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Botswana Defence Force Explores Acquisition of Tejas Fighter Planes in Collaboration with India's HAL

Enhancing Defence Capabilities through Strategic Collaboration The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) is actively engaged in discussions with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India’s renowned state-owned aerospace and defense company. The primary focus of these talks is centered around the potential acquisition of advanced Tejas fighter planes manufactured by HAL. This strategic…

Water Security Challenges and Vulnerability Botswana, like many African countries, faces significant challenges related to water scarcity due to the impacts of climate change. The availability of water resources and the increasing pressure of water demand pose primary concerns for the nation. Kekgonne Baipoledi, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs, highlighted these challenges during a national workshop held in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital. Importance of Transboundary…

Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Mutual Support President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, welcomed Ahmed Kattan, Adviser at the Saudi Royal Court, during his visit to the country. The meeting, aimed at fostering closer ties between the two nations, involved discussions on various areas of cooperation. According to the Saudi Press Agency, Kattan conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to President Masisi, expressing wishes for further progress…

Botswana’s Remote Healthcare Revolution Supported by Flight Services In a significant development, approximately 45,000 patients in Botswana’s remote regions have received essential medical treatment since 2008 through the implementation of flight services for medical specialists with foreign support. Botswanan Health Minister Edwin Dikoloti highlighted this achievement during a recent event celebrating the resumption of air transportation for medical professionals to the country’s most isolated healthcare facilities. The program, which had…

A pile of maize and sorghum grains with a sign reading "Botswana Grains Restrictions" on top.

Botswana has announced restrictions on the export and import of scheduled key grains, maize, and sorghum, as per Joel Ramaphoi, permanent secretary of the country’s Ministry of Entrepreneurship, in a statement on Friday. With immediate effect, the exportation of these goods would stop, while the importation would cease at midnight on May 15. The decision is aimed at ensuring food security and prioritizing local demand. Government-Supported Farmers Must Sell Harvested Grains to Botswana Agriculture Marketing Board Joel Ramaphoi said that…

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Botswana has announced restrictions on the export and import of scheduled key grains, maize, and sorghum, as per Joel Ramaphoi, permanent secretary of the country’s Ministry of Entrepreneurship, in a statement on Friday. With immediate effect, the exportation of these goods would stop, while the importation would cease at midnight on May 15. The decision is aimed at ensuring food security and prioritizing local demand. Government-Supported Farmers Must Sell Harvested Grains to Botswana Agriculture Marketing Board Joel Ramaphoi said that…

Botswana to host Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2027

Botswana has announced its intention to host the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in 2027. After Namibia withdrew from the joint bid, Botswana is now going solo with a commitment of P65.7 million to compile a bid book. The country’s political will to host the continental showpiece is evident from the significant expenditure it has already made, having spent over P1.3 million on facility audits. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) was expected to be leading the bid with the…

Lack of Adequate Strategy Increases Vulnerability to Natural Disasters in Afghanistan

Inadequate Strategy in Identifying Natural Disaster Risks in Afghanistan The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has recently highlighted the lack of a suitable and adequate strategy in identifying the risks caused by natural disasters in Afghanistan. In a tweet on Thursday the organization expressed concerns about the insufficient planning and awareness-raising efforts regarding natural disaster risks, particularly floods, in Afghanistan. OCHA emphasized that there has been a lack of investment in these crucial areas, which…

De Beers and the government of Botswana have issued a joint advisory stating that they will not participate in public discussions or panels arranged by private individuals or organizations until the ongoing contract negotiations between the two parties are concluded in June 2023. This move follows months of media speculation about the potential outcome of the negotiations. The advisory also emphasized that those who participate in such discussions do not represent the views of the Botswana government or De Beers…

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Nijel Amos, Botswana's Olympic Silver Medalist, Receives Three-Year Ban for Doping

Nijel Amos Banned for Doping Nijel Amos, a Botswanan middle-distance runner and 2012 Olympic silver medalist in the men’s 800 meters, has been handed a three-year ban for doping, according to a ruling released by the Athletics Integrity Unit. Amos tested positive for the banned substance GW1516 last year, just ahead of the track world championships. The runner received a reduction on the standard four-year ban as he admitted to the charges, but the ban disqualifies Amos from the Paris…

Mokgweetsi Masisi

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has denied allegations that he planned to replace his deputy Slumber Tsogwane after the 2024 general elections. The rumors began to circulate recently that Masisi would fire his deputy and replace him with someone else. Masisi, who is the leader of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), chaired a meeting of the party where he spoke about the issue. He said that Tsogwane had been a hardworking vice-president since his appointment to the position in 2018.…

Four Botswana referees wearing black and white uniforms and holding whistles.

Protest from Benin Republic The Committee of Referees of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended four Botswana referees who officiated a match between Benin Republic and Rwanda in the African Nations Cup qualifier game. The suspension came after Benin Republic lodged a complaint, arguing that a Rwandan defender who was booked in the first leg was not supposed to feature in the second leg. Protest from Benin Republic The second leg match was held in Kigali, Rwanda, and…

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