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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.

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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.

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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…

Wednesday, Jul 3

09

EnduroSat gets order for Botswana’s debut satellite

spacenews.com

Bulgarian cubesat specialist EnduroSat announced plans July 3 to build Botswana’s first satellite in partnership with a university from the landlocked country in Southern Africa.

Monday, Jul 1

12

Chobe Game Lodge review in Chobe National Park, Botswana

A sunset cruise along the Chobe River is one of the many delights offered during a stay at the Chobe Game Lodge in the Chobe National Park.

Sunday, Jun 30

11

Bafana draw with Botswana in Cosafa Cup clash

www.sanews.gov.za

Bafana draw with Botswana in Cosafa Cup clash

Saturday, Jun 29

20

Bafana share the spoils with Botswana in the COSAFA Cup

www.safa.net

29 June 2024 – Bafana Bafana were held to another draw in the group stages of the COSAFA Cup after they shared the spoils with Botswana at Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday. This Group A match ended in a 0-0 stalemate just days…

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Bafana held to another draw by Botswana in Cosafa Cup

www.timeslive.co.za

A third goalless draw in four Group B matches came to a close as Bafana Bafana and Botswana shared the spoils in their Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup clash at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in KwaZakhele on Saturday afternoon.

Friday, Jun 28

19

Bafana gear up for clash against Botswana in second COSAFA match

www.safa.net

28 June 2024 – As the regional COSAFA Cup continues in Gqeberha, South Africa now turn their attention to neighbours Botswana in their second match in Group A at the Wolfson Stadium at 3pm on Saturday. Coach Helman Mkhalele’s side will be…

Wednesday, Jun 26

17

Nigeria’s Defence Chief, General Musa meets U.S counterpart in Botswana

ait.live

African Chiefs of Defence Staff are meeting in Botswana to forge a common goal towards arresting insecurity in the continent A statement by Defence spokesperson, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau says the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff,…