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		<title>Botswana unveils $37.7B transformation plan to drive economic diversification</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:52:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economic-diversification.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economic-diversification.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economic-diversification-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economic-diversification-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>6 May 2026 Botswana has unveiled its Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, a comprehensive investment blueprint aimed at reshaping the country’s&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economic-diversification.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economic-diversification.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economic-diversification-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economic-diversification-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>6 May 2026 Botswana has unveiled its Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, a comprehensive investment blueprint aimed at reshaping the country’s&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Africa’s great gamble on economic promise and reality</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:27:48 +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/2025/12/trade-currency-Africa.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/trade-currency-Africa.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/trade-currency-Africa-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/trade-currency-Africa-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>30 December 2025 The African Continental Free Trade Area is entering a decisive phase in its history. After the signing&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/trade-currency-Africa.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/trade-currency-Africa.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/trade-currency-Africa-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/trade-currency-Africa-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>30 December 2025 The African Continental Free Trade Area is entering a decisive phase in its history. After the signing&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>AU calls for deeper integration as Botswana and Ethiopia strengthen business ties</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Botswana-Ethiopia.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Botswana-Ethiopia.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Botswana-Ethiopia-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Botswana-Ethiopia-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>11 June 2025 The African Union Commission has called for renewed commitment to economic integration through the African Continental Free&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Botswana-Ethiopia.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Botswana-Ethiopia.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Botswana-Ethiopia-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Botswana-Ethiopia-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>11 June 2025 The African Union Commission has called for renewed commitment to economic integration through the African Continental Free&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Ghana plans to approve visa-free entry policy to Botswana and other African countries</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel & Tourism]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/airplane-window-travel.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/airplane-window-travel.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/airplane-window-travel-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/airplane-window-travel-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>30 December 2024 In a landmark decision, the Ghanaian Government has announced a new visa-free entry policy for nationals from&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/airplane-window-travel.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/airplane-window-travel.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/airplane-window-travel-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/airplane-window-travel-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>30 December 2024 In a landmark decision, the Ghanaian Government has announced a new visa-free entry policy for nationals from&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana&#8217;s President Masisi on a state visit to Switzerland</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-president-masisi-on-a-state-visit-to-switzerland/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 17:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alain Berset]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/masisi-in-switzerland-1.jpeg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/masisi-in-switzerland-1.jpeg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/masisi-in-switzerland-1-300x180.jpeg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/masisi-in-switzerland-1-470x282.jpeg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>Bern, 01.05.2023 &#8211; As part of his state visit to Switzerland, Botswana&#8217;s President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi and his wife Neo Jane Masisi&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/masisi-in-switzerland-1.jpeg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/masisi-in-switzerland-1.jpeg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/masisi-in-switzerland-1-300x180.jpeg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/masisi-in-switzerland-1-470x282.jpeg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>Bern, 01.05.2023 &#8211; As part of his state visit to Switzerland, Botswana&#8217;s President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi and his wife Neo Jane Masisi&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>African Continental Free Trade Agreement: Red tape delays start of trading under new pact</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:57:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/yb-shipping-free-trade.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/yb-shipping-free-trade.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/yb-shipping-free-trade-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/yb-shipping-free-trade-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>Trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the ambitious continent-wide free trade agreement which has been signed by&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/yb-shipping-free-trade.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/yb-shipping-free-trade.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/yb-shipping-free-trade-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/yb-shipping-free-trade-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>Trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the ambitious continent-wide free trade agreement which has been signed by&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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