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Saturday’s MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium promises to be enthralling, and there are subplots to sprinkle more intrigue on the encounter.

Star bathing—also known as mindful stargazing—centers on appreciating and tuning into your surroundings, without technology.

Noronex has stretched the known mineralisation envelope at its Fiesta prospect out by 750m to more than 3.5km following a maiden drilling program at the site within Namibia’s prospective Kalahari copper belt.

The Ministry of Justice has revealed that laws criminalising rape allegations will come into effect on 15th September this year. This is according to a savingram from the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice Naledi Moroka addressed to Commissioner, Botswana Police Service Director, Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Chief Registrar, and the Administration of Justice.

A considerable number of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) sitting Members of Parliament believe they are between wind and water because wanna-be candidates for Bulela Ditswe are blazing a trail, contravening primary election regulations with impunity.

The Okavango River has become a knight in shining armour for nine women in Mohembo. As poverty rears its ugly head especially against women and children, these women decided to take a leap of faith and venture into mixed agriculture along the river banks. While there is a social protection intention from the side of government, for the majority of the rural population of Botswana, most policies guiding the fight against poverty lack adaptability and cohesion.

Botswana gained independence on September 30, 1966. While it was a British protectorate, it was called “Bechuanaland.” Today, the country’s official name is the Republic of Botswana. Neighboring countries include South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Here are some things to know about this landlocked African nation. Pre and Post-Colonial Botswana Long before Britain’s… Continue reading Learn About Botswana, Which Gained Independence On September 3...

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In Botswana, I sailed on the Chobe River, spotted wildlife on safari, and toured a diamond mine.