Podcasts about Botswana

Recording from Botswana, Rob Long figured he was as far as he could get from the chaos of showbiz. But it turns out that the wild African plain is a lot like Hollywood. Directors? They're the Cape buffalo: loud, bossy and always wearing a headset (he'll explain). Buzzards are akin to agents (no disrespect to either). And writers are rhinos — kind of prehistoric, not always strategic and endangered. Hey, even the sound of relief when Superman pulled in a $217 million opening weekend has a safari counterpart. But on the savanna, respite doesn't last. It's always back to getting stalked and eaten. Kind of like Hollywood. And the old lions better watch out.  Transcript here. For more entertainment news, subscribe to The Ankler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Especial Dia do Amigo: Mariette Bosch apaixonou-se pelo homem errado, traiu a amiga e depois foi traída pela própria família. Resultado? A forca. (E não, esse caso não aconteceu no séc XV).Produção: Crimes e Mistérios BrasilNarração: Tatiana DaignaultEdição: Tatiana DaignaultPesquisa e Roteiro: Tatiana Daignault Música: The Winding Path - comporta por DeskantFotos e fontes sobre o caso você encontra aquiO Café Crime e Chocolate é um podcast brasileiro que conta casos de crimes reais acontecidos no mundo inteiro com pesquisas detalhadas, narrado com respeito e foco nas vítimas.Não esqueça de se inscrever no podcast pela sua plataforma preferida, assim você não perde nenhum episódio. Siga-nos também em nossas redes sociais:Instagram Facebook X AVISO: A escolha dos casos a serem contados não refletem preferência ou crítica por qualquer posição política, religião, grupo étnico, clube, organização, empresa ou indivíduo.

In this latest episode of The COSAFA Show, we look ahead to the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this week, and glance back at the Region 5 Games that were played in Windhoek.Two of our COSAFA sides have advanced to the knockout rounds of the WAFCON competition, including defending champions South Africa, who face Senegal on Saturday. But before that, Zambia are in action against nine-time winners Nigeria on Friday in what will truly be a test of their championship credentials.We will hear from both of their coaches ahead of the crunch knockout games.Botswana narrowly missed out on a place in the quarterfinals despite a 2-1 win over Tunisia in their final Group B game but leave with their heads held high.We also check in with the victorious South Africa men's coach Vela Khumalo after they lifted the Region 5 Games crown, which served as the COSAFA championship in that age-group this year. Although an Under-20 competition, South Africa triumphed with an Under-17 selection as they prepare for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar later this year, making their achievement all the more impressive.

In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of NexMetals Mining following the acquisition and rebrand the Selebi Mining Camp and the Selkirk Project in Botswana. CEO Morgan Lekstrom shares insights into the strategic takeover, the challenges of restructuring, and the vision for revitalizing this historic site. He also dives into the exploration results from both projects.

Learn about the similarities between Colombian and Botswana culture, and how to take a life-changing camping safari. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Paula Gean joins Matt for a wine night and talks about her experience being born in Colombia amidst the cartel violence of the 1980s, immigrating to Chicago and living in poverty, and then growing up in East Texas and navigating her Colombian-American identity.  She reflects on the complex experience of going back to Colombia at age 14, then talks about the origins of her lifelong activist journey and gives tips on how to stand in solidarity with immigrant communities in the U.S. today.  Paula then explains how she learned about Botswana through her husband, describes her magical first trip to the country, and shares her journey learning about the history and making connections between Colombian and Botswana culture.  She talks about co-founding Africa Culture Journeys with local Botswana people, and explains how she navigated the neocolonial dynamics in the African tourism space to build a sustainable company that empowers and benefits local people.  Finally, Paula describes how you can experience a life-changing trip to Botswana with Africa Culture Journeys and get a special Maverick Show discount.  FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Welcome to Episode 110 of The Journey Is the Reward! This week, Brian and Micah have a great show lined up for you, featuring an insightful interview Micah recorded with our good friend, Steven Ivey, a corporate pilot, plus a few other interesting tidbits.First up, Listener Sarah wrote in asking about the show's updated introduction where Brian mentions flying over 6 million miles. She wants to know how that's possible when he is still just a bit over 3 million with United. And Brian is excited to finally pull back the curtain and share the full story behind that!Then, listener Lu wants our take on United's new check-in cutoff times. You might be surprised to hear that Micah and Brian have slightly different opinions on this one, so get ready for a lively discussion.After that, the guys dive into some fascinating statistics about you, our amazing listeners!  Brian shares details on how many of you there are, your age brackets, geographic locations, and the platforms you use to tune in and he'll also reveal the most popular episodes. It's awesome to see that Chef Kathy's episode is still in the top 10, though she's got some ground to cover to catch up with Captain Jeff!And as always, our show is bookended by the truly soul-stirring, goosebump-inducing sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded live from the Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia, are pure magic.Want to experience that magic in person? Join Brian on an epic group adventure to Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa in late September 2025! Seriously, it's going to be an incredible experience. Reach out to him at Brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.ORG for all the details. Let's make some memories and genuinely enjoy the Journey, because, well, it is the Reward!

Dans cet épisode de Very Belge Trip, Quentin met le cap sur Prague, capitale de la République tchèque. Souvent surnommée « la ville aux cent clochers », Prague séduit par son incroyable mélange d'architectures gothique, baroque, cubiste et post-soviétique. Mais aussi — et surtout — par ses prix tout doux : ici, une pinte coûte moins de 2 €, un ticket de tram 1,40 €, et l'entrée des musées entre 4 et 6 €. Autant dire que le portefeuille respire, sans sacrifier la qualité des découvertes.Quentin commence son périple à la tour de Žižkov, un colosse de 216 mètres construit à l'époque communiste pour brouiller les ondes venues d'Allemagne de l'Ouest. Aujourd'hui, elle offre un observatoire à 93 m, un resto panoramique à 63 m, et surtout… des bébés géants noirs signés David Černý qui rampent le long de la structure. Inattendu, déroutant, mais devenu emblématique.Direction ensuite le Château de Prague, plus grand complexe fortifié au monde avec ses 70 000 m². Ici, l'Histoire se mêle à des panoramas à couper le souffle sur toute la ville. Un autre incontournable ? La fameuse horloge astronomique, installée en 1410sur l'Hôtel de Ville, où des figurines s'animent à chaque heure pile, au grand bonheur des touristes.Quentin explore aussi les musées, du Kafka Museum au Musée Mucha, sans oublier la Galerie nationale. Tous sont abordables, bien pensés, et permettent de mieux saisir l'âme pragoise.Il salue la propreté irréprochable des rues, la sécurité ressentie même tard le soir, et l'efficacité des transports. Tout ça, une bière à la main et le sourire aux lèvres. Cet épisode prouve qu'un city-trip à Prague, c'est bien plus qu'un décor de carte postale : c'est une immersion dans une ville vivante, belle, un peu barrée, et idéale pour voyager malin.Vous rêvez de voyager à La Réunion, à Bali, en Bolivie, au Portugal, en Finlande, au Congo, en Australie, au Botswana, au Sénégal, en Irlande, en Grèce, à Oman, A Berlin en Allemagne ou encore en Italie ? De l'Europe à l'Afrique, en passant par l'Amérique et l'Asie, chaque épisode de Very Belge Trip est une invitation au voyage qui vous transporte sur les différents continents avec des voyageurs belges. Rendez-vous tous les lundis à 14h sur NRJ.be et les plateformes d'écoute.

At the 2025 Monaco Diamond League, Noah Lyles returned from from injury and 3 months away from competing to win the 200m ahead of Olympic Champion and World Leader Letsile Tebogo of Botswana. This race continues a growing rivalry between Noah and Letsile that has grown over the past 3 years and is a stepping stone towards the World Championships in Tokyo later this year. Though Letsile is the reigning Olympic Champion, Noah is the 3x defending world champion. Who is the favorite for the 200m Gold medal and can any one else, such as Kenny Bednarek, spoil the party and finish ahead of either of them?-------------------------------Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@emeroleanderson on TwitterSUPPORT THE PODCAST

Šestou zemí, kterou Tadeáš Šíma na své cestě z jihu Afriky domů do Prachatic projíždí, je Botswana. „Je sedmkrát větší než Česká republika, ale žije v ní jenom 2,5 milionu obyvatel. O to větší prostor v této krajině dostávají jiní obyvatelé této země, a to především sloni,“ popisuje cestovatel, který má po 70 dnech v nohách přes 4 tisíce kilometrů. V zemi se vyskytuje až třetina africké sloní populace, a je proto na místě obezřetnost.

In this episode, Olu reviews Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Botswana at WAFCON 2024 — a match that was settled by Chinwendu Ihezuo's 89th-minute winner. He breaks down the performance, key moments, positives, and areas to improve, and discusses what it means for the Super Falcons going forward. Olu also previews the final group game against Algeria, with Nigeria already through to the quarter-finals but looking to seal top spot in Group B.#SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria #MissionXListen to the audio version of the podcast for free on all major podcast platforms here: https://podfollow.com/nigeria-football-weekly/view or https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Subscribe to the Nigeria Football Weekly channel here: @nigeriafootballweekly & make sure to enable all push notifications to never miss an updateFollow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com

Šestou zemí, kterou Tadeáš Šíma na své cestě z jihu Afriky domů do Prachatic projíždí, je Botswana. „Je sedmkrát větší než Česká republika, ale žije v ní jenom 2,5 milionu obyvatel. O to větší prostor v této krajině dostávají jiní obyvatelé této země, a to především sloni,“ popisuje cestovatel, který má po 70 dnech v nohách přes 4 tisíce kilometrů. V zemi se vyskytuje až třetina africké sloní populace, a je proto na místě obezřetnost.Všechny díly podcastu Seriál Radiožurnálu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

In mei liep Pieter 9 dagen dwars door de Okavango Delta in Botswana. De wandeling werd georganiseerd door Willem Bakhuys Roozeboom. En dus een goede reden om hem uit te nodigen om samen ‘ons' verhaal te vertellen over deze expeditie. We gaan het hebben over hoe deze jaarlijkse wandeling door, zoals Willem het noemt, “het grote dierenbos” is ontstaan. En ook hoe belangrijk het is om hier de juiste gids bij te hebben. Willem schreef ook het boek: You Run You Die, over de manier waarop hij zijn leven omgooide en jaren lang in ‘the bush' van Botswana exclusieve safarikampen draaiende hield. Dus dat boek gaan we ook weggeven, dat kan niet anders! Hoe je kans maakt op dat boek? Luister onze aflevering 42!Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploreafricacastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExplorePodcast.nl

Peeling Time is linked here for your enjoyment: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/565c3d39e4b027c789ba5b70/t/64a569d7fe8a2b041897dabf/1688562136794/Peeling+Time+%28Deluxe+Edition%29+-+Tlotlo+Tsamaase.pdf Tlotlo tells mare about Peeling Time on this Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3S5bBPsMBN/ Womb City is from Kensington and is available for purchase here: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9781645661016/womb-city/ See more of authors published by Kensington here: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Relavant Social Connections: @tlotlotsamaase.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social

Die Namibiese Sokkervereniging sal ten minste 10 busse mobiliseer om Brave Warriors-ondersteuners na Francistown in Botswana te vervoer vir die komende FIFA Wêreldbeker-kwalifiseringswedstryde. Ondersteuners word aangemoedig om by die konvooi aan te sluit wanneer Namibië op 1 September teen Malawi en op 8 September teen São Tomé te staan sal kom. Ondersteuners het slegs 'n identiteitsdokument nodig om Botswana binne te gaan. Tim Ekandjo, MTC se korporatiewe sake-hoof en bemarkingsbeampte, het meer.

Die sportministerie het 'n vennootskap tussen die Namibiese en Botswana sokkerverenigings aangekondig, wat die Brave Warriors toelaat om internasionale tuiswedstryde in Francistown, Botswana, aan te bied. Dit ondersteun voortgesette kompetisie terwyl Namibië sy sportinfrastruktuur opgradeer. Cassius Moeti, die waarnemende sekretaris-generaal van die Namibiese Sokkervereniging, het meer.

The Super Falcons kicked off their WAFCON 2025 campaign in style with a 3-0 win over Tunisia. Olu reviews the performance, highlights key players, and previews their upcoming group game against Botswana.In the transfer segment, Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Galatasaray after his successful loan spell—what does this mean for his future? Olu also covers Ola Aina's new contract with Nottingham Forest, Bright Osayi-Samuel's move to Birmingham, and a list of Nigerian players who need to make a move this summer, with realistic destination options.#SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #NigeriaListen to the audio version of the podcast for free on all major podcast platforms here: https://podfollow.com/nigeria-football-weekly/view or https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Subscribe to the Nigeria Football Weekly channel here: @nigeriafootballweekly & make sure to enable all push notifications to never miss an updateFollow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com

Dans cet épisode de Very Belge Trip, on vous emmène à Dakar, non pas en simple escale touristique, mais au cœur d'une ville qui transforme, bouscule et réchauffe. Valérie, une Belge tombée sous le charme du Sénégal, y a trouvé bien plus qu'un décor de voyage : un lieu d'ancrage, d'âme et de sens.Elle nous confie son histoire, sa découverte de Dakar, et ce moment où le voyage a cessé d'être temporaire pour devenir vie. Avec une tendresse sincère, elle raconte ses premiers pas dans la ville, ses habitudes désormais bien ancrées, les visages familiers qu'elle croise, et ce sentiment profond d'appartenance.On découvre à ses côtés l'esprit de la teranga, l'hospitalité sénégalaise, vécue dans chaque sourire, chaque partage. À table, elle nous guide vers son coin préféré : un restaurant en bord de mer, simple et magique, où l'on déguste du poisson grillé les pieds dans le sable, bercé par le vent et les éclats de rire.Valérie parle aussi de l'artisanat local avec des étoiles dans les yeux : les tissus, les objets façonnés à la main, les mains qui créent et transmettent. Et puis il y a cette rencontre, celle d'un jeune garçon, qui deviendra peu à peu un fils de cœur, une relation qui dépasse les frontières et incarne l'essence même du voyage : la rencontre, le lien, la transmission.Un épisode doux et puissant à la fois, qui touche au cœur et donne envie de découvrir Dakar avec les yeux et l'âme grands ouverts.Vous rêvez de voyager à La Réunion, à Bali, en Bolivie, au Portugal, en Finlande, au Congo, en Australie, au Botswana, en Irlande, en Grèce, à Oman, A Berlin en Allemagne ou encore en Italie ? De l'Europe à l'Afrique, en passant par l'Amérique et l'Asie, chaque épisode de Very Belge Trip est une invitation au voyage qui vous transporte sur les différents continents avec des voyageurs belges. Rendez-vous tous les lundis à 14h sur NRJ.be et les plateformes d'écoute.

Send us a textThe cutting edge of infectious disease control isn't just about vaccines or treatments—it's increasingly about data. Dr. Stephen Molldrem, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Bioethics and Health Humanities, takes us deep into the world of pathogen genomics and the remarkable ethical questions that emerge when we sequence disease-causing microorganisms.What happens when genetic analysis can potentially reveal who infected whom with HIV? Why do some communities welcome these technologies while others resist them? From the controversies surrounding HIV surveillance in America to the enthusiastic adoption of TB genomics in Botswana, Dr. Molldrem reveals how the same scientific tools can take on dramatically different meanings depending on context, trust, and community involvement.The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the global adoption of pathogen sequencing, bringing terms like "variants" and "mutations" into everyday conversation. But this technological revolution has also revealed deep inequities—when South African scientists identified the Omicron variant and transparently shared this information, their reward was travel bans rather than support. This pattern reveals how scientific advancement doesn't happen in a vacuum but within complex social and political realities.At the heart of Dr. Molldrem's work is a fundamental reminder: behind every genetic sequence is a person, a community, and a set of lived experiences. As one HIV advocacy slogan puts it, "We are people, not clusters." The challenge for public health isn't just implementing new technologies but doing so in ways that respect human dignity and build rather than undermine trust.Whether you're fascinated by the science of disease tracking, concerned about health privacy, or interested in how new technologies reshape our understanding of outbreaks, this episode offers a thought-provoking journey through the socio-technical landscape of modern infectious disease control. Join us as we explore what happens when cutting-edge science meets complex human realities.Thanks for listening to the Infectious Science Podcast. Be sure to visit infectiousscience.org to join the conversation, access the show notes, and don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to receive our free materials. We hope you enjoyed this new episode of Infectious Science, and if you did, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please share this episode with others who may be interested in this topic! Also, please don't hesitate to ask questions or tell us which topics you want us to cover in future episodes. To get in touch, drop us a line in the comment section or send us a message on social media. Instagram @InfectscipodFacebook Infectious Science PodcastSee you next time for a new episode!

Environ 7 000 langues sont parlées dans le monde, mais celui-ci est dominé par une vingtaine de langues ! Qu'en est-il des autres ? En cette décennie des langues autochtones décidée par l'UNESCO, RFI a consacré un grand dossier aux langues en danger, conçu par Baptiste Condominas.    Combien de langues disparaissent chaque année ? Difficile à quantifier, car il est parfois impossible de savoir à quel moment le dernier locuteur d'une langue meurt.  Depuis quelques années, les chercheurs s'y intéressent, parce que lorsqu'une langue disparaît, c'est toute une culture qui disparait avec. L'Unesco juge que si rien n'est fait, la moitié des langues pourrait disparaitre au cours de ce siècle. L'Asie-Pacifique est la première aire géographique concernée avec notamment les langues indonésiennes, ou encore les langues aborigènes en Australie. Certains pays d'Afrique comme le Cameroun, le Nigeria, l'Éthiopie ou le Soudan sont concernés.  Pourquoi chaque année, certaines langues disparaissent ? Comment protéger des langues en danger ? En quoi le changement climatique peut-il favoriser la disparition de certaines langues ? Quelles sont les conséquences de la disparition de langues chaque année ? Y a-t-il des mouvements de revendications pour la sauvegarde de ces langues ?  Certaines langues disparaissent, car certains groupes sont obligés d'abandonner leur langue ancestrale au profit d'une langue dominante. Il y a trois contextes : la colonisation européenne qui a entraîné la mort de millions d'autochtones, la formation des États-nations avec une éducation monolingue dans une langue unique et les périodes de crises comme les guerres, les épidémies. Les langues ne meurent pas, elles sont tuées. Evangelia Adamou  Exemples avec :  Le live : une langue finno-ougrienne complexe, à déclinaisons, encore parlée en Lettonie par une vingtaine de personnes, dans un pays de 1,8 million d'habitants. Parlée autrefois par les communautés lives sur les terres de Courlande et au nord de Riga, les locuteurs sont aujourd'hui dispersés et se mobilisent pour que cette langue ne disparaisse pas. Depuis 1999, cette langue a le statut de langue indigène. Une vraie langue survivante !  Avec notre correspondante en Lettonie, Marielle Vitureau.  Le taa : une langue d'Afrique australe, parlée par environ quatre mille locuteurs au Botswana et en Namibie. Une langue «qui a le système sonore le plus complexe du monde» avec plus d'une centaine de sons qui a fasciné Ian Brennan, compositeur et producteur récompensé aux Grammy Awards en 2011 pour le meilleur album de musique du monde !  Avec notre correspondant régional, Valentin Hugues.  Le sapara : une langue indigène de l'Équateur. L'une des dernières locutrices, Mukusawa Santi Ashanga, est décédée en mars dernier à Quito. Les Saparas étaient un peuple indigène assez nombreux au XVIIè siècle puis les maladies (fièvre jaune, fièvre du caoutchouc) ont décimé une partie de la population qui est passée de 100.000 à 20.000 personnes au début du XXè siècle. Il resterait aujourd'hui quelques centaines de personnes, mais qui ne parleraient pas ou peu la langue.  Avec notre correspondant en Équateur, Eric Samson.  Vous pouvez écouter toutes ces langues dans les articles correspondants (voir liens hypertextes). Invités : Baptiste Condominas, journaliste pour RFI. Retrouvez le dossier complet sur les langues en danger ici et Evangelia Adamou, linguiste et directrice de recherches au CNRS, elle travaille sur la situation des langues minoritaires.  Programmation musicale :  L'artiste Elisapie avec le titre Inuuniaravit, une reprise de Born to be alive, de Patrick Hernandez en langue inuktitut, la langue de ses origines. Une langue en péril. 

Environ 7 000 langues sont parlées dans le monde, mais celui-ci est dominé par une vingtaine de langues ! Qu'en est-il des autres ? En cette décennie des langues autochtones décidée par l'UNESCO, RFI a consacré un grand dossier aux langues en danger, conçu par Baptiste Condominas.    Combien de langues disparaissent chaque année ? Difficile à quantifier, car il est parfois impossible de savoir à quel moment le dernier locuteur d'une langue meurt.  Depuis quelques années, les chercheurs s'y intéressent, parce que lorsqu'une langue disparaît, c'est toute une culture qui disparait avec. L'Unesco juge que si rien n'est fait, la moitié des langues pourrait disparaitre au cours de ce siècle. L'Asie-Pacifique est la première aire géographique concernée avec notamment les langues indonésiennes, ou encore les langues aborigènes en Australie. Certains pays d'Afrique comme le Cameroun, le Nigeria, l'Éthiopie ou le Soudan sont concernés.  Pourquoi chaque année, certaines langues disparaissent ? Comment protéger des langues en danger ? En quoi le changement climatique peut-il favoriser la disparition de certaines langues ? Quelles sont les conséquences de la disparition de langues chaque année ? Y a-t-il des mouvements de revendications pour la sauvegarde de ces langues ?  Certaines langues disparaissent, car certains groupes sont obligés d'abandonner leur langue ancestrale au profit d'une langue dominante. Il y a trois contextes : la colonisation européenne qui a entraîné la mort de millions d'autochtones, la formation des États-nations avec une éducation monolingue dans une langue unique et les périodes de crises comme les guerres, les épidémies. Les langues ne meurent pas, elles sont tuées. Evangelia Adamou  Exemples avec :  Le live : une langue finno-ougrienne complexe, à déclinaisons, encore parlée en Lettonie par une vingtaine de personnes, dans un pays de 1,8 million d'habitants. Parlée autrefois par les communautés lives sur les terres de Courlande et au nord de Riga, les locuteurs sont aujourd'hui dispersés et se mobilisent pour que cette langue ne disparaisse pas. Depuis 1999, cette langue a le statut de langue indigène. Une vraie langue survivante !  Avec notre correspondante en Lettonie, Marielle Vitureau.  Le taa : une langue d'Afrique australe, parlée par environ quatre mille locuteurs au Botswana et en Namibie. Une langue «qui a le système sonore le plus complexe du monde» avec plus d'une centaine de sons qui a fasciné Ian Brennan, compositeur et producteur récompensé aux Grammy Awards en 2011 pour le meilleur album de musique du monde !  Avec notre correspondant régional, Valentin Hugues.  Le sapara : une langue indigène de l'Équateur. L'une des dernières locutrices, Mukusawa Santi Ashanga, est décédée en mars dernier à Quito. Les Saparas étaient un peuple indigène assez nombreux au XVIIè siècle puis les maladies (fièvre jaune, fièvre du caoutchouc) ont décimé une partie de la population qui est passée de 100.000 à 20.000 personnes au début du XXè siècle. Il resterait aujourd'hui quelques centaines de personnes, mais qui ne parleraient pas ou peu la langue.  Avec notre correspondant en Équateur, Eric Samson.  Vous pouvez écouter toutes ces langues dans les articles correspondants (voir liens hypertextes). Invités : Baptiste Condominas, journaliste pour RFI. Retrouvez le dossier complet sur les langues en danger ici et Evangelia Adamou, linguiste et directrice de recherches au CNRS, elle travaille sur la situation des langues minoritaires.  Programmation musicale :  L'artiste Elisapie avec le titre Inuuniaravit, une reprise de Born to be alive, de Patrick Hernandez en langue inuktitut, la langue de ses origines. Une langue en péril. 

In this week's episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share their thoughts and observations from the 2025 JCK Show. The hosts discuss the overall mood (upbeat), style trends (bold gold!), and their favorite highlights (the people!) from this year's annual event in Vegas. Both always come away learning something new from the education offered. Victoria covers takeaways from a panel on the preowned watch market while Rob offers insights into the diamond industry from President Boko of Botswana, the De Beers breakfast, and the World Federation of Diamond Bourses event which he attended shortly after the show. Sponsor: Jewelers Mutual (jewelersmutual.com/solutions)

Welcome to Episode 109 of The Journey Is The Reward!  We are generally much less offended than our email inbox suggests! This week are thrilled to welcome back the cartographic genius himself, Eric the Mapmaker.But before we dive into Eric's latest adventures, we had to address a burning question from the email account – emphatically named Imreallyoffended@yahoo.com.Then, Listener Mike hit us up with a real puzzler about gifting flight crews, because apparently, Reddit has decided that kindness gets you fired. Who knew?! And speaking of flight decks, Listener Lu drops a fantastic question about single pilot operations and whether we really need two humans up front at all times. We've got thoughts, and we're not afraid to share them.Our main event today is a truly special chat with Eric The Mapmaker. He embarked on a domestic airline odyssey, hitting up a bunch of different cities, and proving that sometimes, the best laid travel plans are the ones you throw out the window halfway through. And as always, our ears are blessed by the utterly soul-stirring, goosebump-inducing sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded straight from the Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia, are pure magic.Want to experience that magic in person? Join Brian on an epic group adventure to Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa in late September 2025! Seriously, it's going to be incredible. Reach out to him at Brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.ORG for all the details. Let's make some memories and genuinely enjoy the Journey, because, well, it really is the Reward!

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This episode of the Only Business Podcast asks a question most entrepreneurs avoid: Do you like yourself? We explore how self-perception quietly shapes pricing, leadership, boundaries, decision making, and long term business health. If you have been feeling stuck, scattered, or disconnected from your work, this episode will help you reconnect with the person behind the business and build from a stronger foundation.

This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar.  The panel discuss innovative strategies for increasing revenue, enhancing passenger satisfaction, and leveraging real estate development around airports. Success stories from Zanzibar and Guinea exemplify effective modernization and operational efficiency while maintaining customer experience. Additionally, Murat Gun from Emirates Leisure Retail discusses their vision for Zanzibar's airport, focusing on creating an experience in tune with the island's vibe and local culture. The session concludes with a collaborative discussion on future growth and investments in airport infrastructure.  Your moderator for this session is Jody Appollis, Aviation Project Manager at NACO Airport Consultants and she was joined by: Namory Camara, Managing Director, SOGEAC Murat Gun, Managing Director, ELR UAE and Travel Retail Seif Juma, Director General, Zanzibar Airports Authority Oliver Mathwich, Chief Commercial Officer, Dnata Dr Bao Rasebolai Mosinyi, Chief Executive Officer, Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana

Die Themen: Johannistag; Obama-Damen während Kack-Alarm auf Mallorca; Anwohner unglücklich über Bezos-Mega-Hochzeit in Venedig; Kabinett beschließt heute XXL-Verschuldung; Saurierkot definiert Body Positivity um; BND eröffnet Fanshop; Tesla startet Robotaxi-Dienst: Jury kürt Vorschläge für Tempelhofer Feld; Jameela Jamil will nicht mehr von Frauen interviewt werden und Botswana zählt auf Friedrich Merz Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee

Missionary Letter - Botswana

"The Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to several indigenous communities, including the Batswana and San people, who have lived in the area for centuries. This piece is comprised of audio fragments of a Botswana chant field recording combined with percussion." Okavango Delta songs reimagined by Scott Lawrence Whitman.

What began as a simple request for a song became an unforgettable moment. Deep in Botswana's Okavango Delta, at Gomoti Plains Camp, I asked the staff if they could sing for a recording. Instead of just one song, they formed a choir and gifted me a spontaneous concert of sheer energy in their native language. Recorded by Christina Antoniadou. 

Sarah und Morten berichten von ihrer Safarireise durch Botswana mit Sebastian im Rahmen einer OTP-Gruppenreise!

Welcome to Episode 108 of The Journey Is The Reward! This week, we're navigating some significant changes at United, shooting the Breeze with Micah, and as always, hearing from our incredible listeners.First up, Listener Melissa is asking for a much-anticipated health update from Micah – and yes, she might have playfully accused Brian of being a pain in Micah's butt! Plus, Micah continues to unpack the ever-popular packing segment with some invaluable additional advice.Listener Lu returns with another intriguing question about spotting famous people on planes. Then, buckle up as Brian gives us the lowdown on several recent changes at United Airlines. We'll cover the good (think exciting new global destinations), and the not-so-good (specifically, how frequent flyer miles for upgrades have shifted, and updates to Club and Lounge access). Brian also shares the exciting news that Starlink will be installed on United's entire fleet by the end of 2026!After sorting through the United updates, Micah shares the experiences of his friends who recently flew on Breeze Airways. They encountered some issues, and we discuss how Breeze handled the situation – good on resolution, but with room for improvement in communication.As always, our journey is serenaded by the soul-stirring sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their "Welcome" and "Goodbye" songs, recorded straight from the Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia, are pure magic.Ready to experience this musical magic in person and create your own unforgettable memories? Join Brian on an epic group adventure to Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa in late September 2025! Reach out to him at Brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.ORG for all the details. Let's make some memories and truly enjoy the Journey as it is the Reward!

In this episode, we sit down with Mosa Balesamang, an animal scientist, livestock consultant, and passionate sheep farmer making waves both in the field and on TikTok.Mosa shares her journey from earning her degree in Animal Science in 2017 to serving in Botswana's Ministry of Agriculture, and how her work in cattle insemination and livestock consulting is helping reshape the future of farming in the region.We also dive into her growing influence on social media, where she educates and empowers aspiring farmers through her popular sheep farming content.

Die minister van Landbou, John Steenhuisen, waarsku die uitbreking van bek-en-klouseer sal verbruikers in die korttermyn raak. Hy het tydens die Rooivleis-abattoirvereniging se 31ste konferensie in Somerset-Wes in Kaapstad aan die media gesê 900 000 dosisse entstof sal beskikbaar gestel word sodra dit vanaf Botswana se Entstof-instituut ontvang is. Die minister sê vleisvervoerbeperkings het 'n ekonomiese invloed op slagpale:

Chris Comer, the Director of Conservation for Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF), joins Robbie on today's podcast to discuss driving the conservation program landscape forward for SCIF, especially SCIF's important niche of carnivore surveys and population estimates. From Texas mountain lions to leopards in Botswana and beyond. It's exciting to see SCIF, and the direction of Dr. Comer, Dr. Davidson and others really starting to look at where the research gaps are currently in the carnivore space across the world and start plugging them to enhance and improve sustainable use. Get to know the guest: https://safariclubfoundation.org/chris-comer/ Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@bloodorigins.com Support our Conservation Club Members! Wintershoek Safaris: https://www.wintershoeksafaris.com/  Buffalo Kloof: https://www.buffalokloof.co.za/  Hwange Safari Company: https://www.hwangesafaris.com/  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  This podcast is brought to you by Safari Specialty Importers. Why do serious hunters use Safari Specialty Importers? Because getting your trophies home to you is all they do. Find our more at: https://safarispecialtyimporters.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textEver wondered what it's like to lock eyes with a wild gorilla or swim alongside marine iguanas that snort salt to regulate their bodies? Jessica Kelly takes us behind the scenes of her fascinating career as a wildlife travel journalist and photographer, revealing how an unexpected path led her from psychology studies to documenting life on all seven continents.Jessica's story begins not with journalism school, but with a simple food blog called "It's Pop, Not Soda" that unexpectedly opened doors to food competitions and cookbook collaborations. When COVID claimed her event planning job, she transformed crisis into opportunity, taking over a travel section for a local newspaper focusing on nature-based destinations. The turning point came during a life-changing trip to Botswana during green season, where witnessing mothers with their baby elephants and lionesses hunting together left her forever changed. "It was just incredibly moving," Jessica reflects, "I felt like a different person after that trip."We dive deep into Jessica's most memorable wildlife encounters, from exploring the Galapagos Islands (where she insists everyone must snorkel) to trekking with gorillas in Rwanda and spotting tigers on safari in India. She offers practical wisdom on balancing healthy fear with respect when photographing powerful creatures, selecting ethical tour operators, and the gear she uses to capture her stunning images—from her Sony camera to her strategically chosen mini drone that skirts weight restrictions in many places. What distinguishes Jessica's approach is her authentic passion combined with journalistic persistence. She shares candidly about the less glamorous aspects of travel writing—the constant adaptation required, pitching stories for a year before getting a response, and finding unique angles when everyone on a press trip experiences the same activities. For those following in her footsteps or working with travel media, her advice is invaluable: allow time for organic discovery, lead with timely angles and never lose the excitement that makes each destination special.Follow Jessica's adventures on Instagram at AdventuresAreWaiting as she embarks on upcoming expeditions with National Geographic to Portugal's Azores, Alaska for grizzly bear photography and French Polynesia for her first scuba certification. Her story reminds us that the most rewarding paths are often the unexpected ones.Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662 

Mini-podcast about an event on this day in working class history.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History.  AcknowledgementsWritten and edited by Working Class History.Theme music by Ricardo Araya. Check out his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@peptoattackBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/on-this-day-in-working-class-history--6070772/support.

A 31-year-old blogger, Albert Ojwang, has died in police custody in Kenya. A post-mortem revealed that he was hit on the head and his death was likely to have been caused by assault. The results of the post-mortem contradict police previous claims which said Albert had "sustained head injuries after hitting his head against a cell wall". His death has sparked widespread outrage in Kenya. We'll find out more about the case.Also, what happens to desperate people when humanitarian organisations cannot offer them the aid they need? And why Botswana has paused production at some of its diamond minesPresenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya Technical Producer: Craig Kingham Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard

What do charging elephants and frustrated homeschool parents have in common? More than you might think. In this engaging episode of Everyday Educator, Classical Conversations founder Leigh Bortins shares her recent adventure taking a photography course in Botswana with her husband. What started as a vacation quickly became a masterclass in learning dynamics when Leigh realized she naturally learns classically—even when her instructor doesn't teach that way. Through five days of "butting heads" with her teacher while capturing stunning wildlife photos, Leigh discovered profound insights about perseverance, community learning, and why the perfect classroom setup still leads to conflict. This episode offers encouragement for homeschool parents who struggle with difficult learning days, showing that even adult learners face challenges and that giving up is often the default human response. Leigh also introduces the new MathMap Monomials program for Challenge B students. Key Discussion Points: •    Why even "perfect" learning conditions still involve struggle and conflict •    How community support prevents students from giving up •    Why it's the student's responsibility to learn, not the teacher's to educate •    The importance of tailoring instruction to different learning styles •    How cross-training and "breaking things" are essential parts of learning •    Why parents often become the biggest obstacles to their children's learning   This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by The Math Map: Monomials The Math Map Monomials helps families practice introductory algebraic computation together using classical skills that prepare students for the mathematical conversation of the ages. Visit https://classicalconversations.com/the-math-map/ today to transform your family's math experience!

Matt Mason served as the Nebraska State Poet from 2019-2024 and has run poetry workshops in Botswana, Romania, Nepal, and Belarus for the U.S. State Department. His poetry has appeared in The New York Times and Matt has received a Pushcart Prize as well as fellowships from the Academy of American Poets and the Nebraska Arts Council. His work can be found in Rattle, Poet Lore, Prairie Schooner, and in hundreds of other publications. Mason's 5th book, Rock Stars, was published by Button Poetry in 2023. Find more at Matt's website: https://midverse.com/ As always, we'll also include the live Prompt Lines for responses to our weekly prompt. A Zoom link will be provided in the chat window during the show before that segment begins. For links to all the past episodes, visit: https://www.rattle.com/rattlecast/ This Week's Prompt: Write a different kind of haibun than you ever have before that features a big leap. Next Week's Prompt: Find a song lyric from a genre you don't normally listen to, and use that as an epigraph to a poem. The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, then becomes an audio podcast. Find it on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

The US and China governments have announced their set to hold trade talks in London on Monday, so has a phone call between the presidents of the World's two largest economies begun the end of their ongoing tariff battle? Elsewhere, we discuss whether the fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk will have any dramatic changes to US government's policy, while Andrew Peach speaks to diamond analyst Paul Zimnisky about why the main diamond company in Botswana says it's temporarily halting production. And our correspondent Stephen McDonell reports from China on how the era of the driverless truck may finally have arrived. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

In this episode of The Radio Vagabond, I sit down with Jeri Lynn Johnson Russell – a former Pan Am stewardess whose life took a dramatic turn from the skies to the villages of Africa. Over dinner in Cape Town, Jeri shares how her early travels sparked a lifelong love for adventure, how homeopathy became her calling, and how she built deep connections in the rural communities of Botswana, Eswatini, and Ghana. We talk about the lessons she learned in Africa – about generosity, humility, and the power of community. And we reflect on how, no matter where we come from, we're all guests on this planet – and we're better together. Key Takeaways How Jeri's early travels shaped her fearless curiosity about the world Why homeopathy – an alternative healing system based on “like treats like” – became a cornerstone of her work in Africa The unforgettable story of Olo and the word ‘LOVE' written on a friend's belly How local healers and communities in Africa taught her the real meaning of generosity and resilience Why Jeri believes we're better with all ages, cultures, and ways of living – and how that mindset can change everything Relevant Links Jeri's book “A Bluebird in a Baobab” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ61PMRG?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_3RK2Z318GBCCASDYFJH7 National Center for Homeopathy: https://www.homeopathycenter.org/ Blog post with more details and photos: https://theradiovagabond.com/365-jeri-russell Danish version of the blog post: https://radiovagabond.dk/416-jeri-russell The Open Nesters Podcast: https://theopennesters.com Check out the brand new Nomad Summit Podcast on https://nomadsummit.com/podcast You can follow The Radio Vagabond on: https://www.facebook.com/TheRadioVagabond  https://www.youtube.com/theradiovagabond  https://twitter.com/radiovagabond https://www.tiktok.com/@radiovagabond

I denne episode af Radiovagabond har jeg en inspirerende samtale med Jeri Lynn Johnson Russell – en tidligere Pan Am-stewardesse, der forlod jetsettet for at arbejde med helbredelse i Afrikas landsbyer. Over en middag i Cape Town taler vi om, hvordan hendes tidlige rejser tændte en gnist af eventyrlyst, hvordan homøopati blev hendes kald, og hvordan hun opbyggede dybe forbindelser i landsbyerne i Botswana, Eswatini og Ghana. Vi taler om, hvad hun lærte i Afrika – om generøsitet, ydmyghed og fællesskabets kraft. Og vi reflekterer over, hvordan vi – uanset hvor vi kommer fra – alle er gæster på denne planet, og hvordan vi er bedre sammen. Vigtige pointer Hvordan Jeris tidlige rejser formede hendes nysgerrighed og mod Hvorfor homøopati blev hjørnestenen i hendes arbejde i Afrika Den uforglemmelige historie om Olo og ordet “LOVE” skrevet på en vens mave Hvordan lokale healere og fællesskaber lærte hende, hvad sand generøsitet og modstandskraft er Hvorfor Jeri tror, vi har brug for hinanden – på tværs af aldre, kulturer og livssyn Relevante links Blog post til denne episode: https://radiovagabond.dk/416-jeri-russell Jeri's book “A Bluebird in a Baobab” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ61PMRG?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_3RK2Z318GBCCASDYFJH7 National Center for Homeopathy: https://www.homeopathycenter.org/ The Open Nesters Podcast: https://theopennesters.com Nomad Summit Podcast: https://nomadsummit.com/podcast Du kan følge Radiovagabond på https://www.facebook.com/TheRadioVagabond  https://www.youtube.com/theradiovagabond

North Arrow Minerals (TSXV: NAR) demonstrates how exploration in geographically challenging terrains can lead to significant mineral discoveries, as seen in their Kraaipan Gold Project in Botswana.In this interview, President & CEO Eira Thomas shares their company's technology-driven exploration strategy, along with key details investors should know about their recently launched three-month reverse-circulation (RC) drill sampling program—a cost-effective approach that aims to fast-track exploration at the project.From the background of their joint venture with Rockman Resources Limited to the potential of the underexplored Kraaipan Greenstone Belt, discover how North Arrow Minerals stands out in the junior exploration space.Check out North Arrow Minerals' website: https://www.northarrowminerals.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/YMfdTQkm5B8And follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Mike Keresman—visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of CardinalCommerce, acquired by Visa in 2017. Mike unpacks his journey of scaling multiple billion-dollar ventures, including building the world's largest digital authentication network. From his early dreams of entrepreneurship to holding 70+ patents and launching one of the first mobile top-up systems in Botswana, Mike offers real-world wisdom on resilience, innovation, and quiet leadership. Tune in as he shares why eliminating friction—not just fraud—was key to his success, and how “quietly spectacular” lives can create the most lasting impact.   About the Guest:Mike Keresman is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of CardinalCommerce, a pioneer in payment authentication technology. Under his leadership, the company expanded to five continents and was acquired by Visa. With over 70 patents and decades of leadership experience, Mike blends technical brilliance with human-first innovation. He's also the author of the upcoming book Quietly Spectacular, which encourages everyday individuals to pursue a meaningful life without the need for spotlight fame.   Key Takeaways: Entrepreneurship is more about people and innovation than flashy risks. Real growth comes from removing friction for customers—not just preventing fraud. A cloud-first, system-agnostic approach helped scale globally without needing merchants to overhaul their systems. Scaling overseas often brings more acceptance than domestic expansion. “Success isn't a straight line—it's a series of learning curves.”   Connect with Mike Keresman:Mike is working on launching a personal website and book (Quietly Spectacular). Stay tuned for more updates from Mike in future episodes.   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: DM Me Here

Olivia Landau, Co-Founder and CEO of The Clear Cut—the largest digitally native natural diamond jewelry company in the United States—shares how a side hustle selling engagement rings through Instagram DMs transformed into a $100M company. Despite being dismissed by venture capitalists and warned by her family not to become an entrepreneur, Olivia Landau chose to bet on herself. Alongside her then-boyfriend (now husband and co-founder), Kyle, she took a leap of faith, walking away from the safe path and rejecting startup “best practices” that didn't feel aligned. Instead of following the noise, she doubled down on what felt right: human connection, deep education, craftsmanship, and building slow and intentionally. Her voice is a powerful reminder of what can happen when you block out the noise, trust your gut, and build your way—even when everyone says you're doing it wrong.   Key Takeaways and Topics: How The Clear Cut started as an educational blog and Instagram side hustle Olivia's generational roots in the diamond industry and how that shaped her approach The myths around lab-grown vs. natural diamonds—and why she refuses to sell lab-created stones Fundraising rejection: Why no VCs would invest and how they raised $700K from angels and customers instead The Clear Cut's breakthrough moment during the pandemic and how their custom-built tech scaled the business Why “unscalable” things are worth doing first The emotional toll and impostor syndrome that come with fundraising and startup leadership How Olivia navigates being a new mom, co-founder, and CEO Debunking ethical misconceptions about natural diamonds—and why the real story matters Why having a personal brand and showing your face on social media can be a competitive advantage Her advice to aspiring founders: Don't wait for perfection, just take the first step   Disclaimer: Olivia shares her view that natural diamonds can be more ethical than lab-grown alternatives. This is a nuanced topic; what is “ethical” depends on your values. Natural diamonds may support economies like Botswana's, while lab-grown stones produced with renewable energy may appeal to those prioritizing environmental impact. Some stats shared from memory have been clarified: Diamonds make up 25–30% of Botswana's GDP, not 80% as mentioned (that figure refers to exports). Diamond revenues fund free primary education, subsidized secondary education, and universal healthcare in Botswana. While “stipends” aren't standard, the government provides scholarships and financial support to students and select groups. We've included these clarifications to support informed decision-making.   The Failure Factor Podcast was brought to you by Off The Field Coaching. Explore working with one of our coaches at http://offthefieldcoaching.com Hosted by Megan Bruneau: therapist, executive coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, and host of The Failure Factor. For more info, visit https://meganbruneau.com Follow Olivia and The Clear Cut Her Ig: https://www.instagram.com/olivialandau  The Clear Cut: https://www.instagram.com/theclearcut  Follow Megan Ig: https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-j-bruneau-m-a-rcc Subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://thefailurefactorpodcast.com Themes: entrepreneurship, diamond industry, The Clear Cut, venture capital, scaling a startup, personalized luxury, ethical sourcing, tech, jewelry, women founder, e-commerce, working with a partner, motherhood, impostor syndrome, custom jewelry, resilience, lab-grown diamonds, natural diamonds, storytelling, brand building

God's call on Connie Czepiel's life began as a teenager when the Lord began to break her heart for people suffering in other countries. With a passion for the medical field, Connie joined the Air Force, but God (and the military) had other plans. Connie was educated in finance - something she never anticipated. After a divorce, and as a single mother of three, Connie acquired work as a contracted finance manager, and it took her around the world. She could have chosen to wallow in hurt and bitterness. Instead, Connie decided to put her eyes on Jesus.Today, at 76, Connie is an author in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. She has plenty of stories to draw from as her humanitarian work has taken her to Madagascar, Vietnam, New Guinea, Nepal, Liberia and many more. She served with the Peace Corps in Botswana, and she's worked for organizations such as MAF, Mercy Ships, and Samaritan's Purse. Needless to say, this is an episode of adventure and encouragement. Connie wants you to know this: it's never to late to pursue your dreams.Listen in and be encouraged.Connie's written four books. We encourage you to check them out on Amazon.Connie is available for interviews, workshops, and speaking engagements. To connect with her: kommertje2012@gmail.com

The economic fortunes of the Southern Africa country of Botswana were transformed back in the mid 1960's when shortly after gaining independence from Britain, its first diamond mine was discovered. A partnership with the world's biggest diamond firm DeBeers ensured Botswana's diamonds gained global attention and with some of the world's biggest diamonds been mined in the country, it now ranks just below Russia in terms of its importance in the industry. But post pandemic, the global market has seen a shift in demand for mined diamonds, with consumers in countries like China, who accounted for around thirty percent of global demand, falling away. Another reason for this shift is the emerging popularity of lab grown diamonds. Originally used in industrial machinery, lab diamonds are now been refined for the jewellery market at a fraction of the price of mined diamonds, with the majority of consumer interest coming from the United States. Botswana has been trying to ride this wave with a policy of diversification, to allow it to generate more export revenue. But its new Government, who have only been in power since October last year, are dealing with a large budget deficit not helped by the low level of diamond revenues. It faces a hard task in trying to revive demand for mined diamonds across the global market. So, on this week's Inquiry, we're asking ‘Are diamonds forever in Botswana?' Contributors: Dr Gloria Somolekae, Executive Director, BIDPA, Botswana Jessica Warch, Co-founder, Kimai, London Edahn Golan, Diamond Industry Analyst, Israel Dr. Keith Jefferis, Managing Director, Econsult Botswana Presenter: Charmaine Cozier Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Maeve Schaffer Editor: Tara McDermott Technical Producer: Craig Boardman Production Co-ordinator: Tammy SnowImage: Karowe diamond in Botswana Credit: Photo by Lucara Diamond Handout/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock (14653888c)

First people communities are the early groups of hunter gatherers, herders, and the oldest human lineages of Africa, some migrating from as far as East Africa to settle across southern Africa, in countries like Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. In First People: The Lost History of the Khoisan, archaeologist Andrew Smith, who has excavated at some of the richest prehistoric heritage sites across Africa and has a career spanning 50 years, examines what we know about southern Africa's early people, drawing on evidence from archaeological sites, rock art, the observations of colonial-era travellers, linguistics, study of the human genome, and the latest academic research. Full of illustrations, First People is an invaluable and accessible work that reaches from the Stone Age and travels through time to the most recent history of the Khoisan. Smith, who has studied the history and prehistory of the Khoisan throughout his long and distinguished career, paints a knowledgeable and fascinating portrait of their land occupation, migration, survival, culture, and practices. Additional Notes: Article referenced in the recording, available for free online: Charles L. Redman, Ann P. Kinzig (2003) “Resilience of Past Landscapes: Resilience Theory, Society, and the Longue Durée”. Conservation Ecology 7(1). https://www.jstor.org/stable/2... Professor Andrew Smith is an archaeologist and researcher who has excavated in the Sahara and Southern Africa, working with Tuareg pastoralists in Mali, the Khoekhoen descendants in South Africa, and the Ju/'hoansi Bushmen in Namibia. He has joined expeditions to Egypt and has done research in Ghana, Mali, and Niger, and is an emeritus professor in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Cape Town. Gene-George Earle is currently a PhD candidate in Anthropology at East China Normal University in Shanghai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

395: Rabat DL & Sound Running | XCR2 & Noosa | Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Review This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Brad enjoys a solid week of training by himself. Julian recovers from Great Ocean Road Half. Brady commences a new program and takes in a lot of new metrics. NordVPN has partnered with the Inside Running Podcast to offer you an amazing discount, head over to nordvpn.com/insiderunning to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top!  This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Beatrice Chebet ran the #2 World all-time 3000m of 8:11.56 in Rabat Diamond League Morocco, while Tshepiso Masalela of Botswana posted a 800m World Lead of 1:42.70. Sarah Billings posts a 1500m season best of 4:02.93, while Jude Thomas a personal best of 3:33.35, 9th fastest all time and just missing the World Championship qualifier Rabat Diamond League Results Linden Hall ran a significant personal best of 14:43.61 winning the 5000m at the Sound Running Track Fest Meet in Los Angeles, which is a World Championship qualifier moving her to #2 all time. Maudie Skyring also ran 15:15.15 and Lauren Ryan ran 15:23.84. Ky Robinson ran 13:05.23 behind winner Eduardo Herrera who was the first Mexican man to run under 13 minutes for 5000m in 12:58.57. Ed Trippas 8:27.58 in the steeplechase behind Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Rooks winning in 8:14, while Amy Cashin ran the steeplechase in 9:42.76. Results   Ed Marks won the 12k Myrniong cross country race of XCR25 in 37:00, ahead of Liam Cashin and Will Garbelotto. Western Athletics were the winners of Men's Premier Division ahead of Sandringham and Melbourne Uni. Katherine Dowie won her second race of the season in 44:29 ahead of Saskia Lloyd and Bianca Puglisi. The Women's Premier Division was won by Sandringham, then Geelong and Melbourne Uni. AthsVic Results Hub  Alex Harvey won the Noosa Marathon in 2:28:26, while Olivia Beck won in 2:54:54. Hamish Hamilton took first place in the half marathon 1:07:36, while Samantha Vance won in 1:18:08. Results Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au The upcoming Mizuno Neo Vista 2 is released on June 3 and the boys give their thoughts on the newest super trainer's build, look and ride after putting it through its paces. The incoming Whispers dispute a physios diagnosis from last week and swirls in unsolicited advice, then Moose on the Loose harsh selection policies based on potential success over long-term growth. This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week's training talk asks for a marathon workout to see how you are tracking a month out from race day. Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN