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Thapelo Tebogo Moribame: Opening Botswana's Capital Markets to All
Thapelo Tebogo Moribame transforms Botswana Stock Exchange into accessible platform for national wealth creation
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Botswana Artist Kelebogile Marope Makes History with FNB Art Prize Win
Botswana's Kelebogile Marope becomes first artist from her country to win prestigious FNB Art Prize
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Botswana's P10 Billion Export Collapse Signals Fiscal Squeeze and Tougher Months Ahead
Botswana's export earnings fell by P10.1 billion, driven by a decline in diamond exports, resulting in a trade deficit of P17.6 billion.
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Botswana Faces Fiscal Squeeze Amid P10 Billion Export Collapse
Botswana's economy faces a fiscal squeeze due to a P10 billion export collapse, signaling tougher months ahead.
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Zimbabwe's Remittances Projected to Surpass $3.2 Billion in 2026
Zimbabwe's remittances are expected to exceed $3.2 billion in 2026, driven by a 41.4% rise in the first half of the year.
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Choppies Enterprises Limited Sees 7.9% Sales Growth to BWP9.8 Billion
Choppies Enterprises Limited reports 7.9% sales growth to BWP9.8 billion for the year ended June 30, 2026, despite challenging economic conditions in Botswana and Southern Africa.
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New Study Reveals Link Between Hair Graying and Melanoma
Researchers discover that hair graying and melanoma may be connected through a common cellular process.
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SADC Law Conference Tackles Democracy and Regional Integration
Experts gather in Botswana to discuss democracy, regional integration, and sustainable economic development in Africa's sub-regions.
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Khaby Lame Sells His Digital Likeness in Groundbreaking $975 Million Deal
Khaby Lame, the silent social media star, sells his digital likeness to Rich Sparkle Holdings in a $975 million deal, paving the way for an AI-powered digital twin.
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Botswana's Queen Arusha Sells for Record-Breaking R6.4 Million
Queen Arusha, an Ankole heifer, sold for R6.4 million at the Ntaba Nyoni & Friends auction in South Africa, a record price for a female animal across all cattle breeds.
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Sunday Standard Offers Premium Online Content Subscription
Botswana's leading investigative news team offers online subscription for premium stories and access to past issues.
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World Bank Urges Developing Nations to Focus on Practical AI Tools
World Bank emphasizes affordable, locally tailored AI solutions for developing countries