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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...
The Motorcycle Camping Thing
Adventure Rider
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September 8, 2025
I just finished a ride from Spain to Ukraine – 16 days, six countries, one very specific mission. But the moment I started sharing stories from the road, the questions began rolling in. “Did you wild camp every night?” “Where were your favorite...
Botswana minister hails China ties for driving development
Xinhua News Agency
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GABORONE, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- China has made significant contributions to Botswana's development over the past 50 years, Botswana's Minister of International Relations Phenyo Butale said Thursday at a reception marking the golden jubilee of...
Algeria travel to face Guinea in Group G
The Chronicle News Online
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September 8, 2025
Algeria continues their quest for a place at the 2026 World Cup when they travel to face Guinea at the Mohammed V Stadium on Monday. The visitors sit firmly in control of Group G, while the hosts know only a victory will keep their slim...
Botswana's Health Crisis Exposes Country's Fragile Political, Economic Systems
IOL
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Kim Heller|Published 33 minutes ago 5min Kim Heller Once celebrated as a stronghold of democracy and stability in Africa, Botswana is now displaying worrying signs of deterioration, as the nation grapples with economic and health challenges....
Botswana sees softest inflation rate since August 2020
CNBC Africa
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September 4, 2025
Disclaimer: The following content is generated automatically by a GPT AI and may not be accurate. To verify the details, please watch the videoIn a recent interview on CNBC Africa, Kealeboga Mogodi, Head of Business and Commercial Sales at Stanbic...
Travel expert reveals the countries where you could be kicked off flight due to little-known passport rule
Daily Mail
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September 3, 2025
A travel expert has urged holidaymakers to double-check their passports before booking a flight - as she highlights three common mistakes that could cost passengers their entire trip. Seasoned travellers Lisa and Matt, from the US, often share...
Meet the Irish-language heavy metal band about to headline Botswana music festival – ‘The heat will be another level’
Irish Independent
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Galway musicians are gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime in southern African country Ten Ton Slug. Today at 12:40 It is certainly not often you hear of an Irish band travelling to Africa to play a gig. It is especially uncommon when the...
'Exuberant travelers': Couple visits all 63 national parks
Tallahassee Democrat - Florida
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It’s not likely that anyone would ever have called Mark Fontaine a “lay-about.” CEO of the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association and a lobbyist, he worked full-time until he turned 71 and even then, with his wife, Dianna Cazzaniga, they had...
How to Travel Sustainably Without Sacrificing Adventure
Travelbinger
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September 4, 2025
Traveling is one of life’s greatest joys. Every trip gives you the chance to learn something new about the world, people, and yourself, while leaving a positive impact on the destinations you visit. Sustainable travel doesn’t mean giving up...
Air Canada Vacations adds CroisiEurope to its cruise portfolio
Travel Press
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September 5, 2025
Air Canada Vacations has added CroisiEurope to its growing cruise portfolio. Renowned for its French elegance, sustainable practices, and immersive cultural experiences, CroisiEurope is a family-owned, fully integrated operator that oversees every...
Botswana Grapples with Economic Crisis as Diamond Demand Collapses
South Africa Today
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September 1, 2025
Botswana is confronting a severe economic crisis, driven by a profound and potentially permanent shift in the global diamond market that threatens the foundation of the nation’s wealth. The situation has forced the government to devalue its...
Missing in storytelling: African countries are squandering film and tourism gains
Mail & Guardian
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September 5, 2025
Showcase: Creatives and media at the Durban International Film Festival. Fresh from the Durban International Film Festival, Africa’s biggest, some of the globe’s finest creatives are now in Venice or preparing to jet to any of the many upcoming...
FAO launches new projects to transform Botswana's agricultural sector
Xinhua News Agency
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GABORONE, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Thursday launched eight new projects for Botswana to support the country's vision of transforming its agricultural sector to drive economic growth...
SAA launches new route to Gaborone, Botswana
Business and Financial Times
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September 3, 2025
South African Airways (SAA) is pleased to announce the launch of a twice-daily service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana, commencing, Tuesday, 4th November 2025. Bookings for this route have now opened on flysaa.com. This further extends...
SAA Expands Regional Network with Gaborone Route
News Ghana
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September 3, 2025
South African Airways will launch twice-daily flights between Johannesburg and Gaborone beginning November 4, expanding the airline’s regional footprint as it continues rebuilding operations across southern Africa. The new Botswana service will...
What Caused Botswana’s Public Health Emergency?
Foreign Policy
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Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: Botswana, a global leader in tackling HIV/AIDS, declares a public health emergency; China reroutes its exports to African nations; and radical left-wing South African politician...
Gambia shines as one of Africa’s safest travel destinations
The Point
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Often celebrated as ‘The Smiling Coast of Africa’, The Gambia continues to attract global attention for its peaceful atmosphere, political stability, and hospitality. The country’s steady progress in governance and security has transformed it into...
Visa-free Africa can unleash a $3.3 trillion market and jobs – Mubarak, Team Lead, Trans-African Tourism and Unity Campaign
Business Day
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September 3, 2025
As Africa eyes the vast promise of the $3.3 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a bold Pan-African campaign is demanding visa-free travel across the continent to unlock trade, tourism, and job creation for its 1.4 billion...
New report reveals how the wealthy are traveling differently in 2025
The Manual - Oregon
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September 1, 2025
Kensington, a leader in private guided luxury travel, has released its Mid-Year Trend Report, which sheds light on how high-net-worth (HNW) travelers are responding to a year shaped by economic, political, and global uncertainties. This report...