Botswana: Fence Around Lentswelemoriti Escalates Tension Between ZCC Council and Residents

Tension is escalating between Lentswelemoriti residents and a faction of the St. Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) council over issues of consultation and land ownership. Read more »

Botswana: BDF Gets P5bn to Settle Pension Matters

Government has allocated P5 billion for the next financial year to settle outstanding BDF pension transfer values. Read more »

Botswana: A35 Road Under Construction

Parliament has been informed that the construction of the A35 Gumare-Sepopa Road is being carried out in half-width sections. Read more »

Botswana: Find Alternative Transport for Learners

Local authorities have been instructed to find alternative modes of transport following government's resolve that donkey carts are unsuitable for ferrying learners. The decision… Read more »

Botswana: Residents Eager for Concourt Establishment

Consultations on the establishment of Constitutional Court were met with high expectations, as Mmathethe residents expressed eagerness for the court's immediate takeoff. Read more »

Botswana: State President Receives Largest Share of Budget Allocation

The Ministry for State President, Defence and Security has been allocated the largest share of the proposed Ministerial Recurrent Budget. The P13.05 billion stake is an increase of… Read more »

Botswana: Land Issues Dominate Habu Consultations

Some residents of Habu have expressed support for the proposed Constitutional Court, hoping it will address what they describe as longstanding injustices related to land ownership. Read more »

Botswana: The Mares in Camp for Cosafa

The senior women national team, The Mares has reported for camp on Sunday to prepare for the COSAFA women's championships. Read more »

Botswana: Fiscal Discipline and Revenue Reform Core of 202627 Plan

Fiscal consolidation, discipline and the rebuilding of financial buffers are at the core of fiscal strategy for the 2026/2027 financial year as government moves to strengthen debt… Read more »

Botswana: Khoemacau Expansion to Drive Jobs

The expansion of the Khoemacau Copper Mine is set to transform Botswana into a key global copper exporter and inject substantial employment and training opportunities into the… Read more »

Botswana: Moswaane Urges Objective Thinking Over Partisan Judgement

The Assistant Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Mr Ignatius Moswaane has called on stakeholders to work in unison in the interest of the proposed Constitutional… Read more »

Botswana: Private Sector to Be At the Centre of Economic Transformation

Government has placed the private sector at the centre of Botswana's economic transformation. Read more »

Botswana: Court Remands Kgoro Gang Rape Accused in Custody

The trio accused of gang raping a 13-year-old minor at Kgoro in Good Hope District on July 11, 2025 have been further remanded in custody. Read more »

Botswana: Poor Start for Botswana Badminton Team

Team Botswana started the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships on a low note after the men's team lost 5-0 to Nigeria. Read more »

Botswana: Fiscal Outlook Downward As Government Tightens Consolidation Measures

Vice President and Minister of Finance, Mr Ndaba Gaolathe has announced a downward revision of Botswana's medium-term fiscal outlook, citing persistent global and domestic economic… Read more »

Botswana: Modutlwa Sets Ambitious Targets for Botswana Bowling

Former national team bowler, Marea Modutlwa has made history by becoming the first woman to lead the Botswana Bowling Association during its elective congress held in Gaborone on… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Braces for Economic Windfall

In May, the world will watch the fastest athletes pass a baton, with stopwatches and finish lines as their primary target. But for Batswana, the baton being passed is one of… Read more »

Botswana: Relief for Farmer As Authorities Choose Vaccination Over Depopulation

Two previous Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks, one in 2013 and another in 2022, left Ms Rebecca Dube of Jackalas No. 1 devastated and almost pushed her back into poverty. Read more »

Botswana: Jwaneng Athletics Club Stages 2026 Edition in Lobatse

The diamond mining town of Jwaneng may lend its name to the event, but Botswana's athletics spotlight shifts to Lobatse this weekend as the Jwaneng Athletics Club (JAC) stages its… Read more »

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 »

Botswana: Makopong Community Rallies to Shield Zone 13 From FMD Threat

Residents of Makopong in Kgalagadi South have launched a grassroots border protection initiative to safeguard Botswana's livestock industry from the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)… Read more »

Botswana: Seametso Puts Botswana On World Map

A number of Bangwaketse crowded Gangwaketse main kgotla to welcome Mr Botswana 2025 Moitshepi Seametso, who was recently crowned Mr Friendship International Africa 2025/26 in… Read more »

Botswana: Beef Producers Union Rallies Farmers to Protect National Herd

The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in South Africa and the suspected cases in Botswana is a wake-up call for farmers to harness the transformative power of collaboration in… Read more »

Botswana: Boko Takes Action to Mend Broken Trust in Health Sector

President Advocate Duma Boko says government is taking firm and deliberate steps to repair Botswana's health system, assuring the nation that long-standing drug shortages are being… Read more »

Botswana: Debate On Concourt Invoke Mixed Reactions

The proposed establishment of a Constitutional Court through Constitutional Amendment Bill of 2025, has been a topic of significant debate, revolving around issues of legal… Read more »