June 18
Botswana: Lesabo Project to Address Water Scarcity
The successful implementation of the proposed Lesotho-South Africa-Botswana (LESABO) water transfer project will strengthen Botswana's long-term water security, support industrial… Read more »
May 21
Botswana: WUC Terminates Semolo Water Project
The Water Utilities Corporation(WUC) has terminated the P40 million Semolo water treatment project, which was intended to supply potable water to the villages of Bodibeng,… Read more »
April 21
Botswana: Govt Prioritises Pandamatenga Water Supply
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Pandamatenga into a leading agricultural hub through strategic investments in water and energy infrastructure. Read more »
April 16
Botswana: New Life for Chobe As Rising River Levels Flood Enclave
The inflows are a result of the Zambezi River overflow pushing water downstream to Chobe River, through Chobe National Park, and down Ngoma, Muchenje, Mabele, Kavimba, Kachikau… Read more »
March 24
Botswana: Ministry Adopts One - Stop Service Centre for GBV Survivors
The Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs is collaborating with a multi-sectoral team to establish One-Stop Service Centres for GBV survivors to address the gap between reporting… Read more »
Botswana: Envoys Reaffirm Support for Botswana Conservation Efforts
European Union (EU) Heads of Mission to Botswana and SADC have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Botswana in maintaining its status as a global leader in environmental… Read more »
March 23
Botswana: Strategies in Place to Curb Human - Wildlife Conflict
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism, through the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), has implemented various strategies to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the… Read more »
March 16
Botswana: Hunting Quota to Address Human-Lion Conflict
Government has introduced an experimental spatial lion hunting quota as part of efforts to address the growing human-lion conflict in Botswana. Read more »
Botswana: Botswana Pushes to Strengthen Sanitation Services
Government officials, development partners and sector stakeholders have called for renewed urgency and stronger collaboration to improve sanitation services across Botswana, as the… Read more »
March 09
Botswana: Govt Sets Aside P2.9m for Locust Control Campaign
Government has committed P2.9 million to a control campaign against African Migratory and Red Locusts currently threatening cereal crops and grazing lands in the Okavango and Chobe… Read more »
February 04
Botswana: Maun Steps Up for Cleaner Town
The push for a cleaner Maun gained momentum on Friday as North West District Council (NWDC) launched the #KeepMaunClean campaign, linking environmental responsibility to tourism… Read more »
January 26
Botswana: Pandamatenga Farmers Count Losses Following Heavy Rains
Farmers in the Pandamatenga region are reeling from a catastrophic 'one-in-200-years' storm that occurred on January 21, leaving over 8,000 hectares of diverse crops submerged. Read more »
December 23, 2025
Botswana: Francistown Hit By Flash Flooding
Heavy rains on Monday night caused widespread damages in some parts of Francistown following the overflowing of Ntshe and Tati rivers. Read more »
November 05, 2025
Botswana: Govt Committed to Biodiversity Preservation
The launch of the Green Growth for Kavango Zambezi Transfontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) project is a key step toward integrating conservation and development, dependent on… Read more »
October 23, 2025
Botswana: Strategy Addresses Human - Wildlife Conflict
The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Mr Wynter Mmolotsi says addressing human-wildlife conflict is among priority areas of the National Development Plan (NDP) 12 strategy. Read more »
Botswana: Veld Fires Ravage 50000 Hectares
Around 50,000 hectares of land in the CH9, CH8, and CH12 controlled hunting areas have been burnt by recent veldt fires that occured near Pandamatenga in the Chobe District. Read more »
October 07, 2025
Botswana: Botswana to Host African Biodiversity Summit in November
Botswana will host the African Biodiversity Summit in Gaborone from November 2 to 5, in collaboration with the African Union Commission. Read more »
