German Mother Delivers 13-Pound Baby Girl Without C-Section

In a remarkable birth in Leipzig, Germany, a mother delivered a 13.47-pound baby girl named Jasleen — measuring nearly 23 inches long — without undergoing a C-section. (July 29, 2013)

According to the hospital, the mother arrived in labor and was found to have undiagnosed gestational diabetes, a condition that can lead to unusually large babies if untreated.

“We anticipated the child would be big,” said Holger Stepan, chief of obstetrics. “We assembled a special team of doctors and midwives to be prepared for any possible complications.” Stepan noted he had never before assisted in the birth of such a heavy baby.

Jasleen’s extraordinary size places her among the largest newborns in Germany, though far from the Guinness World Record — held by a baby born in Seville, Ohio, in 1879, who weighed more than 23 pounds but survived only 11 hours.
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As momentum builds for the upcoming GM's Charity Walk, Debswana has unveiled its sponsors for the event.

The main sponsor deemed "Diamond Sponsor" has been announced as EH Construction which is funding the initiative to the tune of P1 million.

Slated for 23rd August under the theme "A Walk for Water," the event is aimed at raising funds to address water challenges experienced in Boteti.

In 2024, OLDM committed to fund the refurbishment of a Theatre at Rakops Primary Hospital to meet regulatory requirements at a cost of P4.2 million.

The project which is intended to improve clinical outcomes of emergencies in Boteti District as Rakops Primary Hospital does not offer theatre services but refers patients to other hospitals.

The refurbishment commenced in June 2025 and the project is expected to be completed by end of September 2025 with revised total cost of P5.3 million.

Air Botswana Grapples with Financial Challenges Despite Government Support

The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Salakae has disclosed that Air Botswana has received substantial government assistance totaling over BWP800 million between 2019 and 2024.

This funding included COVID-19 relief, debt coverage, and critical maintenance support, such as BWP149 million for a "refleeting exercise" and BWP57 million for engine overhauls. Despite this, the national carrier continues to face financial strain due to reduced passenger numbers and revenue losses, exacerbated by austerity measures affecting travel demand.

During the same period, Air Botswana expanded its fleet with three pre-owned Embraer jets, purchased in 2024 for a combined USD18.5 million. These additions bring the total fleet to six aircraft, including two new ATR72-600s acquired in 2018. However, one jet, the Embraer E170, is currently grounded, awaiting a mandatory BWP57 million maintenance check a cost the struggling airline is struggling to cover.

The Minister acknowledged the airline's precarious position, citing operational budget shortfalls and mounting maintenance expenses. With economic conditions worsening, questions remain about Air Botswana's long-term viability without further government intervention or restructuring.
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Botswana will give parents of new born babies $22 grants monthly.

The Government will also provide free pampers and milk for children for 3 months after their birth.

Botswana already provides free education, free healthcare, free legal representation and free land for its citizens.

Botswana also gives allowances to old people and physically challenged people.
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37-year-old Dr. Stephen Modise has been appointed as Botswana's Minister of Health.

He holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree, a Doctor of Medicine degree, a Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education and a Master’s Degree in Health Professions Education.

He is a Specially Elected Member of Parliament.