Botswana: DPP Dismisses P100 Billion Bank of Botswana Theft Allegations

Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) director has formally recognised the total lack of evidence in the P100 billion 'Butterfly' case. Read more »

Botswana: Mohwasa Unpacks Insourcing Policy

The government's insourcing policy is a strategic reform designed to improve public service delivery, create decent jobs for citizens and reduce long-term dependence on private… Read more »

Southern Africa: Free and Fair Elections Bedrock of SADC Stability

President Advocate Duma Boko has underscored the critical role of free and fair elections in sustaining democracy, peace and stability across the Southern African Development… Read more »

Botswana: Boko Hails Govt and Rothschild Foundation Partnership

President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed governments two-decade partnership with the Robert and Sara Rothschild Family Foundation as a blueprint for how public-private alliances can… Read more »

Botswana: Speaker Implores Parliament to Drive Reforms

Botswana's 13th parliament has been challenged to rise to the historic responsibility of deepening democracy, restoring public trust in institutions and steering the country… Read more »

Botswana: Thaga Urges Council to Diversify Revenue Streams

Serowe District Council chairperson, Mr Atameleng Thaga has urged fellow councilors and council officers to find alternative revenue streams to counter the unique challenges posed… Read more »

Botswana: Tlokweng Council Rejects Township Upgrade Proposal

Tlokweng District councillors have unanimously rejected a proposal by government to upgrade their village to a township. Read more »

Botswana: Kanye United Appreciate MP Support

Fresh off a fairytale promotion that has set the village buzzing, officials and players from Kanye United rolled up to the office of Kanye West Member of Parliament, Victor… Read more »

Botswana: SARS Cautions Foreign Motorists Against Scammers

On June 1, South African Revenue Service (SARS) rolled out the mandatory Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for all foreign-registered vehicles entering or leaving South Africa. The… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Bids for Anti-Money Laundering Academy

Botswana is positioning itself as a regional leader in the fight against financial crime with a bid to host the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)… Read more »

Botswana: New Botswana City to Unlock Economic Diversification

Botswana's proposed multi-billion Pula World Trade Centre (WTC) is pivotal to recalibrating the nation's economy. Read more »

Botswana: Minister Sets Record Straight

Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng says international regulations prohibit government interference in anti-doping cases. Read more »

Botswana: Boko Praises Belgium Ties

President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana's diamond… Read more »

Botswana: Boko Hails Botswana and Belgium Relations

President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana's diamond… Read more »

Botswana: BURS Introduces New Digital VAT On June 1

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is expecting to rake in an additional P450 million annually when it officially introduces Value Added Tax (VAT) on remote digital… Read more »

Botswana: Ikageng Receives Largest Share of Budget

The Ikageng Public Works Programme has been allocated over 75 per cent of the Mabutsane District Council 2026/2027 financial year development budget, while the second largest… Read more »

Botswana: Boko Calls for Zero Tolerance On GBV

President Advocate Duma Boko has called for zero tolerance on gender-based violence (GBV) within the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), urging service members to exercise restraint,… Read more »

Botswana: New Land-Use Policies Target FMD Crisis

The Ngwaketse landboard must forge its legacy during the current Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis by prioritising biosecurity, protecting veterinary buffer zones and slashing… Read more »

Botswana: Diamond Downturn Demands Bold Reforms - Boko

President Advocate Duma Boko has called on the private sector to assist the government in safeguarding the strength and stability of the country's economy. Read more »

Botswana: Boko Calls for Modern and Disciplined Force

President Advocate Duma Boko has called for a modernised, disciplined and ethically grounded Botswana Defence Force (BDF) capable of responding to rapidly evolving and increasingly… Read more »

South Africa: Botswana and South Africa 6th Bi-National Commission Talks Starts

The 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission between Botswana and South Africa kicked off in Gaborone this morning. Read more »

Botswana: Mohwasa Calls for Private Sector Involvement

Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Mr Moeti Mohwasa has called on the private sector to collaborate with the government in its development agenda. Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Advances Discussions On Labour Reform

Botswana has taken another step toward strengthening labour rights and workplace protection through a high-level technical workshop focused on the ratification of key international… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Moves to Tighten Financial Sanctions Regime

Botswana is undertaking a decisive reset of its financial integrity systems, as weaknesses in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks threaten both the… Read more »

Botswana: How Festus Mogaes Economics Policy Shaped Botswana's Development Legacy

Introduction A story is told of a UB First-year Economics student who tried unsuccessfully to explain to his mother the course he was doing. Exasperated, one day he retorted: 'Ke… Read more »