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Marking 30th anniversary, the WTO reflects on historic achievements and future challenges
World Trade Organization
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April 10, 2025
The Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization was signed by 123 countries on 15 April 1994, leading to the birth of the WTO on 1 January 1995. Over the past 30 years, the WTO has helped to bring about a major expansion in...
TransUnion Study Finds More than Half (56%) of Canadians Said They Were Targeted by Fraud in Second Half of 2024
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 9, 2025
Almost One in Five (17%) Canadians Reported Losing Money Due to Fraud in Last Year with Median Loss of $2,013 Gaming, Government and Communities were Most Targeted Sectors by Digital Fraudsters in Canada Key Study Findings: 39% of Canadians...
National Consumer Commission on recalled Mercedes-Benz Model GLE vehicles
South African Government
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April 7, 2025
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) hereby provides an update on the recall of the Mercedes-Benz Model GLE (167) as notified by the suppliers. The production dates of these vehicles range from 2022-2026. Mercedes-Benz South Africa informed the...
Giyani Supports and Sponsors Inclusion and Community Empowerment in Kanye
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 11, 2024
TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8) ("Giyani" or the "Company"), developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”), was proud to sponsor the 2024...
North West Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism on inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi traditional horse racing
South African Government
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April 1, 2025
The inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi Traditional Horse Racing event, held at Bloomtech Lodge in Vryburg this past weekend, has successfully celebrated North West Province’s rich cultural heritage while stimulating local economic growth. The event was...
Inspirato Unveils 2026 Luxury Travel Experiences
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 3, 2025
DENVER, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspirato Incorporated (NASDAQ: ISPO), the premier luxury vacation club, announced the release of its 2026 Inspirato Only Experience offerings—an expanded collection of curated travel designed for those...
Origin and Sasol to jointly explore for CSG in Botswana
Origin Energy
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November 2, 2011
Origin Energy Limited (Origin), the leading Australian integrated energy company, and Sasol Limited (Sasol), the leading provider of liquid fuels in South Africa, today announced a joint venture to explore for coal seam gas (CSG) in Botswana. The...
NEFTI ALL-STARS FILMMAKERS COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE DURBAN FILMMART
EIN Presswire
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July 22, 2024
COMPETITION WINNER RECEIVING $5,000 GRAND PRIZE: MOREETSI GABANG FROM BOTSWANA WITH HIS FILM -- HILL OF LOVERS DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA, July 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NEFTI ALL-STARS FILMMAKERS COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE DURBAN...
TransUnion Study Finds U.S. Data Breach Severity Reaches New High
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 27, 2025
CHICAGO, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite the volume of U.S. data breaches declining in 2024 from highs reached a year prior, data breach severity reached levels never seen since TransUnion’s measurement began in 2020. These findings...
Botswanan Entrepreneurs Can Win Up To USD 20,000 And More With UPG Biashara
EIN Presswire
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January 18, 2024
Botswana has an advantage in #UPGBiashara. It is a priority country for the Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant. https://upglive.org/upgbiashara GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, January 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UPG Biashara is an initiative that...
Giyani Metals Announces AGM Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 18, 2024
TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8) ("Giyani" or the "Company"), developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”), is pleased to report that the...
Remarks by the First Lady at Women's Leadership Luncheon, Gaborone, Botswana
RSS Feed
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June 24, 2011
Sanitas Tea Garden Gaborone, Botswana 12:27 P.M. (Local) MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello everyone. It is such a pleasure to be with all of you today. It’s a beautiful sunny day. A little chilly. It’s okay, I’m from Chicago, I can handle it. (Laughter.)...
African Heritage Conservation in the Age of Development: A Regional Approach to Impact Assessments
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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March 24, 2025
In an era of rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and tourism growth, World Heritage properties across Africa face unprecedented challenges in protecting and managing their outstanding values. The inherent demand for socio-economic...
Giyani Corporate Update: Demonstration Plant Commissioning Progress Continues
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 14, 2024
TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8) ("Giyani" or the "Company"), developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”), is pleased to provide an update on...
First Lady Michelle Obama to Visit South Africa and Botswana
RSS Feed
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June 3, 2011
Official visit continues the First Lady’s work engaging youth at home and abroad First Lady Michelle Obama announced that she will travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana during an official visit to Africa from...
Verity Resources Ltd (VRL.AX) Appoints Paradigm Capital Founder Paul Dickson to the Board
ABN Newswire
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March 18, 2025
Perth, Mar 18, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Verity Resources Limited (ASX:VRL) advises that Dr Paul Woolrich has retired from the Board of the Company, and Mr Paul Dickson has been appointed as an Independent Director, effective from today. The...
Verity Resources Ltd (VRL.AX) Half Yearly Report and Accounts
ABN Newswire
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March 14, 2025
Perth, Mar 14, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Verity Resources Ltd (ASX:VRL) released its interim financial report for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, detailing its exploration activities and financial performance. The company, now trading...
Natural Resources and Development: Confronting Emerging Challenges in Botswana, Public Lecture at the Bank of Botswana
International Monetary Fund
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March 30, 2011
1. Good morning. Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here with you today. I am also honored to share the stage with distinguished cabinet Ministers, and I wish to thank Governor Mohohlo for her kind introduction and for...
BHP Group Ltd (BHP.AX) To Spend Up to A$40M to Explore for Tier 1 Copper-Silver Deposits on Cobre Limited (CBE.AX) Tenements
ABN Newswire
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March 9, 2025
Sydney, Mar 10, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Cobre Limited (ASX:CBE) is pleased to announce that CBE, and certain wholly owned subsidiaries (also Cobre), have executed an Earn-In Agreement (Transaction) with a wholly owned subsidiary of BHP Group...
Impact Analytics Partners with Lovisa To Deliver AI-Optimized Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management and More
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 18, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia and NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impact Analytics™, the leader in end-to-end AI-native planning, merchandising and pricing solutions for the retail, grocery, and CPG industries, today announced that it has...