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Botswana: Chobe Covid - 19 Cases Increase
Kasane — Chobe District Health Management Team (DHMT) coordinator, Ms Rose Munyere says that there has been a surge of COVID-19 local cases in the district with 160 registered between June 1 and 3. In an interview with BOPA , Ms Munyere explained since the last two weeks of May the numbers of local cases have been increasing and 91 cases were recorded within those two weeks compared to the 46 local cases in April.
Botswana: Chobe Must Benefit From Own Resources
Kasane — The abundant wildlife and wilderness resources in the Chobe District should benefit the community, says Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Ms Philda Kereng. Addressing a full council meeting recently, she urged councillors in partnership with community forums such as Village Development Committees (VDC) to come up with ideas on how the resources could bring opportunities and be part of government's transformational agenda.
Southern Africa: Kazungula Bridge Opens Monday
Kasane — African Union (AU) chairperson and President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Mr Felix Tshisekedi is scheduled to officially open the multi-million Kazungula Bridge on Monday. According to information shared during a preparatory meeting Wednesday, ribbon cutting and plaque unveiling will be done in the middle of the 923m long bridge while the rest of the proceedings will be conducted at the Zambian one stop border post.
Botswana: Board Briefs On Land Issues
Kasane — Pandamatenga residents have been apprised of the Chobe Land Board's plans to address land shortage challenges in the village. Addressing a kgotla meeting on Tuesday, land board chairperson, Mr Johane Chenjekwa said the board intended to demarcate and allocate the unoccupied space near Pandamatenga Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) houses. He said the planned move was meant to reduce the waiting list for residential plots currently standing at 2 000.
Botswana: Some Border Gates Experience International Travel Hitches
Kasane — A COVID-19 presidential task team tour of the country's border gates following the lifting of the international travel ban has revealed teething problems at some ports of entry. Speaking in an interview, task team coordinator Dr Kereng Masupu cited a December 4 incident at Road Border in which trucks exiting Botswana were blocked by truckers on the other side who had lost patience to enter Botswana. The situation was managed and everything had since returned to normalcy, he said.
Botswana: Cabinet Team Calls for Continued Harmonious Relations
Kasane — A member of the cabinet delegation on the Botswana/Namibia shooting incident, Mr Kagiso Mmusi says a team of Namibian police is in the country to join their counterparts to investigate an incident which led to the shooting of four Namibians on November 5.
Botswana: Maintain Peace, Tranquility Image
Kasane — The head of the cabinet team on the Botswana-Namibia shooting incident, Dr Lemogang Kwape has acknowledged that some recent events were provocative but urged Batswana to maintain the peace and tranquility their country was known for.
Botswana: Truck Sinks in Zambezi River
Kasane — A truck carrying bags of salt sunk in the Zambezi River on November 9. According to Kazungula Station Commander, Superintendent Paul Chaluza it was alleged that the truck missed the pontoon and rolled into the river. He however said no fatalities were recorded as the driver managed to swim and found refuge on the pontoon.
Botswana: Locust Outbreak National Disaster
Kasane — Assistant Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Ms Beauty Manake, has urged government departments and stakeholders to work together to control locust outbreak. Speaking during an emergency meeting with government heads of departments in Chobe, Ms Manake, said the outbreak of locusts was a national disaster that needed a multi-sectoral approach.
Botswana: Implement Development Agendas - Sibisibi
Kasane — Botswana Association of Local Authorities (BALA) president, Councillor Jeffrey Sibisibi has called on councils to ensure efficient implementation of key development agendas.
Botswana Marks Vulture Awareness Day
Kasane — Botswana will Saturday join the global community in commemorating international vulture awareness day, director of Birdlife Botswana has revealed. In an interview with BOPA, Mr Motshereganyi Kootsositse said Chobe had been scheduled to host the day's activities which had been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Botswana: Asea Presidents Commends Botswana
Kasane — The president of ASEA and Chief Executive Officer of Casablanca Stock Exchange, Mr Karim Hajji has said Botswana is a progressive nation and the World Bank Ease of doing business report indicates that by the year 2020 the country will be ranked eighth in Africa and 78 globally due to the adherence of the rule of law.
Botswana: Kasane to Host African Securities Exchanges Conference
Kasane — Kasane will host the 23rd annual African Exchanges Association (ASEA) conference under the theme; Building Resilient African Capital Markets, from November 25-26. In an interview with Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) head of Market Development, Ms Thapelo Moribame said the conference was a flagship for the ASEA which comprised membership of capital market players in 32 African countries.
Botswana: Mega Project Delays
Kasane — The $174 million(about P2 billion) Kazungula bridge project, initially scheduled for completion some two months ago, is now expected to be completed in June next year, 10 months behind schedule. Preparing members of the 12th Parliament for a tour on November 10, project consultant Mr Kobamelo Kgoboko said the 923-metre long bridge, now at 91.92 per cent, should have been completed in August this year but had been delayed due to a number of factors.
Botswana: Parliament Orientates
Kasane — Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Phandu Skelemani has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to be mindful of the promises they made to the voters during the general election campaign. Speaking at an orientation for the new MPs, which was also attended by the President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi on November 8, Mr Skelemani said as they carried on with the parliamentary business, they should also work on improving the livelihoods of the people they represent.
Botswana: BDP Retains Chobe Constituency
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Botswana: Children Under Siege - First Lady
Kasane — Children nowadays have complex challenges that call for all stakeholders' collaboration to help address the challenges, First Lady Ms Neo Masisi has said. Speaking at a dialogue session with Chobe District children on issues of violence against children in Kasane on September 13, Ms Masisi noted that technology, which was supposed to make life easier for children, had made it even more difficult as they were exposed to cyberbullying, heightened peer pressure and the dilution of custom.
Botswana: Chobe Candidates Promise Development
Gaborone — Two prospective parliamentary candidates for Chobe have assured the electorate of their undivided attention in advocating for the development of the constituency. Speaking during the Radio Botswana debate on Monday, Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) prospective parliamentary candidate, Mr Machana Shamukuni, said he had already proven that he was capable of developing livelihoods.
Botswana: Chobe Prepares for Ploughing Season
Kasane — Chobe district council chairperson, Councillor Paul Chabaesele has told councillors that preparations for the next ploughing season are ongoing.
Botswana: Kenewendo Visits Chobe Pure
By Keamogetse Letsholo Kasane — Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Ms Bogolo Kenewendo on July 20 visited a Kasane based water purification company, Chobe Pure that trades as Eden Drops.
Botswana: Summit Timely
By Keamogetse Letsholo Victoria Falls — The AU/UN wildlife economy summit currently taking place in Zimbabwe is refreshing and timely as Botswana wants to use wildlife economy to improve the livelihoods of communities co-existing with animals. This was said by President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi during a heads of state session June 24. The summit, on driving Africa's new wildlife economy, aims at forging a new deal for tourism, rural communities and wildlife by 2030.
Botswana: Conflict Urgent Issue
By Keamogetse Letsholo Kasane — Human/wildlife conflict, particularly that pertaining to elephants, needs immediate attention, says President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi. Speaking during his visit to the family of 54-year-old Mr Morafe Shamukuni, who was trampled to death by an elephant on April 25 in Kasane, Dr Masisi said the danger posed by elephants to humans prompted him to initiate the just ended summit.
Botswana: 'Speak With One Voice'
By Keamogetse Letsholo Kasane — Southern African states have been asked to speak with one voice on regional elephants in order to curb hostility from the international community at the upcoming Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) conference of parties. The call was made by Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Mr Kitso Mokaila in Kasane May 6 at the ministers' meeting in preparation for May 7 's elephant summit.
Southern Africa: Elephant Summit Kicks Off in Kasane
By Keamogetse Letsholo Kasane — Southern Africa is home to 250 000 elephants, majority of them found in the Kavango Zambezi Trans frontier Area (KAZA TFCA). Speaking during Elephant Summit technical team meeting in Kasane on May 3, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism permanent secretary, Mr Thato Raphaka, said it was estimated that 60 per cent of elephants existed outside protected areas of the KAZA TFCA.
Botswana: DC Encourages Electorate to Inspect Voters Roll
By Keamogetse Letsholo Parakaraungu — Chobe District Commissioner, Ms Sekgabo Makgosa, has implored all those registered to vote to inspect voters' rolls that will be availed at different dikgotla. Addressing a kgotla meeting in Parakarungu on April 4, Ms Makgosa said ensuring the details are correct will help rectify errors that could lead to inconveniences on election day.
Botswana: 'Parents Contribution to Education Vital'
By Keamogetse Letsholo Kasane — President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, has called on parents to contribute to the education of their children. Responding to a comment raised by one resident that the two secondary schools in the district were in a bad state and had shortage of furniture and equipment, Dr Masisi concurred that almost all schools in the country were in bad state.
Botswana: Consultation Imminent
By Keamogetse Letsholo Kasane — Government will consult all stakeholders before taking a decision on the recommendations of the cabinet sub-committee on the hunting ban, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has told Kasane residents. Addressing a kgotla meeting in the village on March 7, Dr Masisi said all stakeholders would converge in Maun to discuss the report prior to government making decision.
Botswana: Voter Registration Information Vital to General Elections Success
By Keamogetse Letsholo Kasane — Chobe District council chairperson, Mr Paul Chabaesele, has urged stakeholders to continue disseminating voter registration information. Speaking at the opening of a full council meeting on February 25, Councillor Chabaesele said since the supplementary voter registration started in December last year, 196 people registered at both the IEC office in Kasane and other villages.
Botswana: Data Accuracy a Must
By Keamogetse Letsholo Addis Ababa — Data generated by international organisations must be compared to that originating at national level for accuracy, says President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi. Speaking at the launch of the African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN) continental scoreboard on February 11, Dr Masisi said this could help African leaders to determine whether data was reliable or outdated.
Botswana: President to Attend Summit
By Keamogetse Letsholo Ethiopia — President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi leaves today for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend the 32nd African Union (AU) summit scheduled for February 10-11. The summit, themed "The year of refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons: Towards durable solutions to forced displacement in Africa" will be following a two-day ordinary session of the executive council which started yesterday.
Botswana: Molao Hands Over Bitri Electrification Project
By Keamogetse LetsholoMabele — Botswana Institute for Technology Research Innovation (BITRI) has handed over a solar electricity project to one of the poverty eradication beneficiaries, Mr Chiswaniso Motsamai of Mabele in Chobe District. Speaking at the handing over of the project, Assistant Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology, Mr Fidelis Molao said the project would not only enhance Mr Motsamai's quality of life, but was also a true reflection of Vision 2036.
Botswana Committed to 2030 Agenda
By Keamogetse LetsholoNew York — President Mokgweetsi Masisi says while Botswana is classified as an upper middle income country, it is still faced with challenges comparable to that of the less developed countries. However, Mr Masisi said he was re-assured by the words of the UN General Secretary, Mr Antonio Guterress when he opined that the UN was ready to work with all members to make the sustainable development goals a reality.
Africa: Leaders Honour Mandela
By Keamogetse LetsholoNew York — President Mokgweetsi Masisi on September 24 joined leaders from across the globe to pay tribute to South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela during an event dubbed Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at the United Nations General Assembly.
Botswana: President Encourages Batswana in USA to Register for Elections
By Keamogetse LetsholoNew York — President Mokgweetsi Masisi has implored Batswana living in the United States of America to help grow Botswana's economy. Speaking during a meet and greet session on September 23, Mr Masisi said Botswana was faced with high unemployment and there is need for the creation of jobs.
Botswana: Masisi Meets University Leadership, Students, Media
By Keamogetse LetsholoTallahassee — President, Mr Mokgweetsi Masisi says there is need for Botswana universities to start partnership with the Florida State University (FSU). Speaking during a working visit to the FSU recently, President Masisi said as a former student of FSU he would like to explore potential areas where both public and private universities in Botswana could benefit from the highly ranked research university.
Botswana: Food Production Key
By Keamogetse LetsholoPandamatenga — President Mokgweetsi Masisi has enumerated initiatives government is undertaking to facilitate food production by Pandamatenga commercial farmers. Speaking during Pandamatenga Commercial Farmers Association harvest day on August 2, the President said government had decided to establish Pandamantenga as a center for commercial arable agriculture which had the potential to feed the country and eliminate abject poverty.
Botswana: Shamukuni Motivates Kavimba Residents
By Keamogetse LetsholoKavimba — Chobe legislator Mr Machana Shamukuni has implored Kavimba residents to take advantage of the new government schools feeding programme by coming up with poultry and horticultural projects.
Botswana: 'Govt Recognises Public Officers Role'
By Keamogetse LetsholoKasane — Assistant Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration, Mr Machana Shamukuni says government recognises the role of the public service in building the country's economy.
Botswana: Minister Urges Residents to Revive Multi Purpose Cooperative
By Keamogetse LetsholoKachikau — Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Ms Bogolo Kenewendo has urged the residents of Kachikau to revive their multi purpose cooperative. Addressing a Kgotla meeting recently, Ms Kenewendo said her ministry was concerned that the Kachikau cooperative was non-operational and had resolved to assist towards its resuscitation through the ministry's strategy aimed at transforming cooperatives.
Botswana: Water Tanks to Alleviate Water Crisis
By Keamogetse LetsholoKazungula — The Assistant Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration Mr Machana Shamukuni has handed over five water tanks to residents of Flowertown in Kazungula. Speaking at the handing over ceremony on July 3, Mr Shamukuni, who is also Chobe MP, said lack of water in Flowertown was of great concern hence the leadership approached the business community to assist with the water tanks.
Botswana: Notwane Supporters Branch Launches in Kasane
By Keamogetse LetsholoKasane — Notwane Football Club supporters' branch was launched in Kasane on June 30. The launch, which was honoured by other branches from around the country, was also marked with a grocery donation to Masije Boalo. In an interview, branch chairperson, Ontibile Lekone said the launch was aimed at bringing the team closer to the people of Chobe.
Botswana: Chobe District Leadership Commends MP
By Keamogetse LetsholoKasane — The Chobe leadership has congratulated the area MP, Mr Machana Shamukuni for his appointment to Cabinet as an assistant minister in the Ministry for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration.
Botswana: Bob Chief Praises Association
By Keamogetse LetsholoKasane — Bank of Botswana (BOB) deputy governor, Mr Andrew Motsomi has commended the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) for playing a pivotal role in addressing systemic risk, particularly in the context of the lessons drawn from the global financial crisis.
Kazungula Bridge Project Firms Up
Kasane — President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama and his Zambian as well as Zimbabwean counterparts, Messrs Edgar Lungu and Emmerson Mnangagwa respectively met on March 10 in Kasane to appreciate progress on Kazungula Bridge project. The three presidents engaged in a closed meeting prior to touring the project. Briefing the media, the portfolio ministers of the three countries said the leaders were happy about the progress of the project.
Botswana: Kazungula Bridge Project Firms Up
By Keamogetse LetsholoKasane — President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama and his Zambian as well as Zimbabwean counterparts, Messrs Edgar Lungu and Emmerson Mnangagwa respectively met on March 10 in Kasane to appreciate progress on Kazungula Bridge project. The three presidents engaged in a closed meeting prior to touring the project. Briefing the media, the portfolio ministers of the three countries said the leaders were happy about the progress of the project.
Botswana: Miti Reshapes Economy
By Keamogetse LetsholoKasane — Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Mr Vincent Seretse says his ministry has been given a critical role and responsibility of leading the economic transformation process of the country.
Botswana:Khama to Continue Developing Tourism
Kasane — President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama has assured residents of Chobe constituency of his continued work towards developing the tourism industry even after his term of office as President. Speaking during a kgotla meeting to bid the community farewell on Thursday, President Khama said he had always been part of the Chobe area. He cited that during his time in the army, he served in the area to help maintain the country’s peace.
Botswana: Khama to Continue Developing Tourism
By Keamogetse LetsholoKasane — President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama has assured residents of Chobe constituency of his continued work towards developing the tourism industry even after his term of office as President. Speaking during a kgotla meeting to bid the community farewell on Thursday, President Khama said he had always been part of the Chobe area. He cited that during his time in the army, he served in the area to help maintain the country's peace.
Botswana: Pay Attention to Employees - PSP
By Keamogetse LetsholoKasane — Permanent Secretary to the President, Mr Carter Morupisi has implored senior managers to pay attention to employees. Speaking at a retreat for all the permanent secretaries on yesterday in Kasane, Mr Morupisi said employees were a resource and should be equally managed and accounted for.
Botswana: Satau Resident Applauds Khama
By Keamogetse LetsholoSatau — A resident of Satau, Mr Frank Limbo, has commended President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama for serving Batswana 'diligently' during his tenure as President. Speaking at a kgotla meeting addressed by Chobe MP, Mr Machana Shamukuni on Tuesday, Mr Limbo said President Khama served Batswana equally across the country.
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