February 14
Botswana: Khama Enumerates Youth Opportunities
Botswana Daily News
Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Culture Development Mr Tshekedi Khama has encouraged youth leaders of different political parties to take advantage of government… Read more »
Botswana: Residents Commend Bitri/UNDP for Biogas Digester
Botswana Daily News
Residents of Moshupa have commended Botswana Institute for Technology, Research and Innovation (BITRI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for manufacturing a… Read more »
Botswana: Farmers Urge Ministry to Re-Visit Baits Initiative
Botswana Daily News
Ngamiland farmers have urged Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security to re-visit Botswana Animal Information and Traceability System (BAITS) initiative and ensure… Read more »
Botswana: Masisi, Khama Same are the Same - Saleshando
The Patriot
Botswana Congress Party (BCP) is not blinded by what they perceive as President Mokgweetsi Masisi's populist gestures to endear himself to the people. To them Masisi is just like… Read more »
Botswana: Govt Fights 'Tax Haven' Tag
The Patriot
The Minister of Finance and Economic Development Kenneth Matambo has told Parliament his ministry is working to comply with international standards and remove any perception that… Read more »
February 13
Botswana: Gender Links Drills Women Candidates
Botswana Daily News
Female political candidates have been urged to be confident in themselves to change the status quo of political representation. Read more »
Botswana: Scottish to Clear Back Log for Cervical Cancer Screening
Botswana Daily News
Scottish Livingstone Memorial Hospital is this week running a week-long cervical cancer screening and breast examination campaign to clear the back log of booked clients. Read more »
February 12
Botswana: I'm Not a Celebrity Spy Chief - Magosi
The Patriot
There has been a serious concern from some sections of the society that the Director General of Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DISS) Peter Magosi has turned… Read more »
Botswana: Corruption Biggest Challenge for Ministry
Botswana Daily News
The biggest challenge facing the Ministry of Transport and Communications is corruption says the minister, Ms Dorcas Makgato. Read more »
Botswana: Poverty Eradication Remains Govt Goal
Botswana Daily News
Government will continue to break the vicious cycle of poverty through empowering Batswana, Assistant Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration, Mr… Read more »
Botswana: Data Accuracy a Must
Botswana Daily News
Data generated by international organisations must be compared to that originating at national level for accuracy, says President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi. Read more »
Botswana: Japanese Conduct Coaching Clinics
Botswana Daily News
A delegation from Japan's Chuko University is in the country to conduct softball coaching clinics. Read more »
Botswana: Councillors Endorse Budget With Reservations
Botswana Daily News
Kweneng District councillors have approved the 2019/2020 proposed recurrent budget albeit with reservations. Read more »
Botswana: 5 Die in Seabelo Buses Crash
Botswana Daily News
Five people died in a road accident along the A1 Road near Tropic of Capricorn this morning. Read more »
February 11
Botswana: FCC Councillors Endorse Budget
Botswana Daily News
Councillors in Francistown have endorsed the 2019/20 recurrent budget proposals. Read more »
Botswana: Govt Responds to Weekendpost Article
Botswana Daily News
The Government of Botswana wishes to express its concern regarding a news article, which appeared in the WeekendPost Newspaper dated Saturday 9th to 15th February 2019 under the… Read more »
Ghana: PM Abiy Confers With Presidents of Somalia, Ghana, Botswana
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held bilateral discussions with leaders of three African countries at the sidelines of the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and… Read more »
Botswana: Athletes Ready for Cross Country Finals
Botswana Daily News
About 80 athletes from various clubs and schools in the Southern region thronged Kopong on February 9 for the Botswana Athletics Association cross country competition. Read more »
February 10
Africa: Poorer African Nations Rank High in Disease-Fighters' League Table [press release]
Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
African countries with modest national incomes are outperforming some richer nations on the continent in the fight against diseases of poverty known as neglected tropical diseases… Read more »
Botswana: Vandalism of Infrastructure Frustrates Corporation Efforts
Botswana Daily News
Vandalism of Water Utilities Corporation infrastructure remains one the major hindrances in the corporation's efforts to provide uninterrupted water supply in Gumare and… Read more »
Botswana: Khwai Trust Invests in Education
Botswana Daily News
Khwai Development Trust (KDT) has introduced a policy of assisting students admitted at tertiary institutions with a settlement allowance of P2 500. Read more »
Botswana: Monggae Hails Fire Plan Launch
Botswana Daily News
Deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Mr Felix Monggae, says Kweneng District Bush Fire Risk Management Plan will… Read more »
Botswana: Association Appoints Khunwane Vice President
Botswana Daily News
Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) has appointed Gilbert Khunwane its new vice president. Read more »
February 08
Zimbabwe: Rugby Union Line Up Botswana, Zambia Ties
The Herald
THE Zimbabwe Rugby Union have lined up two ties for the national Under-20 side against Zambia and Botswana as part of preparations for the Junior World Rugby Trophy Africa Pool B… Read more »
February 07
Botswana: Masisi Consoles Mmopelwa Family
Botswana Daily News
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi and some Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) central committee members, among them secretary general Mr Mpho Balopi, on Wednesday visited the family of… Read more »