Podcasts about Botswana

There are many beautiful countries in Africa, but none are like Namibia.  Today we will travel from the highest sand dunes in the world to the wildest coast on the planet. We will track the last free-roaming herd of rhinos on the continent, and watch desert elephants as we float above them in a hot air balloon.  But more than anything we will discover a sense of vastness and awe that is unmatched by almost anywhere else on Earth. Taking us there is safari guide and author Peter Allison, who has been guiding in Namibia  and elsewhere in Africa for nearly 30 years. He'll tell us the story of his ultimate Namibia safari, traveling from the Sossusvlei Dunes to the Skeleton Coast.  It's an adventure filled with rare wildlife, inspiring people and more than one of his crazy stories. Get ready for a journey into the heart of the remote, and enchanting land of Namibia. Highlights include: Taking a hot air balloon ride watching the sun rise over the Sossusvlei dunes Tracking rare desert elephants and the last remaining free-roaming rhino in the world Spending time with the Himba people of the Hoanib Valley Exploring the Skeleton Coast, where the Atlantic ocean crashes against the Namib desert Sleeping under the stars in one of the largest Dark Sky Reserves in the world FIND OUT MORE A lot of our episodes are about huge expeditions and epic adventures.This one is about something you can actually do.  We've partnered with Peter's safari company Natural Selection Safaris, and tour operator Africa Endeavours - two of the most highly regarded sustainable operators on the continent - to create our dream Botswana itinerary. And it's a trip you can actually book and do yourself. To find out more go to AfricaEndeavours.com/Armchair and you will get $500 off your next trip. Even if you're just dreaming about going one day, checking out what they do is a great way to support the show. Follow Peter on Instagram @peterallisonsafari FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠@armchairexplorerpodcast⁠Facebook: ⁠@armchairexplorerpodcast⁠Newsletter: ⁠armchair-explorer.com⁠ PODCAST RECOMMENDATION Check out the Smart Travel Podcast: This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel here.  CREDITS Armchair Explorer is produced by ⁠Armchair Productions⁠. Aaron Millar wrote and presented the show, Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: What is the basic unit of currency for Jordan? Question 2: Which of these countries borders Botswana? Question 3: Bishkek is the capital city of which country? Question 4: In which South American country can you find the North Patagonian ice field? Question 5: In which country would you find the oasis Berber Town of Ghadames? Question 6: Which Theory Is Used To Explain Continental Drift? Question 7: Which Is The World's 2nd Highest Mountain? Question 8: Which of these countries borders Iran? Question 9: Which region of the world uses '.ru' at the end of its web addresses? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look at solutions that focus on teaching children how to respect each other and understand their emotions better. We visit a primary school in Botswana where a charity called Think Equal is helping teachers put empathy at the heart of their teaching and speak to Think Equal's founder Leslee Udwin. And Myra visits a school in East London where teenagers are being taught how to interpret what they read online as part of an initiative to tackle misinformation and polarisation.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.This podcast contains references to sexual violence.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Natasha Fernandes Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills(Image: Myra Anubi with Leslee Udwin of Think Equal in BBC studio, BBC)

In today's episode, the CEO of the Botswana Tourism Organization, Keitumetse Setlang, offers insight into the country's updated tourism regulations designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector. She highlights Botswana's renewed tourism appeal and delves into the nation's MICE strategy, which she describes as a key driver in advancing the tourism industry. Botswana is also preparing to host the continent's leading aviation event, AviaDev, from 10–12 June 2026.  

Lace up your shoes, grab your mat, or hit the pavement—today is an interval workout! We're moving our bodies with purpose while training our hearts and souls in the truth of God's Word. God's Word isn't just a band-aid, it's a healing salve that goes deep. Even when life feels hard, we are reminded that we have good bodies, bodies filled with Your life and breath. Every inhale is an invitation to surrender, every exhale a chance to release. In this workout Alisa brings a fresh take on a familiar passage. This isn't about the size of your faith—it's about the kind of faith that moves mountains because it's rooted in the One who speaks and creation obeys. Key Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20 (NIV) "…He replied, 'Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'" What to Expect in This Episode: High-energy intervals paired with truth-filled coaching to keep you moving Powerful reminders that your body is good, alive, and designed for surrender and release A fresh, life-giving perspective on the mustard-seed faith passage (it's not about how much you have, but Who you have) Space to breathe, pray, and let God's Word work deeper than muscle A workout that leaves you stronger in body and soul, carrying freedom and faith into the rest of your day Best enjoyed with: Headphones Your favorite workout gear A water bottle nearby An open heart ready to move, breathe, and believe Let's go—move your body, hear the Word of the Lord, and train your heart to trust Him fully. You've got this because He's got you. Playlist: Saved by Grace by Cole McSween Linked by Bonobo Left It In the River by Jamie MacDonald Levels by Avicii Grave Clothes by Tribl & Maverick City Music I Thank God by Housefires, JWLKRS Worship SUNRISE by Forrest Frank The Lord Will Provide by Passion, Landon Wolfe & Jamie MacDonald Over and Over by Elevation Rhythm Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

In this 78th episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Paul is joined by Tony Carroll, a distinguished international trade advisor, lawyer and economist based in Washington DC that has consulted for the diamond industry. The episode begins with Tony sharing his experience serving in the Peace Corps in Botswana in the 1970's. Next, Paul and Tony speculate on the future of De Beers given that the company is up for sale. The conversation then transitions to more macro topics including the global economy, the deceleration in globalization, a rise in populism and political division in the U.S. Finally, the two discuss AI and robotics and the potential impacts of the technology on everyday life, especially for younger generations. The episode concludes with Tony briefly discussing boards that he sits on including a rare-earth element technology company and an anti-terror nonprofit.   Hosted by: Paul Zimnisky Guest: Tony Carroll Guest plug: www.manchestertrade.org   More information on PZDA's State of the Diamond Market report: www.paulzimnisky.com/products   Show contact: paul@paulzimnisky.com or visit www.paulzimnisky.com.   Please note that the contents of this podcast includes anecdotes, observations and opinions. The information should not be considered investment or financial advice. Consult your investment professional before making any investment decisions. Please read full disclosure at: www.paulzimnisky.com.

Lace up your shoes, grab your mat, or hit the pavement—today is an interval workout! We're moving our bodies with purpose while training our hearts and souls in the truth of God's Word. God's Word isn't just a band-aid, it's a healing salve that goes deep. Even when life feels hard, we are reminded that we have good bodies, bodies filled with Your life and breath. Every inhale is an invitation to surrender, every exhale a chance to release. In this workout Alisa brings a fresh take on a familiar passage. This isn't about the size of your faith—it's about the kind of faith that moves mountains because it's rooted in the One who speaks and creation obeys. Key Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20 (NIV) "…He replied, 'Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'" What to Expect in This Episode: High-energy intervals paired with truth-filled coaching to keep you moving Powerful reminders that your body is good, alive, and designed for surrender and release A fresh, life-giving perspective on the mustard-seed faith passage (it's not about how much you have, but Who you have) Space to breathe, pray, and let God's Word work deeper than muscle A workout that leaves you stronger in body and soul, carrying freedom and faith into the rest of your day Best enjoyed with: Headphones Your favorite workout gear A water bottle nearby An open heart ready to move, breathe, and believe Let's go—move your body, hear the Word of the Lord, and train your heart to trust Him fully. You've got this because He's got you. Playlist: Saved by Grace by Cole McSween Linked by Bonobo Left It In the River by Jamie MacDonald Levels by Avicii Grave Clothes by Tribl & Maverick City Music I Thank God by Housefires, JWLKRS Worship SUNRISE by Forrest Frank The Lord Will Provide by Passion, Landon Wolfe & Jamie MacDonald Over and Over by Elevation Rhythm Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

Brooklyn/ Botswana/Ariège x Paris/Londres/Kingston, à vos marques ! Notre 1ère invitée est l'artiste américaine Natalia M. King pour la sortie de son 8ème album Afroblues. Natalia M. King est une chanteuse, compositrice et guitariste américaine qui fusionne blues, jazz, soul et folk. Voix puissante du blues et du jazz modernes, elle captive par ses interprétations émouvantes. En 2025, elle franchit une nouvelle étape avec AfroBlues, un album mêlant pop dansante, afrobeat et sonorités blues. Son premier extrait, «Dumela», rend hommage à son voyage au Botswana, à sa terre rouge et à son peuple, capturant la beauté et la sagesse de ce lieu à travers sa musique. AfroBlues sera une fusion audacieuse des genres, réunissant les rythmes contagieux de l'afrobeat, des éléments de danse électronique et le soupçon de blues qui a défini sa carrière. Ce virage musical représente l'évolution continue de Natalia M. King en tant qu'artiste ne craignant pas d'expérimenter de nouveaux sons et styles. L'album est une exploration du rythme, de l'énergie et de la fusion culturelle, autour des thèmes de l'autonomisation, de la joie et de la résilience qui sont au cœur de l'album. Grâce à sa capacité à mélanger divers éléments musicaux, AfroBlues promet d'être un ajout unique et passionnant à sa discographie. À propos du premier single «Dumela» : Il existe un petit «Royaume-Uni» qui borde l'Afrique du Sud de Nelson Mandela. Une merveilleuse opportunité, par le biais de l'amour, m'y a transportée au printemps 2024 dans le merveilleux pays africain du Botswana. Les paysages, les odeurs et les sons m'ont rappelé des souvenirs oubliés. «Dumela», qui signifie bonjour en setswana (ou tswana), est mon hommage à cette mémoire oubliée et aux belles âmes que j'ai rencontrées là-bas. Je remercie les pluies et la terre rouge qui m'ont inspirée... Dumela Botswana ! Dumela Afrique ! Merci pour votre sagesse et nous nous reverrons. Natalia M. King Titres interprétés au grand studio - Dumela Live RFI - Lost & Everywhere, extrait de l'album - I Love A Woman Live RFI. Line Up : Natalia M. King (voix, guitare), Vince Laurent (batterie) & Damien Argentieri (claviers & moog). Son : Mathias Taylor & Jérémie Besset ► Album AfroBlues (Natalia M. King / Modulor 2025). Instagram - Facebook - YouTube.    Puis nous recevons l'artiste britannique ALA.NI pour la sortie de Sunshine Music Lorsque ALA.NI a commencé à écrire Sunshine Music, son troisième album, l'hiver parisien de 2023 battait son plein, avec un froid mordant. Composant sous des couches de couettes dans son appartement de l'Opéra, elle puisait sa chaleur non pas dans son environnement, mais dans les souvenirs du soleil des Caraïbes qu'elle venait de quitter. Ce qui devait être un voyage de deux semaines en décembre 2020 s'est transformé en deux ans et demi entre la Barbade, la Grenade — où ses parents avaient grandi — puis la Jamaïque, un long séjour qui lui a offert un nouveau sentiment d'identité. «Vivre en Jamaïque, c'était la première fois que j'habitais dans un pays à majorité noire», dit-elle. «Les Jamaïcains sont très eux-mêmes, sans s'excuser. J'ai choisi de vivre à Paris, et je me sens plus moi-même, plus expressive et plus à l'aise ici qu'à Londres, et davantage appréciée et reconnue en tant qu'artiste aussi. Mais il y a des microagressions et des microracismes auxquels nous devons faire face chaque jour en tant que personnes de couleur. Quand je suis sortie de cet environnement, je me suis dit : «Merde, c'est ça que je gérais tout ce temps.» J'avançais simplement en acceptant certains comportements négatifs comme un acte de survie mentale.» En Jamaïque, elle a collaboré avec Sly Dunbar, l'un des batteurs légendaires de l'île, le sortant presque de sa retraite pour une session improvisée. Sunshine Music vibre du souvenir de cette chaleur : une tapisserie d'influences mêlant calypso, jazz, bossa nova et le grand répertoire d'après-guerre, le tout tissé par la voix et la sensibilité singulières d'ALA.NI. Tout au long de l'album, des styles familiers sont honorés sans pastiche : la langueur du reggae, le souffle d'un rythme bossa nova, la diction nette du théâtre musical. Titres interprétés au grand studio - Seaweed Live RFI - Tief, extrait de l'album - This is Why Live RFI.  RFI Vidéos YT Line Up : Alani (chant), Thomas Naïm (guitare) Son : Mathias Taylor, Benoît Letirant ► Album Sunshine Music (No Format 2025). Instagram - Bandcamp - YT  Concert 9 février 2026, Théâtre Athénée Louis Jouvet, Paris.

Brooklyn/ Botswana/Ariège x Paris/Londres/Kingston, à vos marques ! Notre 1ère invitée est l'artiste américaine Natalia M. King pour la sortie de son 8ème album Afroblues. Natalia M. King est une chanteuse, compositrice et guitariste américaine qui fusionne blues, jazz, soul et folk. Voix puissante du blues et du jazz modernes, elle captive par ses interprétations émouvantes. En 2025, elle franchit une nouvelle étape avec AfroBlues, un album mêlant pop dansante, afrobeat et sonorités blues. Son premier extrait, «Dumela», rend hommage à son voyage au Botswana, à sa terre rouge et à son peuple, capturant la beauté et la sagesse de ce lieu à travers sa musique. AfroBlues sera une fusion audacieuse des genres, réunissant les rythmes contagieux de l'afrobeat, des éléments de danse électronique et le soupçon de blues qui a défini sa carrière. Ce virage musical représente l'évolution continue de Natalia M. King en tant qu'artiste ne craignant pas d'expérimenter de nouveaux sons et styles. L'album est une exploration du rythme, de l'énergie et de la fusion culturelle, autour des thèmes de l'autonomisation, de la joie et de la résilience qui sont au cœur de l'album. Grâce à sa capacité à mélanger divers éléments musicaux, AfroBlues promet d'être un ajout unique et passionnant à sa discographie. À propos du premier single «Dumela» : Il existe un petit «Royaume-Uni» qui borde l'Afrique du Sud de Nelson Mandela. Une merveilleuse opportunité, par le biais de l'amour, m'y a transportée au printemps 2024 dans le merveilleux pays africain du Botswana. Les paysages, les odeurs et les sons m'ont rappelé des souvenirs oubliés. «Dumela», qui signifie bonjour en setswana (ou tswana), est mon hommage à cette mémoire oubliée et aux belles âmes que j'ai rencontrées là-bas. Je remercie les pluies et la terre rouge qui m'ont inspirée... Dumela Botswana ! Dumela Afrique ! Merci pour votre sagesse et nous nous reverrons. Natalia M. King Titres interprétés au grand studio - Dumela Live RFI - Lost & Everywhere, extrait de l'album - I Love A Woman Live RFI. Line Up : Natalia M. King (voix, guitare), Vince Laurent (batterie) & Damien Argentieri (claviers & moog). Son : Mathias Taylor & Jérémie Besset ► Album AfroBlues (Natalia M. King / Modulor 2025). Instagram - Facebook - YouTube.    Puis nous recevons l'artiste britannique ALA.NI pour la sortie de Sunshine Music Lorsque ALA.NI a commencé à écrire Sunshine Music, son troisième album, l'hiver parisien de 2023 battait son plein, avec un froid mordant. Composant sous des couches de couettes dans son appartement de l'Opéra, elle puisait sa chaleur non pas dans son environnement, mais dans les souvenirs du soleil des Caraïbes qu'elle venait de quitter. Ce qui devait être un voyage de deux semaines en décembre 2020 s'est transformé en deux ans et demi entre la Barbade, la Grenade — où ses parents avaient grandi — puis la Jamaïque, un long séjour qui lui a offert un nouveau sentiment d'identité. «Vivre en Jamaïque, c'était la première fois que j'habitais dans un pays à majorité noire», dit-elle. «Les Jamaïcains sont très eux-mêmes, sans s'excuser. J'ai choisi de vivre à Paris, et je me sens plus moi-même, plus expressive et plus à l'aise ici qu'à Londres, et davantage appréciée et reconnue en tant qu'artiste aussi. Mais il y a des microagressions et des microracismes auxquels nous devons faire face chaque jour en tant que personnes de couleur. Quand je suis sortie de cet environnement, je me suis dit : «Merde, c'est ça que je gérais tout ce temps.» J'avançais simplement en acceptant certains comportements négatifs comme un acte de survie mentale.» En Jamaïque, elle a collaboré avec Sly Dunbar, l'un des batteurs légendaires de l'île, le sortant presque de sa retraite pour une session improvisée. Sunshine Music vibre du souvenir de cette chaleur : une tapisserie d'influences mêlant calypso, jazz, bossa nova et le grand répertoire d'après-guerre, le tout tissé par la voix et la sensibilité singulières d'ALA.NI. Tout au long de l'album, des styles familiers sont honorés sans pastiche : la langueur du reggae, le souffle d'un rythme bossa nova, la diction nette du théâtre musical. Titres interprétés au grand studio - Seaweed Live RFI - Tief, extrait de l'album - This is Why Live RFI.  RFI Vidéos YT Line Up : Alani (chant), Thomas Naïm (guitare) Son : Mathias Taylor, Benoît Letirant ► Album Sunshine Music (No Format 2025). Instagram - Bandcamp - YT  Concert 9 février 2026, Théâtre Athénée Louis Jouvet, Paris.

Botswana en Namibië het die 7,2 miljard Namibiese dollar verkryging van Curro aandele goedgekeur. Die aandele van Curro was gekoop deur die Jannie Mouton-stigting. Die stigting is deur Suid Afrikaanse besigheidsman Jannie Mouton begin. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met die besturende direkteur van Windhoek Gymnasium gepraat, Colette Riekert wat uiteensit wat dit vir Namibiërs beteken. Curro gaan nou van die JSE gedenoteer word en word as 'n nie-winsgewende maatskappy geregistreer.

In der Podcastreihe „Globale Zukünfte“ fragt Michael, ob es Orte auf der Welt gibt, von denen aus sich die großen Krisen unserer Zeit – Klima, Politik, Gesellschaft – neu denken lassen. Fünf Länder auf fünf Kontinenten sollten dafür den Blick weiten. Die letzte Station führt nach Botswana: ein Land, das viele kaum verorten können – und das gerade deshalb überrascht.Botswana wirkt wie ein afrikanisches Paradox. Gesprächspartner Thilo Schöne, Leiter der Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Gaborone, beschreibt ein Land, das sich aus bitterer Armut heraus zu Stabilität und relativer Wohlhabenheit manövriert hat – ohne den typischen „Ressourcenfluch“ zu erliegen. Diamanten wurden hier nicht zum Motor von Korruption und Oligarchie, sondern zur Grundlage von Infrastruktur, Bildung und öffentlicher Versorgung. Ein Staatsfonds nach norwegischem Vorbild, ein klug verhandeltes 50-50-Modell mit De Beers und eine politische Elite der ersten Generation, die Entwicklung vor Selbstbereicherung stellte, haben ein seltenes Fenster geöffnet: Rohstoffreichtum als gesellschaftlicher Gewinn.Dieser Erfolg ruht jedoch auf einer zweiten, tieferen Säule: einer demokratischen Kultur, die älter ist als die koloniale Moderne. Konsenssuche, lokale Versammlungen, Machtteilung zwischen Chiefs und Räten – Botswanas politische Tradition hat demokratische Elemente hervorgebracht, bevor Demokratie zum Exportbegriff wurde. Streit wird hier nicht als Sieg der Mehrheit über eine Minderheit gedacht, sondern als gemeinsames „talk it out“ bis eine Lösung tragfähig ist. Das Ergebnis ist ein Land, das nach außen ruhig wirkt: wenig Aggression im öffentlichen Raum, hohe Toleranz im politischen Wettbewerb, eine fast unaufgeregte Normalität des Zusammenlebens.Gleichzeitig steht Botswana heute an einer Schwelle. Die Abhängigkeit von Diamanten wird zur gefährlichen Einseitigkeit, seit der Weltmarkt schwächelt. Vor allem junge Menschen spüren das als Zukunftskrise: „Jobs, Jobs, Jobs“ ist der Ruf einer Generation, die auf Teilhabe wartet. Arbeitslosigkeit, Perspektivlosigkeit und ein wachsender Frust, der sich nicht in Straßenprotesten entlädt, sondern nach innen kippt – in Depression, Alkoholismus, Gewalt. Hinter dem Bild des „Juwels“ liegen Wunden, die lange übersehen wurden. Gerade hier wird Zukunft zur Frage, ob das Land seine eigene Erfolgsgeschichte modernisieren kann.Botswana ist damit kein idyllischer Ausnahmefall, sondern ein Lernraum. Ein Land, das zeigt, dass demokratischer Fortschritt möglich ist – und dass Stabilität immer wieder neu erfunden werden muss. Die Bereitschaft zur Reform, die neue Regierung und starke zivilgesellschaftliche Kräfte jetzt sichtbar machen, wirkt wie ein Angebot an uns alle: Institutionen nicht nur zu verteidigen, sondern mutig zu erneuern, bevor sie brüchig werden.Zu Gast:Thilo Schöne, Leiter der Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung BotswanaCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrMentioned in this episode:The Elephant Festival 2026 – Jetzt Ticket sichern!13. Januar 2026, Leipzig. Wir bringen Menschen zusammen, die Verantwortung tragen – für Unternehmen, für Ideen, für Entwicklung. “The Elephant” ist kein klassischer Kongress. Es ist ein Festival. Für Haltung, Inspiration und echte Veränderung. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastrThe Elephant Festival 2026

In this episode of The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker and storyteller Juliet Grable, co-creator of the powerful documentary In Our Nature. Juliet and her creative partner, James Parker, have captured the extraordinary ways people are reconnecting with the natural world—one story at a time.Together, we explore the inspiration behind In Our Nature, how the team chose the stories featured in the film, and the lessons learned along the way. Juliet shares her hopes for how the film will inspire action, connection, and deeper appreciation for the environment.We also dive into their current Seed & Spark fundraising campaign, what it takes to bring independent films like this to life, and how storytelling can be a catalyst for change.

In the rush of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in the pace and the demands—so much so that we forget the nearness and presence of God. This guided Scripture meditation invites you to do something radical: slow down, breathe, and enter a tangible time of rest. Through gentle reflection on Hebrews 12:2, you'll have space to become aware of what's weighing on your heart, release the things that bind you or hold you back, and hand them over to Jesus—the author and perfecter of our faith. Leave this time strengthened, carrying renewed peace, love, and joy deep in your soul and even in your body. Perfect for bedtime, a quiet afternoon, or any moment you need to recenter in God's presence. Come as you are. Leave lighter. Key Scripture: "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." — Hebrews 12:2 (NIV) What to Expect in This Episode: A slow, soothing introduction to rest in God's presence Extended moments of silence for deep breathing and awareness Gentle prompts to notice tension (mental, emotional, physical) and release it Reflective reading and meditation on Hebrews 12:2 Prayerful invitation to give God everything that binds or holds you back Closing blessing of peace, love, and joy over your soul and body Best enjoyed with: Headphones A quiet space A comfortable seat or lying down An open heart ready to receive Playlist: Bethel by William Augusto Jesus Jesus (Live) by CCV Music Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

Welcome to episode 121 of The Journey Is the Reward!All good flights must come to an end, and sadly, the incredible 15-day Southern Africa adventure of a lifetime is concluding! Join Brian and crew as their journey wraps up and they depart Botswana.  Fortunately, he remembers to pull out the microphone at the airport lounge to capture a fantastic conversation with the rest of the crew: Barb, Jim, Gerrit, and Malin. It's a bittersweet moment as the group parts ways, with Gerrit and Malin flying off to Windhoek, Namibia, while Barb, Jim, and Brian head to Johannesburg for the final leg of their "flight plan." This last push includes important city sightseeing in both Johannesburg and Pretoria, one last chance for thrilling game drive, and immersive museum visits. Of course, the trip wouldn't be complete without a crucial stop for souvenirs! The crew made sure they filled their suitcases with treasures and gifts discovered at the Artisan Market at the Rosebank Mall for everyone back home. It seems like only yesterday the trip started, but a very quick 15 days later, the adventure was over, sealed with the memory of the utterly soul-stirring, goosebump-inducing sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! You'll hear their poignant Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded straight from the Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia, adding pure magic to this final African episode.

In the rush of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in the pace and the demands—so much so that we forget the nearness and presence of God. This guided Scripture meditation invites you to do something radical: slow down, breathe, and enter a tangible time of rest. Through gentle reflection on Hebrews 12:2, you'll have space to become aware of what's weighing on your heart, release the things that bind you or hold you back, and hand them over to Jesus—the author and perfecter of our faith. Leave this time strengthened, carrying renewed peace, love, and joy deep in your soul and even in your body. Perfect for bedtime, a quiet afternoon, or any moment you need to recenter in God's presence. Come as you are. Leave lighter. Key Scripture: "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." — Hebrews 12:2 (NIV) What to Expect in This Episode: A slow, soothing introduction to rest in God's presence Extended moments of silence for deep breathing and awareness Gentle prompts to notice tension (mental, emotional, physical) and release it Reflective reading and meditation on Hebrews 12:2 Prayerful invitation to give God everything that binds or holds you back Closing blessing of peace, love, and joy over your soul and body Best enjoyed with: Headphones A quiet space A comfortable seat or lying down An open heart ready to receive Playlist: Bethel by William Augusto Jesus Jesus (Live) by CCV Music Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

In this episode, Danny and Donovan dig into the question everyone asks: when should you actually go on safari? They break down the real differences between seasons and what will actually give you the best experience.They cover South Africa, Botswana, East Africa, and Zambia — when to go for big cats, when for walking safaris, and why "best time" really depends on what you're after. If you're planning a safari trip and tired of conflicting advice, this one cuts through it. They also share their honest picks for first-time safari goers and why you might choose differently depending on whether you want leopards, heat, or fewer crowds.Perfect for anyone trying to figure out when to book their African safari without breaking the bank or arriving in the rainy season.Visit the Wild Eye website and plan your next safari here: https://wild-eye.com/

The holidays can feel especially heavy when you're carrying grief. In this heartfelt episode, Lead Instructor and pastor Wes Scheu shares what Scripture says about grief, why it's okay (and necessary) to acknowledge that the holidays can be hard, and practical, body-and-soul ways to move through the season with more peace and presence. If the twinkly lights feel a little dimmer this year, this episode is for you. Episode Links: BSBL Lectio 365 The Pause App Scripture References: Isaiah 61:1-3 Psalm 103 John 11:17-20, 32-34 Quotes from Wes: "Give yourself permission to enjoy the season in a more soulful way." "All loss creates grief." "Jesus doesn't bypass his grief or the grief of people."   End-of-Year Campaign: Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

The holidays can feel especially heavy when you're carrying grief. In this heartfelt episode, Lead Instructor and pastor Wes Scheu shares what Scripture says about grief, why it's okay (and necessary) to acknowledge that the holidays can be hard, and practical, body-and-soul ways to move through the season with more peace and presence. If the twinkly lights feel a little dimmer this year, this episode is for you. Episode Links: BSBL Lectio 365 The Pause App Scripture References: Isaiah 61:1-3 Psalm 103 John 11:17-20, 32-34 Quotes from Wes: "Give yourself permission to enjoy the season in a more soulful way." "All loss creates grief." "Jesus doesn't bypass his grief or the grief of people."   End-of-Year Campaign: Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

Global health journalist Andrew Green has been looking at the impact of US funding cuts on the global HIV response, and reports his findings from Botswana about the impact is it having on HIV and AIDS services there, and what new agreements may be reached on healthcare funding.New research shows that the trend in human happiness is changing, with young people now experiencing more unhappiness than those in middle-age. Claudia speaks to Alex Bryson, Professor of Quantitative Social Sciences at University College London, to find out what is driving this change.How can we reduce phantom limb pain in war amputations? Professor of anaesthesiology and pain medicine at Northwestern University, Doctor Steven Cohen, explains how Botox injections are helping Ukrainian patients recover post-amputation and improving their quality of life. A new law in Karnataka, India will allow women a day of paid menstrual leave each month – but how is it being received? Plus, the remarkable HPV vaccination success story, and what that means for global cervical cancer rates.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producers: Helena Selby & Georgia Christie

Interview with NexMetals Mining's CEO Morgan LekstromRecording date: 18 November 2025NexMetals Mining Corp has executed a comprehensive transformation that positions its two past-producing Botswana copper-nickel-cobalt assets as potential near-term development opportunities in a market characterised by acute supply constraints and major mining company acquisition activity.The company recently closed an US$80 million equity financing led by Texas-based institutional investor Condire Capital, which acquired a 9.9% stake, whilst existing major shareholder EdgePoint increased its position despite having no obligation to participate. The financing increased institutional ownership from 30% to 75% and eliminated US$21 million in legacy debt that had created a significant market overhang. With approximately US$90 million in cash, the company is fully funded for its 2026 work programme without near-term dilution requirements.Perhaps more significant than the financing itself is the metallurgical breakthrough that underpins the investment thesis. The original Selebi operation utilised a bulk concentrate smelter that subsequent owners dismantled. Rather than contemplate rebuilding infrastructure requiring over US$1 billion in capital, NexMetals' technical team developed concentrate-splitting technology that fundamentally alters project economics. Management now targets sub-US$500 million capital intensity per asset - a fraction of integrated smelter operations - whilst enabling cobalt recovery that previous operators could not economically achieve.The asset base comprises two distinct opportunities. Selebi represents an underground operation that produced continuously for over 30 years, with existing workings providing several years of access without additional development. The current resource stands at approximately 30 million tonnes grading 3.35% copper equivalent (roughly 1.75% copper and 1% nickel), with cobalt grades to be incorporated following metallurgical test work. Electromagnetic surveys have identified numerous additional conductive anomalies strongly associated with mineralisation, providing systematic drill targets for resource expansion.Selkirk presents a different profile as an open-pit deposit hosting over 200 million tonnes of mineralised horizon, though only 44 million tonnes currently feature in the resource estimate. The company completed a comprehensive 30,000-metre reassay programme of historical core and drilled 13 additional holes to support metallurgical test work, with a resource update expected in Q1 2026 and preliminary assessment-level economics targeted for Q2 2026.Management's strategy centres on demonstrating scale through 2026 exploration programmes before committing to development scenarios, targeting 15-20 year mine lives at optimal throughput rates. This approach positions the assets for either internal development or strategic transactions at substantially higher valuations than optimising smaller, near-term production scenarios. Selkirk, with its open-pit profile and platinum-palladium credits, may attract joint venture interest or acquisition proposals, potentially providing non-dilutive funding for Selebi North advancement.The board combines relevant experience across exploration, development, operations, and strategic transactions, including former BlackRock CIO Chris Leavy, former Gatos Silver CFO André van Niekerk (Gatos sold for US$1.2 billion), and Chairman Paul Martin (former CEO of Detour Gold). The team operates in Botswana's stable 59-year democracy with established mining infrastructure and government support for economic diversification away from diamonds.With preliminary assessments expected on both assets in 2026 and a compressed two-year strategic timeline, NexMetals has positioned itself as a potential acquisition target or development candidate in a copper-nickel market characterised by supply deficits and major company appetite for quality assets.

Reaksie word ontvang op die planne van die Nigeriese miljardêr Aliko Dangote wat 'n 2 000-kilometer-lange brandstofpyplyn van Walvisbaai deur Botswana, na Bulawayo in Zimbabwe wil bou. Dit kom na ‘n aankondiging dat hy ‘n brandstofbergingsfasiliteit van 2,4 miljard Namibiese dollar by Walvisbaai wil oprig. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met Knowledge Iipinge gepraat, die stigter van die Namibiese Vereniging vir Buitelandse Olie- en Gasdiensverskaffers, wat sê Dangote het uitbuitende neigings.

Reaksie kom in oor die myneministerie wat berigte dat die kabinet die verkryging van ‘n belang in De Beers wat 14,5 miljard Namibiese dollar sal kos, as onakkuraat afgemaak het. Dit is terwyl Angola en Botswana beding vir Anglo American se 85 persent aandele, wat hy wil verkoop. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gepraat met die regeringskenner Pius Dunaiski, wat sê Namibië moet so ver as moontlik van De Beers-aandele wegbly.

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Al Motley is the founder and CEO of Techademics, a technology company driving innovation in education, social impact philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector.In this episode, Al shares his journey from working at Penn State's Center for Academic Computing as a student to leading an international tech company transforming the education and social impact sectors. With offices in Philadelphia, Buenos Aires, and Botswana, Techademics delivers digital solutions and strategic guidance to schools and nonprofits around the world—impacting hundreds of thousands of students, educators, and community leaders.Al discusses his path in education, how Techademics helps schools and nonprofits build effective tech infrastructure, what's next for the edtech industry, and how mission-driven entrepreneurship can create lasting change.Episode Chapters0:00 - 5:20 Moving from school to school growing up5:20 - 10:26 Choosing Penn State and getting heavily involved as a student10:26 - 11:34 Knowing technology was the path for him11:34 - 12:57 Al's time with Mastery Charter School in Philadelphia to learn change management and scale12:57 - 18:40 The inspiration behind launching Techademics 18:40 - 22:57 Positioning schools to be successful in evolving technology landscape22:57 - 24:21 Advice for his younger self The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.

Welcome to episode 120 of The Journey Is the Reward!Prepare for the continuing high-flying stories and adventures across Southern Africa.The episode begins with Ground Control Howie taxiing the group to the Cape Town International (CPT) for the next leg of their journey, a flight to Victoria Falls. Immediately, they encountered turbulence with Brian's Priority Pass access, resulting in a temporary grounding. However, quick thinking from either Gerrit or Jim bypassed the holding pattern. They successfully executed a rescue mission, allowing Brian to join the crew in the lounge closer to the departure gate, ensuring smooth sailing into their next flight.With ground operations complete, the crew boarded their scheduled service flight with ProFlight Zambia on a CRJ-500, as they headed toward the mighty mist of Victoria Falls. They landed safely at the Victoria Falls (VFA) aerodrome where they logged three days at the Avani hotel and enjoyed the spectacular Victoria Falls and surrounding areas.  The group also explored the town of Livingstone with a very pregnant Connie was acting as their friendly tour guide. During this layover, Malin, Gerrit and Brian also completed a cross-border transit—a quick international hop—gaining another Passport Stamp as they walked across the Victoria Falls Bridge to enter Zimbabwe. Following the successful layover, the crew transitioned smoothly into Botswana. Here they engaged in specialized safaris conducted by both land and rivercraft. Treating themselves to First Class Amenities, they enjoyed therapeutic massages by CasLea Beauty Spa. Brian, ever the charismatic traveler, found a lifelong friend in his favorite masseuse, Cassandra! The show closes with an announcement: a special recording with the whole flight crew was captured inside the airport lounge. However, listeners will have to wait for the next episode to hear the full crew banter from the terminal!And as always, our ears are blessed by the utterly soul-stirring, goosebump-inducing sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded straight from the Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia, are pure magic.

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In this Director's Cut, Dr Theo de Jager, chair of the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI), tells Alec Hogg how the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has laid bare the collapse of South Africa's agricultural command systems. Once tightly managed through roadblocks, military coordination, and traceability controls, the state has now “lost all command and control,” says de Jager. He explains how the disease spread from the Kruger Park to the Western Cape, devastating farmers, crippling exports, and driving up meat prices — all while the government imports outdated vaccines from Botswana and fails to produce its own. De Jager's warning is blunt: “If the state doesn't act, the disease will. And when that happens, it's not just farmers who pay — it's every South African at the supermarket till.”

Here's the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Kgalagadi (SheKgalagadi), a Southern Bantu language spoken mainly in the Kgalagadi and Gantsi districts in southern Botswana. Saluan (Bahasa Saluan), a Celebic language spoken in the east of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Humburi Senni (humburi ciini / هُمْبُرِ ٺِينِ‎), a Southern Songhay language spoken […]

Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the African American community and the African Immigrant community in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. I'm not just online trying to sell my book, selling items from my virtual store or just trying to get donations for my film project but rather to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants within America to help me build the best African American business within the United States of America called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network so that we can support each other in business. #NotAnother34Years #M1

Listeners of Tonebenders sent in their favourite stories of their adventures recording sounds out in the world. This is part one, of two, featuring these amazing soundscapes from all over the world. Recordings were sent in of sounds from Kenya, Zimbabwe, Australia, England, Palau, Laos, Poland, Botswana, Germany, Albania, Switzerland, Canada and The USA. So get ready for a sonic trip around the world! This episode features contributions from Nathan Moody, Simon Panayi, Tim Kahn, Chris Bolte, Andrew Dawson, JååN Verschoren, David Thomas, Philipp Feit,  Diego Lukumy and Lamar Samuels. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Part 2. Congrats to Diego Lukumy and Lamar Samuels for winning the draw to receive a free pair of O-Mini high-sensitivity, miniature omnidirectional electret microphones, kindly donated by Chris Trevino. Sponsors: This Black Friday, Sound Ideas is offering its biggest savings of the year! Enjoy 50% off all proprietary sound libraries and memberships: our best deal yet on world-class audio collections. But that's just the beginning. Each week, we'll spotlight one of our most popular libraries with an exclusive, limited-time discount. Visit https://www.sound-ideas.com/ regularly to discover which library is featured and grab these weekly sound specials before they're gone!_______ If you are interested in field recording, you should know about the O-Mini P48 and the brand new O-Mini PIP miniature omni-directional electret microphones. Each one is hand made by Chris Trevino, a practicing field recordist, and a really engaged member of the sound community. He puts a lot of work into making and testing each mic to ensure they live up to his high standards. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are also extremely affordable. At $150us for the P48 & $130 for the PIP, they offer a lot of value for a stereo matched pair. Go to https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store to get more information.________ Have you been using Subquake by The Cargo Cult? Get the low end to cut through in your mixes, in ways you were never able to achieve before. We have all used many different low frequency generator plugins over the years, but Subquake is an entirely different beast. Don't fall into the trap of delivering boring, ho hum sub. Add character and shape to your mixes by having more impact from less signal. Get Subquake, and shake the plaster right off the walls. Head to https://www.thecargocult.nz/ to learn more _______ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/334-2025-listener-field-recording-stories-pt-1/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Today, we're flipping the script and bringing you a conversation I recorded with a dear friend of mine, a longtime Palestinian activist Matt Bowles, for his podcast, The Maverick Show.On his podcast, Matt interviews people who work at the intersection of travel and activist spaces. On it, you'll find interviews with people like Imani Bashir, a Black Muslim American who advocates for more Black people in the us to travel with her Passport initiative, and Mari Monsalve, who visited occupied Palestine and uses her platform for Palestinian solidarity.Become a Going Places member for as little as $6 a month. Visit our reimagined platform at goingplacesmedia.com to learn more.Going Places is an audience-supported platform. Become a member for as little as $6 a month and get the perks like getting on a group call with Yulia every month to ask questions, get advice, and be in community with each other.Visit us at goingplacesmedia.com to learn more.Thanks to our Founding Members: RISE Travel Institute, a nonprofit with a mission to create a more just and equitable world through travel educationRadostina Boseva, a film wedding photographer with an editorial flair based in San FranciscoWhat you'll learn in this episode:Growing up in Soviet Kazakhstan and EstoniaA culture shock of moving to the U.S. at age 16Yulia explains her decision to join the U.S. NavyHow serving in Iraq and Afghanistan impacted Yulia's politicsHow a trip to Morocco took Yulia off a corporate career pathYulia's stories set in Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and JordanYulia explains why Jordan is so close to her heartFeatured on the show:Check out The Maverick Show with Matt BowlesFollow @maverickshowpod on InstagramListen to Part 2 of the interview, in which we unpack Orientalism and activism for PalestineGoing Places is a reader-supported platform. Get membership perks like a monthly group call with Yulia at goingplacesmedia.com!For more BTS of this podcast follow @goingplacesmedia on Instagram and check out our videos on YouTube!Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don't forget to tag us @goingplacesmedia!And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Going Places or leaving us a review wherever you listen. You'll be helping us to bend the arc of algorithms towards our community — thank you!Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of...

durée : 00:05:32 - Le Journal de l'éco - par : Thomas Vinclair - Face à l'effondrement du marché des diamants naturels, le Botswana, dont 30% du PIB dépend de cette ressource, cherche à acquérir une participation majoritaire dans De Beers. L'Angola entre également dans la course.

Kabinet het volgens berigte in beginsel goedkeuring gegee vir Namibië se deelname saam met Angola en Botswana om aandele in De Beers te verkry. Dit kom terwyl Anglo American voorberei om sy aandeel in die diamantreus te verkoop. Voormalige Namdia-baas Kennedy Hamutenya sê Namibië moet die geleentheid aangryp. Hamutenya het aan Kosmos 94.1 Nuus gesê dat die huidige afswaai in die diamantmark 'n seldsame geleentheid vir Namibië bied.

Botswana leidet unter der gesunkenen Nachfrage nach Rohdiamanten. Die Weltmarktpreise haben sich seit 2022 halbiert. Günstigere Diamanten aus dem Labor werden beliebter. Aber Botswanas Wohlstand und stabile Demokratie hängen von den Edelsteinen ab. Benjamin Breitegger, Manijeh Steiner, Andre Zantow www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Weltzeit

Leanna Byrne looks at signs that the United States may finally be nearing an end to its record-breaking forty-day government shutdown. The Senate has voted to advance a bill to pay federal workers and reopen parts of the government but it still needs approval from the House. Also, two of Africa's biggest diamond producers Botswana and Angola, are in talks to take control of De Beers, the world's most famous diamond company. And in Japan, a surge in bear attacks prompting the government to roll out emergency measures and forcing companies, farmers, and local authorities to spend millions on safety precautions.

Carter Gilbert grew up in Winder, Georgia. He first received his associates degree in theatre at the University of North Georgia before deciding he wanted to do something more personally fulfilling. Carter then transferred to Valdosta State University where he received his bachelors of Environmental Geoscience and a minor in Religious Studies.While there Carter worked as an outdoor recreation facilitator where he learned he had a passion for introducing people to the outdoors, as he would take them on day trips hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, and more.After college Carter joined the Peace Corps where he told them to “send me where needed" and they selected and sent him to Botswana, Africa in the Health Sector. Carter arrived in Botswana in August 2023, and he will be closing his service November 2025.Contact Carter Gilbert:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374644958_Assessment_of_the_Development_of_Geotourism_and_Ecotourism_in_the_Pokhara_Valley_Nepalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cartermatthewgilbertDr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon:https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/drkimberleylinertPlease subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks. incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.comSocial Media LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/The Great Discovery eLearning Platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberleyl

In a week where Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave a major speech ahead of the Budget and a rare diamond was unearthed in Botswana, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Junior team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Colin about the inspiration behind the book, the alarming data, and the stories of hope emerging from the frontlines of conservation. With vivid imagery and firsthand accounts from rangers, scientists, and communities, The Last Lions is more than a book—it’s a rallying cry. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terwyl Angola en Botswana om meerderheidsbeheer van die De Beers-groep baklei, word Namibië aangeraai om deel te neem. Voormalige Namdia-baas Kennedy Hamutenya sê aan Kosmos 94.1 Nuus dat die besit van 'n belang in De Beers nie net oor die ontginning van diamante gaan nie. Dit gaan oor beheer van die hele ketting: eksplorasie, tegnologie, verspreiding, sintetiese diamante en globale kleinhandelsmerke.

In this episode, Gabby Sykora sits down with wildlife photographer, author, and filmmaker Armand Grobler, whose life is deeply entwined with the African wilderness. From catching snakes in suburban Australia inspired by Steve Irwin to spending nearly 300 days a year living in tents across Botswana and South Africa, Armand's story is one of grit, humility, and relentless passion.He shares how his debut book Photo Safari Kruger became a bestseller, what inspired his deeply personal new work Eden: Soul of Africa, and why integrity and passion matter more than awards in the world of wildlife photography. Expect reflections on guiding, ethics, fear, creativity, and how living close to nature transforms both the artist and the person.Visit the YWPSA website here: https://www.ywpofsa.co.za/Find Armand on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/armand_grobler_photography/

In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne chats with Zimbabwe-born safari guide, conservationist, and wildlife photographer Devon Jenkin. Devon shares stories from his adventurous upbringing in Africa, how a childhood surrounded by nature and camping experiences led him into wildlife photography, and his progression from camp management to guiding photographic safaris in Botswana. He discusses his immersive, holistic approach to safaris, emphasizing connecting with nature and understanding animal behavior for both richer experiences and better photographs. Devon also talks about his deepening commitment to conservation, supporting projects like the BioBoundary Project in Botswana, and how he uses his photography to raise awareness and funds for wildlife protection. The episode provides a fascinating look at the intersection of storytelling, conservation, and the personal connection to wild places through photography. Watch on YouTube Links and Resources: Devon Jenkin Luminar Neo - Use the code MATT10 for a discount! Support the show on Patreon Okavango Guiding School / African Guide Academy Botswana Predator Conservation Trust (BioBoundary Project) Photographers Mentioned on the Podcast: Hannes Lochner; Steven Stockhall; Daniel Crous; Guts Swanepoel; and Sabine Stols

This week on The Long Form, I sit down with Thapelo Tsheole, the CEO of the Capital Markets Authority of Rwanda, to unpack the future of money, investment, and financial confidence in Africa. From his journey in Botswana's stock exchange to leading Rwanda's financial transformation, Thapelo reveals how ordinary Rwandans can participate in the capital markets, what's holding back Africa's financial integration, and how we can move from saving to true wealth creation.Consider supporting this podcast via our Momo code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250 795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

Na coluna em vídeo, no programa Fronteiras, Rodrigo da Silva explica como o grande culpado pela pobreza em Cuba não está em Washington Sim, Cuba é pobre. Na coluna em vídeo acima, no programa Fronteiras, Rodrigo da Silva explica que o mais impressionante nem é o quanto ela é pobre – mas o quanto ela já foi ultrapassada por outros países que eram mais pobres que ela até pouco tempo. Por exemplo: em 1959, no ano da revolução, a economia cubana era maior que a de Taiwan. Hoje é cinco vezes menor. Cuba era seis vezes mais rica que Botswana, então país mais pobre do mundo. Hoje a economia de Botswana é duas vezes maior que a cubana. https://ofertas.estadao.com.br/_digital/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Unpacked: Five Questions. In this episode host Katherine La Grave speaks with Afar contributor Chris Colin about his first safari — a family trip through Botswana that mixes biking, Land Cruisers, salt pans, and intimate wildlife encounters. Chris describes the sensory moments that changed how he pays attention, the guides who opened the landscape to his family, and small-scale wonders (including an antlion and a very near-miss with a cobra) that stayed with him long after the trip. In this episode you'll learn Why Botswana's slower pace and fewer vehicles make it a different kind of safari How biking through the bush reveals small-scale wildlife moments you won't see from a Land Cruiser Practical travel advice for families and first-time safari-goers (how to slow down, pack flexibly, and read local history) How local guides turn instincts and small signs into unforgettable wildlife sightings Don't miss these moments Opening conversation on why Botswana felt like the right first safari Riding on elephant trails with a bike-supported vehicle nearby The antlion pit: a small, gruesome, unforgettable predator encounter Lying on the salt pans under a vast African sky and hearing lions roar at dusk A near miss with a massive cobra while answering nature's call Meet this episode's guest Chris Colin — Afar contributing writer and the traveler at the center of this episode Take this trip Contributing writer Chris Colin's eight-day Botswana itinerary was put together by Teresa Sullivan, cofounder of Mango African Safaris, who specializes in family travel. The trip featured a Natural Selection cycling safari into the Makgadikgadi Pans and exploring the Okavango Delta. From $2,444 per person, per day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world with Pangea. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Matt Gray starts off describing what he loves about Cape Town and tells the story of taking the world's highest bungee jump off a bridge there. He then reflects on growing up outside NYC, studying abroad in Vienna, and traveling the world for a decade as part of his corporate job.  Matt tells stories from visiting Reunion Island, Madagascar, Lapland, Greenland, Antarctica, Armenia and Uzbekistan.  He then talks about organizing a group safari to Botswana, building community in the digital nomad lifestyle, and his plans for co-hosting Nomad Week 2026 in Cape Town.  Next, Matt talks about founding the Pangea App which enables you to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world.  He opens up about his own transition into full-time entrepreneurship, his journey building and scaling Pangea, his recent acquisition of the Overlap app, and is 5-year vision for Pangea.  Finally, Matt explains how he designs his digital nomad lifestyle, why he wants to travel to every country in the world, and what impact all this travel has had on him as a person.  FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

We've all heard the saying, diamonds are forever. That's meant for the natural stone, but turns out lab-grown diamonds are also forever — and that is pushing the industry into a crisis, causing significant price drops in natural diamonds. So, what's the future of the diamond industry in Canada and beyond — and what this shift to lab-grown diamonds mean for countries like Botswana where the health of the economy is tied to the health of the industry: We talk to Casey Hetman, a geologist, and a corporate consultant at SRK, an international mining consultancy firm, and Timothy Puko, Commodities Director at the Eurasia Group, covering metals and mining for the firm's Energy, Climate & Resources team.

In this 76th episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, novelist and jewelry industry journalist Rob Bates returns. The conversation begins with Rob addressing some of the feedback that his new novel "Making A Killing In Diamonds" received. Next, Paul discusses his recent keynote presentation at the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Lab-grown Diamond Symposium. The two then share their views on De Beers' new Desert Diamonds "Beacon" and whether the marketing push will yield success. Paul then analyzes the hyperbolic move in gold prices. Finally, Paul and Rob debate the sale of De Beers, the impact of LGD on Botswana and Trump tariffs.                                                                             Hosted by: Paul Zimnisky Guest: Rob Bates Guest plug: www.robbatesauthor.com More information on PZDA's State of the Diamond Market report: www.paulzimnisky.com/products A special thanks to this episode's sponsor A Diamond is Forever. This holiday A Diamond Is Forever is introducing Desert toned Diamonds, more information can be found here: www.adiamondisforever.com   Show contact: paul@paulzimnisky.com or visit www.paulzimnisky.com.   Please note that the contents of this podcast includes anecdotes, observations and opinions. The information should not be considered investment or financial advice. Consult your investment professional before making any investment decisions. Please read full disclosure at: www.paulzimnisky.com.

Botswana is the Africa in our heads, the one we see in nature documentaries, and think of when we say the word.  It is a vast and untempered land filled with one of the richest concentrations of wildlife on the continent. In a single game drive you could see up to 50 different species: elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, hippos, baboons and more.  But beyond the wildlife there is something else too. Africa is our home. They call her the ‘Mother', the place we all come from. And if that's true, then Botswana is her beating heart.  Taking us there is safari guide and author Peter Allison, who has been guiding in Botswana and elsewhere in Africa for nearly 30 years. He'll tell us the story of his ultimate Botswana safari, traveling from Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to the Okavango Delta. It's an adventure filled with wildlife, wisdom and more than one of his crazy stories. Get ready for an adventure into the Africa of our dreams. Highlights include: Learning to track wild animals with the San Bushmen, one of the oldest continuously surviving cultures on Earth. Walking on the surreal landscapes of the largest salt pan in the world - three times bigger than Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni. Going on game drives in the Okavango Delta, a vast network of floodplains that draws one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Finding out what it's like to be stalked by a lion in the pitch black of night with only a kerosene lantern for company. Discovering the story of Salvador the elephant, and one of the most magical wildlife experiences you can ever imagine. Hearing about the time a leopard walked into Peter's cabin, with him inside it. It's OK, he survived to tell the tale. FIND OUT MORE A lot of our episodes are about huge expeditions and epic adventures.This one is about something you can actually do.  We've partnered with Peter's safari company Natural Selection Safaris, and tour operator Africa Endeavours - two of the most highly regarded sustainable operators on the continent - to create our dream Botswana itinerary. And it's a trip you can actually book and do yourself. To find out more go to AfricaEndeavours.com/Armchair and you will get $500 off your next trip. Even if you're just dreaming about going one day, checking out what they do is a great way to support the show. Follow Peter on Instagram @petersonsafari FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠@armchairexplorerpodcast⁠Facebook: ⁠@armchairexplorerpodcast⁠Newsletter: ⁠armchair-explorer.com⁠ PODCAST RECOMMENDATION Check out the Smart Travel Podcast: This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel here.  CREDITS Armchair Explorer is produced by ⁠Armchair Productions⁠. Aaron Millar wrote and presented the show, Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a fan fav episode. In this episode, Steven Barlett, Founder of Social Chain and Catena Capital, opens up about his vision, the motivators, and surprising moments of what reaching success felt like for him that no one would expect. He discusses the importance of why he wrote his upcoming book, Happy Sexy Millionaire, and his hope for this book to serve as an intervention for his generation that has been raised on social media. Steven gets very real about discovering your narrative and focusing on the simplicity of consistency. Order Steven's Book, “Happy Sexy Millionaire” https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Sexy-Millionaire-Unexpected-Fulfillment/dp/1529301491/ref Original air date: 3-23-21 SHOW NOTES: The Journey | Steven reveals his path from Botswana to successful entrepreneur [1:37] Insecurity | Steven explains how his insecurities have driven his success [5:32] Move Different | Steven explains the origin of his business moves [6:28] Belief | Steven debunks the cliche ideas about belief [7:23] Comparison Trap | How Steven let go of bitter when he freed himself from comparison [8:57] Self-Worth | Steven shares his thought about society's intrinsic value lie of self worth [10:13] Self-Narrative | Steven shares his revelation to resist labels and not restrict his narrative [11:44] Narrative Defined | Steven defines what self narrative is for him [14:42] Stability/Chaos | Steven reveals why he believes chaos is stability [15:45] Finding Change | Steven shares the anti-climatic experience of his biggest wins. [18:24] Gratitude | Steven shares his story of discovering gratitude through contrast of 19 year olddreams [20:14] Radical Change | Steven explains radical change starts with the smallest step [26:11] Consistent | Steven explains why consistency leads to radical change [28:50] Future Identity | Steven reveals how he anchors his present decisions to his future self [32:30] Quitting | Steven explains that quitting is a skill and what the decision tree looks like [34:55] 5 Buckets | Steven shares 5 buckets to fill under 30 to optimize your future [40:00] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, we cover a major breakthrough in Alaska's mineral wars, a new AI scandal in Silicon Valley, the collapse of illegal crossings at America's southern border, a Supreme Court showdown over free speech and therapy laws, shocking new evidence of Biden family corruption, major trade and infrastructure deals from Central Asia to Africa, and the hidden health threat of microplastics. From Alaska's mining roads to Kazakhstan's railways and Germany's labs, today's brief connects America's economic revival to global corruption and the future of health and technology.   Trump Greenlights Alaska's Ambler Road and Trilogy Metals Stake: President Trump approved a fast-track permit for the Ambler Road and bought a 10 percent federal stake in Trilogy Metals, unlocking Alaska's copper, cobalt, and germanium reserves. The Ambler Mining District could make America less dependent on China for critical minerals. Bryan calls it “the most underreported but crucial story of the week.”   AI Model Claude Knows When It's Being Tested: Anthropic's Claude chatbot told researchers, “I think you're testing me,” revealing situational self-awareness and manipulation patterns similar to OpenAI's “scheming” models. Bryan warns, “The machines are beginning to recognize us — and that should terrify everyone.”   Illegal Border Crossings Hit 50-Year Low: CBS confirms crossings are at their lowest since 1970, with Trump's monthly totals down to 9,000 compared to Biden's 238,000 per month last year. Bryan argues the data “proves Biden's border crisis was a choice — a deliberate policy of demographic change.”   Supreme Court Hears Conversion Therapy Free Speech Case: Evangelical therapist Kaley Chiles challenged Colorado's ban on discussing faith-based counseling. Both conservative and liberal justices, including Elena Kagan, seemed to side with her on First Amendment grounds. Bryan recalls the 1977 ACLU defense of Nazi speech in Skokie, noting, “It's conservatives defending free speech now, not liberals.”   Biden Family Corruption in Ukraine and Romania: A declassified CIA report shows Ukrainian officials viewed Joe Biden's 2015 visit as “evidence of U.S. double standards on corruption” given Hunter's Burisma ties. Days earlier, Hunter and James Biden tried cutting a land deal in Romania tied to criminal charges. Bryan says, “This was a criminal racket, not a family — and they pardoned themselves.”   Trump's $4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal with Kazakhstan: Forbes reports the U.S. will sell 300 locomotives to Kazakhstan's Wabtec, while Trump's new “TRIPP Corridor” from Asia to Europe blocks China's Belt and Road trade route. “The White House is playing chess in Central Asia — one rail deal at a time,” Bryan notes.   Africa's Diamond Collapse and U.S. Opportunity: As Botswana's diamond market crashes, Trump eyes a rail deal connecting Zambia to Botswana to secure uranium and rare earths for U.S. industry.   Ukraine Using Drones Supplied by Kyiv Against Russia in Mali: AFP confirms Ukrainian intelligence is arming rebels, some tied to al Qaeda and ISIS, in Mali to target Russian and Chinese contractors.   German Scientists Warn on Microplastics and Gut Health: Researchers found that plastics change gut bacteria in ways resembling depression and cancer. Bryan invites listener feedback: “Better we talk about this now — before we learn the hard way.”   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Trump Ambler Road Alaska, Trilogy Metals federal stake, Alaska copper cobalt germanium, Anthropic Claude AI awareness, OpenAI scheming AI safety, CBS border crossings 50-year low, Biden border policy demographics, Kaley Chiles Colorado therapy case Supreme Court, ACLU Skokie Nazi free speech 1977, Joe Biden Hunter Burisma CIA report, James Biden Romania land deal, Trump Kazakhstan Wabtec locomotives TRIPP corridor, Botswana diamond collapse, Ukraine Mali drones al Qaeda ISIS, German microplastics gut health study