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The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) represents an important international forum for countries to gather to discuss and address global climate change issues. However, to date these conferences have tended to be high level and process based, and COP 27 was no exception. – negotiations took place and some of the highlights included the historic establishment of the loss and damage fund which was seen as setting a precedent for climate justice. However, agreements on other matters such as phasing out of fossil fuels and setting peaking periods for emissions…
BEIJING, The People’s Republic of China, November 22, 2023/ — The Chinese technology company Huawei launched the “Seeds for the Future” program on Tuesday in Botswana, aiming to cultivate local information and communications technology (ICT) talent and young leaders for the future and promote the development of digital communities. About 25 undergraduate students from four universities in Botswana will participate virtually in the program from Nov. 21 to 27. During the event, the students will gain rich experiences, including technical lectures, leadership workshops, Chinese cultural experiences and communication with peers from around the world, said David Zhang, managing director of…
CAIRO, Egypt, November 21, 2023/ — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has been recognised with a much-coveted “Sustainable Deal of the Year” award for its pioneering work in the establishment and development of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility (LSF), a vehicle that seeks to increase liquidity and demand for Eurobonds issued by African Sovereigns. Issued by Uxolo Global 2023: Development and Impact Finance and co-hosted by TXF, the award highlights the positive impact which increased demand for these Eurobonds can have in promoting investments in sustainable infrastructure and development across Africa. The LSF seeks to harness and infuse enhanced…
LUSAKA, Zambia, November 22, 2023/ — Africa has made significant strides towards realizing the vision of the landmark International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), for a continent that puts individual dignity and human rights at the centre of development. “The ICPD agenda remains relevant for the African continent. We need to recommit to the breakthrough solutions and momentum needed to accelerate actions and change course where needed,” said Diene Keita, UNFPA’s Deputy Executive Director, Programmes. She was speaking at the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development (AADPD) 10-year review in Lusaka, Zambia from 7–10 November. This took stock of progress and put forth…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 22, 2023/ — Canon’s (www.Canon-Europe.com) CO2 emission reduction targets have been externally validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being in accordance with the 1.5 °C Paris Agreement. Separately to the SBTi targets, Canon continues to reduce its product lifecycle CO2 emissions per product by 3% year on year. If sustained, this will equate to roughly a 50% reduction in emissions from 2008 levels by 2030. Currently, the company is on track to achieve this target, having recorded an average improvement of 4.1% between 2008 – 2022. The cumulative reduction since 2008 amounts to 43%.…
Collections by Bk Proctor is poised to celebrate its fifth year of redefining style, and they’re doing it in grand style. The Express Yourself Fashion Gala, slated for December 2, 2023, at the Grand Palm Resort’s Pool Area, promises an evening of glamour, innovation, and pure lifestyle indulgence. “Five years in the fashion industry is not just a milestone; it’s a journey of self-expression, creativity, and evolution. We’re not just celebrating a brand; we’re celebrating every individual who has embraced the Collections by Bk Proctor lifestyle,” says Bk Proctor, the Managing Director. Collections by Bk Proctor, a name synonymous with…
Diamond mining giant, Debswana Diamond Company has announced the appointment of Koolatotse Koolatotse to the position of Deputy Managing Director with effect from 14th November 2023.Koolatotse’s career spans over 25 years in diamond and coal mining spent at Debswana, Lerala and Morupule Mines. A beneficiary of the Debswana Scholarship Programme, he has risen steadily through the ranks, commencing his career as Mining Learner Official in 1998 at Jwaneng Mine. He later ascended though the ranks holding significant portfolios within and outside Debswana, of note being Sectional Manager, Jwaneng Mine (2006-2008) and Mine Manager at DiamonEx Lerala Diamond Mine (2008-2009). He…
Bank Gaborone has reaffirmed its enduring partnership with the Diabetes Association of Botswana in the fight against diabetes, during the World Diabetes Day Commemoration. Recent statistics indicate that the prevalence of Diabetes in Botswana stood at 5.8%, and 30.6% of Batswana are obese or overweight. According to the International Diabetes Federation, the average prevalence of Diabetes for the continent stands at 3.2%. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Bank Gaborone and the Diabetes Association of Botswana pooled together their efforts into raising awareness, encouraging regular screenings, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Under the initiative called the Diabetes Apple Project, Bank Gaborone…
The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) has approved the Botswana Netball Association’s (BONA) request for permission to host the African Netball Cup, following a windfall of P300 000 from Okavango Diamond Company (ODC). The tournament is scheduled from 26th November to 6th December 2023. The ODC sponsorship will go towards the hosting of the event while Africa Netball (AN) will cover the costs towards the officials’ upkeep and their Annual General Meeting which will run concurrently with the tournament. The two (2) parties (BNSC and BONA) have also managed to secure the University of Botswana Indoor facility which is the…
The second staging of the CAF African Schools Football Championship | COSAFA Qualifier, Zimbabwe 2023 will take place in Harare from December 14-16, with a slight tweak to the tournament this year as teams vie to represent the region on the continental stage. Eleven COSAFA members will send boys and girls sides to compete in the Under-15 competition, where they will hope to earn a place at the continental finals in 2024. Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia, and hosts Zimbabwe will all be represented, and teams this year can be made up of the…