Botswana
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:09:53 GMTPassport Costs Lead to Fee Increase
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The high cost of producing a passport, estimated at €1,250 (approximately P19,200) per document, is the main reason behind the increase in passport fees effective November 1, Minister of Labour and Home Affair...
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:14:22 GMTKaunatjike, Chikwaya Shine At Botswana International Chess Championship
[New Era] Namibia's Young Chess Ambassadors, Uongevandu Nangori Kaunatjike (8) and Jesse Munesu Chikwaya (7), delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Botswana International Youth and Cadet Championship in Gaborone over the weekend.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:51:30 GMTBotswana Renews Efforts to End Malaria
[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng -- President Advocate Duma Boko says across Africa, End Malaria Councils are renewing efforts to bring to an end the surge of Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) through concerted efforts.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:25:22 GMTAs 2027 Elections Beckon, What Can Nigeria Learn From Botswana's Less Costly Presidential System?
[Vanguard] As Nigeria prepares for another expensive Presidential Election in 2027, Dr Adekunle Osibogun delivered a paper to at the 5th Annual SADC Law Conference at the University of Botswana where he examined Botswana's constitutional experience a...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:04:25 GMTBotswana to Forge Ties With Australia On Disaster Management
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana looks forward to deepening cooperation with Australia, particularly in fire and disaster management, amid the looming threat of a super El Niño weather phenomenon.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:04:25 GMTActivist Calls On Botswana to Strengthen Women Representation
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana has been urged to strengthen measures aimed at increasing women's participation and representation in decision-making structures, including Parliament.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:33:59 GMTSecurity Key to Economic Development
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Security is one of the foundations upon which economic activity depends, Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Mr Moeti Mohwasa has said.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:14:57 GMTGovt and De Beers Advance P1bn Into Diamond Fund
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government and De Beers Group have advanced an initial P1 billion to the Diamonds for Development Fund, marking the fund's transition into the implementation phase.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:56:38 GMTMP Proposes Sign Language As Official Language
[Botswana Daily News] Mochudi -- Introduction of sign language as the country's third official language could promote inclusivity and improve communication between hearing and deaf members of society, Kgatleng Central MP, Mr Mpho Morolong has asserte...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:56:04 GMTLebone and Angel Dominate Cat Under-14 Circuit
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana's rising tennis stars, Lebone Tlape and Angel Chakanyuka, have made a clean sweep of the singles and doubles titles at the two legs of the World Tennis/African Tennis Under-14 tournaments held in Gaborone.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:55:41 GMTBMC Implores Batswana to Tap Into Cattle By-Product Industries
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) is encouraging Batswana to venture into micro industries using cattle by-products.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:55:03 GMTSpringline Fashion Show Returns Saturday
[Botswana Daily News] Ramotswa -- Riverwalk Mall is set to come alive on October 24 as the Madam Queen Modelling Agency, in partnership with CB Stores and Topline, hosts the Springline Fashion Show 2026. The event aims to showcase premier local fashi...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:09:18 GMTGa Maila Sports and Cultural Festival Nigh
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Ga Maila Sports and Cultural Festival scheduled for October 31 in Kanye at Mmakgodumo Gardens aims to preserve Bangwaketse culture, norms and traditions.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:08:49 GMTMaele Defends Dignity of Re a Nyalana Marriages
[Botswana Daily News] Hukuntsi -- The Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele, has called on the public to respect marriages conducted under the Re A Nyalana initiative, saying they carry the exact same legal rights and dignity as any other uni...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:08:23 GMTRevised Export Rules Target Wider Farmer Participation
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The renewed livestock export dispensation introduces measures aimed at widening participation in export markets, with government limiting permits and increasing the levy on live cattle exports.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:16:22 GMTBoefelo Turns Poetry Into Tool for Cultural Preservation
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Thabiso Boefelo, popularly known as Mmasekgethu in poetry circles, regards the art as a vehicle for preserving Setswana heritage, documenting indigenous knowledge and giving a voice to communities whose stories might...
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:27:37 GMTThe Lensman Takes Final Breath
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- In 1998, Botswana stood on the brink of history. After more than three decades of self-rule, the nation was still waiting to see its story told in moving pictures on its own television channel. That dream was finally...
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:54:46 GMTEight Riders to Compete At Cycling African Championships
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Cycling Association (BCA) has announced a team of cyclists for the 2026 CAC African Road Cycling Championships.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:57:50 GMTBotswana to Host Southern African Trading Hub for Dangote Refinery IPO
[Daba Finance] Botswana has been selected to host the Southern African component of the planned initial public offering for Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:20:40 GMTTafisa Congress to Promote Impact of Sports Investment
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- As Botswana prepares to host the 30th TAFISA World Congress in 2027, the Ministry of Sports And Arts is working to establish a satellite account to assist in measuring the economic impact of sporting events.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:01:55 GMTBasimanyana Masire Passes On
[Botswana Daily News] Kanye -- Farming sector across Africa suffers devastating loss as Mr Basimanyana Masire, the younger brother of Botswana's second President, the late Sir Ketumile Masire, passed away on October 12, at the age of 88.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:23:42 GMTExperts Shift to Unified Approach to Combat Breast Cancer
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- As Breast Cancer Awareness Month gains momentum, medical experts are shifting the spotlight toward a proactive, evidence-based approach that extends beyond the traditional focus on genetics.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:06:19 GMTNtsima Challenges Businesses to Expand Into Export Market
[Botswana Daily News] Palapye -- The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Tiroeaone Ntsima, has challenged local businesses to utilise domestic market as a testing ground to refine their products before venturing into the highly competitive global aren...
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:24:06 GMTPolice Stage Successful Anti - GBV Boxing Tournament
[Botswana Daily News] Otse -- More than 60 boxers converged at the Botswana Police College gymnasium in Otse on Saturday for a boxing tournament aimed at raising awareness on gender-based violence (GBV) and promoting safer communities.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:10:19 GMTMove Beyond Govt Tenders - Boko
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has urged the private sector to transform Botswana's economy through innovation, production and genuine entrepreneurship rather than relying heavily on government tenders.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:04:29 GMTBotswana Turns to Kenya for Sacco Transformation Lessons
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Botswana is looking to Kenya's SACCO sector for lessons on governance, digital financial services and financial sustainability as it seeks to strengthen its cooperative institutions.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:15:14 GMTBPP Party That Birthed Nation
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Behind the freedom that Botswana enjoys today is a story that is often glossed over, the story of the men who first dared to ask Britain to let go. That story belongs to the Botswana People's Party (BPP).
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:14:53 GMTYouri Eyes Golden Glory in Angola
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana tennis player, Ekua Youri will compete in the WTA $125K Angola Ladies Open from November 2 to 8.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:38:20 GMTGovernment Commits to 100 000 Homes By 2028
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has set a target of 100 000 housing units by 2028 under the Bonno National Housing Programme.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:23:29 GMTMolale's Day in Court
[The Patriot] Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) former Specially Elected Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, Eric Mothibi Molale will on Friday be arraigned before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate, facing one count of abuse of offi...