Duma Boko sworn in as Botswana’s 6th President
On Monday, November 4, Botswana held a peaceful handover ceremony as newly elected President Duma Boko officially took office. In his inaugural address, Boko praised […]
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Botswana: president concedes election defeat, end of his party’s six-decade rule
Botswana’s incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded election defeat after the country’s ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost its parliamentary majority in this week’s election, […]
Botswana Votes as Ruling Party Seeks to Extend 58-Year Rule
Botswana held national elections Wednesday to determine if the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will maintain its 58-year grip on power since independence from Britain in […]
Cape Verde: New company receives 127 applications for pilots
Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde (TACV) announced on September 23 that it has received 127 applications for pilot positions for its fleet of ATR aircraft […]
The world’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana
A Canadian mining company on August 22 announced the discovery of a massive diamond, the second largest in the world at 2,492 carats, from the […]
Botswana’s Olympic Triumph Marred by Controversial Fundraising Request
Botswana’s historic Olympic victory has been overshadowed by public outcry following the government’s request for citizens to donate money to reward the country’s gold-medal winning […]
Southern African Nations Fear Increased Elephant Deaths Due to Drought
Southern African countries, home to the world’s largest elephant population, anticipate an increase in animal deaths due to a severe drought depleting food and water […]
Botswana’s Warning: 20,000 Elephants Could Be Sent to Germany
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has made a bold suggestion that he may send 20,000 elephants to Germany as a response to a dispute over conservation […]
Tragic Bus Accident: 45 Killed as Easter Worshipers’ Bus Plunges off Bridge in South Africa
A bus crash in Limpopo province, South Africa, en route to an Easter conference, resulted in the tragic deaths of dozens of worshipers on Thursday, […]
Seychelles-Botswana and South Sudan-Kenya boost bilateral ties, paving way for regional integration
Seychelles and Botswana, as well as South Sudan and Kenya, have announced plans to strengthen their respective bilateral ties based on shared values and development […]