Podcasts about Botswana

There are some trips that give you photographs......and then there are the ones that give you stories you'll never forget.This week on the Wild X Podcast Mike and Adam (whilst being interviewed by Andy) relive an unforgettable Botswana adventure. From incredible wildlife encounters and once-in-a-lifetime moments to the beauty of African light, we look back on the images, emotions and memories that will stay with them forever.We also reflect on Global Birdfair, Andy presents a Botswana themed Weird World and Mike shares another amazing Photo Spotlight whilst also opening up about his personal difficulties and mental health journey in a powerful and important conversation.Whether you dream of visiting Africa yourself or simply love wildlife and photography, we think you'll really enjoy this one.

M2i Global CEO Alberto Rosende joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's signing of a non-binding strategic collaboration agreement with Evrensel Impact Group (EIG) to explore the identification, evaluation, and potential development of critical mineral projects across Africa. Rosende said the collaboration will leverage EIG's expanding network of government relationships, strategic partnerships, and commercial engagements to help identify opportunities aligned with M2i Global's critical minerals strategy. The agreement establishes a framework for evaluating and advancing future projects across the continent. EIG has recently expanded its presence in Mozambique, Nigeria, Botswana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic, while also pursuing new opportunities in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, and other African jurisdictions. According to Rosende, EIG's discussions with governments have revealed strong demand for experienced international partners capable of delivering responsible resource development, long-term investment, and commercially viable critical minerals projects, creating opportunities that align with M2i Global's growth objectives. The collaboration is non-binding and serves as a strategic framework for future cooperation. Any specific commercial transactions or project agreements will be subject to further due diligence, negotiations, definitive documentation, and customary regulatory approvals. #proactiveinvestors #m2iglobalinc #otcqb #mtwo #SecurityMatters #CriticalMinerals #ResourceDevelopment #EnergyTransition #StrategicPartnership #CriticalMaterials #MiningNews #SustainableMining

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 10:27–28 (NIV) — Safe in the Shepherd's Hands Tonight Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. United States • United Kingdom • Romania • Hungary • Botswana • Israel Security • Peace • Rest As this day quietly comes to its close, allow your heart to settle into the certainty that you are safely held by the One who knows you completely. Long before this day began, the Good Shepherd was watching over your life, and throughout every moment He has remained faithful. As the evening grows still, let every anxious thought give way to the quiet confidence that you belong to Christ, and nothing can separate you from His loving care. John 10:27–28 (NIV) “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unfailing love that surrounds us each day. Lord Jesus, our Good Shepherd, thank You that we are secure in Your hands and never beyond Your care. Holy Spirit, bring calm to every troubled mind, comfort every weary heart and fill every home with Your gentle peace tonight. Help us to release the burdens we have carried today and trust You with everything that tomorrow may bring. As we rest, renew our strength, deepen our faith and remind us that Your presence remains with us through every hour of the night. May we sleep in peace, confident that You are watching over us with perfect love. Today we declare that fear will not win, because our lives are safely held in the hands of our Good Shepherd. We pray for every listener joining us from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Hungary, Botswana, Israel and across the world. May the Lord watch over you tonight, fill your heart with His peace and awaken you tomorrow with fresh hope. Señor Jesús, gracias porque estamos seguros en Tus manos. Amén. Senhor Jesus, obrigado porque estamos seguros nas Tuas mãos. Amém. Panginoong Jesus, salamat dahil ligtas kami sa Iyong mga kamay. Amen. John 10, Evening Prayer, Good Shepherd, Christian Prayer, DailyPrayer.uk, Peace, Rest, Faith, Bible, Jesus John 10:27–28 NIV, Christian evening prayer, Good Shepherd, prayer before sleep, safe in God's hands, DailyPrayer.uk Discover Hidden Treasures, inspired by Isaiah 45:3, and explore our growing prayer library at DailyPrayer.uk.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Valentin Grüner lebt als Naturschützer mitten in der Kalahari in Botswana. Dort ist er Hüter von mehr als 170 Quadratkilometern Land – und lebt mit einer 180 Kilogramm schweren Löwin, die er aufgezogen hat und deren enger Gefährte er ist.In dieser Folge erzählt er, was ihn, der am Bodensee aufgewachsen ist, in dieses Leben in der afrikanischen Wildnis geführt hat. Er spricht über Tier- und Artenschutz, darüber, wie es ihm gelang, mit dem Modisa Wildlife Project ein eigenes Wildschutzgebiet aufzubauen und Lebensräume für wilde Tiere zurückzugewinnen. Außerdem berichtet er vom Alltag in einer der abgelegensten Regionen Afrikas, von den Herausforderungen des Zusammenlebens von Mensch und Wildtier, von Konflikten um Löwen und Vieh – und von der außergewöhnlichen Beziehung zu Sirga, die ihn weltweit bekannt gemacht hat.Eine Geschichte über Abenteuer, Hingabe, Naturschutz und die Frage, wie ein einzelner Mensch einen Unterschied machen kann.Links:Auf https://valentingruener.de/ findet ihr alle Termine für die kommende Tour. Es wird ein spannender Vortrag sein, der von Valentins Werdegang, die Beziehung zu Sirga und den Naturschutz in der Kalahari erzählt. Die meisten Termine sind in der Schweiz, 5 Termine sind in Deutschland. Präsentiert wird das Ganze in der Schweiz von Explora: https://www.explora.ch/programm/loewenland.https://www.modisawildlifeproject.com/https://www.instagram.com/modisawildlifeproject/https://www.patreon.com/cw/Sirga (die im Gespräch erwähnte Patreon-Seite zur Unterstütztung des Projekts)https://www.instagram.com/valgruener----------------------------------Redaktion: Erik LorenzPostproduktion: Janna Olson----------------------------------Dieser Podcast wird auch durch unsere Hörerschaft ermöglicht. Wenn du gern zuhörst, kannst du dazu beitragen, dass unsere Show auch weiterhin besteht und regelmäßig erscheint. Zum Dank erhältst du Zugriff auf unseren werbefreien Feed und auf unsere Bonusfolgen. Diese Möglichkeiten zur Unterstützung bestehen:Weltwach Supporters Club bei Steady. Du kannst ihn auch direkt über Spotify ansteuern. Alternativ kannst du bei Apple Podcasts UnterstützerIn werden.----------------------------------WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningZephaniah 3:17 (NIV) — The Lord Rejoices Over You With Singing Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. United States • United Kingdom • Romania • Hungary • Botswana • Israel Love • Rest • Joy As the day gently comes to an end, take a moment to lay down every burden you have been carrying. The Lord has walked beside you through every conversation, every challenge and every quiet victory. Now He invites you to rest, not because everything is perfect, but because His love remains constant. Before your head touches the pillow, remember that you are deeply loved, fully known and never beyond His tender care. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV) “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Heavenly Father, thank You that Your love never grows weary and Your joy over Your children never fades. Lord Jesus, quiet every anxious heart and draw us into the safety of Your presence tonight. Holy Spirit, surround every home with Your peace, strengthen those who feel alone and remind us that we are treasured by You. May the weight of today be replaced with the assurance of Your faithful love. Let every restless thought become still as we place our trust in You. As we sleep, renew our strength, restore our hope and prepare us for another day of walking with You. Today we declare that fear will not win, because our God delights in His people, rejoices over us with singing and never leaves us. We pray for every listener joining us from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Hungary, Botswana, Israel and across the world. May the Lord watch over you through the night and awaken you tomorrow with renewed hope and fresh strength. Señor Jesús, gracias por Tu amor que nunca nos abandona. Amén. Senhor Jesus, obrigado pelo Teu amor que nunca nos deixa. Amém Panginoong Jesus, salamat sa Iyong pag-ibig na hindi kailanman nagkukulang. Amen. Zephaniah 3, Evening Prayer, God's Love, Christian Prayer, DailyPrayer.uk, Peace, Hope, Bible, Rest, Joy Zephaniah 3:17 NIV, Christian evening prayer, God rejoices over you, prayer before sleep, God's unfailing love, daily prayer podcast, DailyPrayer.uk Discover Hidden Treasures, inspired by Isaiah 45:3, and explore our growing prayer library at DailyPrayer.uk.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

On this week's Hemp Show we are focusing on recent news stories and upcoming hemp events, including the Farm-to-Fabric Hemp Textile Symposium in New York City, September 18-20. See the full list of events below. Plus a healthy helping of Hemp News Nuggets from HempToday.net: Ireland confronts hemp bottlenecks as Parliament weighs reforms to restart industry hemptoday.net/ireland-confronts-hemp-bottlenecks-as-parliament-weighs-reforms-to-restart-industry/ Botswana clears path to commercial hemp production after successful government trials hemptoday.net/botswana-clears-path-to-commercial-hemp-production-after-successful-government-trials/ Proposed EU carbon market update could boost business case for hemp starting in 2030 hemptoday.net/proposed-eu-carbon-market-update-could-boost-business-case-for-hemp-starting-in-2030/ South Korea puts $21 million behind minor cannabinoids for medical hemp products hemptoday.net/south-korea-puts-21-million-behind-minor-cannabinoids-for-medical-hemp-products/ 'Australia has the potential to become world leader' if government will support hemp hemptoday.net/australia-has-the-potential-to-become-world-leader-if-government-will-support-hemp/ Upcoming Hemp Events Discover NC Textile Hemp — Raleigh, NC, August 6–7 discovernctextilehemp.textiles.ncsu.edu/ HempBLOCK USA Training — Alma, CO, August 7–9  us.hempblockinternational.com/installer-training/ Fibre for Our Future: Unlocking Hemp & Flax — Cobden, ON, August 13  instagram.com/p/DbGWIkNgm0e/ Cornell Fiber & Grain Hemp Field Day — Geneva, NY, September 15  cals.cornell.edu/cornell-agritech NIHC Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit — New York, NY (FIT), September 16–18  hempindustrial.com/ Farm to Fabric Hemp Textile Symposium — Brooklyn / Governors Island, NY, September 18–20  fluidforms.co/f/cyc Southern Illinois Hemp Symposium — Carbondale, IL, September 18 conferenceservices.siu.edu/conferences/southern-illinois-hemp-symposium.php Thanks to Our Sponsors Condor Seed condorseed.com/ IND Hemp indhemp.com/ The Goodness of Hemp thegoodnessofhemp.org/ Kings AgriSeeds kingsagriseeds.com/

What does it take to build a luxury tented lodge in the middle of the Okavango Delta? To engineer a fabric structure that withstands a category five cyclone on the Australian coast? To convince a Swiss banker to walk away from a 20-year career and move to Bali to manufacture tented villas? Or to take a chance on a stretch tent made from horse-riding trouser fabric on a film set in Namibia, and turn that into one of the most innovative tent architecture firms in the world? It takes the kind of people you're about to meet. This is Titans of Tents... a brand new series inside the Glamping Business Podcast... and this first episode is where it all begins. I'm Sarah Riley, and I've spent years watching this industry grow from a niche curiosity into a globally recognised asset class. But one conversation I've never heard - not once - is the one where the people who actually build the foundations of this industry sit down together and speak honestly about how they got here, what they've learned, and where they think it's all going. Until now. In this episode, I'm joined by four of the world's leading glamping structure founders: Brendan O'Molony of Tenthouse Structures in South Africa, Ueli Wick of Escape Nomade in Bali, Tom Butterfield of Eco Structures in Western Australia, and David Patrick Court of Bushtec Creations, operating across Africa and the Middle East. Between them, they have delivered tented structures in over 55 countries, worked with some of the world's most prestigious hospitality brands, and built their reputations in some of the most remote and challenging environments on earth. What makes this conversation different isn't just their collective experience... it's the combination of genuine competitive respect, deep friendship, and a shared mission to raise standards across the industry that brings them together. They are four founders with hard-won knowledge, strong opinions, and the kind of honesty that only comes from having actually done the work. In this first episode, we hear their origin stories, and they are not what you'd expect. We talk about whether glamping is truly a global industry or a collection of very different regional stories. We explore what COVID really did to the outdoor hospitality sector, why an AI-disrupted world might be the best thing that ever happened to tented structures, and what is still... even now... misunderstood about what these buildings can actually do. This is the conversation the industry has been waiting for. Welcome to episode one of The Titans of Tents.  ____________ Who are the Titans? Brendan O'Molony - Tenthouse Structures (South Africa / Singapore) Brendan founded Tenthouse Structures in 2010, and over the past 15 years it has evolved into one of the industry's most innovative full-service tent architecture firms, delivering luxury tented camps and lodges across Africa, the USA, the Middle East, Europe and Australia. Headquartered in South Africa with an international sales and marketing office in Singapore, Tenthouse has developed over 60 international properties, and Brendan leads a 40+ strong team of tent-tensile architects, engineers, technicians, and lightweight building specialists. His personal mission is engineering superior wilderness fabric structures that are optimised to site... low-impact, high-comfort, and built for some of the world's most remote locations https://www.tenthousestructures.com/  Ueli Wick - Escape Nomade (Bali, Indonesia) A Swiss national who spent most of his professional life in private banking with UBS and Credit Suisse, Ueli made a dramatic career pivot and now leads Escape Nomade, designers and manufacturers of luxury tented villas based in Bali, with a mission to bring the "living without walls" lifestyle to a global audience. Under his leadership, Escape Nomade has delivered more than 450 luxury tented structures across 55 countries. Their product sits at the haute couture end of the market... large, semi-permanent, fully furnished tented villas used in resorts, wellness centres, and private residences worldwide https://escapenomade.com/  Tom Butterfield - Eco Structures (Western Australia) Tom has been driving product and concept at Eco Structures Australia since 2012, and has since completed over 85 glamping projects worldwide. His international portfolio spans locations including the US Virgin Islands, Saudi Arabia, China, and several Class A World Reserves. Eco Structures specialises in cost-effective, environmentally sustainable glamping accommodation engineered for remote and challenging terrain... including their patented concrete-free eco anchors and prefabricated bathroom pods... and exports globally from their Western Australia base https://www.ecostructures.com.au/  David Patrick Court - Bushtec Creations (South Africa / Middle East) David heads up Bushtec Creations as an Independent Executive Consultant, bringing over 25 years of safari and tourism/hospitality expertise across Botswana, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Bushtec holds a current range of 1,300+ tent designs... more options than any other tent manufacturer... with a fully owned manufacturing plant covering all canvas and steel components. Their work spans luxury safari lodges, award-winning tented resorts (including Sharjah's Kingfisher Retreat), and turnkey solutions across Africa, the GCC, and the Far East https://bushtec.net/our-tents/   Sarah Riley - Inspired Courses ☆ The Glamping Academy ☆ Inspired Collective Sarah Riley is the founder of The Glamping Academy... part of Inspired Collective Ltd. With over 15 years of experience in the glamping, retreat, and unique hospitality industry, Sarah has supported more than 2,000 business launches across 18 countries. She hosts the Glamping Business Podcast and Glamping Americas Podcast. She is also the Conference Director for the Glamping Show Americas.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningHebrews 13:5–6 (NIV) — The Lord Will Never Leave You Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. United States • United Kingdom • Romania • Hungary • Botswana • Israel Rest • Assurance • Faithfulness Good evening. As this day comes to its close and the pace of life begins to slow, allow yourself to rest in one unchanging truth: you are not alone. Whatever has happened today—whether it brought joy, disappointment, answers or unanswered questions—the Lord has remained faithful. As you prepare for the night ahead, let your heart settle into the quiet assurance that the God who has walked beside you today will also watch over you through the hours of darkness. His presence never fades, His promises never fail, and His love never lets go. Hebrews 13:5–6 (NIV) “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Heavenly Father, thank You that Your presence is our greatest comfort and our strongest refuge. Lord Jesus, thank You for walking with us through every moment of this day. Holy Spirit, calm every anxious thought, lift every burdened heart and help us to rest in the certainty of Your unfailing love. Where there is worry, replace it with peace. Where there is weariness, bring renewal. Where there is uncertainty, strengthen our faith to trust You completely. As we enter this evening, may our minds be quiet, our hearts be thankful and our confidence remain firmly anchored in Your promises. Let Your peace surround our homes and may we rest securely, knowing that You are always with us. Today we declare that fear will not win, because the Lord will never leave us, never forsake us, and His faithfulness will remain with us forever. We pray for every listener joining us from the United States, the United Kingdom, Romania, Hungary, Botswana, Israel and across the world. May the Lord grant you peaceful rest, renewed strength and the assurance of His constant presence tonight. Señor Jesús, gracias porque nunca nos abandonas. Danos Tu paz esta noche. Amén. Senhor Jesus, obrigado porque nunca nos deixas. Dá-nos a Tua paz nesta noite. Amém. Panginoong Jesus, salamat dahil hindi Mo kami kailanman iiwan. Ipagkaloob Mo sa amin ang Iyong kapayapaan ngayong gabi. Amen.  Hebrews 13 • Evening Prayer • God's Presence • Peace • Faithfulness • DailyPrayer.uk Hebrews 13:5–6 NIV, Christian evening prayer, God will never leave you, prayer before sleep, prayer for peace tonight, DailyPrayer.uk Discover Hidden Treasures, inspired by Isaiah 45:3, and explore our growing prayer library at DailyPrayer.uk.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

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Send us your feedback — we're listeningLamentations 3:22–23 (NIV) — His Mercies Are New Every Morning Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Singapore • Romania • Botswana • Spain • Nigeria • United States New Beginnings • Faithfulness • Hope Good morning. As you welcome this new day, remember that yesterday does not define today. Whether yesterday was filled with joy or disappointment, success or struggle, the Lord meets you this morning with fresh mercy and unfailing love. His grace has not run out, His compassion has not grown weary, and His faithfulness has never failed. Today is another opportunity to walk forward, knowing that God is already at work in your life. Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV) “Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of a new beginning. Lord Jesus, thank You that every morning reminds us of Your mercy and Your faithfulness. Holy Spirit, help us to leave behind every regret, every fear and every burden that would keep us from trusting You today. Fill our hearts with fresh hope, steady our minds with Your truth and strengthen our faith to follow wherever You lead. Teach us to notice Your goodness in the ordinary moments, to extend grace to those around us and to live today with thankful hearts. May Your peace guide our decisions, Your love shape our words and Your presence remain our constant joy throughout this day. Today we declare that fear will not win, because God's mercy is new every morning and His faithfulness never comes to an end. We pray for every listener joining us from Singapore, Romania, Botswana, Spain, Nigeria, the United States and across the world. May the Lord bless you with renewed hope, fresh strength and the assurance that He walks beside you today. Señor Jesús, gracias por Tus nuevas misericordias cada mañana. Amén. Senhor Jesus, obrigado pelas Tuas misericórdias renovadas a cada manhã. Amém. Panginoong Jesus, salamat sa Iyong bagong habag at katapatan tuwing umaga. Amen. Lamentations 3 • Morning Prayer • Mercy • Faithfulness • Hope • DailyPrayer.uk  Lamentations 3:22–23 NIV, Christian morning prayer, God's mercy is new every morning, prayer for hope, prayer for a new beginning, DailyPrayer.uk Discover Hidden Treasures, inspired by Isaiah 45:3, and explore our growing prayer library at DailyPrayer.uk.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

I sit down with Corey Knowlton, one of the most experienced international hunters alive, to talk elephant hunting, North American hunting and double rifles. From there we dig into the Jim Shockey era of hunting TV, why North American trophy hunting opportunity is never coming back, and why a $30,000 archery elk hunt makes almost no sense when you look at what that money buys in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, or Tanzania.In this episode:Why it's easy to win the elephant argument logically — and impossible emotionallyThe Jim Shockey years: how those shows actually got madeElephant overpopulation and why management has to happenHow to plan an elephant hunt: heat, full moons, tracks, and judging old bullsDouble rifles vs. bolt actions — and why the front trigger comes firstWhy hunters will end hunting themselves, not anti-hunters---FOLLOW CLIFFYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGrayInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliffPursuit With Cliff Podcasthttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/Cliff's Hunt Planning and Strategy Membership https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/Hunt. Fish. Spear.  (Experiences, Courses and Seminars) https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ExperiencesMerchhttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/shop/SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S NEWSLETTER:https://PursuitWithCliff.com/#Newsletter

Send us your feedback — we're listeningZephaniah 3:17 (NIV) — The Lord Your God Is With You Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Israel • Zimbabwe • Netherlands • India • Nigeria • Botswana Comfort • Joy • Assurance As evening begins to settle, many people carry more than tiredness. Some carry unanswered questions, others quiet disappointments, and some simply long for a moment to breathe. This is where today's Scripture gently meets us. Before we say another word, God reminds us that His presence has never left our side. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV) “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Heavenly Father, thank You for staying close throughout this day. Lord Jesus, when our hearts feel weary, let us hear Your voice above every fear. Holy Spirit, surround us with Your peace and remind us that we are loved, welcomed and never forgotten. Where there has been disappointment, breathe fresh hope. Where there has been anxiety, bring lasting calm. Teach us to finish this day with thankful hearts, trusting that You remain faithful in every season. Today we declare that fear will not win, because our God is near, His love is constant and His peace is deeper than our circumstances. We pray for every listener joining us from Israel, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, India, Nigeria, Botswana and across the world. May you know the comfort of God's presence this evening. Señor Jesús, gracias por permanecer siempre con nosotros. Amén. Senhor Jesus, obrigado por ficares sempre connosco. Amém. Panginoong Jesus, salamat sa Iyong presensya na hindi kailanman umaalis. Amen. Zephaniah 3, Evening Prayer, God's Presence, Peace, DailyPrayer.uk Zephaniah 3:17, evening prayer, God's love, Christian podcast, DailyPrayer.ukSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Namibië en Botswana het in 2023 paspoortlose reise met net nasionale identiteitskaarte tussen die twee lande bekendgestel, en onlangs nog 'n stap om toerisme-, handels- en beleggingsbande te versterk geneem. Die Namibiese Toerismeraad het 'n reeks strategiese vergaderings in Gaborone gelei om Namibië as 'n voorste reisbestemming te vertoon. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met die Toerismeraad se woordvoerder Flora Quest gepraat:

Die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap is daartoe verbind om oorgrens-transaksies goedkoper en vinniger te maak. Die Angolese kwanza het die tweede betalingseenheid geword om by die elektroniese streeksbetaalstelsel aan te sluit. Dit het 13 jaar lank uitsluitlik die Suid-Afrikaanse rand gebruik, hoofsaaklik om Suid-Afrika se gevorderde finansiële infrastruktuur te benut. Botswana en Mosambiek sal volgende aansluit. Die president van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank, Lesetja Kganyago, sê dis 'n belangrike mylpaal vir plaaslike finansiële integrasie:

Send us your feedback — we're listeningColossians 3:15 (NIV) — Let the Peace of Christ Rule in Your Hearts Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. India • Netherlands • Israel • Zimbabwe • Nigeria • Botswana Peace • Gratitude • Contentment Good evening, and welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. As this day begins to draw towards its close, there is a gentle invitation from God to slow our hurried thoughts and rest once again in His presence. The day may have unfolded exactly as you hoped, or perhaps it has taken unexpected turns that have left you feeling tired or unsettled. Whatever has happened, the Lord has remained faithful through every conversation, every decision and every unseen moment. Before we step into the quietness of this evening, God invites us to exchange the weight we have carried for the peace that only Christ can give. Colossians 3:15 (NIV) “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithful presence throughout every moment of this day. Lord Jesus, let Your peace rule over our hearts, calming every anxious thought and settling every burden that we have carried. Teach us to release what we cannot change and to trust You with every unanswered question. Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with quiet gratitude for the ways You have sustained us, even in moments we did not fully recognise. Help us to forgive quickly, to love generously and to finish this day with hearts that are centred upon Your goodness rather than our circumstances. May Your peace become the steady foundation beneath every thought, every decision and every hope we carry into tomorrow. Today we declare that fear will not win, because the peace of Christ is greater than every worry that seeks to overwhelm us. We choose to end this day with thankful hearts, confident that the God who has walked with us today will continue to lead us tomorrow. We pray for every listener joining us from India, the Netherlands, Israel, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Botswana and across the nations. May the peace of Christ rest upon every home, strengthen every family and bring deep reassurance to every heart this evening. Señor Jesús, que Tu paz gobierne nuestro corazón y nos llene de gratitud. Amén. Senhor Jesus, que a Tua paz governe o nosso coração e nos encha de gratidão. Amém. Panginoong Jesus, nawa'y ang Iyong kapayapaan ang mamahala sa aming puso at punuin kami ng pasasalamat. Amen. Colossians 3, Evening Prayer, Peace of Christ, Gratitude, Christian Encouragement, DailyPrayer.uk Colossians 3:15, evening prayer, peace of Christ, Christian podcast, daily devotion, DailyPrayer.uk Continue Your Journey: Discover more Hidden Treasures at DailyPrayer.uk, inspired by Isaiah 45:3, and continue your daily walk with Christ through our growing library of prayers.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Noronex has put its foot on a substantial tin project in Alaska. It has a historical resource, and the emphasis will be on establishing a JORC resource and then growing this to capitalise on booming global demand for tin. Tin is on the US Critical Minerals list, but there are no tin producers in America. Guest Bio James Thompson is Chief Executive Officer of Noronex Limited (ASX: NRX), an ASX-listed mineral explorer advancing the newly optioned Sleitat tin-tungsten-silver project in Alaska alongside its Kalahari Copper Belt interests in Namibia and Botswana. He was appointed CEO in July 2026, coinciding with Noronex securing an exclusive option over Sleitat. Thompson has been involved with Noronex since 2018, when he became a director of the company's founding copper subsidiaries, before being appointed an executive director of the company in May 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws, and began his career as a chartered accountant with KPMG. Over a 25-year career he has built investment experience with firms including Macquarie Bank, Quadrant Private Equity and Viburnum Funds, where he has served as Investment Director since 2014. He has also been a founder and director of numerous other ASX-listed and private resource companies over the past decade, spanning the base, precious and battery metals sectors. Produced by Resource Media The Hole Truth: Mining Investment Podcast is a product of Read Corporate. Please note that Read Corporate does not provide investment advice and investors should seek personalised advice before making any investment decisions. Links The Hole Truth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-hole-truth-podcast The Hole Truth YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI4sZkSfEpPi_u7OrD7lQ-tZHbdy6EhCC The Hole Truth Website: https://resourcesrisingstars.com.au/the-hole-truth-podcast/ The Hole Truth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholetruthpodcast/ Company Website: https://www.noronexlimited.com.au/ Key Insights Sleitat gives Noronex a rare, near-term entry into US tin supply. Noronex has secured a 60-day option to acquire 100% of the Sleitat tin-tungsten-silver project in Alaska, targeting a historical (non-JORC) estimate of 25.9 million tonnes at up to 0.37% tin, representing an estimated 58,000 to 96,000 tonnes of contained tin. With the US holding no domestic tin production and tin formally designated a critical mineral by the US government, the deal places Noronex in a category with almost no ASX-listed peers targeting US tin supply. The project is genuine brownfields, not a speculative punt. Sleitat was discovered and drilled by Cominco in the 1980s, including a standout historical intercept of 30 metres at 1.5% tin, with the US Bureau of Mines later compiling the historical resource estimate from that work. Thompson notes Noronex has since re-examined the preserved drill core using XRF technology and confirmed high-grade tin exactly where expected, giving the company confidence to move straight toward a JORC-compliant exploration target rather than starting from scratch. Deal terms are structured to avoid dilution before drilling begins. The acquisition is weighted toward deferred and milestone-based payments tied to future resource growth, requiring only around $1.5 million upfront in cash and scrip, funded from Noronex's existing treasury. Thompson says the company can complete due diligence, exercise the option and define an exploration target without raising capital, only tapping equity markets once it is ready to fund drilling. Tin's supply-demand fundamentals underpin the investment case. Thompson points to International Tin Association forecasts of continued deficits and roughly 25% demand growth by the mid-2030s, driven by solder use in semiconductors, AI data centres, electric vehicles and solar panels. With Indonesian producers shifting to costlier offshore dredging and no US tin production since the 1990s, he argues the timing is right for new, low-cost, shallow open-pit style supply to enter the market. Kalahari copper exposure is now fully funded by South32. Noronex's roughly one-million-hectare copper package across Namibia and Botswana is being advanced under an earn-in with South32, which is funding up to $20 million of exploration over five years to earn a 60% interest, with a further drilling program planned for around October. Thompson frames this as free-carried upside sitting alongside the new tin flagship, while Noronex retains a tight share register, with more than 50% held by its top 20 shareholders.  

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMicah 6:8 (NIV) — Walk Humbly With Your God Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Rwanda • Botswana • Nigeria • Israel • Zimbabwe • Netherlands Peace • Humility • Faithfulness Good evening, and welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. As the day begins to slow, many of us are taking our first deep breath since the morning. Some plans unfolded as we had hoped, while others took unexpected turns. There have been moments of joy, moments of challenge and perhaps conversations we wish we could revisit. Yet before this day slips quietly into evening, God lovingly calls us back to Himself. He does not ask us to carry today's successes with pride or today's disappointments with regret. Instead, He gently invites us to continue walking closely with Him, one faithful step at a time. Micah 6:8 (NIV) “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Heavenly Father, thank You for walking beside us throughout this day, whether the path has been smooth or difficult. Lord Jesus, help us to become people who reflect Your compassion, extend mercy freely and choose humility over self-importance. Teach us to leave behind every disappointment, every frustration and every anxious thought that has tried to steal our peace. Holy Spirit, continue Your gentle work within our hearts, shaping us to become more like Christ in both our words and our actions. Give us wisdom to learn from today, grace to forgive where forgiveness is needed and courage to keep following wherever You lead. Today we declare that fear will not win, because our confidence is not found in our own achievements but in the faithful presence of the God who walks with us. May our lives quietly reflect Your goodness and may Your peace settle deeply within our hearts as this evening unfolds. We pray for every listener joining us from Rwanda, Botswana, Nigeria, Israel, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands and across the nations. May every home know Your peace, every family experience Your mercy and every heart be strengthened by Your unfailing love. Señor Jesús, enséñanos a caminar humildemente Contigo y a reflejar Tu amor cada día. Amén. Senhor Jesus, ensina-nos a caminhar humildemente Contigo e a refletir o Teu amor todos os dias. Amém. Panginoong Jesus, turuan Mo kaming lumakad nang may kababaang-loob kasama Mo at ipakita ang Iyong pag-ibig araw-araw. Amen. Micah 6, Evening Prayer, Humility, Mercy, Christian Encouragement, DailyPrayer.uk Keyword Block: Micah 6:8, evening prayer, walking with God, Christian podcast, daily devotion, DailyPrayer.uk Continue Your Journey: Discover more Hidden Treasures at DailyPrayer.uk, inspired by Isaiah 45:3, and continue your daily walk with Christ through our growing library of prayers.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Lobito, Tazara ou encore Beira et Nacala : les corridors ferroviaires se sont multipliés ces dernières années en Afrique australe. Leur objectif principal : permettre l'exportation et l'évacuation des minerais d'Afrique centrale. Ils sont cependant vantés pour leur capacité à apporter du développement dans les régions qu'ils traversent. Pourtant, ce n'est pas si simple : une étude de l'IFRI pointe des problématiques de gestion, des trajets concurrentiels ou encore des difficultés d'intégration. Thierry Vircoulon, chercheur associé à l'Institut français des relations internationales (Ifri), évoque l'« économie politique complexe » des corridors ferroviaires africains. Ces voies ferrées traversent différents pays et administrations, qui peinent parfois à se coordonner. « Dans la plupart des cas, ces organisations de gestion des corridors sont soit créées très tardivement, soit pas vraiment staffées. Elles ont vraiment des tout petits moyens, et dans certains cas même, elles n'existent pas. Il y a des corridors qui n'ont toujours pas d'organisme de gestion mutuelle », détaille-t-il. Exemple du pont de Kazungula, qui permet le passage du Botswana à la Zambie : c'est l'un des tronçons importants du corridor entre Durban et Lubumbashi. Il a été inauguré en 2021. Les présidents ont créé l'autorité commune de gestion du pont cette année. Ces corridors reçoivent des soutiens financiers de pays en concurrence sur les marchés internationaux des minerais critiques. Et si la multiplication de ces voies de connexion devait être positive pour le commerce africain, l'équation n'est pas si simple, selon l'auteur de l'étude : « Le raisonnement, c'était de dire que le port de Durban était saturé. Mais ce qu'il faut bien voir, c'est que tous les corridors n'ont pas le même prix. Le coût de transport n'est pas le même. Ce seront les corridors les moins chers qui deviendront les plus rentables et qui capteront évidemment l'essentiel du fret. Ce qui veut dire que pour les autres corridors, ce sera une perte financière et qu'ils deviendront beaucoup moins rentables. » Les politiques vantent l'apport économique, notamment pour les régions agricoles, qu'apporteraient ces voies ferroviaires. C'est ce qui a encore été mis en avant récemment dans le cas du corridor de Lobito. Cependant, au Mozambique, les corridors de Beira et Nacala n'ont pas permis l'explosion agro-industrielle tant vantée. Natacha Ribeiro, professeur à l'université Eduardo Mondlane de Maputo, explique : « Il n'y a aucun investissement de la part du gouvernement pour passer d'un niveau de production de subsistance à des niveaux plus commerciaux. Il y a eu des projets par le passé comme le projet d'irrigation de la Banque mondiale.» « Mais cela a été mis en place sans tenir compte des chaînes de valeur. Les communautés ont produit des denrées, mais comme il n'y avait pas de lien avec le marché, il y a eu un goulot d'étranglement. Je dirais donc que nous pourrions faire mieux », poursuit la chercheuse spécialiste des questions agricoles et des communautés rurales. Ces corridors permettent de gagner en prévisibilité et en temps de transport pour les marchandises. Un travail est cependant encore nécessaire pour assurer l'intégration des économies traversées par le rail. À lire aussiUn pont sur le Zambèze désenclave l'Afrique australe

Namibia, Botswana i Zimbabwe. Tę część Afryki odwiedzimy razem z Julią Siegiedą – właścicielką firmy eventowej, pasjonatką podróży i nurkowania. Będzie o oszołamiającej przyrodzie, kolorach i dźwiękach pustyni, spotkaniu z lwami i samodzielnym podróżowaniu.

This Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard talks with Rupert Isaacson about how horses helped his nonverbal autistic son find his voice, and how that discovery turned into a therapeutic horsemanship method now used around the world.Meet the Guest: Rupert Isaacson Rupert Isaacson is a horseman, author, and founder of New Trails Learning Systems, home to three therapy programs used with autistic kids, veterans, and trauma survivors, work that began after he discovered that riding a horse helped his nonverbal autistic son, Rowan, find his voice. He's also a classical dressage rider trained in the centuries-old "Old Masters" tradition. Rupert wrote the bestselling book and film The Horse Boy about the family's journey across Mongolia to help Rowan, and before that founded the Indigenous Land Rights Fund, which helped the Kalahari Bushmen of Botswana and South Africa win a landmark case for their ancestral land.In This Episode, Sinead and Rupert Discuss:How he first noticed that a horse's gait directly changed how much his son communicated, and discovering the science behind itThe three therapy programs he built and how each one meets autistic kids, veterans, and trauma survivors where they areWhy classical dressage, not just a calm horse, is what makes a horse capable of this kind of therapeutic workHis ride across Mongolia in search of a shaman, the journey that became the book The Horse Boy, and the land rights advocacy work that came before itWhy he believes healing takes both hard science and a little bit of magicEpisode SponsorConnaway & Associates The friendly and knowledgeable team at Connaway & Associates brings together more than 30 years of experience to offer a wide range of insurance services, including horse insurance, farm insurance, and liability insurance.Visit www.connaway.net or call 501-868-8084 to explore your options.Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide Created by equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher, the Equine Emergency Vet Care Guide app helps horse owners recognize the signs of a true emergency, know when to call the vet, and understand what to do while help is on the way.Download from the App Store or Google Play at EquineEmergencyApp.comIn Stride Is Brought to You by Ride iQRide iQ helps everyday riders ride with more clarity, confidence, and purpose through on-demand audio lessons from world-class coaches.Members also get:Weekly live Q&As with equestrian expertsExclusive podcast episodesDressage test prep resourcesA supportive learning communityStart your free 14-day trial at Ride-iQ.com

Welcome back to Good Morning BSS World podcast! In this episode, we travel back to Africa to explore the latest developments in the global business services (GBS) and business process outsourcing (BPO) landscape across the continent. Our recurring guest, Rod Jones, Patron at the Africa Federation of GBS Associations, shares a comprehensive update on how North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa are evolving into prime global delivery destinations. Key Topics Covered in This Episode:·         Strategic Growth & Government Backing: How public-private partnerships, infrastructure investments, and direct government support are driving BPO expansion across countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Nigeria. ·         Regional Highlights: Discover key updates including Egypt's continued global dominance, Rwanda's BPO job expansion and UN AI initiative leadership, Ethiopia's BPO Park developments, and the upcoming BPESA conference in Cape Town. ·         Emerging Outsourcing Hubs: Growth updates from Zimbabwe, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, and Eswatini. ·         AI & The Future of African Talent: A discussion on the global debate surrounding AI's impact on job creation, automation, and operational efficiency in the BPO industry. ·         Building Industry Associations: How the Africa Federation of GBS Associations is providing frameworks and blueprints to help new regions establish national industry bodies and partner with governments. Whether you are an investor, industry executive, or outsourcing practitioner, this episode provides essential insights into Africa's rapid emergence on the global GBS map.Links:Rod Jones on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodjonessouthafrica/The federation: https://africafederation.org    ****************************  My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club - https://proprogressio.com/en/activity/pro-progressio-club/1 - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry.If you want to learn more about me, please visit my social media channels:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktorHere is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYTLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktorYou can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@) wiktordoktor.pl  ****************************  This Podcast is supported by Patrons:Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/Igor Tkach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/igortkach/Damian Wróblewski – https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianwroblewski/Paweł Łopatka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawellopatka/Ewelina Szindler – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelina-szindler-zarz%C4%85dzanie-mark%C4%85-osobist%C4%85-0497a0212/Wiktor Doktór Jr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktor-dokt%C3%B3r-jr-916297188/Agata Stolarz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-stolarz/Hubert Antczak - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubert-antczak/  Once you listen, give a like, subscribe and join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so:Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast.P.S. this time we faced some technical issues with recording, but I hope this will not disturb too much the listening of this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

This interview is disseminated on behalf of Eastport Critical Metals Corp.Eastport Critical Metals (TSXV: EVI | OTCQB: EVIIF) CEO Daniel Major discusses recent drilling results at the Matsitama Copper Project, the potential to expand the NAK-Main deposit, and the company's broader exploration strategy across its extensive Botswana portfolio. He also shares details on upcoming catalysts, additional drill results, and geophysical programs.Visit: https://eastportcmc.com Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKYsFzc0NCMAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@stockstowatchofficial

AI represents the single greatest disruption to higher education cartels in generations. That's why so many institutions are teaching students that it's evil.Erika Donalds, founder of the Education Freedom Foundation and Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity at America First Policy Institute, joins Jim Iuorio and Bobby Iaccino to break down how AI is upending the university system, where the Trump administration actually stands on dismantling the federal Department of Education, and why civics and literacy have collapsed in K-12 schools.Donalds argues that AI is going to lessen the need for higher education in its current form, run by what she calls "the education cartels," including the university systems, accreditation bodies, and unions that have kept innovation out and ballooned costs for decadesTimestamp 01:20 – Erika's Italian heritage and family background02:19 – Erika's recent Washington Examiner article03:13 – What should university presidents do about AI?04:24 – Is elite schools' AI rigidity just hubris?05:34 – Separating AI cheating from AI learning06:34 – How assignments can show the AI process, not just the answer08:24 – The "education cartels" quote: AI's disruption of higher ed09:45 – AI will reduce the need for higher ed in its current form11:42 – Elite universities in the crosshairs: is networking still worth it?13:59 – Civics education collapse and the viral "Botswana" story15:30 – How civics got pushed aside for reading and math testing17:13 – The World Cup and America 250: a national pride boost18:48 – Gramsci and academia as an ideological battleground19:49 – Progress dismantling the Department of Education20:26 – McMahon's interagency agreements: student loans to Treasury22:48 – Congress files 10 bills to finish the job24:08 – Keri Ingraham's 10% funding stat, confirmed24:21 – The bureaucracy tax: 37-40 cents lost per dollar26:39 – Minimum wage laws are killing teen employment30:42 – Vocabulary and literacy collapse: "halted in sixth grade"31:33 – Only a third of college freshmen have read a full book33:52 – Student loan reforms in the "big beautiful bill"35:34 – Will there be AI-focused trade schools?37:32 – Interpersonal skills are becoming more valuable than ever39:41 – Is college more about indoctrination than skill-building?44:03 – Florida's personalized success plans: four pathways from 6th grade49:41 – Where to find Erika Donalds and the Education Freedom

Lambda Legal's non-binary and transgender rights project director Sasha Buchert helped fashion Becky Pepper-Jackson's Title IX and Equal Protection arguments for the U.S. Supreme Court. She explains how the case evolved from the legislative process to litigation, the broader political environment that led to the recent trans sports bans, and how this ruling will impact the future (interviewed by Jeb Backe). And in NewsWrap: LGBTQ+ foster children in the U.S. won't be protected from unsupportive families anymore, trans-positive soccer star Megan Rapinoe cries foul after being ejected from a World Cup ad, there's a flag on a play by Reform UK, a lesbian couple in Botswana is fighting for marriage equality and Madison Square Garden is WIRED for “risky” guests (reported this week by Chris Wilson and Joe Boehnlein). Featured Speakers: Botswana marriage equality plaintiff Bonolo Selelo, Lambda Legal's Sasha Buchert. Credits: Associate Producer/Host Lucia Chappelle, News writer/Feature producer Jeb Backe, NewsWrap reporters Chris Wilson and Joe Boehnlein. Music: Against Me! and Kim Wilson All this on the July 20, 2026 Edition of This Way Out!

This week we were at Global Birdfair 2026!!!!!What an incredible few days and the highlight was, of course, recording the show live in front of an amazing audience.We talk Barn Owls, The Wild Den, mental health awareness and Apex Adventure's Botswana trip (more than once!) in particular a brilliant elephant related Snapshot Shenanigans, before rounding off the show with the second year of the game everyone is talking about... Weird World Balderdash!We had a fantastic time – live, unedited and as fun as ever...So sit back and enjoy a brilliant episode of The WildX Podcast.Sponsored by:Cotton Carrier - To see their incredible range of Camera carrying equipment visit www.cottoncarrier.comCode ANDYGREEN10 for 10% discountIn Support of:The Hawk Conservancy Trusthttps://www.hawk-conservancy.org/Get involved with WildX at www.instagram.com/wildxphoto

Lab-grown stones are booming, threatening to crush the diamond trade. So, how is the industry coping? And what does this mean for Botswana, a country whose schools, hospitals, roads, and economy have been built by the profits from diamond mining? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Richard Assheton, foreign features, The Times and The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Dave Creasey.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comPhoto: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 low income Black Community with the African Immigrant Community starting in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. Emmanuel is not just online to sell his Revised Book and items from his Virtual Store or just trying to get donations for his Film Project but rather his aim is to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants from 10 African nations within in the United States of America to assist him in building the best Black Christian Business within the United States called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network, our own Community Grocery Store, Community Healthcare Clinic and Community Housing. #NotAnother34Years #M1 #DAS-FM #JoinGRCAM

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This is the story of my rock and roll butler. Welcome to the Rock and Roll Geek Show. 00:00:21 My name is Michael Butler. Thanks a lot for joining me. I really appreciate it. 00:00:25 Today is Friday, July 17th, 2026. It’s 540 when I’m doing this. We’re going to do it shortly because we have people in the hotel room. 00:00:37 A friend of the show is here that I met. We’re in, what town are we in? Bowling? 00:00:44 Bowling? Bowling Brook. Bowling Brook. 00:00:46 Bowling Brook, Illinois. Introduce yourself. It’s Jeffrey. 00:00:50 Jeffrey Zalapugas. Zalapugas. I can’t pronounce his last name. 00:00:54 I don’t know why but Zalapugas. Zalapugas. Zalapugas. 00:01:03 It’s not my pizza name. My pizza name is Paige. So is that an Italian? 00:01:07 Zalapugas. Lithuanian. Lithuanian, ooh. 00:01:10 I don’t know what they say about Lithuanians. Yeah, for sure. If I order a pizza, it’s never that. 00:01:18 What do you mean? It’s never a Lithuanian pizza? No, it’s never Zalapugas. 00:01:21 Oh, it’s Zalapulagas. Zalapulagas. That’s what you’re going to hear going back. 00:01:24 I’ve heard it all. Talk into that microphone. You can’t butcher the last name. 00:01:32 Jeffrey Zalapugas. We’re going to meet up with Jeff Thielicke today. That’s who you were with last time when I was in Milwaukee. 00:01:40 And Chicago. And Manitoba. Oh, you were in Chicago as well. 00:01:43 Yeah. Thielicke got pretty wasted, huh? Milwaukee as well. 00:01:48 Yeah. Hats off to Jeff. He’s a fun guy. 00:01:51 Sure is. As you are as well. He’s a good dude. 00:01:54 I was telling undisclosed, beautiful travel companion Raquel how hilarious you got. You crack me up all the time. Last time you were there, I was cracking up. 00:02:07 Well, we had the gentle giant with us, though. Stirring up the pot. Yeah, your bodyguard. 00:02:13 Yeah, we went to a Mexican place. Did you know he came to? Oh, his wife is here, Winnie. 00:02:18 His beautiful wife, Winnie. Say hi, Winnie. Winnie, did you know he came all the way to see… 00:02:26 Yes, yes, he told me about it. Yes, he told me, yes. You okay with that? 00:02:30 Yes, I was. Where are you from, Winnie? I’m from Africa. 00:02:36 You’re from Africa? What part of Africa? East Africa. 00:02:38 East Africa. What country is in East Africa? Uganda. 00:02:41 What is it? Uganda. Uganda? 00:02:44 Wow. I went to Cape Town, and I went to… Oh, fuck. 00:02:51 Botswana? Botswana, oh, yeah. Is that near Uganda? 00:02:55 No, that’s south, south, south, yes. They had no… In Cape Town, because I wanted to have wild game, I wanted to eat wild game. 00:03:02 Wow. Cape Town, they had all kinds of wild game you could eat. Yes, they do. 00:03:06 Botswana and up there, there was no wild game. Yeah, Botswana is a bit a desert of a desert. There were game reserves, but there was no wild game to eat. 00:03:16 No, no, they don’t. What about Uganda? Oh, Uganda is beautiful. 00:03:19 You have… Is there wild… Can you eat wild game there? 00:03:22 Oh, yes. Springbok was delicious. Yes, you better come to Uganda. 00:03:27 I’ll… Can you have… You have a place I can stay there? 00:03:30 No, I’m kidding. Oh, yes, I do. We had… 00:03:32 I had ostrich carpaccio in Cape Town. Okay. That was the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my life. 00:03:40 Wow. It was so good. You come in Uganda, you’ll eat the luwombo. 00:03:45 Luwombo? Luwombo, yes. What is that? 00:03:49 It’s beef or chicken stewed in banana leaves. Oh, that’s great. Yes, real tender. 00:03:56 Oh, man, I’m hungry. We haven’t eaten today. Zellopagus. 00:04:00 We’ll feed you. Well, it’s nice to meet you, Winnie. Nice to meet you. 00:04:04 So you go back and forth to Africa? Yes, yes, I do. I do. 00:04:08 I had… We had a woman who was a friend… We started off as cleaning our house, but then she became a really good friend and part of the family. 00:04:15 She’s from Cape Town. She goes back. Her husband’s still there. 00:04:19 Her husband stays in Cape Town. She goes back and forth. Now I have my husband here, so I better go see my other family. 00:04:26 You get away from your husband for a while. Does Jeffrey go with you? Yes, for a break. 00:04:30 He hasn’t yet, but we hope to go. You’ve never been to Africa? Not yet. 00:04:34 It’s a hell of a flight. Yes. We got married in Fiji. 00:04:39 I don’t know where that is. Fiji. Is that near Australia? 00:04:43 Yeah, above Australia. Oh, right, yeah. You’ve got to lay flat. 00:04:46 You’ve got to get first class. It’s a shit flight if you don’t lay first class. When I sell the house, we’re going to lay flat in Japan. 00:04:56 Nice. Wow. Yeah, I would love to go to Japan. 00:04:59 Yeah, we’re going to do some drinking and eating in Japan. Come with us. We’re going to go. 00:05:02 It’s beautiful, yes. Tokyo, for sure. Yeah. 00:05:05 We’re going to go to Alcatraz. We’ll let you know where we’re going. Kyoto. 00:05:08 Oh, yeah. We’re going to go to Kyoto, Osaka, maybe even Okinawa. Because they have good beer in Okinawa. 00:05:14 Beautiful place. Yeah. You like sake, brother? 00:05:19 No, I don’t drink sake too much. But I do like a Japanese beer. I’ll take a Sapporo. 00:05:26 Oh, that’s too generic? Well, it depends on which. Now we’re going to geek out on beer. 00:05:30 Because I’ll tell you, if you have a Sapporo 22-ounce can, they’re brewed in Japan. But if you get a 12-ounce can or a bottle of Sapporo, it’s brewed in Canada. It’s by Molson. 00:05:43 Oh, wow. I didn’t know that. Microphone up to your mouth. 00:05:45 Fun fact from Michael Butler. And if you go to a Japanese restaurant, if they have Asahi on draft, that is brewed in Japan. But if you get an Asahi bottle, it’s another Americanized. 00:05:57 It’s like made in America somewhere. What about sake in that goofy barrel? I don’t know anything about sake. 00:06:02 You’re not a sake drinker? My good friend Shaki, Metal Moment, he knows all about it. But I don’t know anything about sake. 00:06:08 How’s he doing? We had dinner. Undisclosed Raquel came. 00:06:13 We had dinner with them on Sunday before we left. Went to a Korean all-you-can-eat place. It was good. 00:06:18 Cool. Glad you reconnected. Yeah. 00:06:21 That was the first time Shaki’s seen me since the shit went down. But yeah. Yeah. 00:06:28 He took it all in stride. Well, good to have friends. Yeah, because his wife was, well, I don’t know if she was friends with the other one. 00:06:37 So she met Raquel, and they were very impressed by how great of a person Raquel was. Well, definitely. This whole mission you’ve been on these last couple of weeks, having a partner in crime, is essential. 00:06:53 So I’m happy for the two of you, and thanks for doing this for Michael. So what brings you to Bowling? What are we at again? 00:06:59 We’re in Bowling Brook, Illinois. The claim to fame was the first indoor amusement park. It’s no longer here. 00:07:07 I saw the Ramones, actually, at that venue called Old Chicago. It’s on YouTube if you guys get bored. But there was a riot afterwards, chair throwing. 00:07:20 Yeah. Oh, nice. And I got one of Didi’s picks. 00:07:23 I should have brought that. Just a brag deal. Chair throwing where they’re like, people wanted to see the punk rock circus or something, and they started to fight with the punk rockers? 00:07:32 No, I don’t know what the uproar was. But there’s some footage of the Ramones walking around Old Chicago in Bowling Brook. Oh, okay. 00:07:41 Maybe I’ll throw that out on the Facebook. You didn’t create that, though, did you? No, I don’t. 00:07:46 No, I did not create it. But let’s not get into that. It’s a running gag. 00:07:51 My brother just became a rock and roll geek, and I asked him about it. He’s like, oh, did I? You’re going to meet him tonight, hopefully. 00:07:59 Oh, good. Did he bring his harmonicas? Well, we were talking about that before we jumped on this cast. 00:08:05 Well, if he gets asked, he needs to be prepared. Well, he doesn’t want to assume. Do I need to bring my harmonicas in case he wants to blow? 00:08:16 Yeah, if they’re handy. He does have them with him, right? He said he wasn’t going to bring them. 00:08:20 Let me look in the truck before we get out of here, and I’ll see. On the way here, go ahead. So Bowling Brook is just a suburb of Chicago. I told you about the claim to fame, the old Chicago, but it’s probably maybe an hour, hour and a half west of Chicago, 00:08:37 just a suburb. You’re pretty much in and out on I-80, but that’s really all Bowling Brook’s about. But we’re going to see a blues band that my brother used to sit in with years ago called the Griff Band, so Don Griffin. So he’s going to do one set, and then somebody’s going to do just 00:08:55 classic rock after that. So we’ve got blues and then classic rock? Blues and classic rock. 00:09:00 All right. Well, good. Where are you coming from? 00:09:04 I live in a town called Lakewood, Illinois, which is next to Crystal Lake. It’s halfway between Chicago and Rockford, as the crow flies. You know Rockford? 00:09:13 I asked beautiful Raquel if she knew what Rockford was famous for. Does she know? She does now. 00:09:23 She knows now. The band that has no past? Yes, exactly. 00:09:28 She thought it was where the famous oysters were from. You’re going to have to. If you guys had time, the Hard Rock Casino has a huge. 00:09:36 In Rockford or in Chicago? In Rockford has a huge. We already passed Rockford. 00:09:41 Yeah, I guess you did, but I mean, you’re not like. I mean, if you were a diehard Rick Nielsen fan. They got Rick Nielsen’s guitars, right? 00:09:49 They got, I’d say, probably 30 guitars, probably 10 outfits. You know, all kinds of, you know. Rick, you know, from Rockford, living in Rockford, has a huge display. 00:10:00 I could probably forward some pictures there. How far is Rockford from here? I don’t know. 00:10:06 Maybe, probably 45 minutes. We got to go back track 45 minutes? No, it’s north and probably a little bit. 00:10:12 It’s probably more due north and probably a little bit east. All right, maybe we’ll see. Or west, rather, sorry. 00:10:19 West, so we got to go back track. We’ll see if we can. I should have mentioned that, but you know that crazy knit jumpsuit that he’s got? 00:10:27 With the, what is it? Is it Glenplaid? With the checkerboards, you mean? 00:10:32 Checkerboards, but kind of like offset. Those pants that he wears? Uh-huh. 00:10:37 You remember when he had the arrow with the red sweater and the goofy hat? Yeah, that’s early, that’s in color. With those knit pants, there’s a pair of those on display. 00:10:46 And a bunch of his guitars. He can’t fit in those anymore. I spent more time taking pictures of that than actually seeing the gig that we were going there to see. 00:10:59 We’re going to Nashville to see them open for GZ Top. Nashville’s great. Joe Pollock invited me to see Cheap Trick and Hart. 00:11:10 That was last year, year before? With the lovely Gina. That was a good time. 00:11:16 Did you go? Yeah, I went. They invited me. 00:11:19 We hung out. Did Robin get up and sing? Love Hurts? 00:11:25 No, I don’t think they did Love Hurts. Did he get up and sing with Hart? I don’t even remember if the kid was there or not. 00:11:30 Robin Jr.? Yeah, Robin Jr. I don’t really recall. 00:11:33 I’ve been to so many gigs. Ann Wilson was in the wheelchair, but I think she’s gotten better since then. We, on the way here, we stopped at the world’s largest truck stop. 00:11:44 You ever been there? I’ve heard of it. I’ve never been. 00:11:46 I was a little disappointed. This is a big shopping mall? Thielicke told us, you need to stop at the world’s largest truck stop. 00:11:54 So we stopped, and it’s not that great. It’s not like you guys have been to the Buc-ee’s, I’m sure, right? That’s what I said. 00:12:01 I said, well, this Buc-ee’s looks as big as this. I like Buc-ee’s better than that place we were at today. Buc-ee’s has all branded stuff. 00:12:10 Yeah, there’s one. Wisconsin has one called Quick Trip. I’m not a Wisconsinian, but on the scale of Buc-ee’s, I don’t know where they fit. 00:12:23 But they’ll have stuff like hard-boiled eggs pickled, stuff like that, weird. Like 110 different kinds of beef sticks. I’m sure the Wisconsinians would know more about it. 00:12:39 But Quick Trip, if you see one, is a little bit of a trip. If we see a Quick Trip, we’ll stop at a Quick Trip. I’m hoping we see a Buc-ee’s, because I would like everybody to experience the Buc-ee’s. 00:12:49 It’s something you should check out once. Yeah, they’re mainly from the south, I think, right? But they’re starting to make a little bit of a jump up north here. 00:12:56 Yeah, I think so. All right, so thank you for meeting up with us, General Paulodoulos. I wouldn’t miss it for the world. 00:13:05 I’ll probably have a beer with you just to get off my sabbatical. There you go. My health sabbatical. 00:13:09 Why are you not drinking right now? I went through some health issues, man. I’m on a bunch of meds, and it doesn’t mix with booze that well. 00:13:16 Do you have a stroke? No, I had AFib about three years ago, and then it came back about nine months ago. And then I had a situation where the blood wasn’t pumping through the heart appropriately. 00:13:29 How did you find that out? Well, I knew it was gurgling, you know what I mean? Were you wearing a watch? 00:13:37 Because if you’re wearing a watch and you have AFib stuff, it’ll blow up. Yeah, so I bought the watch to monitor for it. That’s why I’m wearing one. 00:13:44 Yeah, I started getting it again. And then I had an ablation on May 11th, and I’ve been pretty good since then. What’s an ablation? 00:13:50 They go in there and zap some of the overacting areas of the heart that send electrical pulses to make your heart beat. What do they zap it with? Sound waves or radio waves or something. 00:14:02 And they deaden some of the overactive sites, and hopefully they get the right ones. And since then, they shocked it back in the rhythm and then did the ablation, and I’ve been okay since. So I’ve been staying off the beef, staying off the booze. 00:14:18 Staying off the beef? Yeah, they take you off the beef. Fuck that. 00:14:24 Fuck that shit. Well, they say your good years are between 63 and 73. What’s that? 00:14:31 What do they want you to eat? Chicken, fish, vegetables, fruit. That’s okay, too, but you’ve got to eat. 00:14:38 The beef is… Once in a while. Yeah. 00:14:41 So once in a while. You got money? Not really. 00:14:45 So you better… Sorry, Winnie. If he kicks it, you ain’t going to get much. 00:14:50 You better hope he lives. I mean… I got enough to retire today. 00:14:58 Okay, good. So Winnie’s not going to be homeless until she can die. No, no, no. 00:15:01 She’s… Good. Yeah, yeah. 00:15:03 I’m sure she has her own money. Yeah. You have your own money, right, Winnie? 00:15:07 Yes, I do. Good, good, good, good. She’s got a big compound back in Africa, so she probably, you know… 00:15:12 She mourned for a week and then be back in Africa, probably. But, anyway. Well, I appreciate you coming, Zellablogs. 00:15:18 No worries, man. Thanks for having me. So, friends, we’re trying to get back to New York by Sunday. 00:15:24 We’re taking I-80. I said this yesterday. We’re taking I-80. 00:15:29 So if you’re along I-80 and want to have a beer or something… I think we do get off I-80 at some point, don’t we? Oh, I don’t know. 00:15:36 Very soon, I think. We got two more days. So we’re going to be heading through Pennsylvania, then up to New York. 00:15:42 So if you’re on our route, friends, I’d love to meet up with you and have a beer or something. And, again, thank you to everybody who’s been contributing to this trip. It’s much appreciated. 00:15:55 And it’s been so far so good. Oh, you want a beer? Okay. 00:16:02 I’ll get you a beer. Hold on a second. Now I’m frazzled. 00:16:07 No, I wanted you to have a sip of that fine… Let’s take a sip. Oh, yeah. We’re all drinking, except for Zella Pelugas, 00:16:14 we’re all drinking Modelo in the can and a Yeti knockoff. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Thank you, everybody, for supporting the shot. 00:16:21 Take a sip of this fine Modelo. It’s new. There you go. 00:16:26 Ah! You know what they say. The eighth one of the day is always the best. 00:16:32 This is actually the first one of the day. It’s the first one of the day for me as well. Cheers. 00:16:35 Cheers, Michael August. Cheers. That’s not going to give you a heart attack. 00:16:39 What meds are you on? All kinds of shit, man. I’ll tell you offline. 00:16:43 Okay. Well, thank you for listening, friends. 00:16:46 Rockandrollgeek.com is where you can find the show. Find me on the Facebook, R&R Geek. 00:16:51 Rockandrollgeek Facebook group. Going strong as usual. Thanks to the sheriff. 00:16:57 And find me on the Twitter, R&R Geek. Find me on the Instagram, rockandrollgeek. Don’t ask. 00:17:02 Please keep the donations coming. Without your donations, this show would die a horrible, putrid, stenchful death. And if you get any value out of this, please contribute what you can. 00:17:10 And I thank you for everybody who’s been supporting so far. Zella Palougalos. We’re going to go watch some blues and have some beer. 00:17:17 This is not going to be your only beer for the night. I’ve got a feeling. All right, friends. So I’m going to close out with something that Chris Cappell, 00:17:23 the rockandroll copywriter, sent. We’re playing all songs that have road in the title. And this is from the Kinks 1977 sleepwalker album. 00:17:32 You know what song this is? I don’t. You don’t know the Kinks? 00:17:36 Only the hits. This one is called Life on the Road. Thank you for listening, friends. 00:17:40 I’ll talk to you tomorrow.The post On the road in a Penske truck day five -Bolingbrook, Illinois first appeared on The Rock and Roll Geek Show.

Books That Matter for Photographers: Elizabeth Gilbert's ‘Big Magic' — Recalibrating Your Relationship with Fear While Living a Bold, Creative Life.Fresh off a month in Botswana, Richard tackles Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert for the 'Books That Matter' series, and makes the case that fear isn't the enemy of creativity: it's a necessary ingredient. Seneca, mall cops, perfectionism, and why fear is just plain boring, all in service of one idea: stop waiting to feel ready and make the next frame anyway.Big Magic (2015) is Elizabeth Gilbert's book on creativity and fear, arguing the two aren't opposites but constant companions, so the goal isn't to eliminate fear but to keep it out of the driver's seat. Organized loosely around courage, permission, persistence, trust, and letting go of perfectionism.Notable Links:Big MagicElizabeth Gilbert WebsiteBooks That Matter: Episode 106 — Stephen Pressfield and 'The War of Art'Books That Matter: Episode 114 — John Szarcowski and 'The Photographer's Eye'*******MUENCH WORKSHOPS GIVEAWAY** Win a free workshop with me to Bosque del Apache, New Mexico in January, 2027. Application is free! CLICK HERE to learn more.Follow Richard Bernabe:Substack: https://richardbernabe.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernabephoto/Twitter/X: https://x.com/bernabephotoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernabephoto

PDM-leier McHenry Venaani doen 'n beroep op die dringende herlewing van die dormante Uvhungu Vhungu-melkplaas in Kavango-Oos en sê Namibië moet vinnig beweeg om sy sukkelende suiwelsektor te herbou. Venaani het president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah versoek om 'n omkeerplan vir suiwelproduksie te implementeer, en verwys na Botswana se onlangse invoer van 1 000 hoë-opbrengs melkbeeste uit Brasilië as 'n model wat Namibië moet volg.

Regeringsamptenare het vanoggend amptelik die vierdaagse Effektiewe Kommunikasiekonferensie in Swakopmund geopen. Die geleentheid, met Botswana se visepresident Ndaba Gaolathe as eregas en wat deur Namibiese visepresident Lucia Witbooi gelei is, is daarop gemik om die manier waarop regeringswoordvoerders met die publiek skakel, te versterk. Witbooi het deelnemers aangemoedig om die platform te gebruik om te leer hoe om openbare inligting akkuraat en effektief te kommunikeer.

Regeringsamptenare het vanoggend amptelik die vierdaagse Effektiewe Kommunikasiekonferensie in Swakopmund geopen. Die geleentheid, met Botswana se visepresident Ndaba Gaolathe as eregas en wat deur Namibiese visepresident Lucia Witbooi gelei is, is daarop gemik om die manier waarop regeringswoordvoerders met die publiek skakel, te versterk. Witbooi het deelnemers aangemoedig om die platform te gebruik om te leer hoe om openbare inligting akkuraat en effektief te kommunikeer.

Medical missionaries are often called upon to provide care that is beyond the scope of their training and previous experience. This interactive case presentation looks at the realities of clinical decision-making in a critically ill snakebitten patient, and offers suggestions on how to navigate similar challenging situations.

Are cattle inherently destructive—or have we simply built the wrong agricultural system around them?In this episode, Dr Max Gulhane speaks with Professor Richard Fynn, a rangeland ecologist and conservation scientist at the University of Botswana, about the future of beef production, regenerative grazing and indigenous African cattle.Professor Fynn explains why beef raised on diverse natural rangelands is fundamentally different from beef produced through grain-based feedlots. They explore how the phytochemical diversity of a cow's diet may influence animal health, meat quality and flavour, as well as the broader consequences of feedlot production for animal welfare, biodiversity, soil carbon and the conversion of grasslands into cropland.The conversation then turns to Nguni and other indigenous African cattle. These animals have been shaped over generations by heat, drought, parasites, disease and nutritionally challenging landscapes. Their smaller frames, fertility, browsing ability and resilience may make them better suited to a hotter and increasingly variable climate than many large European-derived breeds.TIMESTAMPS00:35 The Importance of Phytochemical Diversity in Animal Diets03:24 Health Implications of Feedlot vs. Rangeland Beef06:14 Consumer Awareness and Ethical Considerations in Meat Production09:14 Environmental Impact of Feedlots vs. Sustainable Practices11:48 The Role of Indigenous Breeds in Sustainable Agriculture15:05 Adaptation of Cattle to Climate Change and Drought Conditions18:04 The Economic Benefits of Indigenous Breeds20:54 Case Studies and Personal Experiences with Nguni Cattle23:55 Conclusion: The Future of Sustainable Beef Production36:10 The Importance of Adaptation in Cattle Breeding38:32 Genetic Resilience and Disease Resistance41:32 The Impact of Foot and Mouth Disease45:36 Grazing Management and Land Management Strategies53:46 The Dangers of Selective Grazing58:34 High Density Grazing and Its Benefits01:03:41 The Future of Sustainable Beef Production01:17:05 Moving Away from Feedlot ProductionFOLLOW RICHARDContact rfynn@ub.ac.bw Research Gate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Richard-Fynn-2132304344Grazing smarter: science-based grazing strategies, not only stocking rate, determine rangeland outcomes - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.2989/10220119.2025.2609078FURTHER LISTENING ON NGUNIMy Nguni interviews - https://www.youtube.com/playlist? list=PLrv4qp8WwfQG8lBXPL2BFx0sBAwA-jFboAUSTRALIAN NGUNI BREEDERS Henham Ngunis - https://www.henhamngunis.com.au/Dr Gabriël Roux, Genesis Nguni - http://www.genesisnguni.com/NGUNI COMMUNITY Nguni Association of Australia - https://www.nguni.au/Nguni Australia Instagram - https://instagram.com/nguni_australiaNguni Association of South Africa - https://nguni.co.za/Nguni Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ngunicattle/Nguni Australia Facebook Group -https://www.facebook.com/nguniaustraliaFollow DR MAXWebsite: https://drmaxgulhane.com/ (SIGN UP TO MY EMAIL LIST)Private Group: https://www.skool.com/dr-maxs-circadian-resetCourses: https://drmaxgulhane.com/collections/coursesTwitter: https://twitter.com/MaxGulhaneMDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_max_gulhane/Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1661751206Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6edRmG3IFafTYnwQiJjhwRLinktree: https://linktr.ee/maxgulhanemd#nguni #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagricultureSend us Fan Mail

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss! Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today: Great Atlantic Resources Corp. (TSXV: GR) Great Atlantic has commenced a 2026 prospecting and rock geochemical sampling program at its 100%-owned Flume Ridge tin-tungsten claim in southwest New Brunswick. The claim hosts historic tungsten showings, with past glacial-float samples returning up to 2.09% WO3. Management previously helped advance the nearby Sisson Brook tungsten project, giving investors early exposure to a critical-metals story in a tier-one Canadian jurisdiction. GR Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: GRSL) (OTCQX: GRSLF) (FSE: GPE) GR Silver reported strong resource-expansion drilling at its San Marcial project in Mexico, highlighted by 21.9 metres at 168 g/t silver, including 6.15 metres at 447 g/t silver. The results extend high-grade silver mineralization at least 150 metres beyond the current resource boundary. The continuity supports further expansion of an emerging high-grade silver district. Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSXV: LME) (OTCQB: LMEFF) (FSE: 5YD) Laurion reported high-grade grab samples from the historic Miron Zone at its Ishkōday project in Ontario, including 26.0 g/t gold with 1.505% copper and a second sample of 8.82 g/t gold with 1.61% copper. The results confirm a consistent gold-copper association and point to a southwest-widening vein that has never been tested at depth. The company plans follow-up drilling in 2026.Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV: EMM) (GR: A2DUU8) Giyani filed the NI 43-101 technical report supporting the Definitive Feasibility Study for its 100%-owned K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana. The study shows a post-tax net present value of US$482 million and an internal rate of return of 20.3%. With demand for battery materials rising, the milestone positions Giyani to advance toward development as a potential western-world supplier of battery-grade manganese. Bottom Line: Today's small-cap movers span silver, gold-copper, tungsten and battery-grade manganese, with fresh drill results, high-grade samples and a feasibility milestone giving investors concrete reasons to dig deeper. Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights. And don't forget to check out our podcast for deeper dives:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/74mVPkfalaWXFYY65A2XLM⁠

Welcome back to the History of South Africa podcast with me your host, Des Latham. Episode 283 and it's 1885. And boy! Do we have a plethora of happenings to report. This is a year before the discovery of gold in the Transvaal, and global events are full of war, innovation, ethnic carnage, economic ups and downs, world firsts, medicine, and a dose of snot and trauma. The year 1885 opened with a strange and ironic trial by fire across England, balancing state-sanctioned progress against lawless destruction. In January, Irish rebels shattered the peace by detonating dynamite inside Westminster Hall and the Tower of London, raining literal fire and brimstone upon the ancient symbols of British authority. Amidst this chaotic violence, a far more orderly kind of incineration took place. That same year, the widowed painter Jeanette Pickersgill of London, a lady "well known in literary and scientific circles," became the first person to be legally cremated in England by the Cremation Society at Woking, Surrey. It was a classic Victorian paradox: while the state scrambled to suppress the lawless Irish bombs threatening to burn the old order down, it was simultaneously finalizing the bureaucratic regulations on how its most respectable citizens could legally burn themselves to ashes. In Southern Africa, 1885 saw two major geopolitical moves - In March the United Kingdom Established the Bechuanaland Protectorate - modern day Botswana. The second event was the incorporation of the tiny Boer republic of Stellaland into Bechuanaland. It was all part of a grand plan partly initiated by Transvaal president Paul Kruger. He had sailed to London in 1884 and met Secretary of State of the Colonies Lord Derby where the two struck a deal. Derby would drop the British claim to suzerainty over the Transvaal and reduce the Transvaal's debt, and reduce the powers of the British representative in Pretoria, in exchange Kruger agreed to decrease tariffs on imported goods and to drop claims to Stellaland and Goshen, thus opening up Cecil John Rhodes' important North Road. The agreement promised a rare season of peace and stability for the fractured region. Yet, its true survival rested entirely on whether both sides would honor the principles they had so recently espoused. They did not. Or to be more accurate, Pro-Boer and Pro-Imperial activists did not. Transvaal commandos rode into Zululand and into Bechuanaland, cocking a snook at their own leadership. On the British side, all manner of colonials looked askance at the Kruger/Derby Deal. One was missionary and humanitarian, Reverend John Mackenzie, a prominent member of the London Missionary Society. He had spent most of his adult life proselytizing amongst the Tswana people at Kuruman and Shoshong. Mackenzie was the Boer's arch enemy, denouncing incursions from the pulpit in South Africa, then back in the UK when he was on leave in 1882 and 1883. The Road to the North worried him because of how dominant the Transvaal Boers were in this region.As King Leopold of Belgium, the French, Bismarck of Germany and others met to finalise who got what in Africa, the British Foreign Office suddenly woke up. They were concerned about the Transvaal and German South West Africa. The British Government did a volte-farce, and sent a powerful army up the North Road. Four thousand regular troops, including the famous Inniskilling Dragoons cavalry regiment from Ulster in Northern Ireland, along with three observation balloons, all headed towards Stellaland from Kimberley.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Barbara Royal — an integrative veterinarian, author, educator, and the founder of the Wild Health philosophy.Dr. Royal shares her journey from growing up as the only science-minded kid in a family of artists and musicians, to working with spotted owls in Oregon, to building one of Chicago's most respected integrative veterinary practices — where she has cared for the pets of some of the world's most famous people, including Oprah.We talk about:What Wild Health really means — and the spotted owl encounter that started it allWhy being 100% present is the most powerful healing tool a veterinarian (or anyone) can haveHow the energy in an exam room shapes the outcome of treatmentThe "I Must Be Wrong" philosophy — and why admitting mistakes makes you a better doctorWhy boundaries transform anxious, confused dogs into calm and confident onesThe connection between our own patterns, guilt, and the way we show up for our animalsThis conversation goes far beyond veterinary medicine. We explore focus, control, nature, purpose, and what it means to let go — including a story about a flat tire in Botswana, a full moon, and eight giraffes running across the twilight.I hope you enjoy this honest, warm, and deeply inspiring conversation with Dr. Barbara Royal.Learn more about Dr. Barbara Royal: 

Dr. Shilpa Sayana is a board-certified internal medicine physician with advanced training in functional and integrative medicine. Born in Zambia and raised in Botswana by physician parents doing foreign aid work, she trained at Yale, the University of Vermont, and UCLA before an HIV fellowship took her to Haiti, Nigeria, and Russia. In this episode, Dr. Sayana explains why normal lab results and optimal health are not the same thing, how high-performing women are often running on depleted hormones and elevated cortisol without knowing it, and what her own health crisis taught her about treating root causes rather than symptoms. Learn how to read your own numbers, ask better questions at your next appointment, and take your health from normal to optimal. Timestamps:  00:46 Meet Dr. Shilpa Sayana 02:16 Roots in Botswana 04:00 Switching to Functional Care 06:02 Normal vs Optimal Labs 07:19 Patient Experience Pivot 11:39 Meditation and Stress Reset 14:26 Midlife Health Playbook 18:42 Genetics and Longevity Triangle 23:11 Antibiotics and Gut Health 23:58 Sleep Hacks and Hormones 27:02 Daily Routine and Breathwork 30:23 GLP Drugs and Nutrition 32:41 Motherhood 34:32 Scaling Functional Medicine 36:39 Entrepreneur Stress Mentorship Links: Dr. Shilpa's Website: https://drshilpa.com/ Sayana Medical & Wellness Center: https://www.sayanamedical.com/  

Robbie travels all over the world spreading the proverbial "gospel" about sustainable use of wildlife. Recently, A Fine Balance, a documentary out of Botswana that looks at the benefits that come from elephant hunting in that country was accepted to be screened at the Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival, in Mombasa Kenya. After the premiere - there was a question and answer with Robbie. Listen to a Q&A that was recorded live of Robbie in Kenya with a moderator (recorded on lav mics) answering questions about the documentary, and specifically about elephant hunting. Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Support our Conservation Club Members! Classic African Hunting: https://classicafricanhunting.com/  DSC Central Florida: https://dsccentralflorida.org/  The Sun Project: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/the-sun-project/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Don't forget to go subscribe to our new The Origins Foundation Podcast Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginsFoundationPodcast - who knows, you may be a lucky subscriber who wins some cool stuff from our partner companies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Text Me Here!!!We've got a little bit different kind of an episode this week, I'm on a mission to get through this entire General Conference before Baby gets here, and to do that the only way I can see is by doubling up our talks for every episode.It might take a little more getting used to on my part, because the talks start to blend together, but then I also think, Doubling up on the talks = Doubling up on the Spirit, right? (;I'm so excited to have you go through these talks though, both of these Elder's did such a fantastic job at reminding us how special we each are to our Savior, Jesus Christ and our Father in Heaven.******Links:Elder Holmes Bio: https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/07/19/elder-brian-j-holmes-biography-serve-lord-guidance-family-new-general-authority-seventy/Elder Holmes Talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/28holmes?lang=engElder Matswagothata Bio: https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/07/31/elder-clement-m-matswagothata-general-authority-seventy-bio-april-2025-botswana/Elder Matswagothata Talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/29matswagothata?lang=eng E-mail: munchandminglepodcast@gmail.comInsta: @munchandminglepodcast

Episode Overview In this episode of DSC's Campfires, host Larry Weishuhn ("Mr. Whitetail") sits down with Phil Massaro—editor of the Gun Digest annual, NRA contributor, and seasoned hunter. The two share an energetic and passionate conversation about the deep allure of African safaris, the vital role of hunting in wildlife conservation, and their shared love for classic heavy-caliber firearms. Phil shares his experiences from a recent safari in the Sango Conservancy, located in Zimbabwe's Save Valley. The Landscape: Sango is a million-acre block of land that was successfully converted from cattle farms into a thriving wildlife conservancy. Wildlife Diversity: Phil marvels at the sheer variety of life in the conservancy, noting sightings of black and white rhinos, painted dogs, bateleur eagles, lions, leopards, elephants, and massive herds of Cape buffalo. The "Bug": Phil explains that his obsession with Africa began in 1996 after skipping the opening day of deer season to watch the movie The Ghost and the Darkness. This eventually led to his first plains game hunt in South Africa in 2004, cementing a lifelong passion. A major theme of the episode is the critical difference between true wildlife conservation and the "hands-off" preservation approach pushed by anti-hunting groups. Phil highlights a specific management elephant hunt he participated in to illustrate how hunting directly benefits local communities. As the editor of Gun Digest, Phil brings deep technical knowledge and personal preference to the discussion of safari rifles. .404 Jeffery: This is Phil's absolute favorite caliber. He had a custom rifle built on a Winchester Model 70 action for his African hunts. Griffin & Howe Criterion: Phil discusses this newly introduced, high-end rifle built on a double square bridge Mauser action (priced around $70,000), noting its exceptional craftsmanship. .416 Rigby: He mentions having a TC Encore built in this classic caliber specifically for an African hunt. .375 H&H: Both Larry and Phil acknowledge this as a highly capable and classic all-around caliber for taking down large game. The Allure of Africa Despite his extensive travels across the globe, Phil remains grounded in his roots. He shares that he grew up hunting deer and turkey in upstate New York. While he dreams of returning to Africa to hunt his favorite game—the Cape Buffalo—he remains an avid North American hunter. He wraps up the conversation by expressing his excitement for an upcoming, traditional deer hunt in the rugged Adirondack Mountains. Conservation vs. Preservation The wise management and sustainable use of wildlife resources. Gives animals economic value, funds anti-poaching efforts, and provides vital meat to local villages (weighed and distributed fairly by village elders). Preservation A strict, hands-off approach that prevents population management. Often leads to severe overpopulation and habitat destruction, such as elephants stripping entire landscapes of trees in Botswana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding how values and communication styles differ across cultures is key to succeeding internationally. That’s why training in cross-cultural communication has become commonplace in the international business world. In this session, we’ll look at 6 dimensions of cross-cultural communication and their application to medical scenarios.

Newcore Gold has delivered a robust pre-feasibility study for its Enchi Gold Project in southwest Ghana. NexMetals Mining has increased the mineral resource at its Selkirk project in Botswana by 70%. Li-FT Power has entered a binding call-option agreement to acquire the Renard mine site in Quebec. New drill results are out from Andina Copper, Faraday Copper and Scorpio Gold. District Metals begins drilling Oesterkaelen.This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Revival Gold ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vizsla Silver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Equinox Gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Integra Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

With nearly 1.3 billion disabled people in the world, we assume that the medical community focuses on physical health. But who is helping people with the emotional and spiritual impact of disability? In this session, we will explore the emotional and spiritual impact of disability and how the church and global workers can effectively support the disabled community with this critical need.

In this episode of The Wild Photographer, Court digs into one of the most practical, important, and occasionally nerve-wracking topics in travel photography: how to travel with camera gear safely and effectively.If you've ever walked through an airport with thousands of dollars of camera equipment on your back, you know the feeling. You don't want that bag leaving your side, you don't want your lenses rattling around, and you definitely don't want to arrive in Botswana, Alaska, Borneo, or anywhere else only to discover that you missed packing something or have something break in transit.After 20-plus years of traveling the world as a professional photographer, wildlife guide, and expedition leader, Court has developed a very practical system for getting gear from home to the field and back again. This episode covers everything from choosing the right camera bag to navigating airline restrictions, packing lenses properly, dealing with lithium batteries, deciding whether to bring a laptop, evaluating tripods and monopods, and keeping gear clean in dusty, wet, muddy, salty, or otherwise gear-hostile environments.The big theme throughout this episode is that traveling well with camera gear is not about bringing every accessory you own or treating your equipment like a museum artifact. It's about building smart habits, reducing risk, staying organized, and protecting the gear enough that it can do what it's meant to do--help you make great photos in wild places.Products Mentioned + Links:Shimoda Designs Action X40Camera backpack mentioned by Court as one of his favorite travel and field bags.https://shimodadesigns.com/action-x40-v2-backpack-black/Peak DesignCamera bags, clips, straps, tripods, and carry accessories.https://www.peakdesign.com/Peak Design Capture Camera ClipCamera clip that attaches to a backpack strap or belt.https://www.peakdesign.com/products/capturePeak Design Camera StrapsQuick-release camera strap system.https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/strapsPeak Design Carbon Fiber Travel TripodCompact travel tripod mentioned by Court.https://www.peakdesign.com/products/travel-tripodf-stop GearAdventure camera backpacks and modular camera inserts.https://fstopgear.com/ORTLIEB Waterproof BackpacksWaterproof backpack options for wet, rainy, or boat-based travel.https://us.ortlieb.com/collections/waterproof-backpacksNOMATIC / McKinnon Battery CaseBattery case mentioned by Court for organizing three camera batteries.https://www.nomatic.com/products/battery-casePolarProFilters and camera accessories; Court mentions liking a sturdier PolarPro lens cloth that came with a filter.https://www.polarpro.com/ProGrade Digital Card ReadersDedicated memory card readers for SD, CFexpress, and other card types.https://shop.progradedigital.com/collections/sd-readersAnkerCharging hubs and USB-C charging accessories.https://www.anker.com/Court's WebsitesCheck out my photo portfolio here: shop.courtwhelan.comSign up for my photo and conservation blog at www.courtwhelan.comFollow me on YouTube (@courtwhelan) for more photography tipsView my camera kit and recommended camera gearSponsors and Promo Codes:MPB.com - Buy, Sell, or Trade Camera GearArtStorefronts.com - Mention this podcast for free photo website designBayPhoto.com - 25% off your first order (code: TWP25) ArtHelper.com - a photo community to learn, share and be inspiredArthelper.Ai - Smart tools to promo and showcase your art.LensRentals.com - WildPhoto15 for 15% off

[00:30] Britain Is Broken (37 minutes) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned today, meaning Britain will soon have its sixth prime minister in seven years. Britain's debt is rising faster than any country in the world apart from Botswana, and its weak leaders cannot solve the nation's political instability. [37:00] Two Americas (18 minutes) Former President Barack Obama deliberately opened his presidential center in Chicago just before President Donald Trump's July 4 celebration in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, both Iran and Trump agree that issues with the ceasefire are all Israel's fault.

All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Unknown Passage is only available via Patreon and official podcast platforms. Any websites claiming affiliation, including the previously owned podcast website (before I went private only Patreon) are unauthorised._______________

Taylor Swift's rumored wedding to Travis Kelce got its closest thing yet to an official acknowledgment this week — when NYC's mayor listed it alongside the World Cup and America's 250th birthday while walking through the city's packed summer calendar. Meanwhile, a giant stage is reportedly going up in secret in Pennsylvania, Taylor pulled an all-nighter at Electric Lady Studios, and the honeymoon speculation has reached safari-lodge levels of detail. Still not one word from Taylor or Travis themselves.

Dreaming  about taking a huge bike adventure? Then this episode is for you.Ellie Mitchell-Heggs shares her insights from her solo journey where she cycled 10,000 kilometres  across Africa from Rwanda to Cape Town. All up her trip was nine months long and took her across ten countries. It was also a ride that was layered with both a personal family connection to Africa and loaded up with a huge sense of purpose as well.Alongside the cycling, Ellie spent time in every capital city meeting with over 100 local NGOs, social enterprises and community organisations working in education, youth empowerment and gender equality. Ellie shares how those conversations, got her through the toughest stretches on the road.In this episode we cover:How Ellie got into bikepacking starting with the Vélodyssée down the west coast of FranceWhy she chose to start in Rwanda and ride south The communities and landscapes that shaped each country, from Uganda's warmth to the brutal isolation of Botswana's flat roads70 kilometres being swarmed by tsetse flies in a Tanzanian national parkCanoeing four days down the Zambezi river as a mid-trip resetGrieving her father on the road Cycling through Namibia with two fellow bikepackers.Food poisoning two days from Cape Town, and the unicycle escort into the cityWhat made those NGO conversations so energising Find Ellie on Instagram: @ProjectCycleAfrica Check out Old Man Mountain's new Manzanita Handlebar Cradle  Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Karabo LeBronpeter is a Botswana-based wildlife photographer, teacher, mentor, and storytelling officer for the Nkashi Trust, the local implementing arm of the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project (NGOWP).Launched in 2021, Okavango Eternal is a partnership between the National Geographic Society and the De Beers Group to help achieve long-term, sustainable protection of the Okavango Basin. Karabo leads and participates in NGOWP expeditions, education, and enterprise development. The Stories of Our Land exhibition showcases photography and storytelling from the Nkashi Trust's Storytelling Clubs, that offer young creatives a platform to share their perspectives, preserve cultural heritage, and develop skills that can lead to sustainable livelihoods.Notable Links: Karabo LeBronpeter Instagram National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project (NGOWP) Okavango Eternal  Stories Of Our Land Exhibition *****This episode is brought to you by:National Geographic Museum of Exploration - Discovery begins here.Muench Workshops - Photography workshops and expeditions to the coolest places on the planet.Follow Richard Bernabe:Substack: https://richardbernabe.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernabephoto/Twitter/X: https://x.com/bernabephotoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernabephoto