SADC TOURISM TO CREATE 3.1 MILLION JOBS

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The tourism sector in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is expected to create an additional 3,17 million job opportunities from 2024 to 2034.  

SADC UNITES AGAINST FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE

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SADC countries are showing political will aimed at driving towards a unified cross-border strategy to eradicate foot-and-mouth disease.    

Giving an update on the regional efforts in Gaborone recently, Lands and Agriculture Minister Edwin Dikoloti said SADC countries are advancing a collective approach.

SADC, WHO STRENGTHEN HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

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The long-standing partnership between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) was recently strengthened during a meeting between SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi and WHO Representative to Botswana and SADC, Fabian Ndenzako, in Gaborone.

FESTUS MOGAE HONOURED AT HERO’S FAREWELL

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Thousands of people, including foreign dignitaries, yesterday gave a hero's farewell to Botswana's third president, Festus Mogae, during a memorial service in Gaborone.

Former Mozambican president Joaquim Chissano was among the speakers at a memorial service.

AIR BOTSWANA SUSPENDS GABORONE-WINDHOEK ROUTE

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Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier, Air Botswana Corporation, has discontinued the Gaborone-Windhoek connection as operational challenges mount.

BOTSWANA, RWANDA SIGN SIX COOPERATION AGREEMENTS

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Botswana and Rwanda signed six bilateral agreements in Gaborone aimed at removing barriers to trade, investment, and people-to-people movement.

Agreements cover double taxation avoidance, visa abolition, health cooperation, and expanded economic and investment collaboration.