Botswana: Expert Urges Fiscal Prudence in Ndp12

While the transitional National Development Plan 12 (NDP12) is commendable, experts have urged the government to prioritise fiscal prudence, restraint, and consolidation in… Read more »

Botswana: Modise Proposes Reforms to Enhance Health Sector

Health financing remains constrained with limited fiscal space as government contributes about 80 per cent of total health expenditure, leaving the sector vulnerable to economic… Read more »

Botswana: CMS Transformation Ideal

The transformation of Central Medical Store is of paramount importance to address persistent challenges such as frequent stockouts, limited autonomy, weak capacity and inadequate… Read more »

Botswana: Letsididi Stands Trial for Double Murder

As Gosegomang Kareng peered through the window in Magokotswane ward, Molepolole, she saw a pair of legs tied with a black rope behind the bed. The rest of the body was hidden from… Read more »

Botswana: Bahurutshe Celebrate Kgosi Kagiso Coronation

Scores of Bahurutshe boo-Moshibidu and well-wishers filled the Tloaneng main kgotla Saturday morning to celebrate the coronation of Kgosi Joseph Kagiso. Read more »

Botswana: BNOC Elections Tomorrow

Three candidates are vying for the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) top seat at the organisation's elective general assembly on Saturday. Read more »

Botswana: Japan Donates Over P1million to BGBVC

The Government of Japan has donated more than P1.13 million (USD 84,942) to support the Botswana Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support Centre (BGBVC) in expanding its GBV… 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 »

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: Nkange Youth Demand Priority in Ipelegeng

Young people in Nkange, Tutume District have appealed to government to prioritise Ipelegeng job opportunities for the youth, as they were the most affected by unemployment. Read more »

Botswana: Collect IDs Ahead of By-Election

The Tsabong District Civil and National Registration office has urged residents to collect their processed Omang cards and renew expired ones as the November 15 Kgalagadi South… Read more »

Botswana: Girly Vows to Rebrand Molepolole Image

Miss Tourism World finalist, Girly Kookilwe has vowed to use her beauty pageant experience and international exposure to project her home village of Molepolole in a positive light. Read more »

Botswana: Kebinatshipi and Tebogo Qualify for Ultimate Championship

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo and World 400m champion Collen Kebinatshipi have qualified for the newly introduced World Athletics Ultimate Championship meet. Read more »

Botswana: UK Imposes Visa On Botswana Nationals

Botswana nationals will require an entry visa to visit the United Kingdom (UK) with effect from October 14. Read more »

Botswana: Govt Courts Private Sector for Health Reforms

Private healthcare sector has been called to support government in building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready national health system. Read more »

Botswana: GCC Aims to P15m in Vendor Debt

Gaborone City Council (GCC) has put in place a special dispensation to collect P15 million debt owed by vendors and hawkers operating in the bus rank stalls. Read more »

Botswana: Young Creator Pushes Boundaries and Earns Recognition

Taboka Tshane's animé Legend of the Cursed Knight has earned international recognition at the World University Animation Awards (WUAA) in Hong Kong after it won the… Read more »

Botswana: Mabifhi in Us for Dance Competition

Malebogo 'Lebo M' Mabifhi is in Los Angeles, United States of America for the Redbull Dance Your Style World Final, following her impressive win in Botswana on August. Read more »

Botswana: Judiciary Not Immune to Predatory Non-State Actors

The judiciary is not immune to the predatory interests of non-state actors and thus must guard against all forms of pressure. Read more »

Botswana: Motshelo Scheme Transformative

The Motshelo Financial Scheme, a community-based savings group run largely by women across Botswana, has been lauded as a simple, inclusive and efficient form of organic financial… Read more »

Botswana: Investor Deal Book Boon for Govt

The Botswana Investor Deal Book showcases curated collection of high-impact and investor-ready projects from across the nation, says President Advocate Duma Boko. Read more »

Botswana: Residents Seek Intervention in Cattle Rustling

Residents of Seronga and surrounding villages have sought government intervention in curbing rampant cross border cattle rustling along the Botswana-Zambia border fence. Read more »

Botswana: Road Upgrade Priority

Government will prioritise upgrading of the Mohembo-Gudigwa road once the economy recovers. Read more »

Botswana: Festival Promotes Health Tourism

Ngamiland Eco Cultural Festival has been commended as an event that not only showcased the cultural heritage and natural splendors of the North West but also highlighted the… Read more »

Botswana: Duo Gains Insight Into Kgotla System

Kgosi Kgari Sechele III has emphasised the importance of the Kgotla, a traditional assembly point for public gatherings, as a vital space for community consultations on societal… Read more »