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Namibia a 'continental pioneer' in green hydrogen development
Namibian Sun
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July 15, 2025
Energy minister Natangwe Ithete says leaders must ensure that the benefits of green investment reach all Namibians, especially youth, women and rural communities. Namibia played host to the Namibia Parliamentary Green Investment Dialogue, which...
WTO's Okonjo-Iweala calls for African reciprocal tariffs exemption
African Business
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July 15, 2025
When the World Trade Organisation’s girector general, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, addressed the opening plenary session at the 4th Finance for Development Conference in Seville, she insisted that sustainable global development was still achievable even...
Liberia Enters Carbon Market
Liberian Observer
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The Liberian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leading the country's entry into the carbon market, aiming to sell carbon credits to companies and individuals seeking to offset their emissions. Dr. Emmanuel Yarpolowo, EPA Executive Director,...
Economy under pressure, Botswana to allow currency to depreciate quicker
Times LIVE
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Botswana said on Thursday it will allow its pula currency to depreciate by 2.76% over the next year, a faster rate than previously announced, as its economy is under pressure because of a prolonged downturn in the global diamond market. The...
Falcons eye WAFCON quarter-final spot against Botswana
Punch
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July 9, 2025
The Super Falcons will be looking to seal their place in the knockout rounds of the ongoing WAFCON tournament, when they face Botswana in their second group phase fixture in Casablanca, Morocco on Thursday (today), The PUNCH reports. The coach...
G20 take note: Climate adaptation today will ensure Africa’s thriving future
Mail & Guardian
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July 10, 2025
Despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, Africa faces the brunt of climate change. Photo: Patrick Meinhardt/AFP South Africa is the current president of the G20, a first for the African continent. The government has chosen...
Haruna Iddrisu in Botswana to share Ghana’s TVET progress
Joy FM
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July 10, 2025
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu is in Botswana for a two-day high-level meeting focused on strengthening skills development and regional cooperation in technical and vocational education. Mr Iddrisu was invited by the Government of Botswana...
The power of partnerships: European climate leadership with less America
European Council on Foreign Relations
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July 10, 2025
Summary Global governance arrangements are under pressure from the climate action withdrawal of the Trump administration and, in many countries, from leaders’ fears of a growing domestic “greenlash”. The EU has adjusted its topline messaging in...
WAFCON is thrilling fans but faces familiar problems
Deutsche Welle
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July 15, 2025
The rescheduled women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is underway in Morocco, a year later than planned. The tournament sees some of the best players in the world fighting for glory, but as players and nations emerge, familiar problems linger...
Botswana and Malawi Sign Landmark Trade Deals to Boost Economic Ties
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 7, 2025
Botswana and Malawi have signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing trade, investment, and sustainable development between the two countries. The agreements were signed yesterday in Lilongwe during President Duma Gideon...
Aussie influencer Al Perkins under fire for patting lions as he strolls next to them at African wildlife reserve
Seven News
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July 10, 2025
An Aussie influencer has come under fire over a clip of himself patting two lions on an African reserve, just days after a woman lost her arm at a Queensland zoo. Joanne Cabban was attacked by a lioness while visiting her sister at Darling Downs...
Creation Botswana Validates Local Designers
Botswana Gazette
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July 9, 2025
Local fashion designers reflect on the powerful validation, industry insight and lasting community sparked by Creation Botswana, a game-changing fashion development programme GOSEGO MOTSUMI When Boikanyo Molale, stood to speak at the close of the...
Awards Wrap: 2025 Bookmarks finalists announced, Shop! SA announces 2025 Awards judges panel
The Media Online
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July 15, 2025
The Media Online’s weekly column delivering news of award wins, entries, competitions, dates to note and winners in the media. 2025 Bookmarks finalists announced These exceptional individuals, brands and agencies are setting the standard in South...
WAFCON 2024: Malete Confident Botswana Can Upset Super Falcons
Complete Sports
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July 8, 2025
Botswana head coach Alex Malete insists his side can get a positive result against Nigeria’s Super Falcons, reports Completesports.com. The Mares will be up against the nine-time champions in their second group game at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup...
Absa’s digital transformation journey with SAP
South Africa Today
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July 14, 2025
How the banking group transformed their operations by replacing legacy systems with cloud, AI-ready SAP technologies. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 14th, 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- When financial services group Absa began its ERP...
Mahama Points to Botswana Model for Ghana’s Mineral Sovereignty
News Ghana
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July 8, 2025
President John Mahama has reinforced demands for Ghanaian control over gold mining, citing Botswana’s diamond industry as a blueprint during a Gold Board task force inauguration. He declared foreign exploitation “must end,” advocating for local...
Chakwera hails Botswana President for inspiration
The Nation Malawi
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July 8, 2025
President Lazarus Chakwera has hailed Botswana President Duma Gedion Boko for inspiring Malawians who have “gone through a lot” in the past five years. The Malawi leader said this yesterday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe during a media briefing they...
Botswana’s Mares Geared Up for WAFCON Challenge
Sunday Standard
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July 4, 2025
Botswana’s senior national women’s football team, the Mares, have set their sights on making history at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco. Preparations are progressing smoothly with no injury concerns reported, and...
Climate Change Drives Record-Breaking Droughts, Says UN-Backed Report
Seed World
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July 4, 2025
Driven by climate change and mounting pressure on land and water resources, some of the most extensive and destructive droughts in recorded history have occurred since 2023, according to a new UN-supported report released today. Produced by the...
UN CEDAW Committee Publishes Findings On Afghanistan, Botswana, Chad, Fiji, Ireland, Mexico, San Marino and More
Scoop
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Geneva, 7 July 2025 The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) today issued its findings on Afghanistan, Botswana, Chad, Fiji, Ireland, Mexico, San Marino, Solomon Islands, Thailand, and Tuvalu, after reviewing...