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ππŽπ“π’π–π€ππ€ 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐒 π‹πˆπ†π‡π“ 𝐔𝐏 π“πŽπŠπ˜πŽ: 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐒 π“π‡π‘πŽπ”π†π‡ π“πŽ πŸ’πŸŽπŸŽπŒ π…πˆππ€π‹π’πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΌπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΌπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΌBotswana is celebrating as Lee Eppie (44.51), ...
16/09/2025

ππŽπ“π’π–π€ππ€ 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐒 π‹πˆπ†π‡π“ 𝐔𝐏 π“πŽπŠπ˜πŽ: 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐒 π“π‡π‘πŽπ”π†π‡ π“πŽ πŸ’πŸŽπŸŽπŒ π…πˆππ€π‹π’πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΌπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΌπŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό

Botswana is celebrating as Lee Eppie (44.51), Collen Kebinatshipi (world-leading 43.61), and Bayapo Ndori (season-best 44.21) all stormed through to the 400m finals at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo.

The trio’s outstanding performances have put Botswana firmly on the global athletics map, showcasing speed, skill, and determination.

Fans across the nation are cheering as these stars prepare to take on the world in the finals, carrying the pride of Botswana with every stride.

The finals promise to be electrifying and with this team, Botswana’s flag is flying high on the world stageπŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό

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𝐁𝐎𝐊𝐎: π†πŽπ•π„π‘ππŒπ„ππ“ πŒπ”π’π“ 𝐂𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 πƒπ„π‹πˆπ•π„π‘ 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓At the reopening of Tataki Mine in Matsiloje, President Advocate Dum...
16/09/2025

𝐁𝐎𝐊𝐎: π†πŽπ•π„π‘ππŒπ„ππ“ πŒπ”π’π“ 𝐂𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 πƒπ„π‹πˆπ•π„π‘ 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓

At the reopening of Tataki Mine in Matsiloje, President Advocate Duma Boko delivered a blunt message: time is the one resource government can no longer afford to waste.

He said Batswana are not asking for solutions tomorrow, they want them β€œlike yesterday.” For too long, he argued, delays and endless back-and-forth have frustrated investors, stalled projects, and denied people the jobs and opportunities they desperately need.

β€œThe most important outcome is not when we announce investors,” President Boko said. β€œIt is when we see boots on the ground, shovels digging, machines roaring, and production taking place. That is when words translate into action, when creed becomes deed.”

Reflecting on the Tataki Mine reopening, which had been delayed for years, the President admitted that the two-year wait to conclude the deal was β€œtotally unjustifiable.” He challenged his government to adopt speed, agility, and responsiveness as a new standard, not only in mining, but across all sectors.

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πŒπˆππˆπ’π“π„π‘ πŠπ„ππ„π–π„ππƒπŽ π‡πˆπ†π‡π‹πˆπ†π‡π“π’ π‰πŽππ’ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π†π‘πŽπ–π“π‡ 𝐀𝐒 π“π€π“π€πŠπˆ πŒπˆππ„ 𝐑𝐄-πŽππ„ππ’β€’ 𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐑𝐨𝐀𝐚 𝐝𝐒𝐭𝐒𝐫𝐨 𝐦𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐬𝐑𝐨π₯𝐞π₯𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐞 𝐲𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚The r...
16/09/2025

πŒπˆππˆπ’π“π„π‘ πŠπ„ππ„π–π„ππƒπŽ π‡πˆπ†π‡π‹πˆπ†π‡π“π’ π‰πŽππ’ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π†π‘πŽπ–π“π‡ 𝐀𝐒 π“π€π“π€πŠπˆ πŒπˆππ„ 𝐑𝐄-πŽππ„ππ’

β€’ 𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐑𝐨𝐀𝐚 𝐝𝐒𝐭𝐒𝐫𝐨 𝐦𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐬𝐑𝐨π₯𝐞π₯𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐞 𝐲𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚

The reopening of Tataki Mine in Matsiloje marks more than the revival of a historic site, it signals renewed opportunities for Batswana.

At the official ceremony, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, stressed that under President Advocate Duma Boko’s leadership, government has moved swiftly to bring the mine back into production. She noted that this step is not only about extracting copper and nickel, but about restoring livelihoods, creating jobs, and strengthening Botswana’s economy.

Sharing the mine’s long history, the Minister reminded the audience that Tataki’s story dates back to 1929 under Anglo American, with further exploration in the late 1960s and a feasibility study in 1971. After decades of studies, Phoenix Mine began full production in 1995, producing mainly copper and nickel, before its unfortunate closure in 2016 which left the mine in liquidation.

Two years ago, NIU initiated the acquisition process, which, with the guidance of President Boko, was expedited to conclusion. Now, with the mine in the hands of Global Critical Resources, the focus is on innovation, modern technologies, and unlocking the mine’s true potential.

Kenewendo also pointed to the upcoming Mineral Resource Development and Value Chain Strategy, aimed at ensuring Botswana moves beyond exporting raw materials and instead adds value to its mineral wealth.

With operations restarting, Tataki Mine is more than just a reopening, it is a sign of delivery, leadership, and a renewed promise of jobs and growth for Batswana.

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16/09/2025

THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE TATAKI MINE

President Advocate Duma Boko officially opens the Tataki Mine, formerly known as the Tati Nickel Mine. The re-opening of the mine is a critical piece of the puzzle in building a diversified, inclusive and prosperous economy.

ππŽπ‘π 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‘π€πˆπ’π„πƒ 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 π†π‘πˆπ„π… πˆππ“πŽ π“π‘πˆππ”π“π„ 𝐀𝐒 π€π“πˆβ€™π’ πŒπ„πŒπŽπ‘π˜ 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 π“π‡π„πˆπ‘ πŸ—π“π‡ π„πƒπˆπ“πˆπŽπβ€’ #π‘πžπ“π¬πšπ¦πšπžπ₯πšπ†π¨π§πžπŠπ¨π¨ There may never be...
15/09/2025

ππŽπ‘π 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‘π€πˆπ’π„πƒ 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 π†π‘πˆπ„π… πˆππ“πŽ π“π‘πˆππ”π“π„ 𝐀𝐒 π€π“πˆβ€™π’ πŒπ„πŒπŽπ‘π˜ 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 π“π‡π„πˆπ‘ πŸ—π“π‡ π„πƒπˆπ“πˆπŽπ

β€’ #π‘πžπ“π¬πšπ¦πšπžπ₯πšπ†π¨π§πžπŠπ¨π¨

There may never be a perfect way to honor Atasaone β€œATI” Molemogi, but Born and Raised is determined to keep trying. To them, he was never just an artist, for eight years they say he was family.

Now, even in his absence, they are bringing his memory back to the stadium he once lit up. They have already reveled that they will erect a tombstone for him.

Today they have just revealed that the 9th edition of the festival will carry a hashtag drawn from his own music: β€œRe Tsamaela Gone koo.”

Though his voice may no longer echo on stage, his spirit will live through every song, every supporter, and every heart that gathers to remember him.

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15/09/2025

𝐀 π•πŽπˆπ‚π„, 𝐀 π’ππˆπ‘πˆπ“, 𝐀 π‡π„π€π‘π“β€”π“π’π‡π”πŒπ” 𝐆𝐀𝐕𝐄 πˆπ“ 𝐀𝐋𝐋 π…πŽπ‘ π‚π‡π€π‘πˆπ“π˜ πŸ™ŒπŸŽΆ

Over the weekend, the BOSETU Traditional Group, supported by fellow cultural troupes across the country, hosted a heartfelt charity event to raise funds for β€˜Mmadipela’ Mogomotsi Bogosi; a teacher at Mogoditshane Primary School and a proud member of the BOSETU traditional troupe.

The performances, filled with spirit and passion, were dedicated to raising funds for Mmadipela to acquire a prosthetic leg. Among them, Tshumo shared his gift with heartfelt energy, performing not just for entertainment but for purpose. He performed alongside Artistic Intelligence EsembleπŸ‘

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ππŽπ“π’π–π€ππ€β€™π’ 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 π‹π„π“π’πˆπ‹π„ π“π„ππŽπ†πŽ π’πŒπ€π’π‡π„π’ π’π„π€π’πŽπβ€™π’ 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓, 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐌 π…πˆππ€π‹πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΌπŸ‡§πŸ‡ΌBotswana’s sprint sensation Letsile Teb...
14/09/2025

ππŽπ“π’π–π€ππ€β€™π’ 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 π‹π„π“π’πˆπ‹π„ π“π„ππŽπ†πŽ π’πŒπ€π’π‡π„π’ π’π„π€π’πŽπβ€™π’ 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓, 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐌 π…πˆππ€π‹πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΌπŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό

Botswana’s sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo stormed to a 2nd-place finish in his semi-final at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo25, clocking an impressive season’s best of 9.94s. The result seals his place in the highly anticipated men’s 100m final, keeping the nation’s medal hopes alive. πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό

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π€ππŽπ“π‡π„π‘ ππŽπ“π’π–π€ππ€ 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 ππ”π€π‹πˆπ…πˆπ„π’ π…πŽπ‘ πŸ’πŸŽπŸŽπŒ π’π„πŒπˆ-π…πˆππ€π‹π’πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΌAdding to Botswana’s growing list of qualifiers, Lee Eppie powered...
14/09/2025

π€ππŽπ“π‡π„π‘ ππŽπ“π’π–π€ππ€ 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 ππ”π€π‹πˆπ…πˆπ„π’ π…πŽπ‘ πŸ’πŸŽπŸŽπŒ π’π„πŒπˆ-π…πˆππ€π‹π’πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό

Adding to Botswana’s growing list of qualifiers, Lee Eppie powered to 2nd place in his heat with a time of 44.44s, securing his spot in the men’s 400m semi-finals. πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό

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πŠπ„ππˆππ€π“π’π‡πˆππˆ ππ”π€π‹πˆπ…πˆπ„π’ π…πŽπ‘ π’π„πŒπˆ-π…πˆππ€π‹π’ π–πˆπ“π‡ π’π„π€π’πŽπβ€™π’ 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓Collen Kebinatshipi clocked a season’s best 44.48s to finish 4t...
14/09/2025

πŠπ„ππˆππ€π“π’π‡πˆππˆ ππ”π€π‹πˆπ…πˆπ„π’ π…πŽπ‘ π’π„πŒπˆ-π…πˆππ€π‹π’ π–πˆπ“π‡ π’π„π€π’πŽπβ€™π’ 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓

Collen Kebinatshipi clocked a season’s best 44.48s to finish 4th in his heat, advancing to the semi-finals as one of the fastest qualifiers. πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό

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ππƒπŽπ‘πˆ π…π‹πˆπ„π’ πˆππ“πŽ πŸ’πŸŽπŸŽπŒ π’π„πŒπˆπ’ π–πˆπ“π‡ π„π‹π„π‚π“π‘πˆπ…π˜πˆππ† 𝐑𝐔𝐍!Botswana’s Bayapo Ndori blazed through Heat 2 at the World Athletics C...
14/09/2025

ππƒπŽπ‘πˆ π…π‹πˆπ„π’ πˆππ“πŽ πŸ’πŸŽπŸŽπŒ π’π„πŒπˆπ’ π–πˆπ“π‡ π„π‹π„π‚π“π‘πˆπ…π˜πˆππ† 𝐑𝐔𝐍!

Botswana’s Bayapo Ndori blazed through Heat 2 at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo25, clocking 44.36s to secure his spot in the 400m semi-finals. πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό

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Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo stormed to victory in Heat 5 at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo25, clocking 10.07s to ...
13/09/2025

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo stormed to victory in Heat 5 at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo25, clocking 10.07s to book his place in the 100m semi-finals. πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό

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13/09/2025

β€˜This may not be the best video, but the moment was truly unforgettable…

🚍✨On a bus trip up north, we stopped in Mahalapye for a short break. Then came a man with nothing but a guitar and a brave heart. At first, his request to pray for us wasn’t warmly received, but he pressed on. He prayed, strummed, and then sang… and just like that, the atmosphere shifted. His voice carried a raw, unpolished beauty, reminding us that Botswana’s greatest treasures often come from the most unexpected places. πŸŽΆπŸ™Œ

To the man whose name I didn’t catch, thank you. You are proof that talent, faith, and courage can move hearts. May God bless you, increase you, and let your gift shine far beyond that bus stop/ rank.’

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