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Friday, Jun 21

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Botswana nears highest unemployment rate since 2008 ahead of 2024 polls

techcabal.com

At least two in ten Batswana are unemployed, despite claims by President Mokgweetsi Masisi in 2023 that his government created 100,000 jobs.

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Africa: 30 Africa Defense Chiefs to Gather in Botswana for U.S. Military Conference

allafrica.com

Gaborone, Botswana -- Defense chiefs from 30 African countries will gather in Botswana next week for a two-day military conference to discuss the continent's security and stability challenges. The meeting, organized by the United States…

Tuesday, Jun 18

14

Botswana's Debswana reports fatality at its Jwaneng mine

www.timeslive.co.za

Botswana's Debswana Diamond Company on Tuesday reported a fatality at its Jwaneng mine following an accident involving a crane and drill rig.

Thursday, Jun 13

09

Ethiopian Airlines Launches New Flight To Maun, Botswana

independent.ng

LAGOS – Ethiopian Airlines Group on Monday commenced services to Maun, its second destination in the Republic of Botswana after Gaborone. The inaugural flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) after a celebration…

Wednesday, Jun 12

10

Botswana: Masisi's Threat to Send 30,000 Elephants At Odds With Trophy Hunting Threat to Elephants, and People

allafrica.com

Botswana has threatened to send 10,000 elephants to the UK and another 20,000 to Germany as UK and European countries move toward banning the import of hunting trophies. According to President Mokgweetsi Masisi, Botswana is heavily…

Monday, Jun 10

21

Botswana unveils digital post office platform to improve its financial infrastructure

techpoint.africa

Botswana has launched Digipost, a digital post office platform, to promote economic growth and financial inclusion, as approximately 24% of its population remains unbanked.

Saturday, Jun 8

00

Preview: Somalia vs. Botswana - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Somalia and Botswana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Friday, Jun 7

15

Thursday, Jun 6

06

Preview: Uganda vs. Botswana - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Uganda and Botswana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Friday, May 31

22

Ters fraud accused on the run since 2022 arrested near Botswana border

www.timeslive.co.za

A man accused of receiving money from people who allegedly defrauded the Covid-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme appeared in the Mmabatho magistrate’s court on Friday to face fraud charges.

03

Starlink Secures Operational License in Botswana Following Meeting with President Masisi

www.techinafrica.com

Botswana has granted an operating license to Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, three weeks after a government delegation met with the SpaceX team in the US. This licensing comes three months after the Botswana…

Wednesday, May 29

15

Starlink secures licence in Botswana nearly four months after initial rejection

techpoint.africa

Starlink has been granted a licence to operate in Botswana, nearly four months after its application was rejected.

14

Botswana Grants License to Starlink: Bringing Satellite Internet to Remote Areas

newsghana.com.gh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/botswana-grants-license-to-starlink-bringing-satellite-internet-to-remote-areas/In a move to expand internet access across remote regions, Botswana…

13

Inside Africa's No.1 carrier: A mystery shopper review of Ethiopian Airlines' A350 business class as it launches new routes to safari paradise Botswana, from 'bland' food to 'luxury' seats

www.dailymail.co.uk

Ethiopian Airlines was voted best airline in Africa in the Oscars of Aviation. Carmen Roberts climbs aboard one of its A350s with her phone in camera mode.

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????????‍????TechCabal Daily – Botswana approves Starlink

techcabal.com

In today’s edition: African startups lead acquisition of Brass || Botswana approves Starlink || Safaricom Ethiopia strengthens network with 13 new towers || Nine African startups selected for Spark Accelerator

Tuesday, May 28

22

Breaking: Starlink gets licence to operate in Botswana after meeting President Masisi

techcabal.com

The licensing continues a trend of Starlink lobbying for licensing as it continues facing regulatory trouble in some African markets.

Sunday, May 26

12

Botswana Advocates for Quality Education Across African Nations

newsghana.com.gh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://newsghana.com.gh/botswana-advocates-for-quality-education-across-african-nations/Botswanan Minister of Foreign Affairs Lemogang Kwape on Saturday called on African…

Saturday, May 25

16

Botswana to conduct ICT survey to improve digital economy

newsghana.com.gh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://newsghana.com.gh/botswana-to-conduct-ict-survey-to-improve-digital-economy/Botswana’s national data authority, Statistics Botswana (SB), will conduct an information and…

Friday, May 24

14

Why I want to be Botswana President, by Butale

thenationonlineng.net

The presidential candidate of Botswana Republic Party, Biggie Butale, has explained why he is in the race. Botswana is expected to go to the polls in October. According to the...

Thursday, May 23

16

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Kotoko striker Steven Mukwala secures spot in Uganda squad to face Botswana and Algeria

footballghana.com

Asante Kotoko striker Steven Desse Mukwala has been included in coach Paul Put's 27-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Botswana and Algeria.The Cranes of Uganda will take on Botswana on June 7 before facing…