“MONNA KE NKU HA LLE”: THE HIDDEN CRISIS OF BOYS’ MENTAL HEALTH IN LESOTHO

Qacha’s Nek, Sept.29 — In Lesotho, a boy’s tears are often silenced before they fall. The saying “Monna ke nku ha lle” (a man is a sheep, he does not cry) is passed down through generations as both warning and instruction. Rooted in cultural norms...

Chinese community in Botswana celebrates National Day

GABORONE, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese community in Botswana gathered on Sunday at wheelbarrow, a nature park southwest of Gaborone, the capital, to celebrate China's National Day, which falls on Oct. 1. Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong...

One more time

Kaartze plots BDP revival in Kgalagadi South The Kgalagadi South parliamentary seat became vacant two months ago following the death of Dr. Micus Chimbombi of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). On November 15th, 2025, three political...

African Leaders Call for Bold, United Action to Tackle Global Health Crises and Sustain Malaria Progress

African Heads of State and Government convened global leaders on Wednesday at a high-level event on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, sounding the alarm on escalating threats to global health security. Convened under the...

Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI

Thank you for your interest in the webinar! Check your inbox for an email with instructions on viewing this on-demand presentation. Oops something went wrong. Watch Now {"LSQLeadFields":[{"Seq":1,"Name":"First...

USA's Vernon Norwood criticizes arrangement that placed Letsile Tebogo and Botswana's rest 4x400m relay historic medalists at back in photo

American track star Vernon Norwood shared his reaction to a controversial photo taken of the Botswana Men's 4x400m relay team that won gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships. The photo featured all the members and staff of the team;...

Project Cheetah: New big cats expected by year-end, talks on with Botswana

Project Cheetah, India's ambitious initiative to reintroduce the world's fastest land animal, is set for a major boost by the year-end. Negotiations are underway with Botswana, Namibia and Kenya to translocate 8-10 cheetahs from each country...

Steenhuisen advocates for domestic vaccine production against foot and mouth disease

In an effort to prevent foot and mouth disease, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has proposed that South Africa produce its own vaccine. Addressing farmers in Eshowe north of KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday, Steenhuisen proposed a seven point plan...

Luphahla demands clinical finish in Eswatini

Simba Bhora coach Joel Luphahla SIMBA Bhora coach Joel Luphahla has issued a stern challenge to his squad, calling for them to be more clinical in front of goal as they prepare for the decisive second leg of their preliminary-round Caf Champions...

NMA: Low budget allocation weakening health system, pushing doctors abroad

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that inadequate budgetary allocation to healthcare is crippling public hospitals and driving doctors out of the country in search of better opportunities. Speaking at its yearly general meeting and...

Project Cheetah: New Big Cats Expected by Year-End, Talks On With Botswana, Namibia, Kenya

Sheopur, September 25: Project Cheetah, India's ambitious initiative to reintroduce the world's fastest land animal, is set for a major boost by the year-end. Negotiations are underway with Botswana, Namibia and Kenya to translocate 8-10 cheetahs...

43K animals vaccinated against FMD in Beitbridge

Foot-and-mouth disease About 43 000 various animal species have been vaccinated against the Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South. This was revealed in the Swine Disease Global Surveillance Report prepared by the Centre...

New Cheetahs From Botswana, Namibia & Kenya To Be Brought To India By End Of 2025

New Cheetahs From Botswana, Namibia & Kenya To Be Brought To India By End Of 2025 | FP Photo Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh): India’s ambitious Project Cheetah is preparing for its next big leap, with fresh arrivals of the big cats by the end of year...

Wonderlife herb to go for clinical trials

FOLLOWING the discovery of a herb that brings relief to people suffering chronic conditions such as HIV, arthritis, stomach ulcers, tuberculosis and cancer by Israel Muzari, the man of the cloth has broken new ground after signing a memorandum of...

Bomaid Engages Healthcare Providers Nationwide

Bomaid has launched a new round of structured engagements with healthcare providers across disciplines, aiming to strengthen partnerships, share feedback, and improve member healthcare outcomes GAZETTE REPORTER Bomaid has begun a series of...

Cartels at the border

*BDF Brigadier duped P100k in cross-border fraud *SA criminal syndicates target Batswana shoppers A disturbing criminal pattern has emerged targeting Batswana individuals and businesses flocking to South Africa daily to purchase goods, as they...

UAE sends urgent medical aid to Botswana

Supporting global humanitarian efforts This urgent aid falls under the UAE’s broader global humanitarian initiatives, aimed at supporting early recovery and stability in countries facing health and humanitarian challenges. Contents of the medical...

Of heat stress, health complications

It is early September and only the beginning of summer in Botswana. However, places like Maun have already recorded heights of 36 degrees Celsius. Heatwaves are occurrences that places like Maun have become synonymous with. Maun, the gateway to...

World News | UAE Sends Urgent Medical Aid to Botswana

Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 23 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has dispatched an urgent relief aircraft carrying 96 tonnes of medical supplies to Botswana following the declaration of a public health emergency due to shortages of essential medical supplies. The...

I finally managed to photograph Africa’s incredible wild dogs. These are my best shots

The lion tracks are fresh. Though I’m only an amateur, even I know this because they’re sharp, each ghostly step a cleanly defined imprint on sand pitted by last night’s rain. Paco Morapedi, my guide, peers over the side of the car, uncertain....