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Sunday, Jul 14

23

1,700-Kilometer Botswana-Zimbabwe-Mozambique Railway Line to be Constructed as the Countries Seek Economic Growth

Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana have joined forces to upgrade a railway line linking the three countries while building a new Botswana-Zimbabwe-Mozambique Railway one and a ... Read more

Friday, Jul 12

11

Botswana’s Leap into Space: A Pioneering Satellite Project

www.techinafrica.com

Botswana is set to join the ranks of space-faring nations with the development of its first software-defined satellite, BOTSAT-1. This ambitious project, announced on July 3, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the country’s…

Nxamaseri Island Safari Lodge review, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Falling asleep to grunting of hippos in the water below the lodges and waking to the chatter of monkeys on the roofs above – all part of the Nxamaseri Island Lodge experience.

07

Botswana: Botswana Pledges Continued Support for Mozambique After Regional Troops Leave

allafrica.com

Maputo, Mozambique -- Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has promised to continue supporting Mozambique in its fight against violent extremism in the oil-and-gas rich province of Cabo Delgado, even after the imminent departure of…

Thursday, Jul 11

16

Botswana to host third UN conference on landlocked developing countries

africa.cgtn.com

The third UN conference on landlocked developing countries will be held in Botswana in December. The UN General Assembly, by adopting a resolution titled “Further modalities of the third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing…

Wednesday, Jul 10

14

Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana team up for rail project

www.the-star.co.ke

The tripartite project also includes the development of deepwater port in Matutuine, Mozambique

05

Domitila lands green pastures in Botswana Women's League

www.the-star.co.ke

Madira Soccer Assassins team manager, Sharon Vulimo, confirmed Domitila had left the team for green pastures abroad.

Tuesday, Jul 9

17

Internet Cafés: Key Players in Narrowing Botswana’s Digital Gap

Kefilwe, a 25-year-old unemployed marketing graduate, can access one hour of internet at Unique Solutions, an internet café in Monarch township in Francistown, Botswana’s second-largest city, for 15 pulas ($1). She is currently interested…

06

Weekly economic index: MTN Nigeria’s ₦137 billion loss, Botswana’s first satellite and Nigeria to host new Africa Energy Bank.

venturesafrica.com

Here are three big stories from Africa’s business and policy landscape you (probably) didn’t miss but should keep in mind this week: MTN Nigeria Reports ₦137 Billion Loss in 2023 Despite Increased Investment MTN Nigeria,...

Monday, Jul 8

22

Botala Raises 2C Estimate for Botswana CBM Project to 454 Bcf

www.rigzone.com

'The substantial increase in 2C contingent resources place Botala in an excellent position to contribute significantly to gas and general energy security in Botswana and Southern Africa'.

02

South Africa and Botswana citizens will no longer be allowed visa-free travel to Ireland

www.irishtimes.com

Papers to be required for citizens of both countries as additional measure to address the sharp rise in international protection applicants in 2024

Saturday, Jul 6

11

In Botswana, internet cafés are playing a core part in bridging the digital divide

techcabal.com

Internet cafes are still an important way to access the internet in Botswana.

06

Tourism, Culture, Sports Ministers, Botswana envoy, others for FTAN AGM

newtelegraphng.com

The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), has disclosed that its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is to chart a new course for tourism and culture, set against the backdrop of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola…

Friday, Jul 5

18

Botswana to launch first satellite with Bulgarian Aerospace Company EnduroSat

techpoint.africa

Bulgarian aerospace company EnduroSat is set to collaborate with the Botswana International University of Science and Technology to launch BOTSAT-1, Botswana’s first satellite.

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Botswana to launch first satellite in 2025

techpoint.africa

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Botswana launching its first satellite in 2025, the SEC mandating crypto first to set up shops in Nigeria, and a Moroccan court fining Maroc Telecom $630M for unfair practices.

08

Construction of the Mega Trans-Kalahari Railway Project Expected to Speed up as Botswana Calls for Faster Progress

The construction of the mega Trans-Kalahari railway project is expected to speed up as Botswana calls for faster progress. Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi noted ... Read more

07

Botswana: Young Batswana More Educated, Less Employed, Less Politically Engaged Than Their Elders

allafrica.com

Job creation tops list of youth priorities for government action.

06

ECOWAS Commissioner, Botswana envoy, three DGs for FTAN AGM July 30

tribuneonlineng.com

Tribune Online; ECOWAS Commissioner, Botswana envoy, three DGs for FTAN AGM July 30

Thursday, Jul 4

18

Botswana: ‘Start with the bare minimum,’ says doctor-turned-entrepreneur

When Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane founded Kalafhi Medical Center, she minimised costs by being the sole employee and avoiding unnecessary expenses until revenue allowed.

13

Botswana: Local Beef Set for EU Market Dominance

allafrica.com

The Botswana beef is poised for dominance in the lucrative European Union (EU) market bolstered by the availability of sophisticated equipment used for testing chemical residuals in meat donated to the National Agricultural Research and…