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		<title>Leviathan begins drilling campaign at Botswana’s Central Project</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/leviathan-begins-drilling-campaign-at-botswanas-central-project/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Mining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[copper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kalahari copper belt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mitchell Drilling International]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copper-Project-Leviathan-Metals.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copper-Project-Leviathan-Metals.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copper-Project-Leviathan-Metals-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copper-Project-Leviathan-Metals-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>3 May 2026 Leviathan Metals has started a diamond core drilling programme of up to 10,000m at its wholly owned&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copper-Project-Leviathan-Metals.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copper-Project-Leviathan-Metals.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copper-Project-Leviathan-Metals-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copper-Project-Leviathan-Metals-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>3 May 2026 Leviathan Metals has started a diamond core drilling programme of up to 10,000m at its wholly owned&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana leverages technology to enhance giraffe conservation</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-leverages-technology-to-enhance-giraffe-conservation/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Conservation & Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana Tourism Organisation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[giraffe conservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Save Giraffes Now]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/giraffe-gary-ashworth.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/giraffe-gary-ashworth.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/giraffe-gary-ashworth-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/giraffe-gary-ashworth-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>3 June 2026 BOTSWANA is leveraging technological tools to enhance the conservation of its giraffe population, which faces several underlying&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/giraffe-gary-ashworth.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/giraffe-gary-ashworth.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/giraffe-gary-ashworth-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/giraffe-gary-ashworth-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>3 June 2026 BOTSWANA is leveraging technological tools to enhance the conservation of its giraffe population, which faces several underlying&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>
		<category><![CDATA[otswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WESTAIR AVIATION]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20917</guid>

					<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>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer Price Index]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Statistics Botswana]]></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 set to join Africa&#8217;s manganese producers through K.Hill battery materials project</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-set-to-join-africas-manganese-producers-through-k-hill-battery-materials-project/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:24:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Mining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[K.Hill project]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manganese]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/giyani.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/giyani.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/giyani-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/giyani-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>31 May 2026 Canadian mining company Giyani Metals released the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its K.Hill manganese project in&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/giyani.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/giyani.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/giyani-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/giyani-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>31 May 2026 Canadian mining company Giyani Metals released the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its K.Hill manganese project in&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana, South Africa strengthen sci-tech collaboration</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-south-africa-strengthen-sci-tech-collaboration/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SADC]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[South Africa-Botswana BNC]]></category>
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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>Jwaneng solar plant marks milestone in Botswana’s clean energy transition</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/jwaneng-solar-plant-marks-milestone-in-botswanas-clean-energy-transition/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Conservation & Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clean energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jwaneng]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oman Investment Authority]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jwaneng-solar-projectsmagazine.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jwaneng-solar-projectsmagazine.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jwaneng-solar-projectsmagazine-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jwaneng-solar-projectsmagazine-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>31 May 2026 A second utility-scale 100MW Solar Plant is to be developed in Jwaneng, Botswana after the Mmadinare 100MW&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jwaneng-solar-projectsmagazine.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jwaneng-solar-projectsmagazine.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jwaneng-solar-projectsmagazine-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jwaneng-solar-projectsmagazine-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>31 May 2026 A second utility-scale 100MW Solar Plant is to be developed in Jwaneng, Botswana after the Mmadinare 100MW&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Giyani Metals seeks partners for $535m Botswana mine</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/giyani-metals-seeks-partners-for-535m-botswana-mine/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Mining]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/maganese-rocks.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/maganese-rocks.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/maganese-rocks-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/maganese-rocks-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>28 May 2026 GIYANI Metals said on Thursday a proposed $535m manganese project in Botswana had “strong economics” ahead of&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/maganese-rocks.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/maganese-rocks.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/maganese-rocks-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/maganese-rocks-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>28 May 2026 GIYANI Metals said on Thursday a proposed $535m manganese project in Botswana had “strong economics” ahead of&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Giyani announces positive DFS results for Botswana manganese project</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/giyani-announces-positive-dfs-results-for-botswana-manganese-project/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Mining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[K.Hill project]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manganese]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/manganese-dreamstime.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/manganese-dreamstime.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/manganese-dreamstime-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/manganese-dreamstime-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>28 May 2026 TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has reported positive definitive feasibility study (DFS) results for its 100%-owned K.Hillbattery-grade manganese project&nbsp;in&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/manganese-dreamstime.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/manganese-dreamstime.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/manganese-dreamstime-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/manganese-dreamstime-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>28 May 2026 TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has reported positive definitive feasibility study (DFS) results for its 100%-owned K.Hillbattery-grade manganese project&nbsp;in&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>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana Railways]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mmamabula-Lephalale rail corridor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Transnet]]></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>What Botswana&#8217;s legal reform means for LGBTQ+ travellers</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/what-botswanas-legal-reform-means-for-lgbtq-travellers/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel & Tourism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LGBTQ+ travellers]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/yb-lgbtq-icons.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/yb-lgbtq-icons.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/yb-lgbtq-icons-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/yb-lgbtq-icons-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>27 May 2026 Botswana has taken a significant legal step forward for LGBTQ+ travellers. The government last month formally removed&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/yb-lgbtq-icons.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/yb-lgbtq-icons.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/yb-lgbtq-icons-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/yb-lgbtq-icons-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>27 May 2026 Botswana has taken a significant legal step forward for LGBTQ+ travellers. The government last month formally removed&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana, EU launch green value chain development programme</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-eu-launch-green-value-chain-development-programme/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Conservation & Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ecotourism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[European Union]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Value Chains Programme]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[horticulture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[otswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TRADE ECONOMY]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Green-Value-Chain-Development.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Green-Value-Chain-Development.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Green-Value-Chain-Development-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Green-Value-Chain-Development-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>26 May 2026 Government has launched a P125 million Green Value Chain Development Programme under the Botswana-European Union Financing Agreement,&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Green-Value-Chain-Development.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Green-Value-Chain-Development.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Green-Value-Chain-Development-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Green-Value-Chain-Development-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>26 May 2026 Government has launched a P125 million Green Value Chain Development Programme under the Botswana-European Union Financing Agreement,&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: President Boko calls for modern and disciplined force</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:06:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/boko-bdf-military.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/boko-bdf-military.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/boko-bdf-military-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/boko-bdf-military-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>25 May 2026 Gaborone — President Advocate Duma Boko has called for a modernised, disciplined and ethically grounded Botswana Defence&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/boko-bdf-military.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/boko-bdf-military.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/boko-bdf-military-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/boko-bdf-military-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>25 May 2026 Gaborone — President Advocate Duma Boko has called for a modernised, disciplined and ethically grounded Botswana Defence&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>From global training to local impact: How St. George’s University is helping power Botswana’s healthcare workforce</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/from-global-training-to-local-impact-how-st-georges-university-is-helping-power-botswanas-healthcare-workforce/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 19:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthcare]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/St.Georges.University.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/St.Georges.University.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/St.Georges.University-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/St.Georges.University-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>25 May 2026 In Botswana, access to quality healthcare has long been recognised not just as a public service, but&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/St.Georges.University.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/St.Georges.University.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/St.Georges.University-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/St.Georges.University-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>25 May 2026 In Botswana, access to quality healthcare has long been recognised not just as a public service, but&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana advances digital inclusion through technology donations and education support</title>
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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, South Africa to sign Limpopo water management agreement</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-south-africa-to-sign-limpopo-water-management-agreement/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Limpopo River basin]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Limpopo-River-LIMCOM.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Limpopo-River-LIMCOM.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Limpopo-River-LIMCOM-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Limpopo-River-LIMCOM-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>20 May 2026 Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Botswana’s Minister of Water and Human Settlements Onneetse Ramogapi&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Limpopo-River-LIMCOM.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Limpopo-River-LIMCOM.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Limpopo-River-LIMCOM-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Limpopo-River-LIMCOM-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>20 May 2026 Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Botswana’s Minister of Water and Human Settlements Onneetse Ramogapi&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>AI-assisted exploration analysis identifies copper targets in Botswana</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iron-copper-ore-photomaru.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iron-copper-ore-photomaru.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iron-copper-ore-photomaru-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iron-copper-ore-photomaru-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>21 May 2026 Aim- and Botswana Stock Exchange-listed copper and diamond exploration company Botswana Minerals has announced that an AI-assisted&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iron-copper-ore-photomaru.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iron-copper-ore-photomaru.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iron-copper-ore-photomaru-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iron-copper-ore-photomaru-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>21 May 2026 Aim- and Botswana Stock Exchange-listed copper and diamond exploration company Botswana Minerals has announced that an AI-assisted&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>WFDB Summit in Gaborone sees Angola, Botswana join federation</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/wfdb-summit-in-gaborone-sees-angola-botswana-join-federation/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[BW Government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Angola]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[World Federation of Diamond Bourses]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WFDB-Summit-BWPresidency.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WFDB-Summit-BWPresidency.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WFDB-Summit-BWPresidency-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WFDB-Summit-BWPresidency-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>20 May 2026 The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, on 19 May&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WFDB-Summit-BWPresidency.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WFDB-Summit-BWPresidency.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WFDB-Summit-BWPresidency-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WFDB-Summit-BWPresidency-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>20 May 2026 The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, on 19 May&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana, SA eye stronger regional trade ties at BNC</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-sa-eye-stronger-regional-trade-ties-at-bnc/</link>
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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>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/south-africa-and-botswana-step-up-economic-cooperation-with-gaborone-looking-beyond-diamonds/</link>
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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: A quiet pillar of Zim’s liberation struggle</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/yb-botswana-map-pin.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/yb-botswana-map-pin.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/yb-botswana-map-pin-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/yb-botswana-map-pin-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>18 May 2026 In the grand narrative of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, the spotlight often falls — and rightly so —&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/yb-botswana-map-pin.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/yb-botswana-map-pin.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/yb-botswana-map-pin-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/yb-botswana-map-pin-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>18 May 2026 In the grand narrative of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, the spotlight often falls — and rightly so —&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana races to diversify beyond diamonds</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
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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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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<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>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/liquid-enhances-botswanas-digital-infrastructure-with-enterprise-grade-security-and-cloud-solutions/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<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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		<title>Botswana steps up surveillance as Hantavirus outbreak raises regional tourism concerns</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rats-in-garbage-istockphoto.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rats-in-garbage-istockphoto.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rats-in-garbage-istockphoto-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rats-in-garbage-istockphoto-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>13 May 2025 Botswana’s Ministry of Health has stepped up surveillance and contact-tracing measures following a multi-country Hantavirus outbreak linked&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rats-in-garbage-istockphoto.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rats-in-garbage-istockphoto.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rats-in-garbage-istockphoto-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rats-in-garbage-istockphoto-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>13 May 2025 Botswana’s Ministry of Health has stepped up surveillance and contact-tracing measures following a multi-country Hantavirus outbreak linked&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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