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Minister John Steenhuisen: Post Agriculture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26 media Briefing
Members of the media, thank you for joining me today. It is a great privilege to address you following the tabling of the Department of Agriculture’s 2025/26 Budget Vote. This is a pivotal moment, not only for the department but for the broader...

Ministers Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Pemmy Majodina attend SADC 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors in Zimbabwe, 3 to 4 Jul
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina are set to attend the upcoming 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors, hosted...

Leviathan Gold Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire 100% Interest in Kalahari Copper, and Uranium Exploration Portfolio, Botswana
Leviathan Gold Partners with 1502656 B.C. LTD. for Strategic Investor Relations Campaign NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR...

US-Africa relations appear to be shifting
(MENAFN) Speaking to new US naval graduates on May 23, Vance declared that the era of uncontested American dominance is over and that open-ended military missions are a thing of the past. Just days later, General Langley hinted during a meeting of...

BTC Launches AI Service "Kitso," Accessible to All via Voice Call
BTC in partnership with BlackNGreen Launched 'Kitso' – AI Voice Service for All Phones to Bridge Botswana’s Digital Divide through a simple voice call to 1200. GABORONE, BOTSWANA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Botswana Telecommunications...

Deputy Minister David Mahlobo: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Budget and policy statement on Department of Water and Sanitation, Vote 41 by Hon David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Good Hope Chamber, Cape Town Honourable Speaker. Honourable Deputy Speaker. His Excellency, President Cyril...

Minister Pemmy Majodina concludes working visit to Zimbabwe to attend 43rd Southern African Development Community
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina has concluded her working visit to Zimbabwe to attend and participate at the 43rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) Joint Meeting of Committee of Ministers responsible for Energy...

Advancing Health Workforce Development Through Research Mentorship and Evidence-Based Management; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade
Research Mentorship and Evidence-Based Management Promotes Healthcare Workforce Development and Sustainability; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In this era of rapid healthcare...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Pre-Budget International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing
Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to...

Chinese medical team conducts free medical healthcare at SOS village
(MENAFN) The 17th group of Chinese medical professionals in Botswana provided free medical care and donations at the SOS Children’s Village located in Tlokweng, near Gaborone, Botswana’s capital, on Sunday. During the event, Motshwari Kitso, the...

Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 25 June 2025
A. Issues in the environment 1. National Dialogue 1.1 70 Years of the Freedom Charter 1.1.1 On this day, 70 years ago viz. 26th of June 1955, more than 3000 delegates from various racial and social backgrounds, gathered in Kliptown, Johannesburg...

Metalsource announces change of directors
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- METALSOURCE MINING INC. (the “Company” or "Metalsource") (CSE: “MSM”) announces the appointment of Alex Bugden as a Director of the Company. Mr. Bugden is a Professional Geologist with...

ReconAfrica Announces Closing of C$19 Million Underwritten Offering, Including the Full Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option
**NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES** CALGARY, Alberta, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX:...

Health and Wellness Market Size Worth USD 11 Trillion by 2034
Ottawa, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Precedence Research, the global health and wellness market size valued at USD 6.87 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 11 trillion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.40% from 2025 to...

Giyani Receives Letter of Interest from EXIM for US$225 million
TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8) ("Giyani" or the "Company"), developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”), is pleased to announce that it...

Minister John Steenhuisen on foot and mouth disease vaccine rollout
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, on 19 June 2025 announced the arrival of the much-needed vaccine from Botswana to combat the persistent Foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, especially in KwaZulu-Natal and those farms in other...

Nearly Three-Quarters of World Heritage Sites Are at High Risk from Water-Related Hazards
A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and coastal flooding. Strengthening water stewardship is...

Leading Driver In The Certified Gemstones Market 2025: Driving Forces Behind The Growth Of The Market In Ornamental Use
The Business Research Company's Certified Gemstones Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The certified gemstones market, as per...

Global Gemstone Market Set For 6.3% Growth, Reaching $42.76 Billion By 2029
The Business Research Company's Global Gemstone Market Set For 6.3% Growth, Reaching $42.76 Billion By 2029 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest Report Explores Market...

International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah
The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International...