BOTSWANA has restated its commitment to support mitigation and adaptation activities to reduce the country’s vulnerability to climate change and protect the livelihoods of the population. Tshoganetso Carl- Ponoesele, Botswana Tourism Organization (BTO) Acting Chief Executive Officer, gave the assurance at the just-ended African Tourism Investment Summit 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. She formed… Continue reading Botswana maintains commitment to sustainable tourism
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UN forecasts SA will expel millions of Zimbabweans
THE United Nations (UN) is bracing up for a surge of millions of Zimbabweans that are likely to be expelled from neighbouring South Africa later this year. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe, forecast the return of about 180 000 Zimbabwean migrants from South Africa, where they are currently on exemption… Continue reading UN forecasts SA will expel millions of Zimbabweans
Buffaloes run berserk in Botswana
TWO people have died and others injured after attacks by stray buffaloes in northeastern Botswana. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism confirmed the deaths in the town of Kasane, located near Botswana’s borders with Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Among the deceased is a 13-year-old student at the Chibe Junior Secondary School. Department of Wildlife and… Continue reading Buffaloes run berserk in Botswana
CAR most improved national soccer team, Cameroon slide in global rankings
THE Central African Republic (CAR) is the most improved side in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings, now led by global champions, Argentina. CAR has moved ten places up to 122nd. They attained that feat after twice beating Madagascar. This is the biggest move by points (plus 28,72 points) and by places. CAR outperformed other notable… Continue reading CAR most improved national soccer team, Cameroon slide in global rankings
Cholera wreaking havoc in Mozambique post-Freddy
THE death toll from the worst cholera outbreak in a decade in Mozambique has risen to 97.This is up from the 35 deaths that were reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in early March. Then, the Southern African country had 4 979 cases of the water borne disease.The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) disclosed… Continue reading Cholera wreaking havoc in Mozambique post-Freddy
Rebels release soldiers held for weeks in captivity
THE 20 soldiers held by a rebel group in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been released about two months after their capture. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) secured the release of the members of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA), who were seized on February 14 by the Coalition of Patriots… Continue reading Rebels release soldiers held for weeks in captivity
State Attorney Nabbed in R27m ‘Fraudulent Invoice Scheme’
The arrest of a state lawyer implicated in a fraudulent scheme that inflated prices for services rendered to the government, has been hailed as a positive step towards fighting corruption at the highest levels. The Hawks swooped on Advocate Hassan Ebrahim Kajee over the weekend, placed him under arrest and took him into custody. Kajee… Continue reading State Attorney Nabbed in R27m ‘Fraudulent Invoice Scheme’
Nigeria beefs up security for Easter
THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) is ramping up stability ahead of the Easter celebration in the terror-prone country. Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the organisation’s Commandant General, has ordered the deployment of 30 000 personnel from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), states, zonal commands and the national headquarters to beef up security across… Continue reading Nigeria beefs up security for Easter
Cholera wreaking havoc in Mozambique post-Freddy
THE death toll from the worst cholera outbreak in a decade in Mozambique has risen to 97. This is up from the 35 deaths that were reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in early March. Then, the Southern African country had 4 979 cases of the water borne disease. The United Nations Children’s Fund… Continue reading Cholera wreaking havoc in Mozambique post-Freddy
State attorney nabbed in R27m ‘fraudulent invoice scheme
The arrest of a state lawyer implicated in a fraudulent scheme that inflated prices for services rendered to the government, has been hailed as a positive step towards fighting corruption at the highest levels. The Hawks swooped on Advocate Hassan Ebrahim Kajee over the weekend, placed him under arrest and took him into custody. Kajee… Continue reading State attorney nabbed in R27m ‘fraudulent invoice scheme