Botswana: Living Between Vigilance and Hope

For Wame Maruatona, mornings in Qatar often begin with a quiet moment of reflection before the day's routine starts. Like many expatriates, she moved abroad in search of… Read more »

Botswana: Mining Conference to Tackle Industrial Challenges

In the face of challenges the energy sector and commodity sale have posed on the national economy, the upcoming Botswana Mining and Energy Conference and Expo (BME) comes at an… Read more »

Botswana: Tinashe Tennis Promising Star

Tennis continues to showcase a growing pool of talented young players emerging from its development programmes. Read more »

Botswana: Former Boxing Champ Ikgopoleng Speaks From Bahrain During Attacks

Decorated former national team boxer and two-time Olympian, Khumiso Ikgopoleng first landed in Bahrain in 2018. Read more »

Botswana: Middle East Volatility Risk to Economic Growth

An adverse effect on the global and domestic economy is likely to be felt from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has drawn the world's largest economy, the United States… Read more »

Botswana: Diplomatic Corps Key in Economic Transformation Agenda Drive

Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has called on members of the Diplomatic Corps to play a central role in advancing Botswana's economic transformation agenda, as global geopolitical… Read more »

Botswana: Second Phase of Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccinations Starts Today

The second phase of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination and surveillance is scheduled to commence on March 4 in zones 3c and 6b, following the successful completion of the… Read more »

Botswana: Boko Engages Diplomats

President Advocate Duma Boko has appealed to members of the Diplomatic Corps to support Botswana as it undertakes bold economic and institutional reforms. Read more »

Botswana: Court Denies Sethibe Bail

Principal Magistrate Solomon Setshedi of Molepolole Magistrate court has dismissed a bail application by Tshepho Sethibe, who refers to himself as 'Uncle of the Nation' on social… Read more »

Botswana: Two Appear in Court for P50 Counterfeit Possession

Two men accused of making forged new limited edition commemorative P50 currency note bearing serial number: AR 0656562 appeared before Lobatse Magistrates court on Monday. Read more »

Botswana: Review of the Lapcas Programme Imminent

Government intends to review and re-introduce the Land Administration Procedures, Capacity and Systems (LAPCAS) project, as it can remedy land allocation delays. Read more »

Botswana: Four Athletes Challenge Positive Doping Results

A case in which four athletes Refilwe Murangi, Zibani Ngozi, Karabo Mothibi and Lydia Jele are questioning the credibility and authenticity of their positive doping results will… Read more »

Botswana: Madisakwana Advises Caution As Conflict Escalates

As conflict continues to grip parts of the Middle East, the Acting Ambassador of Botswana to the State of Kuwait, with accreditations to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain… Read more »

Botswana: Over 60 Submissions for Women Sports Awards

The 4th Vunani Annual Botswana Women Sports Awards adjudication team has received over 60 submissions. Read more »

Botswana: Govt Feeds 400 000 Learners - Gaolathe

Botswana feeds nearly 400,000 learners each year through its school feeding programme, supported by over USD100 million about P1.3 billion in national funding. Read more »

Botswana: Regional Cooperation Key in Cross Border Crime Fight

Botswana stands ready to work with Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and all SADC member states to promote a secure, stable, and prosperous Southern Africa. Read more »

Botswana: Golden Grand Prix Launch Pad for Relays Preparations

This year's edition of Botswana Golden Grand Prix (BGGP) will be used as a preparatory platform for the upcoming World Athletics Relays. Read more »

Botswana: Foreign Missions Yield Gains - Butale

Over the past six years, Botswana's missions have actively engaged in economic diplomacy, investment promotion and trade facilitation in collaboration with relevant domestic… Read more »

Botswana: Unipod to Empower Youth and Promote Research

Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele, undertook an official familiarisation tour of the innovation and creativity hub at the University of Botswana, UniPod Botswana on… Read more »

Botswana: Neighbourhood Watch Cluster Tackles Modern Delinquency

Rising unemployment, rapid technological change, and a growing population have contributed to new and complex forms of crime in Molepolole. Read more »

Botswana: Free Movement Ideal for Trade Facilitation - Simasiku

Botswana and Zambia Presidents have been urged to consider implementing the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Protocol on the Facilitation of Movement of Persons. Read more »

Botswana: Artificial Insemination Services Benefit 591 Farmers in Okavango

Since 2019 a total of 591 farmers in the Okavango District have benefited from government-provided artificial insemination services through the Nokaneng Artificial Insemination… Read more »

Botswana: Over 600 000 Await Land Allocation

Parliament has been informed that the Land Information System shows that 687,486 people eligible in accordance with Botswana Land Policy of 2019, are awaiting land allocation,… Read more »

Botswana: Council Introduces App for Rates Collection

Lobatse Town Council has introduced an FNB App to maximise on digital technologies and tackle low rates collection. Read more »

Botswana: Land Reform to Address Structural Failures

The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture will embark on a comprehensive reform of the land administration to shift focus from numbers to the economic viability of land. Read more »