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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

General Election and Election of the President in the Republic of Botswana (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro)

Looking ahead to TICAD 9 in August 2025, Japan will further strengthen cooperation with Botswana in various areas

Japan congratulates Mr. Duma Gideon Boko on his election as President of the Republic of Botswana on November 1 (local time), following the announcement of the results of the general elections (National Assembly and local council elections) which was held for the first time since October 2019, in the Republic…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Duma Boko of Botswana during telephone call

President Ramaphosa once again commended the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition on its success in the election under the leadership of President-Elect Boko

Today, 2 November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with President-Elect Duma Boko and offered his warm congratulations to His Excellency and the government and people of the Republic of Botswana on the success of the recently concluded elections.  President Ramaphosa once again commended the Umbrella for Democratic…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Organizes “Sewing Training Program” for the Disabled in Botswana

As part of the project, a two-week training program was launched, along with the provision of fabrics and necessary equipment to support the center’s activities

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized a two-week sewing training program for people with disabilities at the Tlamelong Rehabilitation Center, run by the Botswana Red Cross Society. Previously, TİKA had supplied the center’s sewing workshop with nine sewing machines and three overlock machines. As part of the project, a…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation declared Botswana First Lady as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, stop Gender-based Violence (GBV) and support girl education

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej and Mrs. Neo Masisi join hands to underscore Merck Foundation partnership with Botswana First Lady office to transform patient care landscape

Merck Foundation Chairperson & CEO meet Botswana President and First Lady to acknowledge their Alumni and Award winners Merck Foundation Chairman & CEO meet Botswana President & First Lady to launch long term partnership to build healthcare capacity, stop infertility Stigma & GBV and Support girl education in Botswana Senator,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia |

President Boakai Extols Botswana on 58th Independence Day

The Liberian leader stressed that as Botswana celebrates this significant milestone, it is his fervent hope that the enduring bond of friendship between the two nations will continue to grow stronger

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Botswana on the occasion marking the 58th Independence Anniversary of that country on Monday, September 30, 2024. According to a Foreign Ministry release,…

St. George's University

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St. George’s University Hosts Successful Information Session for Aspiring Medical Students in Botswana

Attendees had the opportunity to explore SGU’s 4-Year Medical Degree (MD) program as well as its 5-and 6-Year MD Tracks, while gaining a deeper understanding of the admissions process

St. George’s University (SGU) (www.SGU.edu), an accredited School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, recently held a successful information session at Hotel 340 in Gaborone, Botswana, on September 18, 2024. The event, hosted by Amy Karabus, SGU’s Student Recruitment Manager for Africa, provided prospective students and their families with insights…

KnowBe4
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Reliance on social media for news makes Africans vulnerable to disinformation, survey finds

The survey underscores the need for increased education and awareness surrounding misinformation and disinformation

A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com) reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news source, with 80% favouring Facebook; This heavy dependence on social platforms for information is concerning, particularly as disinformation continues to rise. With 19 African countries set to hold elections…

African Union of Broadcasting (AUB)

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15th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB)

This meeting was marked by strategic discussions for the future of African media

From 02 to 06 September 2024, the 15th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.UAR-AUB.org) was held in Gaborone, Botswana, with the theme "The future of African media in the face of the challenges of new technologies and climate change." This meeting was marked by strategic discussions for…

Coca-Cola
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The Coca-Cola System in Africa Unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

‘The Coca-Cola System’s Africa Water Stewardship Initiative’, with a nearly USD 25 million investment, will support water solutions in local communities in Africa

The Coca-Cola Company in Africa (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) and its bottling partners Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola HBC announced a nearly USD 25 million investment to help address critical water-related challenges in local communities in 20 African countries, starting this year through 2030. The work will…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
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Non-resident Ambassador appointments to Brunei, Kyrgyzstan, Cape Verde, Lesotho and Botswana

At the presidential session on 13 September, the President of the Republic appointed four new non-resident Ambassadors

The President of the Republic appointed Ambassador Anne Vasara, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, to serve as non-resident Ambassador to Brunei, Ambassador Janne Heiskanen, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in Astana, to serve as non-resident Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Ambassador Titta Maja-Luoto, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in…