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Business News | ART THAT TOOK A BILLION YEARS TO CREATE De Beers Honours Nature's Artistry in Crafting Diamonds
VMPL London [UK], October 17: This week, De Beers Group curated an exclusive experience in London for a select group of guests, crafted to deepen their appreciation for natural diamonds as works of art -- formed by nature, treasured for their...
Owner: Aditya Pittie
WATCH* Drinking water from the air, smart way to beat climate change
Prosper Ndlovu in GABORONE, Botswana ACCESS to clean water is a big challenge across Africa and young innovators from the continent are harnessing technology to bridge the gap while embracing climate change adaptability. Mr Jimson Chingore, a...
Owner: Zimbabwean Government
Betway pumps P2.5 Million into GBV fight
Betway Botswana has made its most important pay-out to date, donating P2.5 million for the construction of a modern Gender-Based Violence (GBV) shelter in Francistown. The centre, to be built at a yet-to-be identified site, will serve as a safe...
Owner: Kgololesego Kasale & Gomolemo Marc Kasale
Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck foundation Chairman
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Banjul, The Gambia – Business Wire India • First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, Liberia, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal attend 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, Co-chaired by The Gambia First Lady and...
Owner: The Tribune Trust
Diamonds Aren’t Forever: A hard lesson in leadership
Phapano Phasha|Published 12 minutes ago 4min FOR decades, Botswana was the African miracle, the shining example of how to transform from one of the continent’s poorest nations into a stable, middle-income economy. This remarkable ascent was built...
Owner: Iqbal Survé
'Miracle' HIV shot rollout in Zimbabwe sparks debate
Lenacapavir, the first twice-yearly HIV prophylactic in the world, is set to be rolled out in Zimbabwe, one of 10 countries selected for the initial rollout of the injectable drug. "We are excited to announce that Zimbabwe was selected as one of...
Owner: German Government
Lenacapavir HIV shot stirs debate in Zimbabwe
Lenacapavir, the first twice-yearly HIV prophylactic in the world, is set to be rolled out in Zimbabwe, one of ten countries selected for the initial rollout of the injectable drug. "We are excited to announce that Zimbabwe was selected as one of...
Owner: German Government
Olesitse’s Voice Honoured Globally
Botswana-born empowerment coach and author Pearl Letlotlo Olesitse has been honoured in New York’s Times Square as one of the Forttuna Global 100: The Legacy Makers 2025, a recognition of global leaders shaping lasting impact GOSEGO MOTSUMI Pearl...
Owner: Olsen Family
"Veterinary Orthopedic Guardian": European Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Hannah Partners With VEC Hong Kong
Bringing Extensive European Experience to Lead Advanced Orthopaedic Surgeries and Elevate Pet Surgical Care HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 October 2025 - Veterinary Emergency Centre, Hong Kong (VEC) today announces the enhancement of...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Youth entrepreneurs step into the global arena at Export Expo
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In a celebration of entrepreneurship and export potential, five youth-owned enterprises from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's (dtic) Next Gen Exporter Incubation Programme are taking centre stage at the Export Expo, which runs...
Owner: Iqbal Survé, Chinese Government & South African Government
Where to Go in 2026? A&K recommends….
After a period of shifting global priorities and renewed appreciation for meaningful travel, 2026 is emerging as a defining year for exploration. Travellers are venturing farther with a heightened interest in destinations that provide not only...
Owner: Tim Charlton
Hamukale hails Zambia’s beef exports to DRC
Agriculture Economist Edify Hamukale has commended the government for initiating beef exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing the move as a major step toward diversifying Zambia’s export portfolio and boosting agricultural...
Owner: Non-Transparent
Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck Foundation Chairman
(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lu”inary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia, on 14th...
Owner: Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh
Meghan Markle Sends Message as She Wears Over $200,000 Worth of Jewelry to Award Gala
Royal family Find out the meaning behind some of the accessories the Duchess of Sussex wore to a gala in New York. Meghan Markle is known for having an impressive jewelry collection. Whether it’s pieces gifted to her from Prince Harry, items she...
Owner: Damien & Derek Hoffman
Males dominate mental illness- MoH
“Of those affected in Botswana, 47.6% are females while 52.4% are males, with the most prevalent conditions being schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and substance and alcohol abuse,” officials at the ministry revealed as they joined the global...
Owner: Seyed Jamali
Michael Ledger-Lomas: Wriggling, Wriggling
It is hard to look at the frontispiece of the first edition of Olive Schreiner’s short novel Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland (1897). Titled ‘photograph’, it shows three dead African men hanging from a tree, their legs trussed with a farmer’s...
Owner: Reneé Doegar
Three women students shine in nuclear sciences competition
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BOTSWANA When people hear the words nuclear science they sometimes think of dangerous bombs, but the field has many peaceful applications – from the treatment of cancer to the production of electricity. It also plays a powerful role in solving...
Owner: Smuts Beyers
Governments and partners meet to consider crucial ninth replenishment
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Representatives of member governments and other GEF stakeholders gathered October 7-9, 2025, in Kasane, Botswana to review proposed plans for the multilateral trust fund in its ninth funding cycle for the 2026-2030 period. The Global Environment...
Owner: Carlos Manuel Rodriguez
Why South Africa’s ban on cannabis in food is a chance to rethink the industry
By Dr David R. Katerere, Dr Ntamo T. Lechaba and Dr Kumbirayi I. Mateva In early 2025, South Africa’s Minister of Health issued a government notice banning the sale, production, and import of food products containing cannabis, including hemp seed...
Owner: Health-E-News Service