NASA's CAPSTONE Completes Extended Lunar Mission, Validating Autonomous Navigation for Artemis. NASA's Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE)

NASA’s CAPSTONE Completes Extended Lunar Mission, Validating Autonomous Navigation for Artemis

NASA's Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE) CubeSat has successfully completed its extended mission, validating autonomous navigation capabilities critical for future lunar operations. The spacecraft's two-year journey in a unique Near-Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO) around the Moon has provided crucial data for the Artemis program, enhancing self-reliant spacecraft operations and reducing dependence on Earth-based tracking.

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Botswana's Economy Returns to Growth in Q1 2026 Amid Uneven Recovery. Gaborone, Botswana's economy recorded growth in the first quarter of 2026, ending a two-year contraction driven by a reb

Botswana’s Economy Returns to Growth in Q1 2026 Amid Uneven Recovery

Gaborone, Botswana's economy recorded growth in the first quarter of 2026, ending a two-year contraction driven by a rebound in diamond-related activities and increased electricity production. However, the recovery remains uneven, marked by weak household spending, subdued investment, and a significant decline in exports, according to data from Statistics Botswana.

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NASA Seeks Industry Input for Second Phase of Commercial Space Stations. NASA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry insights for the second phase of developing commercia

NASA Seeks Industry Input for Second Phase of Commercial Space Stations

NASA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry insights for the second phase of developing commercial space stations. This initiative is crucial for ensuring a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit following the planned retirement of the International Space Station (ISS). The agency aims to foster a robust private sector-led space economy, inviting proposals for innovative and cost-effective orbital platforms.

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Botswana Positions to Lead Africa's Digital Commerce Transformation. Botswana is strategically enhancing its digital infrastructure and regulatory framework to become a continental leader i

Botswana Positions to Lead Africa’s Digital Commerce Transformation

Botswana is strategically enhancing its digital infrastructure and regulatory framework to become a continental leader in digital commerce, aiming to diversify its economy beyond diamonds. The nation's efforts include modernizing payment systems, exploring central bank digital currencies, and promoting digital inclusion, building on its stable governance and robust financial sector.

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Nigerian Senate Approves N11.074 Trillion Customs Revenue Target for 2026. Nigeria's Senate has sanctioned an N11.074 trillion (approximately USD 7.4 billion) revenue target for the Nigeria Custo

Nigerian Senate Approves N11.074 Trillion Customs Revenue Target for 2026

Nigeria's Senate has sanctioned an N11.074 trillion (approximately USD 7.4 billion) revenue target for the Nigeria Customs Service by 2026, a move designed to diversify government income away from crude oil and strengthen the Naira. This ambitious goal, part of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, signifies a substantial increase over previous collections, underpinning the nation's fiscal policy direction.

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Botswana Government Forgoes P16 Billion in Mining Revenue by Skipping Equity Stakes. Botswana's government has potentially missed out on P16 billion in mining revenue since 2025 by not acquiring equit

Botswana Government Forgoes P16 Billion in Mining Revenue by Skipping Equity Stakes

Botswana's government has potentially missed out on P16 billion in mining revenue since 2025 by not acquiring equity stakes in several key operational mines, including Mowana, Karowe, Khoemacau's Zone 5, Minergy's Medie, and Motheo Mines. This decision, confirmed by the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, stems from not exercising an option available under mining legislation during initial license grants, raising questions about the nation's long-term resource monetization strategy.

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President Boko Honors Sir Seretse Khama's Enduring Legacy of Unity in Botswana. Botswana's President Advocate Duma Boko lauds founding leader Sir Seretse Khama's commitment to national unity and democ

President Boko Honors Sir Seretse Khama’s Enduring Legacy of Unity in Botswana

President Advocate Duma Boko has commemorated Sir Seretse Khama Day, highlighting the founding president's pivotal role in fostering national unity and establishing Botswana as a democratic republic. Boko emphasized Khama's principle of prioritizing nation-building and ethnic cohesion as foundational to the country's stability and future development.

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NASA's Webb Telescope Illuminates Early Star Formation in Herbig-Haro 211. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured unprecedented details of Herbig-Haro 211 (HH 211), a young protostell

NASA’s Webb Telescope Illuminates Early Star Formation in Herbig-Haro 211

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured unprecedented details of Herbig-Haro 211 (HH 211), a young protostellar system in the constellation Perseus. The observations, using Webb's advanced infrared instruments, reveal high-speed jets of gas from newly forming stars, providing critical insights into the initial stages of stellar evolution, particularly for low-mass stars.

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