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Botswana Tourism Organisation court fight: Suspended BTO Board Secretary Kgotso Mile Ollyn has dragged the employer to court, alleging unlawful suspension and pushing for an independent board to preside over disciplinary findings after a heated legal exchange over judicial bias and recusal. Climate and health risk: Aedes “tiger” mosquitoes are spreading tropical viruses into parts of Europe, with experts warning travellers to take precautions as climate change helps mosquitoes move north. Industrial decarbonisation push: Dangote Cement unveiled a sustainability scorecard targeting a 20% cut in net CO₂ emissions intensity and plans to reach 80 million tonnes capacity by 2030, including cleaner transport steps like CNG trucks and electric vehicles. Regional conservation for growth: A feature argues wildlife protection and sustainable tourism are driving jobs and revenue across Africa, pointing to nature-based travel and ecosystem restoration as economic engines. Wildlife safety in Botswana: A viral video shows a massive elephant charging a safari vehicle at speed, a reminder that even “safe” distances can turn deadly fast. Digital infrastructure for integration: Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe say the first phase of a cross-border fibre corridor is live, linking Zimbabwe with Botswana, Zambia and South Africa. Electronics sustainability: Start-ups are competing with solutions to rethink electronics through batteries, recycling and safer chemistry. Water stress data: A global look at water-stressed countries highlights how freshwater withdrawals are outpacing renewable supplies in many places.

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Jun. 30, 2026

Jacada Travel says luxury travelers want purpose and learning this summer

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Wildlife and Wealth: Conservation Driving Sustainable Growth Across Africa

Wildlife and Wealth: Conservation Driving Sustainable Growth Across Africa

Dangote Cement Unveils Sustainability Milestones, Targets 20 percent Emissions Cut and 80M TPA Capacity by 2030

Dangote Cement Unveils Sustainability Milestones, Targets 20 percent Emissions Cut and 80M TPA Capacity by 2030

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Wildlife photographer and TV star set to bring stage show to Shanklin

Dangote Cement unveils sustainability milestones, targets 20% emissions cut, 80M TPA capacity by 2030

Dangote Cement unveils sustainability milestones, targets 20% emissions cut, 80M TPA capacity by 2030


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Jul. 2, 2026

One Bullion Commences High-Resolution Airborne Geophysical Survey at Vumba Gold Project in Botswana and Appoints Joe Van Wyk as Vice President, Exploration

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Jun. 24, 2026

Ker & Downey Botswana and Ker & Downey Zambia Appoint Andrea Schnoor Communications as their PR Agency

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Jun. 21, 2026

Global Nexa Initiative Launches to Support Climate and Health Innovations

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May 28, 2026

Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Forestry, Fisheries And The Environment Dept Budget Vote 2026/27

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President Cyril Ramaphosa: Botswana-South Africa Business Forum

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President Cyril Ramaphosa: Opening remarks Sixth Session of Bi-National Commission State Visit to Botswana

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