Podcasts about Botswana

Interview with Greg Bittar, Managing Director of Lotus ResourcesOur previous interview:Recording date: 10th September 2025Lotus Resources presents a compelling uranium investment opportunity as one of the few companies to successfully restart production in a supply-constrained market. The company has demonstrated operational excellence by bringing the Kayelekera mine in Malawi back online after a decade-long closure, targeting steady-state production of 2.4 million pounds annually by 2026.The investment thesis centers on strategic market positioning during a critical industry inflection point. As Managing Director Greg Bittar emphasized, "This is no longer a demand story. This is a supply story." Utilities globally face acute supply shortages while rebuilding inventories and securing long-term contracts, creating favorable conditions for new producers with operational capability.Lotus Resources has structured its production profile to maximize upside exposure while maintaining revenue stability. With 65% of production uncontracted, the company provides substantial leverage to uranium price appreciation, while 35% contracted volumes through 2029 ensure cash flow certainty. This balanced approach allows management to implement a patient inventory strategy, building working capital to capture anticipated price increases rather than immediately monetizing output at current market levels.The company's operational advantages distinguish it from competitors facing technical challenges. Hard rock mining operations at Kayelekera utilize proven metallurgy and established processing parameters, reducing technical risk compared to in-situ recovery methods experiencing industry-wide difficulties. The operation previously produced successfully until 2014, providing management with operational knowledge and historical performance data to optimize the restart process.Financial discipline characterizes the company's approach to capital allocation. The $50 million restart investment minimized dilution while maintaining operational flexibility through $40 million in deferred capital expenditures. These strategic deferrals, including power grid connection and acid plant reconstruction, create a clear pathway to $5-6 per pound cost reduction once commissioned, enhancing operational competitiveness and margin expansion.The development pipeline adds significant value through the Letlhakane project in Botswana, representing 115 million pounds of uranium resources grading 360-365 ppm. This larger-scale, longer-life asset can be funded through Kayelekera cash flows, providing growth optionality without additional dilution. The strategic timing aligns with anticipated supply shortfalls in the late 2020s and early 2030s, positioning the asset for optimal market entry.Geographic positioning in stable African jurisdictions provides operational and political advantages. Strong government support, demonstrated through presidential participation in reopening ceremonies, combined with 95% local employment and community engagement initiatives, creates sustainable operational frameworks. Established supply chains and regulatory environments in both Malawi and Botswana reduce execution risk compared to less developed mining jurisdictions.The macro environment strongly supports uranium producers with operational capability and strategic positioning. Chinese demand acceleration, Western utilities' need to replace Russian supply sources, and limited new mine development have created unprecedented supply constraints. Lotus Resources exemplifies the opportunity to capitalize on this transformation through immediate production capability, substantial price exposure, and development optionality.Risk considerations include inherent commodity price volatility, operational challenges associated with mining operations, and geopolitical factors affecting African mining jurisdictions. However, the company's proven operational capability, strategic market positioning, and financial flexibility create a compelling framework for uranium sector exposure during this critical market transformation.View Lotus Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/lotus-resources-limitedSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Will the second Africa climate summit produce tangible solutions to fight for climate justice?Police abuse is widespread in Kenya a new study finds. Rights groups warn the findings expose systemic failures that have left many Kenyans vulnerable to police harassment and violence.And how did Botswana become a leader in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Ayuba Iliya in Lagos. Priya Sippy, Stefania Okereke, and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 11th September 2025.Today: Poland Russian drones. Sweden child crime. EU state of union. Indonesia floods. China reserve. Hong Kong bill veto. Cuba power. United States megachurch leader. Congo Ebola. Botswana wealth fund. Africa school meals.With Juliet MartinSEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week. Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week. We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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Bienvenue à Bali pour ce nouvel épisode de Very Belge Trip! Fiona nous emmène sur l'île des Dieux, où elle a passé des vacances inoubliables avec sa sœur, loin du tumulte du quotidien. Ensemble, elles ont exploré cette destination sacrée du sud de l'Indonésie, où spiritualité et nature s'entrelacent harmonieusement.Entre deux balades à travers les rizières en terrasses, véritables œuvres d'art naturelles, les deux voyageuses ont pris le temps de se reconnecter à elles-mêmes. Yoga et méditation au cœur d'une jungle luxuriante ont rythmé leurs journées, apportant calme et sérénité.Mais Bali, c'est aussi l'appel de l'aventure ! Enfourchant un scooter, elles ont sillonné l'île à la recherche de ses plus belles plages : sable blanc, eaux turquoise et couchers de soleil inoubliables. Chaque étape de leur périple leur a révélé un Bali authentique, empreint de mysticisme et de beauté.Préparez-vous à être émerveillés par ce voyage empreint de spiritualité, de nature et d'évasion. Un épisode à écouter pour rêver d'ailleurs et découvrir l'âme unique de Bali avec Very Belge Trip!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 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.

L'Afrique a importé l'équivalent de 15 000 mégawatts de panneaux solaires entre juillet 2024 et juin 2025, soit la puissance de dix réacteurs nucléaires. C'est une augmentation de 60 % en un an. Si l'on exclut l'Afrique du Sud, les importations africaines de panneaux photovoltaïques ont même doublé en deux ans. La preuve, selon le groupe d'études Ember, d'un décollage de l'énergie solaire sur tout le continent. L'étude est basée sur les chiffres des douanes chinoises – la Chine étant le principal fournisseur de panneaux solaires à l'Afrique. Et la hausse est spectaculaire. « L'Algérie a multiplié par 33 ses importations de panneaux solaires en un an, observe Dave Jones, analyste en chef chez Ember. C'est le troisième pays à en importer le plus, après l'Afrique du Sud et le Nigeria. Les importations de panneaux solaires de la Zambie ont été multipliées par huit en douze mois, celles du Botswana par sept, celles du Soudan par six et celles du Nigeria, de la RDC et du Bénin ont plus que triplé. » La moitié des besoins en électricité du Tchad Les panneaux solaires importés par exemple au Tchad en un an permettraient, une fois installés, de produire la moitié de l'électricité totale du pays. Une augmentation de l'offre de courant en perspective en Afrique, mais aussi une baisse potentielle des prix. « Maintenant que le prix d'un panneau solaire n'est plus que d'environ 60 dollars au Nigeria, de l'électricité, souligne Dave Jones, les économies réalisées en évitant le diesel peuvent rembourser le coût d'un panneau solaire en six mois, et même moins dans d'autres pays. » La grande majorité des panneaux, 16 000 gigawatts, est jusqu'à présent destinée à des centrales solaires reliées au réseau, d'après les images satellites consultées par Ember. Mais l'usage décentralisé, 6 000 gigawatts pour l'instant, grandit aussi. « Ce sont des entreprises ou des industries, en site isolé ou pas, qui vont être le client unique privé de l'installation, explique Gilles Parmentier, PDG d'Africa REN, un opérateur du secteur. Ça peut être des panneaux solaires installés sur la toiture de supermarchés ou d'usines, ça peut être une centrale solaire installée pour une mine. La dernière catégorie, ce sont des villages isolés sur lesquels certains opérateurs proposent des kits solaires à l'échelle domestique. » Développer le stockage Le solaire se déploie en Afrique, ce qui imposera de relever le défi de l'intermittence de cette énergie. « Le prochain enjeu, estime Gilles Parmentier, c'est d'arriver à développer des projets de stockage, comme celui qu'on a fait au Sénégal, Walo Storage, pour permettre aux sociétés d'électricité de stabiliser leurs réseaux et également de pouvoir différer la production solaire, de la journée vers la soirée. Sinon, on va se retrouver avec des pays qui vont être en surproduction solaire la journée et en déficit le soir, alors que c'est le moment où il y a le plus de consommation. » L'autre défi pour accompagner les besoins en centrales solaires en Afrique, sera le développement des réseaux électriques. À lire aussiBénin: lancement de la construction de quatre centrales photovoltaïques

Namibië se Fifa-wêreldbekerdrome het Vrydag ‘n groot terugslag beleef toe die Brave Warriors hul wedstryd teen Malawi in Botswana met 2-1 verloor het. Die Warriors se volgende uitdaging wag Dinsdag op hulle wanneer Namibië teen São Tomé en Príncipe te staan kom. Afrigter Collin Benjamin het Vrydag ná die wedstryd met die media gepraat:

Namibië se nasionale sokkerspan draf om twee-uur vanmiddag uit teen Malawi in Francistown, Botswana in ‘n toernooi om vir die Fifa-wêreldbeker te kwalifiseer, ‘n mylpaal wat die Brave Warriors tot dusver ontwyk het. Afrigter Collin Benjamin deel sy verwagtinge oor vanmiddag se stryd:

Fue un enorme escándalo el rey de cacería en Botswana en tiempos de austeridades con su amante y parece que mantenida pocos meses después, presidió el solemne acto de apertura del año judicial y un año más tarde también. La dignidad de los presentes no se vio alterada. Todos se sintieron dignos, no se inmutaron. Aguantaron aquel aquelarre de indignidad. ¿Pedirán perdón? ¿De qué dirán los sin pelucas?

Les éliminatoires Mondial 2026 zone Afrique, on dispute les 7e et 8e journées. Neuf nations décrocheront leur billet direct pour les États-Unis, tandis que les quatre meilleurs deuxièmes de groupes passeront par un tournoi de barrages continental, avant de défier une nation d'une autre confédération pour un ultime sésame fin novembre ! Les leaders de poules peuvent conforter leurs positions et se rapprocher du but. Pour d'autres, la hiérarchie est encore serrée, les matches à venir seront cruciaux ! Groupe F : les Éléphants en tête, mais le Gabon qui suit à un point, peut reprendre la tête aujourd'hui. Le rendez-vous entre Pachydermes et Panthères à Franceville dans six jours vaudra cher ! Groupe I : le Mali peut se replacer s'il bat les Comores, Madagascar reste en embuscade, et espère vaincre la Centrafrique à Casablanca ce jeudi. Groupe D : le Cap-Vert mène le bal, le Cameroun est à une unité. Victoire impérative pour les Lions indomptables avant le déplacement piégeux mardi prochain à Praia. Groupe G : l'Algérie doit prendre trois points demain face au Botswana et espère un faux pas du Mozambique en Ouganda vendredi. Les Cranes n'ont pas dit leur dernier mot... À lire aussiÉliminatoires Mondial 2026 : journées chocs avec RDC-Sénégal, Gabon-Côte d'Ivoire et Burkina-Égypte Éliminatoires Coupe du monde suite, la dernière campagne de Didier Deschamps Et un dernier objectif, soulever une fois encore le trophée, après avoir disputé deux finales et réussi à ramener les Bleus au sommet. Avant de se frotter à la rude concurrence de la phase finale. Un sélectionneur concentré sur des échéances rapprochées, l'Ukraine puis l'Islande. Antoine Grognet au plus près de l'équipe de France et en direct dans l'émission. Scènes de chaos en Leagues Cup à Seattle Une finale perdue par l'Inter Miami face aux Sounders, et une bagarre générale en fin de rencontre impliquant notamment Sergio Busquets et Luis Suarez. La MLS perd-elle son sang-froid ? Pour débattre avec Annie Gasnier : Yoro Mangara, Frank Simon et Hervé Penot Technique/réalisation Laurent Salerno – David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin

Les éliminatoires Mondial 2026 zone Afrique, on dispute les 7e et 8e journées. Neuf nations décrocheront leur billet direct pour les États-Unis, tandis que les quatre meilleurs deuxièmes de groupes passeront par un tournoi de barrages continental, avant de défier une nation d'une autre confédération pour un ultime sésame fin novembre ! Les leaders de poules peuvent conforter leurs positions et se rapprocher du but. Pour d'autres, la hiérarchie est encore serrée, les matches à venir seront cruciaux ! Groupe F : les Éléphants en tête, mais le Gabon qui suit à un point, peut reprendre la tête aujourd'hui. Le rendez-vous entre Pachydermes et Panthères à Franceville dans six jours vaudra cher ! Groupe I : le Mali peut se replacer s'il bat les Comores, Madagascar reste en embuscade, et espère vaincre la Centrafrique à Casablanca ce jeudi. Groupe D : le Cap-Vert mène le bal, le Cameroun est à une unité. Victoire impérative pour les Lions indomptables avant le déplacement piégeux mardi prochain à Praia. Groupe G : l'Algérie doit prendre trois points demain face au Botswana et espère un faux pas du Mozambique en Ouganda vendredi. Les Cranes n'ont pas dit leur dernier mot... À lire aussiÉliminatoires Mondial 2026 : journées chocs avec RDC-Sénégal, Gabon-Côte d'Ivoire et Burkina-Égypte Éliminatoires Coupe du monde suite, la dernière campagne de Didier Deschamps Et un dernier objectif, soulever une fois encore le trophée, après avoir disputé deux finales et réussi à ramener les Bleus au sommet. Avant de se frotter à la rude concurrence de la phase finale. Un sélectionneur concentré sur des échéances rapprochées, l'Ukraine puis l'Islande. Antoine Grognet au plus près de l'équipe de France et en direct dans l'émission. Scènes de chaos en Leagues Cup à Seattle Une finale perdue par l'Inter Miami face aux Sounders, et une bagarre générale en fin de rencontre impliquant notamment Sergio Busquets et Luis Suarez. La MLS perd-elle son sang-froid ? Pour débattre avec Annie Gasnier : Yoro Mangara, Frank Simon et Hervé Penot Technique/réalisation Laurent Salerno – David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin

Tanya Munro shares her incredible multi-country African adventure, focusing on South Africa in this first episode of a two-part series. After 35 years on her bucket list, she finally travelled through Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Cape Town and the Garden Route, experiencing wildlife encounters, cultural discoveries and stunning landscapes.• Best time to visit South Africa for wildlife viewing is during the dry season (June-July)• Starting in Johannesburg provided important historical context through a Soweto township tour• Thornhill Safari Lodge near Kruger offered incredible wildlife viewing including lions, cheetahs and elephants• Cape Town surprised with its beauty, perfect weather and Table Mountain backdrop• V&A Waterfront area provided safe, convenient accommodation with good security• Garden Route tour covered 1,200km of diverse landscapes from mountains to coastline• Blyde River Canyon (third largest canyon in world) was an unexpected highlight• Game meats like kudu, springbok and ostrich were culinary standouts• Cape Malay cooking class in Bo-Kaap offered cultural immersion through food• Learning about South Africa's history early in the trip provides essential contextJoin us next week as we continue Tanya's journey through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.⭐️ Guest - Tanya Munro

À quel point les pays sont-ils dépendants de leurs matières premières ? Et certains arrivent-ils à se diversifier pour être moins vulnérables ? Un rapport intitulé « State of Commodity Dependence 2025 » publié cet été par la Conférence des Nations unies sur le commerce et le développement (CNUCED) passe en revue le degré de dépendance de chaque État. Selon la définition choisie par l'ONU, une économie est considérée comme dépendante aux matières premières quand plus de 60% de ses exportations repose sur des produits non transformés, qu'il s'agisse de pétrole, coton ou de cuivre. Le premier enseignement du rapport « State of Commodity Dependence 2025 » est qu'entre 2014 et 2023 - la période étudiée -, le nombre de pays qui y restent dépendants n'a guère évolué, soit 103 contre 106. Cette dépendance reste même supérieure à 80% pour un peu plus de 70 pays situés pour la plupart en Amérique du Sud et en Afrique, le continent qui arrive en tête : 46 pays sur 54 y sont tributaires du commerce de leurs matières premières, selon les chiffres arrêtés en 2023. À lire aussiLa France mise au défi d'exporter huit millions de tonnes de blé Une forte dépendance aux minerais en Afrique Une vingtaine de pays africains sont, eux, considérés comme dépendants, voire très dépendants, de leur sous-sol. Parmi eux, la République démocratique du Congo, avec ses exportations de cuivre et son cobalt, le Mali, producteur d'or, ou encore le Botswana, dont l'économie repose sur l'extraction du diamant. Les pays africains dépendants de leurs matières premières agricoles sont moins nombreux : ils sont 15, même si ces dernières années l'agriculture a pris de plus en plus de place dans le portefeuille des exportations du continent. En moyenne, le secteur représentait en 2023 19% des exportations des pays africains contre 13% en 2014. Ce chiffre cache toutefois de grandes disparités. Parmi les États dont l'économie est hautement tributaire du commerce de produits agricoles figurent la Côte d'Ivoire, pays exportateur de cacao, d'hévéa et de noix de cajou ; le Bénin, exportateur de coton ; l'Éthiopie pour son café et le Kenya pour le thé. Si moins de pays africains restent dépendants de leurs produits énergétiques, leur nombre reste cependant élevé : ils sont 11 au compteur de la CNUCED. Dépendance dangereuse La CNUCED pointe ces dépendances parce qu'elles rendent les pays concernés vulnérables à la volatilité des prix mondiaux sur lesquels ils n'ont aucune prise. Entre 2021 et 2023 par exemple, l'une des périodes étudiées par l'ONU, les cours du pétrole ont baissé en moyenne de 20%, chute qui a été un coup dur notamment pour l'Algérie, l'Angola et le Nigeria, trois pays dont le budget repose sur la rente pétrolière. Les deux tiers des pays en développement sont aujourd'hui jugés dépendants à leurs exportations de matières premières et donc fragilisés. D'où l'urgence pour eux, rappelle le rapport onusien, de mettre l'accent sur la transformation de leur richesse localement pour créer de la valeur.  À lire aussiRDC : prolongation de la suspension de l'exportation du cobalt

Paratus Group executive chairman Barney Harmse joins the TechCentral Show to share the story of the telecommunications group's rise from small beginnings in Angola and Namibia more than 20 years ago and how it became one of Southern Africa's biggest ICT infrastructure players. Paratus started life in Angola in 2003, evolving from a local internet service provider into a pan‑African telecoms powerhouse. Co-founded by Harmse with Schalk Erasmus, Rolf Mendelsohn, Martin Boese and Miles October, it grew rapidly and now has infrastructure across the region, including in Zambia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, the DRC and Namibia. This week, it officially launched the first privately owned mobile network operator in Namibia, which will compete directly with the state-owned incumbents. Today the business works closely with the likes of Starlink, Google and Meta Platforms and plays a significant role in long-distance, metropolitan and access networks across the region. It also helped land Google's Equiano cable on the Namibian coast. In this lively interview with TechCentral editor Duncan McLeod, Harmse unpacks the Paratus story, touching on: • What building telecoms infrastructure across the vast reaches of Southern Africa has entailed, including memorable moments along the way; • The company's financial backers, and its capital-raising plans – including a possible future listing in New York; • Why it built a network of long-distance fibre across Southern Africa; • Paratus's relationship with Elon Musk's Starlink, and why it's a key role player in the launch of the low-Earth orbit satellite provider's offering across the region; • The launch of the mobile network in Namibia and why it's a significant development in the Paratus story; and • The opportunities still ahead for Paratus Group. Don't miss a great interview! TechCentral

The Africa Report with Ayesha Kajee: Uganda's Deal with the US, Botswana's Health Crisis, and Ethiopia's Fragile Peace by Radio Islam

In today's BizNews Briefing, tributes continue to pour in for Neil de Beer, while intrigue between Pretoria and Washington deepens with allegations of influence campaigns involving South Africans abroad. We cover the bizarre battle over the body of Zambia's late president, weigh gold's record-breaking rally against diamonds dragging Botswana's economy, and unpack Shoprite's robust results alongside Glencore's ferrochrome retreat. Plus, all eyes turn to Eden Park as the Springboks prepare for their biggest clash since the Rugby World Cup final.

Landbouminister John Steenhuisen sê die regering gryp in om die verwoestende bek-en-klouseer-uitbreking te bekamp. Hy het 274 onopgeloste gevalle in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, die Vrystaat, Noordwes en Mpumalanga bevestig. Steenhuisen sê ook die oorblywende 400-duisend entstofdosisse uit Botswana is ontvang, met 50-duisend wat reeds versprei is. Hy sê die oorblywende dosisse is op uitbrekingsbrandpunte in die Vrystaat, Mpumalanga, Noordwes en Gauteng gemik:

Aujourd'hui, direction le Sénégal, où le sport roi n'est pas le football, mais…Dans cet épisode, on met le focus sur un aspect incontournable du Sénégal : le laamb, la lutte sénégalaise. Bien plus qu'un sport, c'est un spectacle total, un moment de ferveur populaire. Deux lutteurs s'affrontent dans une arène de sable, sous les tambours et les chants. Mais avant même le combat, il y a le rituel : danses, gris-gris, gestes de protection… Imaginez : des milliers de spectateurs en transe dans un stade, des tambours qui résonnent, les lutteurs qui entrent sur l'arène après avoir suivi des rituels impressionnants — bains mystiques, danses guerrières, chants de griots… Tout est symbole, tout est intensité.Et puis le combat commence. Les règles ? Très simples : faire tomber son adversaire au sol, avec n'importe quelle partie du corps qui touche la terre. Mais attention : puissance, technique et mental sont aussi importants que les muscles.Au Sénégal, les champions de lutte sont de véritables superstars, adulés comme des rockstars, avec autant de prestige qu'un joueur de foot international. La lutte, c'est l'âme d'un peuple, la fierté d'une culture, et un spectacle qui vous prend aux tripes.Un mélange de force, de tradition et de spiritualité. Le laamb, c'est un peu l'âme du Sénégal : il rassemble, il passionne, et il fait vibrer tout un peuple.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 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.

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We're back!Jon's is out hiking with a friend.Jon now has a personal trainer!We had friends over for dinner, it was nice.Last long weekend of the year, but it was not that busy at the store oddly enough.The next time you hear us I will have taught a class….

Botswana's president Duma Boko, has declared a public health emergency as the country faces a shortage of essential medicines and medical equipment.Africa's defence chiefs discuss collective strategies and joint responses to insecurity in the continent. And why is the northern Nigerian state of Kano losing its famous yellow buses?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Priya Sippy and Stefania Okereke in London with Ayuba Iliya in Lagos Technical producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Maryam Abdallah, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Gaza: Il primo ministro israeliano Benjamin Netanyahu definisce l'attacco contro altri cinque giornalisti un "tragico incidente". L'IDF si rammarica.Colombia: escalation del conflitto interno, 34 soldati rapiti.Regno Unito: stretta sui cosiddetti reati d'onore.Botswana: dichiarato lo stato di emergenza sanitario  Introduzione al notiziario: Uccisi per la verità: cinque giornalisti caduti a GazaQuesto e molto altro nel notiziario di Radio Bullets a cura di Barbara Schiavulli

Botswana is reported to have declared a State of Health Emergency, following reports of shortage of medicines in clinics and hospitals. Now, different organisations are trying to pump in millions in the efforts to turn things around. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Managing Director of the Botswana Development Corporation, Oteng Keabetswe

World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 26th August 2025.Today: Palestine hospital strike. Vietnam typhoon. Indonesia protest. United States S Korea talks. Mexico cartel leader. Botswana health emergency. South Sudan finance minister. France confidence vote. Germany Ukraine security. Russia Ukraine prisoner exchange. Britain Notting Hill carnival.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportAugust €10 discount code = august2025Contact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

DJ, produsent og plateselskapssjef Olefonken om Bollywood-hiten, barndommen i Botswana, Hubbabubbaklubb, kommersielt press og lyden av en 360 flip. Ollis Hergum har vært resident DJ på Jæger i over et tiår, driver labelen Snorkel Records, og i studio står kosen i fokus. Den som venter på noe godt får låter som ferske Samme Gamle Ulla. – Det jeg liker mest med å lage musikk, er først og fremst det å lage musikk.  En særs inspirerende og gøyal, dypdykkende prat med den unge ringreven.  Av og med Einar Stray for Kontekst. 

Bienvenue à Berlin, cette ville aux mille visages, aussi vibrante que libre. Dans cet épisode, Sara rencontre Eloïse, une Belge partie vivre quelques semaines dans la capitale allemande. Ensemble, elles explorent ce que Berlin a de plus captivant : ses quartiers contrastés, sa richesse culturelle, son art de vivre et son énergie unique.Eloïse nous emmène dans Mitte, quartier historique et culturel où musées prestigieux, galeries pointues et cafés animés cohabitent. Elle partage ses coups de cœur : flâneries sur Museum Island, brunchs en terrasse, rooftops festifs et longues soirées estivales. Elle dévoile aussi ses meilleures adresses culinaires, entre spécialités locales et restos tendances.Mais Berlin, c'est bien plus que ses spots branchés : c'est aussi le street art à ciel ouvert, les marchés aux puces vintage, les expos engagées, les open airs dans les parcs, les cinémas en plein air... Un kaléidoscope de cultures, d'histoires et d'ambiances.Et pour ne pas se perdre dans cette ville immense – huit fois la taille de Paris ! – Eloïse livre ses astuces : où loger, comment se déplacer, que voir et comment profiter sans courir. Un épisode pour découvrir Berlin autrement, entre liberté, créativité et coups de cœur.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 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.

In dieser Folge ist die Autorin Gaea Schoeters mit ihrem neuen Roman “Das Geschenk” zu Gast. Darin tauchen plötzlich 20.000 Elefanten mitten in Berlin auf. Doch sie stammen nicht aus dem Zoo: Der Präsident von Botswana hat sie als Reaktion auf das europäische Importverbot von Jagdtrophäen geschickt – ein Beschluss, der den ärmeren Regionen Botswanas ihre Lebensgrundlage entzieht.Was zunächst wie ein humorvolles Gedankenexperiment beginnt, entwickelt sich schnell zu einem hochpolitischen und brisanten Roman.Außerdem in dieser Folge: Buchtipps von FALTER-Chefreporterin Nina Horaczek.Zu den Büchern dieser Folge:"Das Geschenk" von Gaea Schoeters"Vom Schatten ins Licht" von Bagher Ahmadi"Der Gott des Waldes" von Liz Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In what's being described as an ‘unprecedented' deal, Nvidia and AMD agree to pay the Trump administration 15 percent of their sales to China in exchange for export licences. We'll be in Asia and the US examining what the move means for the US microchip makers - and the industry.And with plans for US tariffs on pharmaceuticals to eventually reach as much as 250 percent, how will that affect companies that make the ingredients for those medicines? We'll be hearing from one such business.Oil, gas, minerals and gems can be both a blessing for the economies of counties that are rich in them – but they can also be a curse. The head of a diamond company in Botswana tells us what it's like to navigate the challenges.

Recent data shows more young children are reaching out to Kids Helpline about bullying, but two-thirds aren't telling their parents because they don't want to add to family stress. We explore what actually happens when a child calls for help, and how parents can create safe spaces for these crucial conversations without rushing to fix everything immediately. If you or anyone you know needs to speak with an expert, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Parent Line on 1300 1300 52. And in headlines today Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won diplomatic backing from Europe and NATO ahead of a US-Russia summit this week after fears Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may try to dictate terms for ending the more than 3 year war without them; Australia looks to be gearing up to follow several major Western powers in recognising a Palestinian state at an upcoming UN meeting; The Tasmanian Liberal government has announced it will phase out greyhound racing by mid 2029 as it works to shore up support from independents to remain in power; Prince Harry is reportedly considering starting a new humanitarian charity after a highly publicised dispute saw him leave one he had set up to support the health and wellbeing of young people in Botswana and Lesotho THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Survey hereT&Cs here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Producer: Raffaella Ciccarelli Guest: Leo Hede, National Manager Kids HelplineAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaksie word ontvang op toenemende voëlgriepgevalle wat onlangs in die buurland, met die jongste voorval in die Wes-Kaap, sowel as Botswana, bevestig is. Dit is belangrik vir gemeenskappe en owerhede om waaksaam te wees vir tekens van infeksie in beide pluimvee en wilde voëls. Vroeë opsporing en voorkomende maatreëls is van kardinale belang. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met landboukundige Wallie Roux gepraat.

Reaksie word ontvang op die nuus dat verskeie ontwikkelinge in die speenkalfmark daartoe kan lei dat boere binnekort moet betaal om speenkalwers te bekom. Volgens Agra se Paul Klein dryf verhoogde slagkapasiteit in Namibië, verwagte hoër slagpryse en Botswana se onttrekking uit die mark dié tendens. Suid-Afrika produseer nie genoeg speenkalwers nie, en Namibië kan die tekort aanvul. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met landboukenner Dr. Kobus Laubscher gepraat.

Tebogo Nimindé-Dundadengar ist Psychologin, Autorin und Co-Gründerin des Onlineportals Tebalou, das vielfältige Kinderbücher und Spielzeug anbietet. 2021 erschien ihr Buch „Gib mir mal die Hautfarbe – Mit Kindern über Rassismus sprechen", das sie gemeinsam mit ihrer Geschäftspartnerin Olaolu Fajembola geschrieben hat. Im Podcast spricht die 44-Jährige über ihre "Verpflanzung" von Botswana nach Delmenhorst, Mütter als Kulturträgerinnen und den Mythos des Schwarzen Mannes, der immer abhaut. Über ihre Zeit in Saudi-Arabien, das Rauschen der Wüstenstille – und den Wu-Tang-Clan. Wie sie Tebalou gründete, warum das Unboxing ihres Buches kein Spaß war – und Hautfarbenstifte. Plus Blast from the Past: 90s-Mixtapes, Stories von der Mitfahrzentrale und Kennenlernen per Studi-VZ. https://tebalou.shop/ (02:45) Passkontrolle (05:15) Klischee-Check (09:20) Verpflanzung nach Delmenhorst, Erste Mal Schnee & Telefonkabel in Botswana (14:50) Schwarze Väter, Mütter als Kulturträgerinnen und Politisierungsprozess (25:40) Saudi-Arabien: "Da bin ich aufgeblüht" und "Wer ist respektvoller als Muslime?" (38:10) Zwillinge, Studi-VZ und Partnerschaft ohne Rassismus (57:15) Gründung von Tebalou: Trauma Bonding, Hautfarbenstifte und George Floyd (1:15:45) Erstes Buch, Schlüsselmoment Unboxing & "geile Buchpromo" (1:21:15) Botswana: "I am home" PODCAST WORKSHOP & BERATUNG https://halbekatoffl.de/workshops/ KONTAKT: frank@halbekatoffl.de SUPPORT: Halbe Katoffl unterstützen: https://halbekatoffl.de/unterstuetzen/ Paypal: frank@halbekatoffl.de Steady: https://steady.page/de/halbekatoffl/about Überweisung/ Dauerauftrag: Schreib an frank@halbekatoffl.de | Stichwort: KONTO

In part 3 of our month-long deep dive into Copper as an investment, we're hearing from the leaders of four of the most closely watched copper mining companies in the world. A crucial element in the development of AI components, EVs, and green energies, copper is on the move. But with global inventories plummeting and some stocks taking a dip as investors take short-term profits, what is its future? In this special episode, Wealthion partners with SCP Resource Finance to talk to some of the biggest copper miners in the world about their projects and the future of Copper.  Want to learn more? Sign up to get our free report on copper here: https://wealthion.com/copper/ Key Takeaways: Copper is a much-needed resource, and there are opportunities in Canada and Africa  Details on operations in Ontario, Quebec, Botswana, and Zambia Magna Mining, NexMetals, Midnight Sun Mining, and Cygnus Mining, their structure and investments Want to learn more about investing in copper miners? Go to https://wealthion.com/free/ fill out the form, and ask for SCP Resource Finance Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 1:04 - Magna Mining (TSXV: NICU) – Low-cost production in Sudbury with government support and infrastructure 11:02 - Next Metals (TSXV: NEXM, uplisting to NASDAQ) – Backed by Frank Giustra, relaunching a past-producing giant in Botswana 20:36 - Midnight Sun Mining (TSXV: MMA) – Near-term oxide production and exploration alongside First Quantum in Zambia 30:18 - Cygnus Metals (ASX: CY5) – High-grade copper-gold deposit in Quebec with billion-dollar potential and regional upside Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Copper #CopperStocks #Mining #Commodities #CriticalMinerals #BatteryMetals #ResourceInvesting #Zambia #Botswana #Canada #Quebec ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Die Internasionale Telekommunikasie-unie het sy inligtingstegnologie-ontwikkelingsindeks vrygestel. Dit meet globale digitale konnektiwiteit. Namibië het beduidende verbetering getoon, verskeie SAOG-eweknieë oortref en net agter streekleiers soos Suid-Afrika, Botswana en Mauritius geëindig. Die plaaslike kommunikasie owerheid, Cran se uitvoerende hoof van kommunikasie Mufaro Nesongano het meer.

Matt Mann, missionary to Botswana and now South Africa, shares how God has been growing his church in Africa. Matt shares the power of the local church and how powerful it is when the local church is on mission with God.

John Maytham speaks to Adam Cruise, a respected wildlife journalist and conservation advocate, to discuss the the rate at which Botswana Tuskers are being hunted. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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!

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

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)