Tag «Botswana»

Athletes put Botswana on World Map

Despite not getting any podium finishes, Botswana was the talk of the IAAF World Champions 2017 held in London, England. The 13 strong team from southern African country Botswana, were strong contenders throughout the competitions. The athletes from the relatively unknown Southern African nation did put Botswana on the world map with their performances. Botswana …

Botswana sends strong team to IAAF World Championships

Botswana has sent a strong 13-man team to the IAAF World Championships in London, United Kingdom. The strong team has been in camp in UK for the past two weeks and is raring to go. The team is made up of Nijel Amos, Isaac Makwala, Baboloki Thebe, Amantle Montsho, Karabo Sibanda, Onkabetse Nkobolo, Boitumelo Masilo, …

Botswana Diamonds [AIM:BOD] – Update on Exploration in Botswana

Botswana Diamonds PLC Update on Exploration in Botswana The board of Botswana Diamonds (AIM: BOD) is pleased to provide an update on the upcoming Botswana Diamonds/Alrosa exploration programme in Botswana. A 7-person specialist Russian team of geologists and mineralogists will arrive in Botswana in early September and join with local Botswana Diamonds personnel to undertake …

UAE discussed illegal trade of wildlife in Botswana at 2nd Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade in Kasane

Al Hashimi: “UAE supports all international efforts towards wildlife sustainability”     DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – March 30, 2015 – Dr. Sheikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity and Ahmed Al Hashmi, Director of the Biodiversity Department, represented UAE  during the 2nd Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade in Botswana in Kasane. Also attending the event were Ian …

Outotec to modernize BCL nickel smelter in Botswana

Outotec has been awarded a contract by BCL Limited for modernizing the nickel flash smelting furnace in Selebi Phikwe, Botswana. In addition, the parties have made a service level agreement for the operation and maintenance for a period of 36 months. The total value of contracts exceeds EUR 17 million and the orders has been …

CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: New book helps region understand what might be in store and what to do about it September 3, 2013, Maseru, Lesotho—The southern region of Africa could be the hardest hit by rising temperatures from climate change, leaving many to wonder what this means for agriculture. Will some areas become …

Botswana Diamonds [BOD] – Update on Botswana Exploration Positive Results from Technical Cooperation Agreement with Diamond Major

Update on Botswana Exploration Positive Results from Technical Cooperation Agreement with Diamond Major Botswana Diamonds plc (AIM: BOD) (“Botswana Diamonds” or “the Company”) is pleased to report positive results from its year-long Technical Cooperation Agreement with a major diamond multinational. 13 specific sites have been identified in the northeast area of Botswana which Botswana Diamonds …