LEPAS Accelerates Global Expansion with Strong NEV Product Offensive
WUHU, China, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chery Auto announced that its cumulative global sales had surpassed 20 million units, marking another major milestone in the company’s global development. The achievement came as Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Chery Auto”, stock code: 9973.HK) made its first appearance in the 2026 Fortune [...] The post LEPAS Accelerates Global Expansion with Strong NEV Product Offensive appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-07-27 15:38:18

The Business Behind the Name: Are local artists building assets or just making hits?
Every weekend, stadiums and festival grounds across Botswana draw millions of Pula through sold-out concerts, corporate sponsorships, and merchandise sales. But behind the spotlight and booming speakers lies a significant economic gap, revealed by data from the World Intellectual Property Organization. Botswana ranks 58th globally in innovation inputs, buoyed by stable public institutions and a sophisticated market, according to its Global Innovation Index report. Yet, when it comes to creative outputs, the country falls to... The post The Business Behind the Name: Are local artists building assets or just making hits? appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-27 14:58:51

Canal+ Brings Biggest Ever Caf Women’s Afcon, A Celebration Of Women’s African Football
All 34 matches of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 will be broadcast live on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa to DStv, DStv Stream, GOtv & GOtv Stream subscribers. CANAL+ has confirmed that the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 (WAFCON) will be broadcast live on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament takes place from 26 July to 16 August 2026, having been rescheduled from March, and will be... The post Canal+ Brings Biggest Ever Caf Women’s Afcon, A Celebration Of Women’s African Football appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-27 14:54:32

CGTN: Why China has become a hot summer destination
BEIJING, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CGTN published an article exploring the China Travel boom. As a growing number of global travelers head to China in search of cooler destinations, the article explores the country’s boom in inbound tourism this summer, and highlights how China’s expanding visa facilitation policies and foreigner-friendly services are driving [...] The post CGTN: Why China has become a hot summer destination appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-07-27 14:48:20

Magosi’s million-Pula rebuild explained
For every football club on a rebuilding path, there comes a moment when patience wears thin and expectations mount. For Mochudi Centre Chiefs, that moment has arrived. After years spent struggling outside Botswana’s elite football echelon, the Kgatleng giants have returned to the FNB Premiership with a clear statement of intent. Promotion is no longer the goal – they want to compete, challenge, and reclaim their place among the country’s football powerhouses. The club’s sweeping... The post Magosi’s million-Pula rebuild explained appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-27 14:44:47

DNA nails pastor
Pastor convicted for rape of girlfriend’s sister A 48-year-old man employed as a farm assistant, also believed to be a pastor, has been convicted of rape after it was reportedly discovered that he sexually abused his girlfriend’s 15-year-old sister. Appearing for judgment before Molepolole Senior Magistrate Mmamerafe Phologo, Shane Mutizwa was ordered to avail himself [...] The post DNA nails pastor appeared first on TheVoiceBW .
2026-07-27 14:41:00

Regenerating the future
Mmakwena Moesi is reimagining Botswana’s relationship with food, farming and the environment “Nourish, Grow, Eat- The soil is where everything starts...” The first thing founder and managing director of Viva Organica, Mmakwena Moesi, wants people to understand is that healthy food begins long before it reaches the dinner table; it begins beneath our feet. For [...] The post Regenerating the future appeared first on TheVoiceBW .
2026-07-27 14:36:38

Sunday Standard, July 26 – 1 August
Sunday Standard Sunday Standard, July 26 – 1 August Digital copy of the Sunday Standard, July 26 – 1 August, 2026 The post Sunday Standard, July 26 – 1 August first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Online editor
2026-07-25 07:37:00

Burudani ya Muziki ijumaa na Billy Bilali Julai 24 2026
Ambatana naye Billy Bilali katika Burudani ya Muziki Ijumaa julai 24 2026,
2026-07-24 10:10:14

Orange Phikwe National Marathon marks 10 years of transforming sport and local economy
A platform that stimulates economic activity The Orange Phikwe National Marathon has reached a major milestone, celebrating 10 years of growth as one of Botswana’s leading road races while cementing its role as a powerful driver of sports development, tourism and economic activity in Selebi-Phikwe. Over the past decade, the marathon has evolved from a community sporting event into a national attraction, drawing thousands of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and spectators from across Botswana and the... The post Orange Phikwe National Marathon marks 10 years of transforming sport and local economy appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-24 09:24:57

De Beers Sale: Gareth Penny-led Consortium chosen as preferred buyer
The world’s most iconic diamond company is on the brink of a historic transformation. Anglo American, the multinational mining giant that has controlled De Beers for over a decade, has officially chosen a preferred bidder to acquire its 85% stake in the diamond powerhouse. This move marks the beginning of the end of an era for De Beers, a company that has shaped the diamond industry for more than a century. The preferred bidder is... The post De Beers Sale: Gareth Penny-led Consortium chosen as preferred buyer appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-23 08:06:42

Musk predicts AI will end jobs, Gov’ts must pay all
Elon Musk, the South African-born billionaire and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has long been a lightning rod for futuristic predictions, but his latest remarks at the 2026 Abundance Summit have sent ripples through the global conversation about work, technology, and economic policy. Musk painted a picture of a near future where artificial intelligence and robotics advance so rapidly and productively that traditional human jobs could become largely obsolete. In this new world, he suggests,... The post Musk predicts AI will end jobs, Gov’ts must pay all appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-23 08:02:47

World Bank urges Botswana to cut 4% of GDP to avoid debt crisis
Botswana faces a critical juncture, with the World Bank warning that the country must enact a fiscal adjustment of roughly 4 percent of its Gross Domestic Product to stabilize public debt and avoid an unsustainable financial trajectory. The post World Bank urges Botswana to cut 4% of GDP to avoid debt crisis appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-22 07:17:45

Masisi joins chieftainship battle
Former president Mokgweetsi Masisi this week stepped into the ongoing four-year chieftainship battle between his family and the Mothudi family, who are distant relatives, as the case took an unexpected turn. The post Masisi joins chieftainship battle appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-22 07:01:19

Boko pushes new Anti-Corruption Units
President Duma Boko is weighing the creation of independent bodies to investigate and prosecute cases emerging from Botswana’s recent forensic audit, amid growing doubts about whether existing state institutions are capable of handling the task impartially. The post Boko pushes new Anti-Corruption Units appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-22 06:49:30

There is a campaign against me – Masisi
Former President Mokgweetsi Masisi told this publication this week that there is an ongoing campaign in his political stronghold aimed at tarnishing his name and reputation. The post There is a campaign against me – Masisi appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-22 06:37:48

Inside the UDC Family: Partners look ahead
Botswana’s bleak economic outlook is set to take center stage this weekend as two major parties within the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) hold separate high-level meetings. The post Inside the UDC Family: Partners look ahead appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-22 06:33:36

BCP’s Make-or-Break Congress: Lucas, Dow clash over party’s future
The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) is heading into its most critical elective congress yet, with a fierce showdown between continuity and renewal threatening to test the party’s unity as it charts its path to power in 2029. The post BCP’s Make-or-Break Congress: Lucas, Dow clash over party’s future appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-22 06:27:44

Incendio en Fontainebleau: uno de los pulmones de Francia
🔥 Los incendios arrasaron aproximadamente 2.050 hectáreas del famoso bosque de #Fontainebleau, al sureste de París, desde su inicio el pasado domingo 12 de julio. Las llamas obligaron a evacuar a unas 1.000 personas.
2026-07-18 00:56:24

18 JULY 2026 PUBLICATION
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2026-07-17 16:39:08

Canada’s first diamond mine to shut down
Ekati in the Northwest Territories will shut down following a Supreme Court of British Columbia ruling placed it into receivership this week.
2026-07-16 23:01:54

Society for Medical Decision Making Honors UMIT TIROL and Harvard Professor Uwe Siebert with 2026 Career Achievement Award
SMDM Career Achievement Award Ceremony OSLO, Norway, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) presented its highest career honor, the 2026 Career Achievement Award, to Professor Uwe Siebert, MPH, MSc, ScD, of UMIT TIROL and Harvard University, recognizing his decades of transformative contributions to medical decision making through groundbreaking [...] The post Society for Medical Decision Making Honors UMIT TIROL and Harvard Professor Uwe Siebert with 2026 Career Achievement Award appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-07-16 16:51:34

Denodo Platform 9.5 Provides Agentic AI with Active Context, to Act Effectively and Responsibly
Latest release strengthens trusted enterprise context for AI, analytics, and data sharing PALO ALTO, Calif., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Denodo, the AI data layer company, announced the availability of Denodo Platform 9.5, advancing its role in providing active context for agentic AI, analytics, and self-service data delivery. Enterprise AI initiatives increasingly depend on [...] The post Denodo Platform 9.5 Provides Agentic AI with Active Context, to Act Effectively and Responsibly appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-07-16 16:48:29

Yango Ride Introduces Passenger Completed Account Badge to Strengthen Trust Between Drivers and Passengers
New in-app feature makes completed passenger profile will become visible to partner drivers, reducing uncertainty before the rides and enhancing trust Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, is rolling out a completed passenger profile badge — a new feature that displays a passenger’s account status directly to partner drivers at the moment of order acceptance. The update marks the first time Yango Ride has made passenger profile a visible, shared signal... The post Yango Ride Introduces Passenger Completed Account Badge to Strengthen Trust Between Drivers and Passengers appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-16 16:00:38

Power shock!
*BERA approves 9% tariff hike amid economic strain *Households and businesses brace for August pain In the midst of a fragile economy and mounting inflationary pressures, households and businesses are bracing for yet another financial squeeze as Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) has sanctioned a 9% across the board electricity tariff increase for Botswana Power [...] To access this post, you must purchase (Monthly) Premium Access , (Weekly) Premium Access , (Yearly) Premium Access or Bi-Annual Premium Access . The post Power shock! appeared first on TheVoiceBW .
2026-07-16 14:19:44

Amos in hotel debt
*Court orders former Olympic star to pay P41, 309 *His alcohol tab was worth more than P3, 500 Former Olympic silver medallist Nijel Amos is back in the spotlight, this time not for blazing around the track, but for allegedly taking a little too long to settle his hotel tab. The once celebrated 800m star, [...] To access this post, you must purchase (Monthly) Premium Access , (Weekly) Premium Access , (Yearly) Premium Access or Bi-Annual Premium Access . The post Amos in hotel debt appeared first on TheVoiceBW .
2026-07-16 14:08:04

Tourism money safe
*HATAB says there is no revenue loss to foreign booking agents *New tourism law to tighten standards and expand citizen participation Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) Chairman, Lawrence Moagisi Lecha, has dismissed suggestions that the industry was losing revenue paid to foreign firms for bookings of hotel rooms especially in the lucrative Okavango [...] The post Tourism money safe appeared first on TheVoiceBW .
2026-07-16 14:00:29

Inside The Secret Struggles Of Pastors’ Wives Today
PASTOR’S WIFE BREAKS SILENCE ON HIDDEN MINISTRY PAIN Behind the smiles, unwavering faith and public expectations, many pastors’ wives are quietly battling rejection, grief and emotional exhaustion, according to author Saziso Patience Itani. Speaking in an exclusive interview with WeekendLife ahead of the 1 August launch of her new book titled Pastor’s Wife: Refined, Restored and Still Called. Saziso Itani says the role is often misunderstood and the women who carry it are expected to... The post Inside The Secret Struggles Of Pastors’ Wives Today appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-15 13:18:41

Atlanta Awaits: England and Argentina revive intense rivalry
Atlanta Awaits: England and Argentina revive intense rivalry Everything can wait! England and Argentina will revive their intense rivalry with a 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinal meeting at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Three Lions slayed the Vikings of Norway in the previous round thanks to Jude Bellingham’s brace, while La Albiceleste took down the stubborn Swiss – thanks in the main to a sensational strike from Julian Alvarez. Here’s the breakdown as... The post appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-14 16:08:55

Dallas Duel: France and Spain battle for a place in history
Everything can wait! European heavyweights France and Spain will meet in the first Semifinal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set for the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday evening. Les Bleus blew away Morocco to secure their passage into the final four, as Kylian Mbappe continues to terrorise defences across North America, while La Roja again struck late in the game to overcome Belgium and reach the semis for the first time since winning the tournament... The post Dallas Duel: France and Spain battle for a place in history appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-07-14 16:02:40

La transformation locale des minerais critiques africains au cœur d'un sommet à Abidjan
L'Afrique veut transformer davantage de ses minerais sur son sol, plutôt que de les exporter à l'état brut. À Abidjan, décideurs et industriels réfléchissent au développement de chaînes de valeur locales pour capter une plus grande part des richesses générées par ces ressources..
2026-07-13 18:41:37

Simply unstoppable
For most mere mortals, studying for a law degree would consume all our time, demanding every ounce of our energy. Mandipa Hlabana is built differently. At 22, an age when many are still trying to find their place in the world, the Sekakangwe-born, Francistown-bred entrepreneur is already creating spaces for others to thrive, carving a [...] The post Simply unstoppable appeared first on TheVoiceBW .
2026-07-10 08:12:02

Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister
Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.
2026-07-03 15:35:07

Har yanzu akwai miliyoyin baƙi a Afrika ta Kudu duk da zanga-zangar ƙyamar su
Duk da zanga-zangar ƙyamar baƙi da ake yi da kuma barazana a Afirka ta Kudu, har yanzu akwai miliyoyin baƙi ƴan ƙasashen waje da ke zaune da kuma gudanar da harkokinsu a ƙasar.
2026-07-03 15:27:12

អាមេរិក​ដក​ទ័ពពី​នីហ្សេរីយ៉ា ក្រោយ​សម្លាប់​ពួក​ភេរវជន​ជីហាតជាង​២០០នាក់
សហរដ្ឋអាមេរិក​ សម្រេច​ដក​កងទ័ព​ចេញពី​ប្រទេស​នីហ្សេរីយ៉ា ក្រោយពី​​បាន​ធ្វើ​ប្រតិបត្តិការពិសេសសម្លាប់​ពួក​ភេរវជន​ជីហាត ជាង​២០០នាក់។ វត្តមាន​ទាហាន​អាមេរិក​នៅទីនោះ​ គឺដើម្បី​កម្ចាត់​ពួកក្រុម​ភេរវជន​​ជីហាត​ប្រកាន់​សាសនាអ៊ីស្លាមជ្រុលនិយម ដែលបាន​ធ្វើ​ទុក្ខបុកម្នេញ​និង​ប្រើអំពើហិង្សា​ព្រៃផ្សៃ​​ទៅ​លើក្រុម​អ្នក​កាន់​គ្រិស្តសាសនា។​​
2026-07-03 15:25:56

Palapye power struggle
Councillor wages legal battle to reclaim chairmanship The legal battle to determine the rightful chair of the Palapye District Council is headed to Lobatse High Court next week as Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) councillor David Buffalo Ikanyeng, seeks to reclaim the position he held for just days before being ousted. In his application, the Tamasane [...] The post Palapye power struggle appeared first on TheVoiceBW .
2026-07-02 10:32:45

EBC Financial Group and the University of Oxford’s Department of Economics Renew Partnership on Public Economic Education
Three-year collaboration to broaden access to economic research through the What Economists Really Do webinar series LONDON, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EBC Financial Group (EBC) has renewed its strategic partnership with the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford for a further three years, extending a collaboration that helps bring economic research [...] The post EBC Financial Group and the University of Oxford’s Department of Economics Renew Partnership on Public Economic Education appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-06-30 07:27:21

CGTN: From the people, for the people: What the July 1 Medal honors
BEIJING, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CGTN has published an article exploring the values embodied by the July 1 Medal. Through the stories of this year’s recommended nominees, the article highlights how generations of the Communist Party of China (CPC) members have remained rooted among the people, dedicated themselves to public service, and carried forward [...] The post CGTN: From the people, for the people: What the July 1 Medal honors appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-06-30 07:18:28

Autheo Introduces the Internet Operating System: A Decentralized Coordination Layer for the Web, Blockchain, and AI
Five years in the making, Autheo is launching its decentralized operating system on Mainnet — after public testnet adoption surpassed 1.8 million wallets, nearly 1 million smart contracts, and 8.8 million transactions SHERIDAN, Wyo., June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Autheo today launched the Mainnet of its decentralized operating system — a coordination layer enabling the Web, [...] The post Autheo Introduces the Internet Operating System: A Decentralized Coordination Layer for the Web, Blockchain, and AI appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-06-30 07:09:33

The Telegraph July 1
Sunday Standard The Telegraph July 1 Digital copy of The Telegraph, July 1, 2026 The post The Telegraph July 1 first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Online editor
2026-06-30 06:12:45

Frozen Kgosi millions near final verdict
The drawn-out dispute over the frozen assets of the late former intelligence chief Isaac Kgosi is approaching a crucial turning point. The post Frozen Kgosi millions near final verdict appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-06-29 08:53:49

DPP backs Khama’s perjury case in P100 Billion dispute
The P100 billion scandal that has overshadowed Botswana’s political landscape in recent years has taken a decisive turn. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Kgosietsile Ngakaagae, has effectively dismissed the case as unfounded and suggested that those who initiated the allegations could face criminal charges themselves. The post DPP backs Khama’s perjury case in P100 Billion dispute appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-06-29 08:39:37

BDP weighs action on Masisi
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is currently considering its options following a complaint filed against former President Mokgweetsi Masisi by Moshupa Kgosi Oscar Mosielele. The post BDP weighs action on Masisi appeared first on Weekend Post .
2026-06-29 08:27:51

EMGA Secures USD 15 Million Senior Debt Facility for CDB
LONDON, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) announced the successful closure of a USD 15 million senior debt facility for Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB), marking a significant milestone in strengthening Sri Lanka’s financial sector and supporting sustainable growth. This transaction underscores EMGA’s continued commitment to Sri Lanka, [...] The post EMGA Secures USD 15 Million Senior Debt Facility for CDB appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-06-29 08:27:12

Introducing Circeus: The AI-Native Holding Company and Announcing New Equity Financing
The group behind Shop Circle launches Circeus as its holding company brand, backed by a new equity investment from the EBRD. Shop Circle continues as the group’s retail and commerce software division. The investment will accelerate the deployment of AI across the portfolio and fund the continued acquisition of the software businesses that power the [...] The post Introducing Circeus: The AI-Native Holding Company and Announcing New Equity Financing appeared first on botswanaonlinenews .
2026-06-29 08:09:23

Burkina Faso yatangaza 'kuvunja uhusiano wake wa kidiplomasia' na Ufaransa
Nchini Burkina Faso, utawala wa kijeshi umetangaza Ijumaa jioni, Juni 26, 2026, kwamba unavunja mahusiano yake ya kidiplomasia na Ufaransa. Tangazo hilo lilitolewa kwenye televisheni ya taifa na msemaji wa serikali Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo. Burkina Faso ililaani, haswa, "harakati zisizoisha" za Ufaransa dhidi ya maslahi yake, kufuatia miaka kadhaa ya mvutano kati ya nchi hizo mbili. Ufaransa ilijibu, ikisema "inasikitishwa" na uamuzi wa "uhasama na usio na msingi."
2026-06-27 05:58:37

The Telegraph June 24
Sunday Standard The Telegraph June 24 Digital copy of The Telegraph, June 24, 2026 The post The Telegraph June 24 first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Online editor
2026-06-22 20:55:00