane is located...

Peregrine Completes Drilling at Sikwane Project, Botswana

Marketwire · August 4, 2016

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 08/04/16 -- Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. ("Peregrine" or "the Company") (TSX: PGD) is pleased to announce that core drilling has been completed on three kimberlites and two exploration targets on its 100%...