Botswana

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:10:29 GMT
Regional Cooperation Key in Cross Border Crime Fight
[Botswana Daily News] Kasane -- 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.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:56 GMT
Golden Grand Prix Launch Pad for Relays Preparations
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- This year's edition of Botswana Golden Grand Prix (BGGP) will be used as a preparatory platform for the upcoming World Athletics Relays.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:06 GMT
Foreign Missions Yield Gains - Butale
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Over the past six years, Botswana's missions have actively engaged in economic diplomacy, investment promotion and trade facilitation in collaboration with relevant domestic agencies such as the Botswana Investment a...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:39 GMT
Unipod to Empower Youth and Promote Research
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- 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 Monday.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:27:25 GMT
Neighbourhood Watch Cluster Tackles Modern Delinquency
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Rising unemployment, rapid technological change, and a growing population have contributed to new and complex forms of crime in Molepolole.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:26:53 GMT
Free Movement Ideal for Trade Facilitation - Simasiku
[Botswana Daily News] Kazungula -- Botswana and Zambia Presidents have been urged to consider implementing the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Protocol on the Facilitation of Movement of Persons.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:38:41 GMT
Artificial Insemination Services Benefit 591 Farmers in Okavango
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Since 2019 a total of 591 farmers in the Okavango District have benefited from government-provided artificial insemination services through the Nokaneng Artificial Insemination (AI) Camp.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:42:32 GMT
Botswana's Hike of Old Age Pensions Hasn't Fixed the Problem of Who Cares for Them - New Study
[The Conversation Africa] The government of Botswana in southern Africa dramatically increased the universal old age pension for all citizens aged 65 and above from P830 (about US$63) to P1,400 (about US$106) per month in 2025. Headlines celebrated t...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:38:59 GMT
Over 600 000 Await Land Allocation
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- 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, indicating the magnitude of national dem...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:38:07 GMT
Council Introduces App for Rates Collection
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- Lobatse Town Council has introduced an FNB App to maximise on digital technologies and tackle low rates collection.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:11:14 GMT
Land Reform to Address Structural Failures
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- 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.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:35:33 GMT
Kazungula Border Post to Operate Round the Clock
[Botswana Daily News] Kazungula -- As part of the process to ultimately evolve into a non-stop border post, the Kazungula One Stop Border Post (OSBP) will start to operate on a 24-hour basis.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:35:32 GMT
Govt Provides Free Healthcare to Persons With Albinism
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government currently provides free dermatological and skin care services to persons with albinism through the Ministry of Health.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:35:31 GMT
MPs Highlight Jobs and Infrastructure Development As Primary Needs
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Member of Parliament for Thamaga/Kumakwane, Mr Palelo Motaosane has called on government to halt the multimillion-pula Constitutional Court establishment, arguing that the funds are better spent on refurbishing the d...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:35:30 GMT
Residents Raise Mixed Views On Constitutional Court
[Botswana Daily News] Kang -- Kang residents have expressed mixed reactions to government's proposal to establish a Constitutional Court, with some welcoming the move as a long-overdue step toward equality and access to justice, and others urging aut...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:12:50 GMT
Kamberipa the Hero in Botswana Title Race
[Namibian] Ivan Kamberipa was the match hero for Gaberone United, scoring their winning goal in a top-of-the-log clash against Jwaneng Galaxy in the Botswana Premiership on Saturday.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:43:15 GMT
Mighty Warriors Warned Against Complacency Ahead of Crucial Botswana Clash
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe senior women's national team head coach Sithethelelwe Sibanda has warned her players to guard against complacency when they face Botswana in their final COSAFA Cup Group B match on Tuesday at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in So...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:15:31 GMT
Hospital Project Takes Shape
[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- After dragging on for years, the refurbishment of the old Maun General Hospital is expected to be concluded soon.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:21:42 GMT
MPs Air Views On Fiscal Plan
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- As Members of Parliament continue to debate the finance minister's fiscal plan, discussions over broader social and economic issues have become the order of the day.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:21:41 GMT
MP's Reject Motion to Retun Land to Tawana Land Board
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has no intentions of constructing a Presidential Lodge in the Okavango Delta, Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Mr Moeti Mohwasa, has said.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:21:41 GMT
Sikwane Border Activities Low for Commercial Status Upgrade - Gaolathe
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Vice President, also the Minister of Finance, Mr Ndaba Gaolathe has informed Parliament that border infrastructure plays a critical role in development therefore, government remains committed to ensure that all r...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:59:36 GMT
Kgomokasitwa Welcomes Road Infrastructure Development
[Botswana Daily News] Kgomokasitwa -- Kgomokasitwa residents and other villages in the Moshupa District can look forward to improved connectivity and economic opportunities, as the government has awarded a contract for the construction of the 60-kilo...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:59:36 GMT
Botswana and Zambia Formalises Kazungula Bridge Authority
[Botswana Daily News] Kazungula -- Zambia's Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Charles Milupi (left) and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Mr Noah Salakae after signing an addendum agreement between Botswana and Zam...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:59:36 GMT
Japan Benevolence Boon Botswana Development
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of International Relations has hailed Japan for its sustained development cooperation, which included technical assistance, grants, concessional loans and capacity-building initiatives.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:40:43 GMT
President Acknowledges Emotional Toll of Policing
[Botswana Daily News] Otse -- Nestled at the foothills of the iconic Lentswe La Baratani hill, men and women in uniform gathered at the Botswana Police College as President Advocate Duma Boko steered their spirit, strengthened their trust and emphasi...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:57:23 GMT
Budget Charts Clear Path to Recovery - Motshegwa
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The 2026/27 National Budget marks a definitive road to economic recovery and growth, built on the foundations of the Botswana Economic Transformation Plan (BETP) and National Development Plan (NDP) 12, says MP for Mm...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:01:14 GMT
All Set for Kokotsha Horse Derby
[Botswana Daily News] Kokotsha -- The dusty plains of the Kgalagadi District are set to transform into a hive of activity on Saturday as the Kokotsha Community Horse Racing Association (KCHRA) hosts the anticipated annual horse derby.The Minister of ...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:58 GMT
BFA Shifts Malete to Player Development
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Football Association (BFA) decision to relieve Alex Malete of his duties as head coach of the women's national team will allow him to focus on player development.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:26:45 GMT
Malaria Claims One As Cases Rise in North West District
[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Thirty-eight (38) confirmed cases of Malaria were registered in the North West District between November 2025 and January 2026, with one casualty recorded.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:09:35 GMT
Malaria Claims Life As Cases Rise
[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- The Northwest District has recorded 38 confirmed cases of malaria since the start of the season, November 2025 to January with one casualty of an 83-year-old, underscoring the seriousness of the outbreak in the district.

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