As of today, over 200 current and former heads of state, UN leaders, organisations, advocates, practitioners, and researchers from all regions of the world are calling on the next United Nations Secretary-General to commit, act and deliver on five concrete actions to advance gender equality across the UN system during their tenure. The open letter, coordinated by Global 50/50 and published on the same day as the UN Townhall with Secretary General candidates, warns that the United Nations...
The Eastern Mediterranean region stands at a critical crossroads in global health, grappling with some of the most complex challenges in access to essential medicines and health products. Nearly two billion people worldwide lack regular access to these vital resources, and the situation in this region is particularly acute due to conflict, fragmented procurement systems, and supply chain disruptions. Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, underscored these urgent issues in her...
A new P1.5 million digital centre was officially launched at Sankoyo Primary School yesterday, marking an expansion of digital infrastructure into Botswana’s rural communities. The facility was officiated by First Lady Kaone Tumalano Boko, alongside the Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Honourable Lesego Chombo, and the Minister of Communications, Knowledge and Technology, David Tshere. Funded by the Universal Services and Access Fund (UASF) through the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), the centre aims to...
In a year marked by extraordinary milestones and transformative impact, the Cure Blindness Project has unveiled its 2025 Impact Report, chronicling what may well be the most significant chapter in its history. This Vermont-based global nonprofit organization, led by CEO K-T Overbey, reported delivering over 315,000 sight-restoring cataract surgeries worldwide – an achievement that accounts for more than one percent of the world’s cataract blindness cases. The scale and scope of this accomplishment underscore a...
The announcement from the African Development Bank Group on 21 July 2026, marks a critical juncture in the ongoing battle against the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak ravaging parts of Central and East Africa. With a $13 million injection targeted at the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan, and Uganda, this funding aims to bolster national emergency responses and tighten the grip on a virus that has proven both deadly and elusive. The outbreak,...
Range Rover has unveiled a stunning tribute to its heritage at this year’s Monterey Car Week, revealing a bespoke 1993 Range Rover Classic finished in Titan Silver to perfectly complement the brand-new Range Rover SV Ultra. This rare and meticulously crafted pairing, debuting as part of RM Sotheby’s The Monterey Auction on August 14, embodies a fusion of the past and present, showcasing Range Rover’s commitment to bespoke luxury and craftsmanship across generations. The centerpiece...
Elon Musk, the South African-born billionaire and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has long been a lightning rod for futuristic predictions, but his latest remarks at the 2026 Abundance Summit have sent ripples through the global conversation about work, technology, and economic policy. Musk painted a picture of a near future where artificial intelligence and robotics advance so rapidly and productively that traditional human jobs could become largely obsolete. In this new world, he suggests,...
Botswana has unveiled a new initiative designed to transform its mining expertise into a globally marketable service by exporting skilled professionals. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs and Naledi Mining Services Company, creating pathways for qualified Batswana to access mining employment opportunities both regionally and internationally. The partnership establishes a structured system to identify, prepare, and connect mining professionals with employers abroad. It...
The Korean Economic Institute of America (KEI) has thrown its weight behind Botswana amid a trade conflict that saw the United States impose steep and punitive tariffs on Botswana on April 4, 2025. KEI, a powerful economic lobby based in the US and registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to represent South Korea’s commercial interests, weighed in with an economic assessment of the tariff impacts on American goods and the fairness of the...
The long-awaited trial of four suspects accused of the brutal 2022 murder of Kopong schoolteacher Barulaganye Aston is finally scheduled to begin in the High Court. The trial will start on August 9 before Justice Oteng Motlhala, putting an end to years of delays and procedural hurdles that kept the case stuck in lower courts. The accused are Oageng Moagi Letsholo, Leufty Gaolemogwe Kosie, Outlwile Aston, and Kebaleboge Ntsebe. They all face charges related to...
