Botswana ushered in a new era of payroll and employment income compliance under its revamped Income Tax Act, 2026. This overhaul demands that employers take a hard look at their payroll systems, benefits, reimbursements, and termination payments to ensure full alignment with the updated tax rules laid out by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS).

The Botswana National Front (BNF), a social democratic party founded in 1965, has carved out a niche as the main opposition force, enduring decades of political struggle with a financial model as disciplined as it is distinctive.  

Beneath the surface of two critical government-linked industries – mining and energy – a storm is unfolding that threatens to upend careers, shake public trust, and spotlight systemic vulnerabilities in hiring practices.

The Eastern Mediterranean region stands at a critical crossroads in global health, grappling with some of the most complex challenges in access to essential medicines and health products. Nearly two billion people worldwide lack regular access to these vital resources, and the situation in this region is particularly acute due to conflict, fragmented procurement systems, and supply chain disruptions. Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, underscored these urgent issues in her...

In a year marked by extraordinary milestones and transformative impact, the Cure Blindness Project has unveiled its 2025 Impact Report, chronicling what may well be the most significant chapter in its history. This Vermont-based global nonprofit organization, led by CEO K-T Overbey, reported delivering over 315,000 sight-restoring cataract surgeries worldwide – an achievement that accounts for more than one percent of the world’s cataract blindness cases. The scale and scope of this accomplishment underscore a...

The announcement from the African Development Bank Group on 21 July 2026, marks a critical juncture in the ongoing battle against the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak ravaging parts of Central and East Africa. With a $13 million injection targeted at the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan, and Uganda, this funding aims to bolster national emergency responses and tighten the grip on a virus that has proven both deadly and elusive. The outbreak,...

Range Rover has unveiled a stunning tribute to its heritage at this year’s Monterey Car Week, revealing a bespoke 1993 Range Rover Classic finished in Titan Silver to perfectly complement the brand-new Range Rover SV Ultra. This rare and meticulously crafted pairing, debuting as part of RM Sotheby’s The Monterey Auction on August 14, embodies a fusion of the past and present, showcasing Range Rover’s commitment to bespoke luxury and craftsmanship across generations. The centerpiece...

Elon Musk, the South African-born billionaire and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has long been a lightning rod for futuristic predictions, but his latest remarks at the 2026 Abundance Summit have sent ripples through the global conversation about work, technology, and economic policy. Musk painted a picture of a near future where artificial intelligence and robotics advance so rapidly and productively that traditional human jobs could become largely obsolete. In this new world, he suggests,...