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African Leaders Challenge Western Authority in Dubai
In this episode of The Breakdown, we examine how African leaders challenge Western authority at the World Government Summit in Dubai. Presidents Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana, Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone and Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe appeared on a panel moderated by Tucker Carlson. Carlson pressed them on China’s role, land reform,…
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How Diary of CEO founder hired someone with zero experience just because ‘she thanked the security guard by name’
Steven Bartlett is known as someone who doesn’t follow the rules. In fact, while most...
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A look at Botswana’s new ‘golden passport’ program that allows you to buy citizenship for $75K
Countries are offering golden passports or golden visas as one of the strategic ways to attract...
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China, 53 African nations urge US to embrace fair trade amid soaring tariffs
China and 53 African countries have jointly urged the United States to abandon its increasingly...
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Black athletes dominate World Athletics Athlete of the Year awards with Sifan Hassan and Letsile Tebogo named winners
Holland’s Sifan Hassan and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo made history as they were crowned the 2024 World Athletics Athletes of the Year. This is the first time an athlete from both countries has...
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Meet Duma Boko, Botswana’s new president who just kicked out ruling party of nearly 60 years
Duma Boko was sworn in as Botswana’s next president on Friday, nine days after a groundbreaking election. “This is a historic moment, most humbling and most sobering,” the 54-year-old...
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Julien Alfred and Letsile Tebogo win best female and male athlete of the year at ANOC Awards
St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo were crowned the best female and male athletes of the year, respectively, at the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Awards....
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Largest diamond in over a century discovered in Botswana could be worth more than $100M
A massive diamond, believed to be the largest discovered in over a century, has been unearthed in Botswana. Weighing 2,492 carats—roughly the size of a fist and about a pound in weight—the...
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Three interesting facts about Letsile Tebogo, the first African man to win the Olympic 200m title
Letsile Tebogo made history for Botswana on Thursday by winning the nation’s first-ever Olympic gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games. The 21-year-old clinched the 200m title with an African record...
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Meet the young entrepreneur who created the genius ‘Uber for tutors’ app
Thobo Khathola, CEO of Lion Tutoring International, began his entrepreneurship journey tutoring from the boot of his parents’ car to help students get better grades. The young entrepreneur hails...
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Meet Botswana Spoken-Word, Rap & Soul Band The Contrabanditz
The Contrabanditz (pictured) is a Botswana-based fusion band that is making a splash on the local music scene with their Spoken Word-infused music. Debuting just this May, the Contrabanditz...
