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Meet the Kerry woman who has set up a successful business catering for solo travellers
Irish Independent
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A Tralee woman who has set up a thriving travel business aimed at reluctant solo travellers who want to travel in a group said this week that she’s only just getting started with trips to Botswana, China, India, and Egypt, which are already...
Beyond Safaris: Botswana Turns to Its Cities
Botswana Gazette
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September 13, 2025
Botswana just launched the City Tourism Initiative in Gaborone in a bold move to transform its capital city and other towns in Africa’s longest uninterrupted democracy into vibrant destinations that complement the country’s famed wilderness...
Botswana puts Olympic champion on five-dollar bill
Canadian Running Magazine
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September 12, 2025
Even though it’s been more than a year since Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo stormed to 200m Olympic gold at Paris 2024, his country has not stopped celebrating him. On Friday, the president of Botswana announced that Tebogo would be the new face of the...
Travel with purpose: how regenerative tourism is changing the game
IOL
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ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 1 hour ago 4min As the world becomes more aware of the environmental and social impacts of tourism, a new trend is emerging: regenerative travel. This approach goes beyond sustainability. It focuses on leaving destinations...
Horse Riding Holidays: Holidays That Move at a Slower Pace
South Africa Today
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September 11, 2025
Travel has never been more abundant, or more hurried. From low-cost flights to whirlwind city breaks, the pace of modern tourism can feel like a race rather than a journey. Horse riding holidays are the antidote. They offer a slower, more grounded...
Botswana edges closer to carbon tax introduction
MMEGI
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September 10, 2025
Technocrats at the Ministry of Environment and Tourism have revealed that they are wary of the European Union’s plans to heavily tax commodities from carbon gas-emitting countries, which could affect the country’s trade. Thus, the country is...
11 African Safari Alternatives That Cost Half the Price
Travelbinger
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September 13, 2025
African safaris are often seen as the ultimate wildlife adventure, but they can be prohibitively expensive for many travelers. Fortunately, there are incredible alternatives that deliver similar experiences at a fraction of the cost, without...
Miss World Botswana partners with Air Botswana
MMEGI
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September 10, 2025
Miss Botswana says the collaboration is set to strengthen Miss World Botswana’s presence both locally and internationally by ensuring smooth and reliable mobility for the queen and her team as they carryout their duties. According to Miss World...
OHIO's CIBED leadership explores and secures expanded partnership opportunities in Botswana
Ohio University
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October 9, 2025
Leaders from Ohio University’s Center for International Business Education and Development (CIBED) recently completed an exploratory mission to Gaborone, Botswana, focused on expanding the Global Consulting Program and strengthening existing ties...
Kalafhi Medical Group eyes medical tourism as Botswana’s next growth frontier
MMEGI
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September 10, 2025
The company, trading under Phomolo Health (Pty) Ltd, is fully citizen-owned and was founded in 2018 by Dr. Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane. Since its establishment, its operations have since grown to include four medical clinics, three retail...
All systems go for Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo 2025
The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)
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September 10, 2025
Ray Bande Senior Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the 18th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo this morning at Mutare Sports Club, marking a significant moment for Zimbabwe’s tourism sector. The...
Dutch tourist praises SA medics
The Citizen (South Africa)
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September 10, 2025
Netcare medics successfully treated a Dutch tourist’s spinal fracture, ensuring safe surgery, rehabilitation, and a smooth return home. A Dutch tourist who suffered a spinal compression fracture in a boating accident in St Lucia has returned to...
Kookilwe represents Botswana at Miss World Tourism
MMEGI
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September 9, 2025
Recently,Kookilwe was appointed as Miss World Tourism Botswana and now she is set to represent Botswana on the international stage wearing the tourism hat at China for the Miss World Tourism. The competition is slated for September 12 to October...
City Tourism unveils Gaborone's rich history
MMEGI
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September 9, 2025
Recently, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism launched the City Tourism, where a number of attendees got an opportunity to do the tour and appreciate the history behind a number of places. The tour guides who were trained by the Botswana...
Current U.S. Travel Rules and Restrictions for September 2025
Tempo.co
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September 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Welcoming September, the details on current U.S. travel restrictions are necessary to keep many international travelers on loop. While some of these advisories don’t require trip cancellation, it’s also important to understand...
How The Serengeti Safari Scandal Exposes Deeper Issues In Africa's Wildlife Tourism
Forbes
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Safari vehicles and people obstructing the path of the Great Migration at the Kogatende crossing point on the Mara River in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Nick Kleer On July 21, a footage of dozens of safari vehicles blocking wildebeest...
Dutch tourist returns to South Africa to thank medical team after life-saving surgery
IOL
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Weekend Argus Reporter|Published 44 seconds ago 3min In a poignant reunion that underscored the power of compassionate healthcare, Dutch tourist Manon Rouwette-Janssen recently returned to South Africa to express her gratitude to the medical team...
Namibia-Zambia passport-free travel plan still awaiting approval
Windhoek Observer
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Renthia Kaimbi There is no official agreement that has been signed between Namibia and Zambia on passport-free travel, the ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety and security has said. The ministry’s executive director, Nghidinua Daniel,...
The countries with the most vacation days in the world
Conde Nast Traveller
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September 9, 2025
How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...
Take Us Along: Traveling in southern Africa
Pleasanton Weekly - California
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September 8, 2025
Pleasanton’s Debbie Ayres stopped for a Take Us Along in front of the Soweto Township sign in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Contributed photo) Show your support for local journalism. Become a member today to receive a limited-edition tote bag and...