Templafy launches free document agent in Microsoft Marketplace
New conversational add-in lets users create, edit and review presentations with AI directly in PowerPoint NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Templafy, the agentic document generation platform, today announces the launch of the Templafy Agent Add-In, a free AI agent that enables users to create, edit and review presentations without leaving PowerPoint. Available [...] The post Templafy launches free document agent in Microsoft Marketplace appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-08-18 12:28:39

President directs dedicated GBV funding as committee advances multi-sector action plan
Parliament’s call for an additional allocation and the Minister’s Cabinet-level funding explanation point to the same urgent need: a properly costed, coordinated national response The Government of Botswana has committed to setting aside funds for the national response to gender-based violence (GBV), with the President directing that the required resources be taken forward for consideration at Cabinet level. That assurance comes amid a parliamentary motion calling for an additional budget dedicated to GBV. The Minister... The post President directs dedicated GBV funding as committee advances multi-sector action plan appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-08-18 10:44:57

Riyadh to Host Second Edition of the Global Logistics Forum in November 2026, Held in Conjunction with the UN Trade and Development Global Supply Chain Forum 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and hosted by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, the Global Logistics Forum will hold its second edition in Riyadh from 29 November to 1 December 2026, at [...] The post Riyadh to Host Second Edition of the Global Logistics Forum in November 2026, Held in Conjunction with the UN Trade and Development Global Supply Chain Forum 2026 appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-08-17 11:52:44

BITC, BIUST Join Forces to Fast-Track Botswana’s STEM Economy
BITC-BIUST MoU is the latest example of growing Botswana together through investment, research and youth opportunity Growing Botswana together takes many forms, and the latest is a five-year Memorandum of Understanding between the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) and the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) to turn research, investment and youth talent into real economic growth. The MoU was signed by BITC Chief Executive Officer Keletsositse Olebile and BIUST Acting Vice... The post BITC, BIUST Join Forces to Fast-Track Botswana’s STEM Economy appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-08-17 11:01:05

When Less Becomes More: How Botswana Businesses Can Build Resilience During the Economic Downturn
Sunday Standard When Less Becomes More: How Botswana Businesses Can Build Resilience During the Economic Downturn Historically, business success has been associated with expansion, increased market presence and the pursuit of growth opportunities. Boards and management teams have traditionally been evaluated on their ability to grow revenue and create shareholder value. This approach is understandable during periods of economic growth, where favourable market conditions create opportunities for businesses to expand and [...] The post When Less Becomes More: How Botswana Businesses Can Build Resilience During the Economic Downturn first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Online editor
2026-08-10 17:17:43

Balancing Speed, Compliance and Control in Modern Asset Management
Sunday Standard Balancing Speed, Compliance and Control in Modern Asset Management Having spent time in Asset Management Operations, one thing has become very clear; expectations have changed, and they have changed quickly. Clients no longer have the patience for slow turnaround times or opaque processes. They want real-time visibility, faster execution, and a level of service that feels effortless. At the same time, regulation has not [...] The post Balancing Speed, Compliance and Control in Modern Asset Management first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Thusano Thuto
2026-08-10 17:10:58

Evidence, Not Assumptions: Understanding Medicine Shortages Through Health Policy and Systems Research
Sunday Standard Evidence, Not Assumptions: Understanding Medicine Shortages Through Health Policy and Systems Research Last month, I argued that patients experience one health system rather than separate government ministries. A decision on taxation affects access to care. Medicine procurement influences public confidence. Health financing shapes treatment choices. Patients do not experience these issues separately. They experience them together. That discussion leads naturally to another question. How should governments recognise [...] The post Evidence, Not Assumptions: Understanding Medicine Shortages Through Health Policy and Systems Research first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Thabo Seleke
2026-08-10 17:06:56

Botswana’s foreign service is now hollowed by years of overuse of political appointments
Sunday Standard Botswana’s foreign service is now hollowed by years of overuse of political appointments Over the recent past too many wrong people have gotten appointed as High Commissioners and Ambassadors. Such misplaced appointments have been going on for a very long time – with despicable consequences. The appointments are a result of subordinating strategic foreign policy interests to partisan and political patronage by those in charge. Quite predictably, these [...] The post Botswana’s foreign service is now hollowed by years of overuse of political appointments first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Spencer Mogapi
2026-08-10 17:02:35

Koki Chiepe’s Living Archive of Botswana
Sunday Standard Koki Chiepe’s Living Archive of Botswana At a time when fashion houses across the world are searching for new stories to tell, Botswana luxury designer Koki Chiepe is looking inward. Her exhibition, Heritage Reimagined: Living Archives, transformed the National Museum in Gaborone into something more than a fashion venue. It became an exercise in cultural memory — a space where landscapes, [...] The post Koki Chiepe’s Living Archive of Botswana first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter
2026-08-10 16:56:49

BFA Yet to Account for Millions from FIFA Forward Projects Grants
Sunday Standard BFA Yet to Account for Millions from FIFA Forward Projects Grants Millions of Pulas given to Botswana Football Association (BFA) for projects under the FIFA Forward 1.0 and 2.0 initiatives are yet to be accounted for. FIFA Forward, which was first launched in 2016, is the football world governing’s initiative to develop football across its more than 211 members. Under this program, football associations, including BFA, [...] The post BFA Yet to Account for Millions from FIFA Forward Projects Grants first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter
2026-08-10 16:52:24

Botswana Darts Target Podium Finish at Regional Championships
Sunday Standard Botswana Darts Target Podium Finish at Regional Championships Three years ago, Botswana Darts Association (BODA) slipped out of its status among the AUSC Region 5 top three. As BODA prepares to host the AUSC Region 5 Games from 24 to 28 August 2026 at the Aquarian Tide Hotel in Gaborone, the target is simple. Return back to their perch among the region’s top [...] The post Botswana Darts Target Podium Finish at Regional Championships first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Oratile Otsetswe
2026-08-10 16:49:22

Sunday Standard, August 9 – 15
Sunday Standard Sunday Standard, August 9 – 15 Digital copy of the Sunday Standard, August 9 – 15, 2026 The post Sunday Standard, August 9 – 15 first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Online editor
2026-08-08 09:59:04

Au Rwanda, le secteur cinématographique en pleine effervescence
Le cinéma rwandais connaît un nouvel élan. Entre salles rénovées et festivals en plein air, le secteur est en pleine effervescence, porté notamment par le sacre de Ben’imana, récompensé par la Caméra d'or au Festival de Cannes.
2026-08-07 12:01:30

PU Prime Expands Gold Trading with the Launch of XAUUSD247
PU Prime Expands Gold Trading with the Launch of XAUUSD247 Investors increasingly navigate markets that move around the clock, where PU Prime has introduced XAUUSD247, enabling clients to trade gold 24 hours a day, seven days a week on MT5. EBENE, Mauritius, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gold remains one of the world’s most [...] The post PU Prime Expands Gold Trading with the Launch of XAUUSD247 appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-08-07 09:14:57

Prise à tort pour une mariée en fuite, une influenceuse marocaine raconte sa traversée vers Ceuta
Des internautes affirment qu'une mariée marocaine aurait quitté précipitamment sa cérémonie de mariage en apprenant qu'il était possible de se rendre librement à Ceuta. Mais les photos censées le prouver sont factices. Elles détournent les images réelles d'une influenceuse marocaine se rendant dans l'enclave espagnole. Nous l'avons interviewée.
2026-08-06 10:00:26

Africans Support Free Movement, But Remain Divided On Immigration, New Afrobarometer Flagship Report Shows
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) A majority of Africans support the free movement of people across borders, but many remain cautious about immigration into their own countries, Afrobarometer's ...
2026-08-06 09:10:11

New Commission Sworn In Before President Herminie, To Bring Healing To Truth, Reconciliation And National Unity Commission (TRNUC) Victims
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of members of the Commission for the Enforcement, ...
2026-08-06 09:10:11

FAO Strengthens Brucellosis Diagnosis To Protect Livestock, Wildlife And Communities In KAZA
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) FAO has strengthened regional capacity to detect and respond to brucellosis through specialised laboratory training on the Complement Fixation Test (CFT) at the ...
2026-08-06 09:10:11

Uganda - Members Of Parliament (Mps) To Govt: Renovate Dilapidated Hospitals
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Dilapidated health facilities should be renovated and elevated to district hospital status to improve service delivery, Members of Parliament have told the ...
2026-08-06 09:10:11

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations (FAO) Strengthens Agricultural Statistics Across Africa To Support Better Decisions On Food And Agriculture
(MENAFN - African Press Organization) Reliable agricultural data is helping African countries make better decisions on food security, agricultural development and sustainable agrifood systems. ...
2026-08-06 09:10:11

Shandong-Africa Cultural Carnival Opens In Jinan: 23 African Nations Join Civilizational Rendezvous
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) JINAN, China, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Aug. 4, the 2026 "Sino-African Friendship Enters Shandong -- Shandong-Africa Cultural Carnival" commenced in ...
2026-08-06 08:09:56

ASP Isotopes Inc. Announces That Renergen Limited's Subsidiary Has Entered Into A Take-Or-Pay Contract For The Supply Of Liquified Natural Gas To Be Produced At The Virginia Gas Project In South Africa
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Tetra4, a subsidiary of Renergen and the developer of the Virginia Gas Project, has entered into an additional take-or-pay contract to supply liquified natural gas ...
2026-08-06 08:09:44