November 26
South Africa: Botswana Policeman Appears in Court for Alleged Corruption [press release]
SAPS
Mompoloki Okocha Boitshoko (42) appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, for alleged corruption. Boitshoko was arrested by members of the… Read more »
November 25
Botswana: In a World Where Political Polarization and Disengagement Are Denting Democracy, Does Botswana's 'Kgotla' System Hold the Key? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In late October, more than 80% of Botswana's electorate went to the polls and voted out the incumbent government. The unexpected result was accepted by all parties, and the… Read more »
Africa: Lessons From Botswana - Namibia Needs Leadership Based On Merit, Not Political Loyalty [opinion]
Namibian
As Namibia prepares for the upcoming elections, it's time for us to reflect on the kind of leadership we need for the future. Read more »
November 19
Botswana: Anti-Corruption Protesters in Botswana Demand Action From New Government
VOA
Botswana's new leader, President Duma Boko, has promised zero tolerance for graft in his administration. The pledge comes as scores of Botswana residents join in youth-led… Read more »
Africa: Botswana Return to Afcon After 12-Year Absence - Mauritania, Cape Verde Miss Out
CAF
Botswana secured their ever second appearance at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, after holding Egypt to a 1-1 at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium on… Read more »
November 15
Africa: Great Expectations As Democracy Wins in Botswana [analysis]
ISS
After nearly six decades of BDP rule, the triumphant UDC government has the tough task of restoring sound governance. Read more »
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Africa: Africa Must Strengthen Accountability and Governance to Prosper - Botswana President Duma Boko
African Development Bank (AfDB)
As African Economic Conference opens, leaders call for bold reforms and decisive action to accelerate Africa's dream of becoming a global powerhouse Read more »
Botswana: The Gloves Are Off Between UDC and Bcp
The Patriot
Not against expectations, the animosity between the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) was on full display on the floor of Parliament… Read more »
November 13
Botswana: Can the UDC Revive Botswana's Education System?
The Patriot
Since Botswana's independence in 1966, its education system has seen many transformations aimed at making quality education accessible to all and building a skilled national… Read more »
November 12
Botswana: Botswana's Election Shock - Analyst Reflects On Why Voters Kicked the Ruling Party Out After 58 Years [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The dramatic loss of power by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had governed Botswana since independence in 1966, will go down in history as one of the biggest electoral… Read more »
Botswana: Eight Firms Explore Markets in Botswana
The Herald
A delegation of 8 Zimbabwean companies in the building, construction and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors will undertake a trade mission to Botswana from November 13 to… Read more »
November 11
Botswana: Botswana's New Leader Vows to Legalize Zimbabwean Migrants
allAfrica
Botswana's new president intends to legalize undocumented Zimbabwean migrants, saying migrants "perform jobs that otherwise not get done". Read more »
November 10
Africa: Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe Reflects On Namibia Detention and Political Mentorship Under Hidipo Hamutenya
Namibian
Botswana's new vice president, Ndaba Gaolathe, worked in Namibia and was detained for allegedly supporting former Swapo veteran Hidipo Hamutenya's presidency. Read more »
November 09
Botswana: Understanding the Electoral Revolt Against the Mighty Botswana Democratic Party [opinion]
Premium Times
Virtually everyone one we spoke with or article we read cited issues of corruption and dissatisfaction with the management of the economy as the key reasons for the defeat of the… Read more »
November 08
Botswana: 'Botswana Is a Signal' - Says Chamisa, Claims He Beat Mnangagwa Twice in Elections but He Refused to Go
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC/ president, Nelson Chamisa says the democratic transition in neighbouring Botswana is a sign that winds of change are blowing in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa Leaves for Boko's Inauguration
The Herald
President Mnangagwa, who is also the SADC Chair, has left the country for the inauguration of Botswana's in coming President Duma Boko. Read more »
November 07
Botswana: Activists Want More Women in Botswana's National Assembly
VOA
Three out of 28 female candidates were elected to Botswana's National Assembly in last week's general election, as women's rights activists called on the new administration to… Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Postpones Hosea Kutako Shrine Unveiling to Attend Boko Inauguration
Namibian
President Nangolo Mbumba has postponed the unveiling ceremony of chief Hosea Kutako's shrine to attend the the inauguration ceremony of Botswana's new president. Read more »
November 06
Botswana: Botswana's New President - Who Is Duma Boko and What Does He Stand For? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The electoral defeat delivered to the Botswana Democratic Party led by Mokgweetsi Masisi was met with incredulity in neighbouring states. Not many expected the party that had run… Read more »
Botswana: Youthquake Topples Masisi [analysis]
The Patriot
Youth impact at the elections led to regime change against the BDP · Read more »
Southern Africa: Extraordinary SADC Summit Set to Discuss Mozambique and Botswana Polls
The Herald
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Botswana: Botswana Was a Real Change Election and a Textbook Case for Politicians Across Africa [opinion]
Daily Maverick
With this groundbreaking result that shocked many, Botswana has become the trailblazer of peaceful, democratic change in the SADC region, picking up the mantle from Zambia and… Read more »
Namibia: Botswana's Khama Warns SWAPO Risks Losing Elections If Citizens Are Unhappy Amid Southern African Political Shift
Namibian
Ian Khama reflects on Bostwana's historic vote and warns of a similar fate for Swapo if citizens remain dejected. Read more »
Africa: We Are Namibia, Not South Africa Nor Botswana [opinion]
New Era
We have seen seismic political changes in both South Africa and Botswana, some of which were projected, others that came as a surprise even to the then-incumbent and succeeding… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Schedules Extra-Ordinary Summit in Harare - to Look Into Mozambique, Botswana's Polls
New Zimbabwe
The Southern African Development Committee (SADC) is set to hold an extraordinary summit in Harare next week with Mozambique and Botswana's recent elections and other regional… Read more »
November 05
Southern Africa: Botswana's Smooth Political Transition Shines Light On SADC [analysis]
SANF
"Our democracy has demonstrated, more than it has before, that this is a mature democracy." Read more »
