PRESS RELEASE - TROPICAL CYCLONE ‘ELOISE’ ALERT The Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) wishes to inform the public about the recently developed tropical cyclone named Eloise.

"Ahead of the cyclone’s arrival, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies warned that at least 100,000 people will be affected....In a more likely scenario, the IFRC expects 400,000 people to be affected." - The Associated Press. apnews.com/article/floods…

Despite inaccessibility The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) staff and volunteers reaching the last mile during assessment of the impacts of #Eloise. Deeply grateful for the committment and work being done by the colleagues. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. IFRC Africa we are together with you.

In these trying times of COVID-19 😷, it's common to depend on social media to stay informed with current info + developments/statistics about the pandemic. This however can trigger anxiety and fear within oneself thus the need to take care of our mental health.kutlwano Mukokomani, PhD.

GOOD EVENING FROM MOHEMBO BRIDGE 📸 tonight's photo was captured by Prince Lucky Makgaola at the ongoing Mohembo Brigade Project #MagicalBotswana 🇧🇼

Emotions aren’t masculine or feminine, they’re human. Normalize them. ✨

Volunteers in Kasane, Maun,Kang, Panda, and Satau, amongst those taking part in the weeklong National Cleanup Campaign. The campaign is set to create awareness on proper waste management and strategies to keep the environment clean. kutlwano Mukokomani, PhD.

True to our nature as an emergency response organisation, last night, our team in Kasane heeded to the call by the District Commissioner to assist with putting out the fire outbreak in CH12, West of Pandamatanga village. kutlwano Mukokomani, PhD.

Great meeting with H.E. H.E. Elias M. Magosi and his team. IFRC Africa, #IFRCsouthernAFR are committed to work with SADC Secretariat on addressing vulnerabilities, Diasater Risk Reduction and ensureing adequate preparedness ahead of the next flood season. Together for #Humanity. Thank you.

Botswana: #CurbingHungerAndCovid19 Botswana has historically enjoyed strong and stable economic growth. But with COVID19 socio-economic related challenges, #Food_Insecurity is now a reality. Botswana Red Cross Society Cross is supporting gov't address these challenges through its Volunteers

A special thank you to our friends @TurkEmbGaborone 😊for supporting our students at Tlamelong Rehabilitation Center with textile equipment. Yesterday, 11 students graduated with certificates in Textile & Dress Making.

Red Cross teams across Botswana remain on the frontline of the response to COVID-19 and its socio-economic impacts. More than 2,400 Red Cross volunteers were engaged to assist the government in the COVID-19 response. #CurbingHungerAndCovid kutlwano Mukokomani, PhD.

With over 20,000 #cholera cases reported within the current outbreak, intervention efforts are being intensified to control and prevent further escalation of the outbreak.

Your health is our priority. Have you gotten all your doses for COVID-19? We strongly recommend that you get the COVID-19 vaccine. #AfricaCDC #SavingLivesAndLivelihoods #MastercardFoundation

Dumelang bagaetsho. After hosting over 200 of the world's top international young entrepreneurs & creatives for the Forbes #Under30Summit over the last few days, Botswana will once again welcome the world's best athletes for the First National Bank World Athletics Golden Grand Prix.

Get vaccinated, get your life back! This message is brought to you by Ministry of Health and Lesotho Red Cross Society supported by Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods programme in partnership with Mastercard Foundation. #AfricaCDC #SavingLivesandLivelihoods #MastercardFoundation

Climate change increases disasters, especially in Africa, where #drought, #flooding, disease epidemics coexist. By 2050, the risk of hunger is projected to increase by 10-20%. Longer-term programming is the next step for @IFRC to address the root causes of #foodinsecurity.

Your health is our priority. Have you gotten all your doses for COVID-19? This campaign is brought to you by the @MoHWBotswana and Botswana Red Cross Society with support from Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods in partnership with Mastercard Foundation

I Love ❤️ Botswana 🇧🇼

Cant wait to get home. It’s been a minute away from my people🙏🏽💕