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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>TGS Prediktor deploys PowerView SCADA at Botswana solar project</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/tgs-prediktor-deploys-powerview-scada-at-botswana-solar-project/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Conservation & Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Infrastructure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sustainability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainable Energy]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/yb-solar-farm.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/yb-solar-farm.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/yb-solar-farm-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/yb-solar-farm-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>17 June 2026 Mmadinare solar cluster advances Botswana’s renewable energy goals TGS Prediktor, a provider of industrial digitalisation and operational&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/yb-solar-farm.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/yb-solar-farm.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/yb-solar-farm-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/yb-solar-farm-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>17 June 2026 Mmadinare solar cluster advances Botswana’s renewable energy goals TGS Prediktor, a provider of industrial digitalisation and operational&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>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
		<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>
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		<category><![CDATA[air accessibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
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					<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>Botswana-Lesotho Bi-National Commission launches to boost strategic cooperation amid global challenges</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-lesotho-bi-national-commission-launches-to-boost-strategic-cooperation-amid-global-challenges/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[BW Government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana-Lesotho bi-national commission]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-lesotho-commission.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-lesotho-commission.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-lesotho-commission-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-lesotho-commission-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>16 June 2026 The inaugural session of the Botswana-Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC) marks a significant step toward enhancing collaboration amid&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-lesotho-commission.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-lesotho-commission.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-lesotho-commission-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-lesotho-commission-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>16 June 2026 The inaugural session of the Botswana-Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC) marks a significant step toward enhancing collaboration amid&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Why Botswana is Africa’s most exclusive safari</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/why-botswana-is-africas-most-exclusive-safari/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel & Tourism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana wilderness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[luxury travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safari holidays]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kings-pool-be-colinwatts.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kings-pool-be-colinwatts.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kings-pool-be-colinwatts-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kings-pool-be-colinwatts-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>16 June 2026 In a continent known for remarkable safari experiences, Botswana continues to stand apart as one of Africa’s&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kings-pool-be-colinwatts.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kings-pool-be-colinwatts.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kings-pool-be-colinwatts-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kings-pool-be-colinwatts-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>16 June 2026 In a continent known for remarkable safari experiences, Botswana continues to stand apart as one of Africa’s&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>De Beers finds Gen Z driving diamond demand rebound</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/de-beers-finds-gen-z-driving-diamond-demand-rebound/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Mining]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[De Beers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gen Z]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lab diamonds]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/diamond-ring-onecaratstore.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/diamond-ring-onecaratstore.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/diamond-ring-onecaratstore-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/diamond-ring-onecaratstore-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>15 June 2026 American consumers are showing renewed interest in natural diamonds, offering a potential boost to Africa’s diamond-producing nations&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/diamond-ring-onecaratstore.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/diamond-ring-onecaratstore.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/diamond-ring-onecaratstore-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/diamond-ring-onecaratstore-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>15 June 2026 American consumers are showing renewed interest in natural diamonds, offering a potential boost to Africa’s diamond-producing nations&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>
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					<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>Minister Kenewendo visits Botswana Ash</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/minister-kenewendo-visits-botswana-ash/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Buy Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana Ash]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salt]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-ash-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-ash-1.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-ash-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-ash-1-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>13 June 2026 The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Honourable Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, has commended Botswana Ash (Botash) for its&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-ash-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-ash-1.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-ash-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/botswana-ash-1-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>13 June 2026 The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Honourable Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, has commended Botswana Ash (Botash) for its&hellip;]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Botswana: Swimmers defy the odds to win medals</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-swimmers-defy-the-odds-to-win-medals/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Africa Aquatics Zone IV Open Water Championships]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/africa-aquatics.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/africa-aquatics.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/africa-aquatics-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/africa-aquatics-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>10 June 2026 Gaborone — Botswana swimmers have defied geographical limitations to win two bronze medals at the recently concluded&hellip;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/africa-aquatics.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/africa-aquatics.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/africa-aquatics-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/africa-aquatics-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>10 June 2026 Gaborone — Botswana swimmers have defied geographical limitations to win two bronze medals at the recently concluded&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>
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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>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Iranian oil exports]]></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>
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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>
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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>
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		<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>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana Development Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Botswana City]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20935</guid>

					<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>
		<category><![CDATA[Anglo American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[De Beers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oman]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20932</guid>

					<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>
		<category><![CDATA[BCL Mine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SPEDU]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20929</guid>

					<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>AI spots Botswana copper targets</title>
		<link>https://yourbotswana.com/ai-spots-botswana-copper-targets/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bamselle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Mining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Botswana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[copper]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="638" height="383" src="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ai-mining-shutterstock.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ai-mining-shutterstock.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ai-mining-shutterstock-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ai-mining-shutterstock-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>5 June 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/2026/06/ai-mining-shutterstock.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ai-mining-shutterstock.jpg 638w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ai-mining-shutterstock-300x180.jpg 300w, https://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ai-mining-shutterstock-470x282.jpg 470w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p>5 June 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>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>
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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" loading="lazy" 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="auto, (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" loading="lazy" 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="auto, (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>
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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>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>
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		<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 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>
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		<category><![CDATA[K.Hill project]]></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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