Podcasts about Botswana

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

Join Stephanie and Matt as they discuss the intersection of writing, advocacy and physician wellbeing. 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. Join NAPA and Matt Mason as we partner for an exercise in ode-writing to foster community around advocacy for our first in person event! Details on our social media for making a reservation for this June 28th event.Find more at: https://matt.midverse.com/ and join his Patreon page for monthly releases: patreon.com/MattMasonWe rely on your donations to keep producing this podcast content and to support physician advocacy in Nebraska. If you would like to support Nebraska Alliance for Physician Advocacy, a 501(c)(3) organization in Nebraska please click to DONATE NOW.  If you have questions or answers, please email us at contact@nebraskaallianceforphysicianadvocacy.org Please check out our website at: Nebraska Alliance for Physician Advocacy Follow on social media:@NEAllianceforPhysicianAdvocacy on Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/neallianceforphysicianadvocacy on Facebook

On Episode 106 of The Journey Is The Reward, our favorite aviation aficionados, Micah and Brian, are back, ready to pack for a trip and navigate the turbulent skies of memory lane. First up, we've got a burning question from Listener, Lu! Did Qatar handle the unfortunate dead passenger situation with the grace and dignity they should have or were there areas for improvement.Then, it's time for some serious travel talk! Micah, clearly envious of Brian's ninja-like packing skills, grills him on how he manages to jet-set for weeks without the dreaded checked baggage. Prepare for the reveal of Brian's mysterious suitcase (ooh, the suspense!) and his coveted tips and tricks. Spoiler alert: apparently, most packing gadgets are dead weight for our seasoned traveler, but he does have some secret weapons in his arsenal for staying fresh as a daisy on those long hauls. But wait, there's more turbulence! Our dynamic duo then throws it back to a classic segment from the legendary Airplane Geeks Podcast, Episode 269. The one and only Max Flight wanted to hear how listeners first caught the aviation bug. Brian, ever the enthusiast, penned his story, but a written word wasn't enough for Max! He wanted audio. And who did Brian tap for this crucial mission while under the weather? Our very own Micah, of course! Apparently, Brian's been enjoying Micah's dulcet tones on his previous submissions. High praise indeed!So, prepare your ears for a heartwarming tale as Micah channels his inner Brian and recounts the pivotal moment his father ignited his passion for all things aviation. But hold on tight, because the journey takes a detour when a certain "pinhead" at the Civil Air Patrol clipped Brian's wings before he even took flight! This leads to a powerful message from Brian himself: don't let anyone ground your dreams!So, grab your beverage of choice, settle into your favorite ejection seat (just kidding… mostly!), and get ready for another episode packed with listener love, packing prowess, nostalgic narratives, and a healthy dose of "don't let the naysayers win!" It's Episode 106 of The Journey Is The Reward – you won't want to miss it!As always, we're serenaded by the soul-stirring sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their Welcome and Goodbye songs were recorded straight from the Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia and are pure magic. Experience this musical magic in person and 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 enjoy the Journey as it is the Reward!

Reaksie word ontvang op die nuus dat Namibië en Botswana die moontlikheid gaan ondersoek om ‘n gesamentlike olieraffinadery te bou wat nie net aan die brandstofbehoeftes van die twee lande voldoen nie, maar ook van die streek. Dit is van die besluite wat president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah en haar eweknie Duma Boko tydens haar besoek aan Botswana die afgelope week geneem het. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonoom Dawie Roodt hieroor gesels:

This is episode 223, the calliper and the lens Gustav Fritsch in the southern Light. A very quick thank you to Professor Johan Fourie at Stellenbosch Department of Economics who invited me to be part of a workshop about improving the visibility of economic history. What an amazing experience. This episode of our series is following on from 1863, into 1864, where the movement of people became as demographic phenomenon — driven by economics and innovations. Let's swing our attention to Robben Island, it's a warm morning in November 1863 and a bearded German arrived armed with various photographic apparatus and guns, he was on an expedition. German tourists can be found on Robben Island these days, but they don't carry guns and their cameras are Canons. Gustav Fritsch had arrived with many other accoutrements - because he was on a scientific mission. He was an anthropologist, and part of a curious genre now largely forgotten — the “racial type” photographer — men who believed the camera could capture the science of human difference, stamping evolution's hierarchy onto paper. In their lens, the body became data. A century and a half later, modern influencers use images to shape a kind of social order — their self-curated faces, botox-bright and algorithm-approved offer a new kind of taxonomy, no less performative, and perhaps no less pseudoscientific. So as our friend Gustav Fritsch set up his apparatus and guns, there on the windy but warm Robben Island of November 1863, he became part of what would be the field of criminology and .. eugenics. In this period, the use of photography was part of a privileged administrative practice, part of medical anatomy, anthropology, psychiatry, part of the professionalised emerging social sciences, tying in public health, urban planning, sanitation. It was at this point that the two divergencies in the science began to take shape, one was honorific, honouring the differences, noting the diversity, exciting the senses with these truly stunning pictures of South Africans in 1863, versus the other, the repressive, the oppressive. Stamping people with their racial characteristics. Unlike today, each picture took at least 20 seconds to complete. Imagine asking your contemporary subject to sit dead still for 20 seconds while you point your iPhone at their noggin. 20 seconds is longer than an entire TikTok video that explains the meaning of life. But there is not doubt, that the most remarkable thing about Fritsch's photos were the diversity. He photographed many chiefs and their families, capturing African nobility at the time. His image of amaThemba chief Stokwe ka-Ndlela is slightly blurred, Stokwe refused to sit still. Other images of the incarcerated on Robben Island are historic, folkloric and well, just stunning. These include Xoxo on of Ngqika, brother of Sandile, Siyolo kaMdushane, one of the Gcaleka chiefs, Dilima, son of Phato of the Gqunukhwebe. This strange German was doing South African history a favour, recording the regal faces of amaXhosa royalty for posterity. After Robben Island, Gustav Fritsch and his apparatus rolled along in an oxwagon to Cathcart in the eastern Cape where he took more photos of Anta kaNgqika the 3rd paramount chief of the amaRharhabe, whereupon Fritsch continued to Stutterheim, where he set up his stool and massive tripod and took remarkable photos of Sandile kaNgqika.Not satisfied, this 19th century paparazzi, this collector of images set off northwards to Bechuanaland. He photographed Bakwena chief Sechele I a Motswasele or "Rra Mokonopi" as well as his son Sibelo. Bamagwatho chief Kama was next, grand old man of Botswana. The ancestor of the famous Khama family of the twentieth century. And while Gustav Fritsch wandered the veld with his camera and his paraphernalia, convinced he was capturing some scientific truth, the people he encountered were being absorbed into a global archive — not as individuals, but as specimens, artefacts.

Surviving the Ice Storm: Nature's Resilience and Challenges John and Richard are joined by Dr. Greg Corace to discuss the aftermath of the impactful ice storm that hit the northern lower Peninsula at the end of March. Greg shares his insights on how this natural event affected the woods around us. Greg is a professional Forest and Wildlife Ecologist and is a contact for the Forestry Assistance Program in Alpena and Montmorency Counties. He began working at the Alpena-Montmorency Conservation District in July 2019.  Greg has a Bachelor's of Science (Zoology) and a Master's of Science (Biology) from Northern Michigan University and a Ph.D. (Forest Science) from Michigan Technological University. Greg was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Botswana. Click here for Greg's full resume/CV. Over the last 20+ years, Greg has conducted forest planning, applied research, management, and inventory and monitoring on public and private lands in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.  As an aside; if you are interested in learning more about the storm, the National Weather Service also has a great write-up(weather geek stuff) on the storm – definitely worth a read. As always; we're grateful for your time and hope you enjoy our shows.  The Lovells Township Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the heritage of Lovells and northern Michigan. Through our museums and events, we strive to enrich our community and preserve the important history of the area while sharing it with our residents and visitors. The Lovells Township Historical Society is a 501 (c) (3) organization whose genesis can be traced back to the August 1990 Heritage Days Celebration. For a more detailed history of the Historical Society, visit here.    

This is episode 223, the calliper and the lens Gustav Fritsch in the southern Light. A very quick thank you to Professor Johan Fourie at Stellenbosch Department of Economics who invited me to be part of a workshop about improving the visibility of economic history. What an amazing experience. This episode of our series is following on from 1863, into 1864, where the movement of people became as demographic phenomenon — driven by economics and innovations. Let's swing our attention to Robben Island, it's a warm morning in November 1863 and a bearded German arrived armed with various photographic apparatus and guns, he was on an expedition. German tourists can be found on Robben Island these days, but they don't carry guns and their cameras are Canons. Gustav Fritsch had arrived with many other accoutrements - because he was on a scientific mission. He was an anthropologist, and part of a curious genre now largely forgotten — the “racial type” photographer — men who believed the camera could capture the science of human difference, stamping evolution's hierarchy onto paper. In their lens, the body became data. A century and a half later, modern influencers use images to shape a kind of social order — their self-curated faces, botox-bright and algorithm-approved offer a new kind of taxonomy, no less performative, and perhaps no less pseudoscientific. So as our friend Gustav Fritsch set up his apparatus and guns, there on the windy but warm Robben Island of November 1863, he became part of what would be the field of criminology and .. eugenics. In this period, the use of photography was part of a privileged administrative practice, part of medical anatomy, anthropology, psychiatry, part of the professionalised emerging social sciences, tying in public health, urban planning, sanitation. It was at this point that the two divergencies in the science began to take shape, one was honorific, honouring the differences, noting the diversity, exciting the senses with these truly stunning pictures of South Africans in 1863, versus the other, the repressive, the oppressive. Stamping people with their racial characteristics. Unlike today, each picture took at least 20 seconds to complete. Imagine asking your contemporary subject to sit dead still for 20 seconds while you point your iPhone at their noggin. 20 seconds is longer than an entire TikTok video that explains the meaning of life. But there is not doubt, that the most remarkable thing about Fritsch's photos were the diversity. He photographed many chiefs and their families, capturing African nobility at the time. His image of amaThemba chief Stokwe ka-Ndlela is slightly blurred, Stokwe refused to sit still. Other images of the incarcerated on Robben Island are historic, folkloric and well, just stunning. These include Xoxo on of Ngqika, brother of Sandile, Siyolo kaMdushane, one of the Gcaleka chiefs, Dilima, son of Phato of the Gqunukhwebe. This strange German was doing South African history a favour, recording the regal faces of amaXhosa royalty for posterity. After Robben Island, Gustav Fritsch and his apparatus rolled along in an oxwagon to Cathcart in the eastern Cape where he took more photos of Anta kaNgqika the 3rd paramount chief of the amaRharhabe, whereupon Fritsch continued to Stutterheim, where he set up his stool and massive tripod and took remarkable photos of Sandile kaNgqika.Not satisfied, this 19th century paparazzi, this collector of images set off northwards to Bechuanaland. He photographed Bakwena chief Sechele I a Motswasele or "Rra Mokonopi" as well as his son Sibelo. Bamagwatho chief Kama was next, grand old man of Botswana. The ancestor of the famous Khama family of the twentieth century. And while Gustav Fritsch wandered the veld with his camera and his paraphernalia, convinced he was capturing some scientific truth, the people he encountered were being absorbed into a global archive — not as individuals, but as specimens, artefacts.

Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Botswana 1983Frequency: 4.845 MHzRX location: Brantford, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Panasonic RF-3100 and longwire antennaNotes: Radio Botswana used to be famous for their "barnyard" interval signal. While my recording, from 1983, only captures a few seconds of the cowbells, it does include their full national anthem and sign on announcements in Setswana (presumed) and English.

Namibië sal gasheer wees vir die tweede Bi-nasionale Kommissie-vergadering tussen Namibië en Botswana, wat onder voorsitterskap van die twee staatshoofde sal wees. Die datum van die vergadering moet nog bepaal word. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah en Botswana se president Duma Boko het gesprekke gevoer in Gaborone, waar Nandi-Ndaitwah op 'n amptelike besoek was. Boko sê dat hulle ooreengekom het om gereeld onderling gesprekke te voer.

Morgan Lekstrom, CEO of Premium Resources (TSX.V:PREM), outlines how the company is unlocking value from two past-producing, high-grade critical metal assets in Botswana.   In this KE Report company introduction, we feature Premium Resources as it advances the Selkirk open-pit and Selebi underground Projects, both with a history of production.    Morgan highlights why Botswana is a top-tier jurisdiction for mining, detailing the company's aggressive strategy to scale up both assets through expansion drilling, re-assays, metallurgy, and parallel economic studies.   The Selebi Project hosts 30Mt @ 3.35% CuEq underground, while Selkirk is undergoing a low-cost re-assay campaign aimed at validating a historic 130Mt+ resource.    With over $46M recently raised and debt eliminated via equity conversion with major shareholder EdgePoint, Premium is fully funded to aggressively advance both projects in tandem.   Morgan also discusses the company's upcoming uplisting to the Nasdaq, a key strategic move to broaden institutional access and increase liquidity. He introduces members of the team and board, including recent additions with experience at BlackRock, Gatos Silver, and Freeport-McMoRan.   Upcoming news flow includes drilling, resource updates, metallurgical work, and early-stage economics through 2025.   Any follow up questions for Morgan? Please comment below or email me directly at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here to visit the Premium Resources website.

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On Episode 105 of The Journey Is The Reward, Prepare for liftoff!  Your intrepid co-pilots, Brian and Micah, chart a course from the tarmac of Burbank to the stratosphere of Seattle. The mission of Brian? To attend the Seattle Aviation and Aerospace Bash, orchestrated by the stellar Isaac Alexander!But before achieving orbit, our flight crew tackles a query beamed in by Listener Lu. She wondered about a passenger who was confused about why airlines don't fly in a straight line. Brian and Micah address some decidedly off-course information about the flight, transmitted by none other than Elon Musk. Both Brian and Micah feel he should stick to navigating his own launch vehicles!Next, Brian asks a question to the listeners: Should purchase a confirmed First-Class ticket on Spirit Airlines, or take a calculated risk on a United flight, hoping for an upgrade to First? For the main stage of our journey, Micah and Brian recount the epic trek to Burbank airport – a long walk from a new parking lot without shuttle busses! Then they detail the ascent to Seattle, with a strategic refueling stop in Sacramento. Once again, the flight crews of Southwest provided top-notch service.Upon landing at the Seattle Bash, Brian engaged in some interviews. In one daring encounter, he gently confronted organizer Isaac Alexander about a slight deviation from the promised mission parameters – a BBQ promised, but Mediterranean seafood deployed!Despite this minor anomaly, Isaac's event was a great evening for Pacific Northwest Aviation and Space aficionados. Featuring captivating speakers, a treasure trove of aviation SWAG at the freebie table, and a lucky draw where every participant was a winner, it was a truly stellar evening.The show opens and closes with the breathtaking sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their vibrant Welcome and Goodbye songs were recorded live at the majestic Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia.Want to experience their magic in person? Join us on an unforgettable group trip to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa in late September 2025! Contact Brian at Brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.ORG for all the details.

The US economy contracts during President Trump's first three months in office. GDP fell by 0.3%... Mr Trump blames former President Biden. Meanwhile China blames US tariffs for falls in its manufacturing figures... but there are more positive numbers in Europe. Also, Andrew Peach hears from the UN Assistant Secretary General about Afghanistan's economy under Taliban rule. And we'll hear why a fall in demand for diamonds is very damaging for Botswana.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

Hapa Makao Makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa, mkutano wa 24 wa Jukwaa la Kudumu la Watu wa jamii za asili (UNPFII) linaendelea kujadili utekelezaji wa Azimio la Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu haki za watu wa asili na kubaini mbinu bora za kushughulikia changamoto zinazowakabili, ukileta pamoja washiriki kutoka maeneo mbalimbali kote duniani. Idhaa ya Kiswahili ya Umoja wa Mataifa walipata fursa ya kuzungumza na baadhi yao.

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê Suid-Afrika en Botswana wil handel, belegging en goeie internasionale verhoudinge bevorder. Hy het Botswana se president, Duma Boko, Woensdag by Mahlamba Ndlopfu, sy ampswoning in Pretoria, ontvang. Ramaphosa sê bilaterale betrekkinge tussen die twee lande is sterk en dek samewerking oor ʼn wye spektrum, insluitend politiek, ekonomie, die omgewing, wetenskap en tegnologie, maatskaplike gebied, verdediging en sekerheid:

Why is gender based violence at a pandemic level in Namibia. How can it be reduced?We meet Botswana's Bitcoin Lady who is educating people on cryptocurrencyAnd we meet the artist who has designed more than 2000 album coversPresenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Richard Kagoe, Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka katika mkoa wa Mwanza kaskazini magharibi mwa Tanzania ambapo vijana wameshika hatamu kuboresha mustakabali wao. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari  na mashinani tunasalia hapa makao makuu.Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Kudumisha Amani nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo DRC, MONUSCO, umeikaribisha kusainiwa kwa “Azimio la Kanuni” tarehe 25 Aprili 2025 mjini Washington, D.C chini ya usimamizi wa Wizara ya mambo ya nje ya Marekani, kati ya serikali za DRC na Rwanda kwa lengo la kulinda rai ana kutekeleza azimio la Baraza la Usalama namba 2773 (2025).Mkurugenzi wa Mawasiliano wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la msaada kwa wakimbizi wa Kipalestina UNRWA, Juliette Touma, akizungumza na waandishi wa habri mjini Geneva kwa njia ya video kutoka mji mkuu wa Jordan, Amman, wakati  kuzingirwa kwa Ukanda wa Gaza kukikaribia kuingia mwezi wa pili amesema “Mzingiro wa Gaza ni muuaji wa kimya muuaji wa watoto, wazee, na watu walioko katika mazingira magumu zaidi. Mzingiro huu unamaanisha kwamba familia nzima, watu saba au wanane wanalazimika kushirikiana kopo moja la maharagwe au njegere”.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO limezitaka nchi za Kaskazini Magharibi mwa Afrika kuongeza ufuatiliaji na kuchukua hatua za mapema kudhibiti makundi ya nzige wa jangwani. Hii ni baada ya nzige wakubwa na makundi madogo kutoka ukanda wa Sahel kuhamia maeneo ya kusini mwa Sahara, hasa katikati ya Algeria, magharibi mwa Libya, na kusini mwa Tunisia tangu Februari hadi Machi mwaka huu.Na katika mashinani fursa ni yake Maruping Onkemetse Mkurugenzi na Mwanzilishi wa Kituo cha Msaada wa Familia, shirika linaloongozwa na wanawake wa asili  katika Wilaya ya Gantsi, kijiji cha Chobokwane nchini Botswana anayeshiriki mkutano unaoendelea hapa Makao Makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa wa Jukwaa la Watu wa Asili akizungumzia alichojifunza hadi sasa.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!  

Grab your imaginary passports—because in this egg-cellent episode of Culture Kids, Asher and his mom, Kristen, hop into the Culture Kids Time Machine to crack the case of Easter!

This past October, Carli and several other GWT members were lucky enough to go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa as our third ever GWT group trip! Follow along as we learn about the group's experiences in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia and hear about epic safari drives, hikes, camping, and other adventures. Stay tuned to learn about GWT's upcoming group trips and how you can be a part of the next one!

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were honored to welcome Ambassador John E. Lange, a distinguished diplomat, global health leader, and proud alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Over his 28-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service, Ambassador Lange served in pivotal roles, including U.S. Ambassador to Botswana, Special Representative on Avian and Pandemic Influenza, and Deputy U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator at the launch of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.His career has taken him from high-level diplomatic negotiations to frontline crisis leadership. After retiring from the Foreign Service in 2009, Ambassador Lange continued his commitment to global health at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Nations Foundation, where he has worked to advance global health diplomacy, pandemic preparedness, and disease eradication initiatives.In this episode, Ambassador Lange shared insights from his diplomatic career, his work in global health, and the importance of public service in addressing global challenges. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Ambassador Lange and learned so much. We hope you will too.

Episode 104 of The Journey Is The Reward it's time for a wild ride from pizza critiques to “Paradise” found! So buckle up, adventure junkies!First up, we're diving headfirst into the delicious drama of Listener Mark's pizza review. Turns out, Momma Coleman's taste buds were NOT impressed… for a second time.  Ouch! Guess not all pies are created equal. Then, Micah drops a tech bombshell: the mythical 10-year AirTag battery! Will it survive the test of time? Brian's ready to put on his scientist hat and report back in a decade. We're holding you to that, Brian! For the main event, get ready for some travel tales! Brian braved the wilds of Burbank airport, where the power went on a little adventure of its own, and TSA decided to join the reboot party. We're talking United flights, car rental wizardry (learn how to snag those deals!), and a reunion with old pals in Paradise and Ukiah. And guess what? Brian finally conquered the Alexander Valley wine tasting quest.  Plus, there was beer. Sierra Nevada beer. Oh, and let's not forget the flight home where Brian became the "invisible trash guy" and the "tray table rebel." As always, we're serenaded by the soul-stirring sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their Welcome and Goodbye songs were recorded straight from the Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia and are pure magic. Feeling the FOMO? Experience this musical magic in person and 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 enjoy the Journey as it is the Reward!

Is there anywhere left in the world that is truly quiet? This episode, we seek to find out, with Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler's Global Digital Director, and writer Yulia Denisyuk joining Lale in the studio to talk about their favorite quiet places—from the sprawling deserts of Wadi Rum, Jordan, to the Makgadikgadi salt pans of Botswana. And if you're still left wanting more inspiration for finding stillness on our noisy planet, check out our fully list of quiet places on cntraveler.com after listening. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Next up in our line of interviewing each of the Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa finalist we have Raven In Flesh. A Tswanian black metal band hailing from Botswana's legendary metal scene. Join in as Marcel dives into the origins of the band, the challenges they face and the prospect of coming to South Africa to perform at the biggest Pan-African metal event in Africa. Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there's something for every listener. Show your support and grab your favourite merch today!Support the showHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast +Websitehttps://www.sludgeunderground.comMerchhttps://sludgeunderground.store/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sludgeundergroundTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeundergroundYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@sludgeundergroundTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Sludge031Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

We're doing a little different thing today, having wondered our way through a few thousand years its time to reflect on a few things. How did people go about their day to day lives, and what was life really like by the mid-19th Century South Africa? This period was dominated by agriculture, it was before the discoveries of most of the valuable minerals that turned the region from a sleepy agrarian backwater into one of the most dynamic economies in the world. Cape Town had been the fulcrum around which all European expansion rotated, the southern tip of Africa had to be navigated by all the empires of Europe, first Portuguese, then Dutch, then English. So naturally Cape Town had developed quite a sense of self importance. Some vicious and malicious Joburgers claim it continues to suffer from a superiority complex today. All in good spirit of course. It was a distant port, and if a Voortrekker or AmaZulu king travelled to Cape Town overland, it was like setting sail into an insecure future. The slow wagons cruising overland from the Waterberg to Cape Town took about as long as the maritime trip from Liverpool to Cape Town — two to three months. Both routes - whether sea or land — were rife with danger. During this perilous chapter of history, seafaring was still a high risk venture. Meanwhile, those who braved the land faced their own litany of dangers — wagons toppled on treacherous trails, lions prowled the edges of camps, venomous snakes struck without warning, and bandits lurked in the shadows. The veld itself, like the capricious ocean, seemed to conspire against the traveller, offering up a relentless gauntlet of threats to navigate. This experience meant the journey men and women were hardy, a tough breed. Most actually walked the trip, sometimes riding their horse, but mostly leading the oxen as the wagon creaked and squeaked, rumbled and tinkled over rocky landscape. African migrants walked from the transOrangia and deeper, into what is now Botswana, all the way to Cape Town to work on farms. That took weeks, sometimes, months. AmaZulu kings like Shaka thought nothing of walking 300 kilometres to visit his distant homesteads, taking a fortnight to recon his land. Physiology was actually different — people had straighter spines at this time in world history — there were fewer eye problems, stronger limbs. But they lived shorter lives in general, medicine was a distant luxury for most. 19th-century Southern Africans, like many pre-industrial populations globally, generally had better postural alignment and physical conditioning compared to sedentary modern denizens of the ethernet. Ethnographic and missionary accounts from the era—such as those by Dr. David Livingstone and Thomas Baines—frequently remark on the exceptional physical endurance of local populations. Many African societies, particularly among pastoralist and hunter-gatherer communities like the San, Tswana, and Zulu, were noted for their upright posture and ease of movement over long distances. The strength needed to walk along the tracks and slopes of southern Africa is well known, the pursuit is replicated today with the wonderful trails around the countryside. But it wasn't all milk and honey, of course. The fatality rate remained high until the end of the 19th Century, although in South Africa, people were generally living longer, particularly in the Cape.

Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 11 avril 2025.Avec cette semaine :François Bujon de l'Estang, ambassadeur de France.Matthias Fekl, avocat et ancien ministre de l'Intérieur.Nicole Gnesotto, vice-présidente de l'Institut Jacques Delors.Richard Werly, correspondant à Paris du quotidien helvétique en ligne Blick.L'ÉTAT DU COMMERCE INTERNATIONALDonald Trump a lancé le 2 avril une charge commerciale massive sous la forme d'une augmentation des droits de douane si lourde qu'elle sonne comme une déclaration de guerre commerciale contre des concurrents, mais aussi contre des alliés traditionnels de Washington. Le président américain a annoncé 46% de hausse pour le Vietnam, 34% pour la Chine, 24% pour le Japon, 20% pour l'Union européenne, mais aussi 50% pour le Lesotho, 47% pour Madagascar, 37% pour le Botswana et rien pour la Russie, la Corée du Nord, la Biélorussie … Tandis que l'Union européenne se préparait à négocier, Pékin a riposté vite et fort, les tarifs douaniers sur les importations américaines passantde 34% à 84%. Bloomberg décrivait alors l'escalade en cours entre la Chine et les Etats-Unis - qui représentent 40% de l'économie mondiale à eux deux - comme une « guerre nucléaire commerciale"».Coup de théâtre mercredi soir : Donald Trump a annoncé la suspension des droits de douane pour 90 jours, laissant cependant un taux minimum uniforme de 10%. Une pause qui ne s'applique pas à la Chine taxée à 125%, ennemie principale des Etats-Unis qui a osé répliquer à Washington. Donald Trump justifie la pause « par la volonté de plus de 75 pays de négocier. »Concrètement, durant cette période, qui a pris effet « immédiatement » après son annonce, l'ensemble des pays du globe sont désormais soumis à des droits de douane ajustés à 10%.Selon l'Insee, le commerce mondial devrait reculer de 4 points. En Europe, l'Allemagne ou l'Italie, dont 10% des exportations vont vers les États-Unis (respectivement 3,3 et 4,2% de leur PIB), devraient être plus touchées que la France et l'Espagne (moins de 7,5% de leurs exportations et moins de 2% du PIB). Mais, rappelle l'ancien commissaire européen au Commerce et ex-directeur général de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce - OMC, Pascal Lamy « les Etats-Unis représentent 13% des importations mondiales, donc 87% du commerce international n'a aucune raison de se laisser contaminer par cette folie »Visée depuis mi-mars par des droits de douane américains de 25% sur l'acier et l'aluminium, l'Union européenne, après que le président américain a fait machine arrière, a suspendu pour 90 jours les mesures de rétorsion approuvées par les États membre et qui prévoient une hausse de 25% sur l'acier et l'aluminium, les amandes, le jus d'orange, la volaille, le soja, le tabac et les yachts… Le gouverneur de la Banque de France François Villeroy de Galhau asalué un « début de retour à la raison économique », alors que la Bourse de New York s'est envolée à l'annonce de cette pause. Toutefois, l'incertitude et la confusion se répandent dans les cercles industriels et chez les distributeurs américains comme européens, tandis que les marchés ne savent plus à quel saint se vouer.LA TURQUIE À L'HEURE DES RÉGIMES AUTORITAIRESAu pouvoir depuis 22 ans, le président turc, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, a fait incarcérer le 23 mars, une des rares personnes qui étaient en mesure de le battre dans les urnes : le social-démocrate et atatürkiste revendiqué Ekrem Imamoglu, maire d'Istanbul depuis 2019, qui devait être, le même jour, désigné comme candidat à la prochaine présidentielle du Parti républicain du peuple. En l'attaquant avec l'arme la plus redoutable dont il dispose − la justice −, sous couvert de multiples accusations, dont celle de « corruption », et en réprimant les imposantes manifestations de protestation organisées dans tout le pays, l'homme fort de la Turquie achève ce qu'il a commencé il y a une bonne dizaine d'années : le détricotage systématique de l'État de droit et des contre-pouvoirs. Cette régression de la démocratie a été marquée dès 2013 par la répression des manifestations anti-Erdoğan du parc de Gezi à Taksim, suivie d'une dérive autoritaire. Puis, deux ans plus tard, par la fin brutale et sanglante des négociations de paix avec les Kurdes et l'incarcération d'élus et de figures politiques comme le populaire Selahattin Demirtaş. S'y sont ajoutées aussi les répercussions du coup d'Etat raté de 2016 et les purges gigantesques au sein des institutions publiques des membres de la confrérie du prédicateur Fethullah Gülen ; avec qui le président s'était pourtant allié pendant des décennies. Il y a eu ensuite l'adoption de lois liberticides, la destitution de maires et les arrestations de plus en plus nombreuses d'intellectuels, d'artistes, de journalistes de gauche ou proches de l'opposition libérale. De tout temps, le chef de l'État est apparu prêt à faire un pas de plus pour garder le pouvoir. Jamais, toutefois, il n'était allé aussi loin qu'aujourd'hui.Dans la foulée de l'arrestation du maire d'Istanbul, la livre turque a plongé à son niveau le plus bas face au billet vert et l'indice de la Bourse d'Istanbul a chuté de près de 7%, déclenchant une suspension temporaire. Le Quai d'Orsay a fait part de sa « profonde préoccupation » tandis que Berlin a dénoncé « un grave revers pour la démocratie ». L'autoritarisme croissant d'Erdoğan embarrasse particulièrement les Européens au moment où la Turquie, de par sa puissance militaire, se pose en alliée incontournable pour renforcer le pilier européen de l'OTAN, face au rapprochement entre Donald Trump et Vladimir Poutine. Située à la croisée de l'Europe, de l'Asie et du Moyen-Orient, et point de passage stratégique vers la mer Noire (via le détroit du Bosphore), elle se sait indispensable sur de nombreux dossiers : la guerre en Ukraine, où Ankara a su dès le début ménager à la fois Kyiv, en lui livrant des drones, et Moscou, en contournant les sanctions ; la Syrie de l'après-Bachar, où elle entend user de son influence auprès des nouvelles autorités. Sans oublier son industrie d'armement en plein boom, à laquelle s'intéressent déjà certaines capitales européennes pour contrer l'expansionnisme de Poutine. De quoi faire dire au secrétaire général de l'OTAN qu'il serait temps que Bruxelles et Ankara coopèrent plus étroitement sur la question sécuritaire.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

“If we march into that village and we start trying to persecute people for using poison, something that's very illegal, nobody's going to talk to us. We're not going to find out where the poison came from. We're not going to be able to shut anything down. We should take the approach that people are using poison because they're desperate, because they see no other alternative.” – Andrew Stein   Andrew Stein is a wildlife ecologist who spent the past 25 years studying human carnivore conflict from African wild dogs and lions in Kenya and Botswana to leopards and hyenas in Namibia. His work has long focused on finding ways for people and predators to coexist. He is the founder of CLAWS, an organization based in Botswana that's working at the intersection of cutting-edge wildlife research and community driven conservation. Since its start in 2014 and official launch as an NGO in 2020, CLAWS has been pioneering science-based, tech-forward strategies to reduce conflict between people and carnivores. By collaborating closely with local communities, especially traditional cattle herders, CLAWS supports both species conservation and rural livelihoods—making coexistence not just possible, but sustainable.  

The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: In which country would you find the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora? Question 2: What is the capital city of Botswana? Question 3: Which of these countries borders Argentina? Question 4: Which of these countries has black on its flag? Question 5: Which city used to be called Suba? Question 6: Which of these countries borders Canada? Question 7: Which Portuguese colony reverted to China in December 1999? Question 8: Which River Forms A Border Between France and Germany? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les nouvelles taxes douanières américaines sont entrés en vigueur avec des conséquences très lourdes pour beaucoup de petits pays comme BOTSWANA, BENGLADESH, BIRMANIE, CAMBODGE... Certains pays sont parmi les plus pauvres du monde et ils vont subir de plein fouet ces droits de douanes. Ecoutez L'angle éco de Martial You du 09 avril 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Ivor Price sits down with Absa's agricultural economists to discuss major shifts in South Africa's vegetable market, including the impact of Botswana's import ban lift and the future of onion pricing.Download the Absa AgriTrends Autumn 2025 here: https://bit.ly/4cjfvwE

The cash back vs points rollercoaster ride is coming to an end on Episode 103!  Micah and Brian are joined again by the incredible Angie from the Award Travel 101 podcast for a deep dive into Brian's wallet!  Angie is in agreement with Brian that points are much more valuable for people who travel over cash back. However, there are several places where Brian can improve his earning potential.In addition, Angie also goes over some tools that will help people find these incredible redemptions.The show opens and closes with the breathtaking sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their vibrant Welcome and Goodbye songs were recorded live at the majestic Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia.Want to experience their magic in person? Join us on an unforgettable group trip to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa in late September 2025! Contact Brian at Brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.ORG for all the details.Prepare yourself for an episode packed with passion, debate, and some professional moderation. 

This week, we're crossing borders and breaking ground with Wayne Pieterse, who joins us all the way from Gaborone, Botswana! From traveling across South Africa to laying the foundation for a growing nation, Wayne's story is nothing short of inspiring. As a construction expert, he's literally building Botswana - one brick at a time. But it's not just about the structures; it's about the vibrant cultures, unique experiences, and endless opportunities he's discovered along the way. Take a listen to the full interview. Webpage

This week, Darren tried to order from Rocomamas in Gaborone, Botswana - the best Rocomamas in Africa. Tshepiso & Tinkerbell gave him the best service before realizing he's way too far. Take a listen to how it all ended. Webpage

In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, well respected Canadian diamond industry veteran Jon Phillips returns. The conversation begins with Paul and Jon analyzing the current state of the natural diamond market. They then discuss the “elephant in the room,” i.e. lab-grown diamonds, and the impact that the product is having on natural diamonds. Finally, the two talk about De Beers' DIamondProof machine, Botswana marketing its diamonds and the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on the diamond and jewelry industry.   Hosted by: Paul Zimnisky Guest: Jon Phillips Guest plug: More information on PZDA's State of the Diamond Market report: www.paulzimnisky.com/products   Show contact: paul@paulzimnisky.com or visit www.paulzimnisky.com.   Please note that the contents of this podcast includes anecdotes, observations and opinions. The information should not be considered investment or financial advice. Consult your investment professional before making any investment decisions. Please read full disclosure at: www.paulzimnisky.com.

Namibië gaan op 1 April visumvrye toegang vir meer as 30 lande terugtrek, insluitend Amerika en Brittanje. Audrin Mathe van die inligitngsministerie sê die besluit, wat reeds in Julie 2023 geneem is, volg omdat Namibiese paspoorthouers nie dieselfde voorregte in die buiteland het nie. Hy het ook aangedui dat 18 lande, insluitend Suid-Afrika, Botswana, Angola en Zimbabwe, nie deur die veranderings geraak sal word nie:

In this episode, Keltie Maguire speaks with one of her long-time friends, Carly Church, about life as a new mom, and how Carly made her decision to have a child.  Keltie and Carly chat about: Carly's journey from single to meeting her partner, Mike; the experience of becoming a step-mom to Mike's two daughters — and how this relationship influenced Carly's own Kids or Childfree choice; and Carly's decision to become a mom. Carly's decision to freeze her eggs in her mid-30s — and why she's so happy she did.  Her experiences as a step-parent and a first-time mom, including the importance of partner support, and the challenges of navigating relationships with stepkids.  How Carly went from ambivalent about motherhood, to deciding to have a child — including the natural unfolding of her family life. The joys and challenges of motherhood and the impact on her identity and independence, thus far in her journey.  About Carly: Carly Church has a habit of choosing to swim against the tide. Trained as a Professional Engineer and then moving on to work across the globe in the mining industry she has often found herself blazing a trail for women in the industry. A love for travel, both recreational and as part of long-term rotations on mining projects from Botswana to the rather more chilly, Northern Ontario, defined Carly's life in her 20s and 30s. Now a mother to James (0) and step-mother to Martha (11) and Edith (9), Carly is navigating how to balance the needs of her new family with the professional and personal pursuits which have always driven her. As mentioned in the show: Find Carly on Instagram: @cjcharlys __ Join the next round of our Kids or Childfree Group Program: www.kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-program Check out our free resources here, or at kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you're hearing! You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify. Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree

The rollercoaster ride on Episode 102 continues! Micah and Brian are joined again by the incredible Angie from the Award Travel 101 podcast for a deep dive into Micah's wallet!  No, she is not going to pick pocket him but go over his credit card strategy and make recommendations on how he can improve his walletSadly, this is no question from Listener Lu this week because we have so much to discuss with Micah's walletFor the main segment of the show, Angie tries to get Micah to give up his cash back and come over to the dark side of the points and miles game… or is it a hobby?  She goes over the features and benefits of his 11, mostly, cash back credit cards.  Angie shows Micah how a bit of change in attitude will enable him to change his altitude and fly internationally in business class for nearly free!The show opens and closes with the breathtaking sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their vibrant Welcome and Goodbye songs were recorded live at the majestic Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia.Want to experience their magic in person? Join us on an unforgettable group trip to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa in late September 2025! Contact Brian at Brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.ORG for all the details.Prepare yourself for an episode packed with passion, debate, and some professional moderation. 

Of the five ‘giant evils' William Beveridge identified, the Attlee government set out to deal with want through social security, squalor through better housing, ignorance through more schooling and disease through the National Health Service. When it came to the fifth giant, idleness, the government's tackeld unemployment by setting out to rebuild the British economy and, overall, that didn't go too badly. Unemployment was kept to 2% of the workforce despite the return of two and a half million men to the employment market from the army, and a massive trade deficit was wiped out. But the price was a tough economy with rationing still in place and little in the way of luxury to make life more pleasurable. Survival had been made easier, but living was short of joy in a rather dour postwar Britain.Greyness at home was reflected in continuing decline abroad. This episode traces the loss of status and, indeed, of value of the pound, once the world's reserve currency, now forced aside by the dollar. It also looks at the sad story of how Britain handled, or rather mishandled, its territory of Bechuanaland in Southern Africa, behaving shamefully towards its hereditary ruler Seretse Khama and his white wife Ruth Williams, to accommodate the growing racism of South Africa, source of the uranium Britain needed for its A-bomb.Things went no more smoothly in Palestine, where Britain simply abandoned its mandate, leaving Jews and Arabs to sort out their differences themselves, kicking off the long series of repeating wars that have poisoned the existence of Israel ever since. To cap the episode off, we talk about the start of the Malaya emergency, a counter-insurgency war as ugly and as strewn with atrocities as any other. It underlines the lesson that it isn't government intentions that matter in such conflicts, it's the nature of colonial war itself that makes it vile.Illustration: Seretse Khama, first President of Botswana, and the first First Lady, Ruth WilliamsMusic: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

"The group chants in Botswana's Delta left a deep impression on me; especially, I was struck by how the chants echoed a sense of unity, resilience, and reverence for nature, blending individual voices into something much larger than the sum of its parts. The rhythmic repetition created a trance-like atmosphere, inviting contemplation and deep emotional connection. "Inspired by these emotions, I sought to translate the essence of these chants into sound using synthesizers. The idea was to capture the communal spirit and the earthy, organic feel of the chants while using the synthetic tools at my disposal to push the emotional landscape even further. I began experimenting with layered textures, creating complex, evolving sounds that mimicked the fluidity and repetition of the chants, but with a modern, electronic twist. I used the synthesizers to generate warm, pulsing bass lines that grounded the music, much like the steady rhythm of the chants, and layered them with atmospheric pads to evoke the vastness and beauty of the Delta landscape." Voices of the Okavango Delta reimagined by 42. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Die presidente van Mosambiek, Angola, die DRK, Suid-Afrika, Zambië, Botswana, Saharawi-republiek, Kenia, Tanzanië, sowel as die adjunk-presidente van Malawi, Ghana en Uganda saam met verskeie voormalige presidente en ander hooggeplaastes, het die inhuldiging van president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah bygewoon. Sy die deur die hoofregter, Peter Shivute by Staatshuis ingesweer. Nandi-Ndaitwah is die 11de vroulike president in Afrika en Namibië se vyfde. Die uittredende president Nangolo Mbumba het hulde aan haar baanbreker oomblik gebring.

Hii leo jaridani katika mada kwa kina tunajikita katika mkutano CSW69 ambao umebakiza siku moja tu, kesho Machi 21 unakunja jamvi, na tunamsikia Dkt. Dorothy Gwajima, Waziri wa Maendeleo ya Jamii, Jinsia Tanzania, Waziri Riziki Pembe kutoka Zanzibar na Profesa Smile Dzisi, Mkugenzi wa Shirika la “I believe Global” kutoka Ghana.Kamishna Mkuu wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia Wakimbizi, UNHCR Filippo Grandi amesema kukata ufadhili kwa mashirika yanayotoa huduma za kibinadamu kunasababisha janga la uwajibikaji. Kupitia taarifa iliyotolewa leo Geneva, Uswisi na UNHCR, Bwana Grandi amesema kukata ufadhili kunaweka hatarini maisha ya mamilioni ya watu na madhara yake kwa watu wanaokimbia majanga, yatakuwa makubwa zaidi na yataonekana wazi ikiwemo wanawake na watoto wa kike kukosa huduma zitokanazo na kubakwa.Leo ni siku ya furaha duniani maudhui yakimulika umuhimu wa watu kusaidiana na kujaliana katika masuala mbalimbali ikiwemo chakula. Ripoti mpya ya wadau wa UN iliyozinduliwa leo imeonesha kuwa nchi yenye furaha zaidi duniani ni Finland na ya mwisho kabisa ni Afghanistani. Katika 10 bora zenye furaha hakuna hata moja ya Afrika, ilihali kwenye 10 za mwisho nchi za Afrika ni 7 ambazo ni Lesotho, Comoro, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC, Malawi na Sierra Leone.Mkutano wa 69 wa Kamisheni ya Hali ya Wanawake duniani, CSW69 ukikaribia ukingoni hapa makao makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa tumemuuliza mshiriki Wakili Rosemary Mwaipopo kutoka Tanzania mkutano umekidhi kiu yake ya kusongesha usawa wa kijinsia?Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili hii leo mchambuzi wetu mlumbi wa Kiswahili Joramu Nkumbi kutoka nchini Tanzania, anafafanua maana ya maneno “Ashiraf, Janabi, gayagaya, kiti cha marimba na kiti cha msaji”Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!  

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo is coming off a Gold medal at the 2024 Olympic games in the 200m. He has already opened up his 2025 season with a few 400m races, but they weren't as impressive as the performances he was able to produce at the top of 2024. So what should we expect as we look forward to the 2025 World Championship season?-------------------------------Host: Anderson Emerole | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@emeroleanderson on TwitterSUPPORT THE PODCAST

Peindre des yeux sur les fesses des vaches peut sembler insolite, mais cette technique ingénieuse repose sur un principe bien connu en biologie comportementale : l'illusion d'un regard dissuasif. Cette stratégie, testée au Botswana par un chercheur soucieux de protéger le bétail des attaques de lions, a démontré son efficacité. Voici pourquoi cette approche fonctionne et pourquoi elle présente des avantages à la fois écologiques et économiques.1. Exploiter un réflexe naturel des prédateursDans la nature, de nombreux animaux évitent d'attaquer lorsqu'ils ont l'impression d'être observés. Les prédateurs, comme les lions, préfèrent généralement surprendre leurs proies par-derrière. Le fait de peindre de grands yeux sur l'arrière-train des vaches trompe le lion en lui donnant l'illusion que l'animal a repéré sa présence. Par prudence, il abandonne alors son attaque, cherchant une proie plus facile à surprendre.Ce phénomène repose sur un principe psychologique bien étudié : le "regard perçu". Chez de nombreuses espèces, y compris les humains, la simple impression d'être observé influence le comportement et décourage les actions risquées. C'est ce même principe qui explique pourquoi des images d'yeux sur des affiches peuvent réduire les comportements indésirables, comme le vol.2. Une méthode simple et efficaceContrairement aux clôtures électriques ou aux chiens de garde, peindre des yeux sur les vaches est une solution peu coûteuse et facile à mettre en place. Elle ne nécessite aucun équipement complexe et peut être réalisée par les éleveurs eux-mêmes. De plus, contrairement aux colliers GPS ou aux protections physiques, cette approche ne gêne pas les animaux et n'altère pas leur comportement naturel.3. Un bénéfice pour les lions et la biodiversitéL'un des problèmes majeurs de la cohabitation entre les éleveurs et les lions au Botswana est que ces derniers sont régulièrement abattus pour protéger le bétail. En réduisant les attaques sur les vaches, cette technique permet d'éviter les représailles contre les lions. Cela contribue à préserver cette espèce menacée tout en maintenant un équilibre écologique dans la région.4. Une approche durable pour l'élevageAu-delà de la protection immédiate des troupeaux, cette méthode favorise une cohabitation pacifique entre les éleveurs et la faune sauvage. Plutôt que de recourir à des solutions radicales comme le braconnage ou l'usage de poisons, elle représente une alternative respectueuse de l'environnement et adaptée aux réalités locales.En conclusion, peindre des yeux sur les fesses des vaches est une idée astucieuse qui s'appuie sur des principes biologiques solides. Elle protège à la fois le bétail et les lions, tout en offrant une solution simple, économique et durable pour les éleveurs du Botswana. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

On this week's episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss highlights from the colored gem shows in Tucson, where designers were buzzing over Guatemalan jade. Rob updates listeners on big news from De Beers, which sealed a 10-year deal with Botswana and saw its value written down significantly. In other news, one of Signet's largest shareholders has called for a sale of the company. Rob offers insights into the factors driving these headline-making stories. Finally, Victoria reports on the state of the Swiss watch industry as Audemars Piguet marks its 150th anniversary. Sponsored by IGI: igi.org/education

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about raising confident communicators. Are you raising your kids or influencing the younger humans in your lives to be confident communicators? For better or worse, technology has changed the way we communicate. As younger generations continue to enter the workforce, it's important that they be prepared to confidently and effectively communicate with others. My guest this week is Tim Newman, an educator who has specialized in sport marketing, public relations, leadership, and social media. Here Tim and I talk about common communication challenges in the workplace. We then focus our attention on preparing future generations to communicate by providing them with the appropriate resources and opportunities to build their skills.About My GuestDr. Tim Newman is an accomplished educator and sport professional with nearly three decades of experience in the field of sport management and athletic training. Specializing in the areas of sport marketing, public relations, leadership, and social media, he has taught in the United States and across the globe including Botswana, Malaysia and Thailand. He has always been a forward thinker and problem solver which led to him write Social Media in Sport Marketing, which was published over 10 years ago as one of the first books on the subject. Those qualities were also the impetus for him teaching and developing online courses for over twenty years and laid the foundation for his newest project, the Formula For Public Speaking which is a step-by-step program to help anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills.~Connect with Tim:Website: https://timnewmanspeaks.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timnewman X: https://x.com/TimNATCFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimNewmanSpeakingWithConfidence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timnewmanspeaks~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 아프리카 혁신 성장|The One with Ms. Akaego Okoye - On the African Business Landscape and Community Building | Episode 6 (2025)Join us as we launch our March series spotlighting entrepreneurs who are driving a new era of growth, innovation, and African ownership. In this episode, we sit down with Akaego Okoye—lawyer, business strategist, and founder of African Business Stories—for a deep dive into the realities of building, scaling, and sustaining businesses in Africa. She unpacks common misconceptions, explores the power of regional trade, and explains why an "Africa First" mindset is critical for sustainable growth and self-sufficiency.Throughout our conversation, we highlight some of Africa's biggest success stories, from Botswana's free education model and Kenya's fintech revolution to Rwanda's thriving startup scene and Nigeria's leadership in local content policies that ensure African ownership in key industries. Akaego also breaks down Africa's aviation and infrastructure challenges, from long-haul travel delays to inefficiencies in cross-border payments, and discusses how solutions like the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and Lobito Corridor could revolutionize trade across the continent.Beyond business, Akaego shares the hidden currency of success: networking, relationship-building, and storytelling. She reflects on how meaningful connections have shaped her career, how visibility empowers entrepreneurs, and why African women in business must take up space and own their narratives. She also delves into her pioneering work in business aviation, playing a key role in launching Nigeria's first private jet terminal and reshaping corporate air travel in Africa. She emphasizes the importance of streamlined infrastructure and better connectivity for economic growth and trade across the continent.As Africa reclaims its economic identity, this conversation unpacks both the challenges and opportunities in intra-African trade, infrastructure gaps, payment solutions, and business ecosystems that prioritize African entrepreneurs. Tune in now for a robust conversation on Africa's next chapter!

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Another great Wednesday! Our own Liberty McArtor will host. In the first hour, she talks with Ashley Thaba about Healthy Families Foundation located in Botswana, Africa. Then Liberty interviews philosopher and theologian Kenneth Richard Samples regarding Education, Indoctrination, and Propaganda.  Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS […]

Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, publicly regrets annulling the Nigerian1993 presidential election. How does family of presumed winner, Moshood Abiola, respond?We explore the affordable housing crisis in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa.And reaction after Botswana lifts a ban on South African vegetablesPresenter : Audrey Brown Producers :Sunita Nahar and Amie Liebowitz in London and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer : Jack Graysmark Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

As owner of the historic Los Angeles Times newspaper, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has said its endorsement of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was a mistake, suggested that his newsroom should add AI “bias meters” to ensure objectivity, and vocally supported RFK by saying Kennedy “knows more about the science than most doctors.” His push to diversify the LA Times' political viewpoints led to multiple resignations by editors and columnists, who were uncomfortable with his intention to balance the paper's opinion section with more centrist and conservative writers. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong is a physician, surgeon, and biotech entrepreneur who has pioneered treatments for diabetes and cancer. In 2018, he became the owner of the Los Angeles Times. He serves as Executive Chairman of ImmunityBio and holds over 675 worldwide patents. In 1993, he performed UCLA's first whole-organ pancreas transplant and developed Abraxane, an FDA-approved cancer drug. Soon-Shiong is Chairman of NantWorks, recipient of the 2016 Franklin Institute Bower Award, minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, and healthcare advisor to Botswana's President. Read the LA Times at https://latimes.com and follow Dr. Soon-Shiong at https://x.com/DrPatSoonShiong 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors  • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices