Africa: World Bank Supports a Stronger and More Resilient Health System in Botswana

Africa: World Bank Supports a Stronger and More Resilient Health System in Botswana

Gaborone — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the Botswana Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Project, which will support the strengthening of the country’s ability to withstand future pandemics, climate-related illnesses, and everyday health challenges. The project will help strengthen critical medicine supplies, accelerate detection of disease outbreaks, and make life-saving…

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Africa: Afcon Matchday 3 – Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman’s Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal Cruise Past Botswana, DR Congo Edge Benin

Africa: Afcon Matchday 3 – Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman’s Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal Cruise Past Botswana, DR Congo Edge Benin

DR Congo secure narrow 1-0 win over Benin in Rabat Senegal cruise to 3-0 win against Botswana Nigeria recover from scare to beat Tanzania Tunisia ease past Uganda Tunisia 3-1 Uganda Goals: E. Skhiri (10′), Elias Achouri (40′, 64′) / D. Omedi (90+2′) Tunisia made a perfect start to their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of…

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Africa: World Bank Supports a Stronger and More Resilient Health System in Botswana

Africa: World Bank Report Highlights Gender Dynamics and Opportunities in Botswana

GABORONE, July 15, 2025-The World Bank has released a comprehensive report, “Trends and Opportunities to Advance Gender Equality in Botswana“, analyzing gender dynamics across life-cycle stages to guide policymakers, the civil society, and development partners on key challenges and opportunities for advancing gender equality. It reveals how structural barriers in education access, financial inclusion, and…

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Africa: Wafcon 2024 – DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Botswana Bow Out With Grit and Glory

Africa: Wafcon 2024 – DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Botswana Bow Out With Grit and Glory

As the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) enters the quarterfinal stage, four teams–DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Botswana–exit the competition, but not without leaving a lasting impression through memorable performances and unwavering determination. Botswana’s Comeback Falls Just Short Despite a spirited 2-1 comeback win against Tunisia, Botswana’s journey ended heartbreakingly on July…

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