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Sophie samples treats on royal visit to Botswana

The Countess of Wessex sampled treats and smelled beauty products as she met local entrepreneurs in Botswana. Sophie toured displays at the British High Commissioner’s residence in the capital Gaborone on Tuesday and chatted to the business owners ...

11 Oct 2022 at 18:36

Harry narrates new video promoting Sentebale’s HIV charity work

The Duke of Sussex has narrated a new video promoting the work his charity Sentebale has done to help people with HIV in southern Africa. The charity was co-founded by Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006. It works with vulnerable children ...

19 Apr 2023 at 17:02

City

Standard Chartered eyes sale of three African retail banking businesses

Standard Chartered is considering selling a number of its banking businesses across Africa as part of a wider shake-up at the finance giant. The London-listed firm said on Wednesday that it is exploring the sale of its wealth and retail banking ...

27 Nov 2024 at 13:00

World

Botswana voting on future of ruling party after 58 years in office

Polls opened in an election in Botswana on Wednesday with the country set to decide if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays in power for another five-year term. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has been in power in the southern ...

30 Oct 2024 at 05:32

Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power

World

Botswana president concedes election to end party’s 58 years in power

The party of Botswana’s opposition candidate Duma Boko was declared the winner of the general election on Friday over incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi in a seismic change that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since ...

01 Nov 2024 at 15:45

Ireland

Safe countries list update aimed at deterring economic migration – minister

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said that the addition of Algeria and Botswana to Ireland’s list of “safe countries” is not meant to deter genuine asylum applicants. Ms McEntee said that the change was to make the ...

30 Jan 2024 at 17:18

World

Botswana issues arrest warrant for former president Ian Khama

An arrest warrant has been issued in Botswana for former President Ian Khama on a charge of illegal possession of firearms. Mr Khama, currently living in neighbouring South Africa, denies the charge, his lawyer said....

02 Jan 2023 at 13:53

Travel

Why a safari with my 75-year-old mum in Botswana was a journey of discovery in so many ways

In every mother and daughter relationship, there’s a turning point, a moment when the balance shifts and responsibilities change. To call it a role reversal would be too extreme, but it’s certainly a realisation ...

23 Aug 2023 at 10:55

Ireland

Algeria and Botswana to be added to Ireland’s list of ‘safe countries’

Algeria and Botswana are to be added to Ireland’s list of “safe countries” of origin as part of a Government plan being considered at Cabinet on Tuesday. The move is being considered to ensure more ...

30 Jan 2024 at 10:56

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