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		<title>Sunlux Solar breaks ground on P14m manufacturing plant</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/sunlux-solar-breaks-ground-on-p14m-manufacturing-plant/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar manufacturing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sunlux Solar]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sunlux-solar.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sunlux-solar.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sunlux-solar-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sunlux-solar-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>22 June 2026 Botswana energy sector recently witnessed a historic moment when local entrepreneurial couple, Portia Masunda and Baleseng Masunda,&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sunlux-solar.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sunlux-solar.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sunlux-solar-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sunlux-solar-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>22 June 2026 Botswana energy sector recently witnessed a historic moment when local entrepreneurial couple, Portia Masunda and Baleseng Masunda,&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana pushes for RRB seat as African states forge common ITU agenda in Victoria Falls</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-pushes-for-rrb-seat-as-african-states-forge-common-itu-agenda-in-victoria-falls/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:36:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[African Telecommunications Union]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Telecommunication Union]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Radio Regulations Board]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/International-Telecommunication-Union.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/International-Telecommunication-Union.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/International-Telecommunication-Union-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/International-Telecommunication-Union-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>17 June 2026 Botswana has intensified its campaign for a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations Board&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/International-Telecommunication-Union.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/International-Telecommunication-Union.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/International-Telecommunication-Union-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/International-Telecommunication-Union-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>17 June 2026 Botswana has intensified its campaign for a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations Board&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana Enhances Energy Security Through Rooftop Solar Programmes (RTS)</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-enhances-energy-security-through-rooftop-solar-programmes-rts/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ASPIRE programme]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clean energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rooftop Solar Programme]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rooftop-solar-programme-workshop.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rooftop-solar-programme-workshop.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rooftop-solar-programme-workshop-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rooftop-solar-programme-workshop-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>18 June 2026 Botswana is making it easier for households, businesses and public institutions to take part in the country’s&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rooftop-solar-programme-workshop.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rooftop-solar-programme-workshop.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rooftop-solar-programme-workshop-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rooftop-solar-programme-workshop-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>18 June 2026 Botswana is making it easier for households, businesses and public institutions to take part in the country’s&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana Air Access initiative bears fruits</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-air-access-initiative-bears-fruits/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air accessibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20990</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/air-bw-plane.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/air-bw-plane.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/air-bw-plane-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/air-bw-plane-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>16 June 2026&nbsp; The Botswana Air Access initiative was set up with the objective of attracting, retaining and expanding air&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/air-bw-plane.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/air-bw-plane.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/air-bw-plane-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/air-bw-plane-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>16 June 2026&nbsp; The Botswana Air Access initiative was set up with the objective of attracting, retaining and expanding air&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Gov’t defends refusal to recognise same sex marriage</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/govt-defends-refusal-to-recognise-same-sex-marriage/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr Onthatile Moeti]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LEGABIBO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[same sex marriage]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gay-marriage-shutterstock.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gay-marriage-shutterstock.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gay-marriage-shutterstock-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gay-marriage-shutterstock-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>15 June&nbsp; 2026 The Botswana government has defended its refusal to process a same-sex marriage application. It argues that the&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gay-marriage-shutterstock.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gay-marriage-shutterstock.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gay-marriage-shutterstock-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gay-marriage-shutterstock-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>15 June&nbsp; 2026 The Botswana government has defended its refusal to process a same-sex marriage application. It argues that the&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Aviadev 2026: Govt urges African and global investors to rethink air connectivity</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/aviadev-2026-govt-urges-african-and-global-investors-to-rethink-air-connectivity/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[air connectivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AVIADEV Africa 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20970</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aviadev-gaolathe-bwgov.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aviadev-gaolathe-bwgov.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aviadev-gaolathe-bwgov-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aviadev-gaolathe-bwgov-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>13 June 2026 The government is actively reaching out to potential aviation investors, encouraging them to invest in the country’s&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aviadev-gaolathe-bwgov.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aviadev-gaolathe-bwgov.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aviadev-gaolathe-bwgov-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aviadev-gaolathe-bwgov-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>13 June 2026 The government is actively reaching out to potential aviation investors, encouraging them to invest in the country’s&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo reigns supreme in men&#8217;s 200m as Gout Gout settles for sixth at Oslo Diamond League 2026</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/olympic-champion-letsile-tebogo-reigns-supreme-in-mens-200m-as-gout-gout-settles-for-sixth-at-oslo-diamond-league-2026/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Letsile Tebogo]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tebogo-oslo-diamond-league.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tebogo-oslo-diamond-league.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tebogo-oslo-diamond-league-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tebogo-oslo-diamond-league-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>12 June 2026 The Botswana sprinting superstar was the only man to dip under the 20-second mark, clocking a 19.84&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tebogo-oslo-diamond-league.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tebogo-oslo-diamond-league.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tebogo-oslo-diamond-league-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tebogo-oslo-diamond-league-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>12 June 2026 The Botswana sprinting superstar was the only man to dip under the 20-second mark, clocking a 19.84&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana foreign reserves tick up</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-foreign-reserves-tick-up/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:37:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bank of Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foreign reserves]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pula Fund]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yb-pula-notes.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yb-pula-notes.png 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yb-pula-notes-300x180.png 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yb-pula-notes-470x282.png 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>10 June 2026 The country’s foreign exchange reserves reached about P56 billion in March – the highest level since October&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yb-pula-notes.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yb-pula-notes.png 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yb-pula-notes-300x180.png 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yb-pula-notes-470x282.png 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>10 June 2026 The country’s foreign exchange reserves reached about P56 billion in March – the highest level since October&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana denies links to tanker targeted by U.S. amid concerns over misuse of African flags</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-denies-links-to-tanker-targeted-by-u-s-amid-concerns-over-misuse-of-african-flags/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Iranian oil exports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[M/T Lexie]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bw-flag-ships.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bw-flag-ships.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bw-flag-ships-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bw-flag-ships-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>9 June 2026 Botswana has distanced itself from an oil tanker targeted by the United States in the Persian Gulf,&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bw-flag-ships.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bw-flag-ships.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bw-flag-ships-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bw-flag-ships-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>9 June 2026 Botswana has distanced itself from an oil tanker targeted by the United States in the Persian Gulf,&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>European Union-Botswana Partnership Dialogue</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/european-union-botswana-partnership-dialogue/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[European Union]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[European Union-Botswana Partnership Dialogue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Samoa Agreement]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pereyra-Butale-EUinBw.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pereyra-Butale-EUinBw.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pereyra-Butale-EUinBw-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pereyra-Butale-EUinBw-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>7 June 2026&nbsp; The European Union Ambassador to Botswana and SADC, Petra Pereyra, together with Ambassadors and Representatives of Embassies&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pereyra-Butale-EUinBw.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pereyra-Butale-EUinBw.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pereyra-Butale-EUinBw-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pereyra-Butale-EUinBw-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>7 June 2026&nbsp; The European Union Ambassador to Botswana and SADC, Petra Pereyra, together with Ambassadors and Representatives of Embassies&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Retirement anxiety emerges as Botswana’s next financial crisis</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/retirement-anxiety-emerges-as-botswanas-next-financial-crisis/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Next financial crisis]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/retirement-anxiety-fotolia.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/retirement-anxiety-fotolia.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/retirement-anxiety-fotolia-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/retirement-anxiety-fotolia-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>7 June 2026 Botswana’s retirement industry is beginning to confront an uncomfortable reality: many workers are not preparing emotionally, psychologically&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/retirement-anxiety-fotolia.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/retirement-anxiety-fotolia.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/retirement-anxiety-fotolia-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/retirement-anxiety-fotolia-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>7 June 2026 Botswana’s retirement industry is beginning to confront an uncomfortable reality: many workers are not preparing emotionally, psychologically&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Desperation drives betting boom in Botswana as regulators warn of fracturing families</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/desperation-drives-betting-boom-in-botswana-as-regulators-warn-of-fracturing-families/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana Gambling Authority]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gambling]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gambling-frustration-Magnific.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gambling-frustration-Magnific.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gambling-frustration-Magnific-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gambling-frustration-Magnific-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>6 June 2026 The data coming out of Gaborone paints a stark picture of modern economic survival. More than a&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gambling-frustration-Magnific.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gambling-frustration-Magnific.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gambling-frustration-Magnific-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gambling-frustration-Magnific-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>6 June 2026 The data coming out of Gaborone paints a stark picture of modern economic survival. More than a&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Breaking ground for a new era: New Botswana City to drive economic transformation</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/breaking-ground-for-a-new-era-new-botswana-city-to-drive-economic-transformation/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ALBADDAD Group]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BW-City-groundbreaking-bwgov.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BW-City-groundbreaking-bwgov.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BW-City-groundbreaking-bwgov-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BW-City-groundbreaking-bwgov-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>6 June 2026 Botswana has taken a significant step toward reshaping its economic future with the ground breaking of the&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BW-City-groundbreaking-bwgov.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BW-City-groundbreaking-bwgov.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BW-City-groundbreaking-bwgov-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BW-City-groundbreaking-bwgov-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>6 June 2026 Botswana has taken a significant step toward reshaping its economic future with the ground breaking of the&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana turns to UAE, Oman in De Beers power play</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-turns-to-uae-oman-in-de-beers-power-play/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Duma-Boko-BWPresidency.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Duma-Boko-BWPresidency.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Duma-Boko-BWPresidency-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Duma-Boko-BWPresidency-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>6 June 2026 Botswana is courting the United Arab Emirates and Oman as potential partners in a bid to acquire&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Duma-Boko-BWPresidency.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Duma-Boko-BWPresidency.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Duma-Boko-BWPresidency-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Duma-Boko-BWPresidency-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>6 June 2026 Botswana is courting the United Arab Emirates and Oman as potential partners in a bid to acquire&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>SPEDU sits on billions while 92% of industrial land lies unserviced</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/spedu-sits-on-billions-while-92-of-industrial-land-lies-unserviced/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/spedu-report.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/spedu-report.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/spedu-report-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/spedu-report-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>5 June 2026 SPEDU has revealed that while it is sitting on an industrial investment pipeline worth between P5.9 billion&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/spedu-report.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/spedu-report.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/spedu-report-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/spedu-report-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>5 June 2026 SPEDU has revealed that while it is sitting on an industrial investment pipeline worth between P5.9 billion&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Air Botswana seeks equity swap for &#8220;irresponsible&#8221; loan</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/air-botswana-seeks-equity-swap-for-irresponsible-loan/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Namibia]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/yb-airbots-resume-flights.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/yb-airbots-resume-flights.png 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/yb-airbots-resume-flights-300x180.png 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/yb-airbots-resume-flights-470x282.png 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>2 June 2026 The government of Botswana injected BWP523 million pula (USD39 million) into loss-making Air Botswana (BP, Gaborone) between&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/yb-airbots-resume-flights.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/yb-airbots-resume-flights.png 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/yb-airbots-resume-flights-300x180.png 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/yb-airbots-resume-flights-470x282.png 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>2 June 2026 The government of Botswana injected BWP523 million pula (USD39 million) into loss-making Air Botswana (BP, Gaborone) between&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana inflation surges to 10.3% in April 2026</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-inflation-surges-to-10-3-in-april-2026/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[annual inflation]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inflation-Ubaid-E-Alyafizi.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inflation-Ubaid-E-Alyafizi.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inflation-Ubaid-E-Alyafizi-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inflation-Ubaid-E-Alyafizi-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>2 June 2026 Botswana&#8217;s annual inflation rate surged to 10.35 in April 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inflation-Ubaid-E-Alyafizi.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inflation-Ubaid-E-Alyafizi.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inflation-Ubaid-E-Alyafizi-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inflation-Ubaid-E-Alyafizi-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>2 June 2026 Botswana&#8217;s annual inflation rate surged to 10.35 in April 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana, South Africa strengthen sci-tech collaboration</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Botswana–South-Africa-BiNational-Commission.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Botswana–South-Africa-BiNational-Commission.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Botswana–South-Africa-BiNational-Commission-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Botswana–South-Africa-BiNational-Commission-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>31 May 2026 Botswana and South Africa’s ministers have reinforced stronger science, technology and innovation cooperation between the nations. The&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Botswana–South-Africa-BiNational-Commission.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Botswana–South-Africa-BiNational-Commission.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Botswana–South-Africa-BiNational-Commission-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Botswana–South-Africa-BiNational-Commission-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>31 May 2026 Botswana and South Africa’s ministers have reinforced stronger science, technology and innovation cooperation between the nations. The&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Mmamabula-Lephalale rail corridor set to transform Botswana-South Africa trade as mega-project gains traction</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/mmamabula-lephalale-rail-corridor-set-to-transform-botswana-south-africa-trade-as-mega-project-gains-traction/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:16:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Botswana Railways]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ramaphosa-Boko-BWPresidency.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ramaphosa-Boko-BWPresidency.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ramaphosa-Boko-BWPresidency-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ramaphosa-Boko-BWPresidency-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>27 May 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed rail infrastructure at the centre of strengthened trade relations between South Africa&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ramaphosa-Boko-BWPresidency.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ramaphosa-Boko-BWPresidency.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ramaphosa-Boko-BWPresidency-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ramaphosa-Boko-BWPresidency-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>27 May 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed rail infrastructure at the centre of strengthened trade relations between South Africa&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Diamond downturn demands bold reforms &#8211; President Boko</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/diamond-downturn-demands-bold-reforms-president-boko/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/duma-boko-bwpresidency.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/duma-boko-bwpresidency.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/duma-boko-bwpresidency-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/duma-boko-bwpresidency-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>26 May 2026 Gaborone — President Advocate Duma Boko has called on the private sector to assist the government in&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/duma-boko-bwpresidency.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/duma-boko-bwpresidency.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/duma-boko-bwpresidency-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/duma-boko-bwpresidency-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>26 May 2026 Gaborone — President Advocate Duma Boko has called on the private sector to assist the government in&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana advances digital inclusion through technology donations and education support</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-advances-digital-inclusion-through-technology-donations-and-education-support/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 18:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/David-Tshere.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/David-Tshere.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/David-Tshere-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/David-Tshere-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>25 May 2026 Speaking during the event, David Tshere highlighted the growing importance of digital connectivity in supporting emergency communications,&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/David-Tshere.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/David-Tshere.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/David-Tshere-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/David-Tshere-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>25 May 2026 Speaking during the event, David Tshere highlighted the growing importance of digital connectivity in supporting emergency communications,&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana, SA eye stronger regional trade ties at BNC</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:46:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BW-SA-B-National-Commission.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BW-SA-B-National-Commission.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BW-SA-B-National-Commission-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BW-SA-B-National-Commission-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>20 May 2026 South Africa and Botswana are set to use the 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BW-SA-B-National-Commission.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BW-SA-B-National-Commission.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BW-SA-B-National-Commission-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BW-SA-B-National-Commission-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>20 May 2026 South Africa and Botswana are set to use the 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>South Africa and Botswana step up economic cooperation, with Gaborone looking beyond diamonds</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cyril-Ramaphosa-GovernmentZA-Flickr.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cyril-Ramaphosa-GovernmentZA-Flickr.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cyril-Ramaphosa-GovernmentZA-Flickr-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cyril-Ramaphosa-GovernmentZA-Flickr-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>20 May 2026 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is travelling to Botswana this week on a state visit expected to&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cyril-Ramaphosa-GovernmentZA-Flickr.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cyril-Ramaphosa-GovernmentZA-Flickr.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cyril-Ramaphosa-GovernmentZA-Flickr-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cyril-Ramaphosa-GovernmentZA-Flickr-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>20 May 2026 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is travelling to Botswana this week on a state visit expected to&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana races to diversify beyond diamonds</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/diamond-andreypopov.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/diamond-andreypopov.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/diamond-andreypopov-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/diamond-andreypopov-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>18 May 2026 Botswana is accelerating efforts to reduce its dependence on diamonds as global demand weakens, and synthetic alternatives&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/diamond-andreypopov.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/diamond-andreypopov.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/diamond-andreypopov-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/diamond-andreypopov-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>18 May 2026 Botswana is accelerating efforts to reduce its dependence on diamonds as global demand weakens, and synthetic alternatives&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Gaborone gold rush: how Botswana rose to the top of men’s sprinting</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/athletics-relays-3-bwgov.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/athletics-relays-3-bwgov.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/athletics-relays-3-bwgov-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/athletics-relays-3-bwgov-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>14 May 2026 Country with a population of just 2.5m credits investment in young athletes for its rise but this&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/athletics-relays-3-bwgov.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/athletics-relays-3-bwgov.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/athletics-relays-3-bwgov-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/athletics-relays-3-bwgov-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>14 May 2026 Country with a population of just 2.5m credits investment in young athletes for its rise but this&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Liquid enhances Botswana’s digital infrastructure with enterprise-grade security and cloud solutions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/liquid-tech.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/liquid-tech.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/liquid-tech-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/liquid-tech-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>13 May 2026 The solution combines local delivery with continental-scale infrastructure and global technology partnerships to provide organisations with enterprise-grade&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/liquid-tech.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/liquid-tech.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/liquid-tech-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/liquid-tech-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>13 May 2026 The solution combines local delivery with continental-scale infrastructure and global technology partnerships to provide organisations with enterprise-grade&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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