Botswana

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:31:45 GMT
IEC Revises Voters Roll
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has altered the voters' roll in 53 constituencies giving registered voters until September 24 to inspect the revised lists and lodge objections.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:34:05 GMT
Former Botswana President Joins Kigali Residents for Umuganda
[New Times] The former President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, joined Kigali residents for the monthly community work on Saturday, August 29, in Gahanga, Kicukiro District.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:32:43 GMT
Listen! Highlighting Development Work in Botswana
[Cosafa] The CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 has delivered plenty of drama on the pitch, but there has also been important work taking place behind the scenes to help grow the game across the region.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:08:01 GMT
Kgololo Premieres Sunday
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Most people find a way out of pain with calming their nervous system, breaking circle of tension, speaking with a professional or just gentle movements and slow breathing, among the many.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:05:48 GMT
Mx Team Heads to Namibia for Continental Competition
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- An 11-member motocross team is set to represent the country at the 2026 Motocross of African Nations (MXOAN) competition in Windhoek, Namibia, this weekend. The team, comprising 10 males and one female rider aged bet...

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:04:32 GMT
Lobatse Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant Nears Completion
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- The Lobatse Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant is now 85 per cent complete.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:15:52 GMT
Mophato Celebrates 15th Anniversary
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Mophato Dance Theatre is set to leap into a major double milestone as Botswana counts down to its 60th Independence anniversary.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:15:36 GMT
Tebogo and Ndori in Brescia On Sunday
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Italy is in for a treat this Sunday as Botswana's track royalty heads to the Banca Valsabbina Grand Prix Brescia.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:10:38 GMT
Catch Them Young - Moesi
[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- In the absence of school sports, local coaches and school sports administrators have been implored to explore grassroots development of young athletes through formation of small clubs.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:13:33 GMT
Botswana Democratic Credentials Remain Firmly Entrenched
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko says political and democratic credentials remain firmly entrenched despite emerging challenges, including fake news and economic pressures.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:40:44 GMT
P250 Million NPF Case Ndzinge Wants Separate Trial
[The Patriot] Former Kgori Capital Director Alphonse Ndzinge is pleading with the court to charge him separately in the P250 million National Petroleum Fund (NPF) saga where is he facing corruption charges, arguing that the delayed trial for nine yea...

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:13:06 GMT
Mophane Proves Dedication and Not Just Resources Drive Success
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Tucked away in Gaborone West Block 5, Mophane Primary School may be easy to miss, but its stellar academic performance makes it impossible to ignore. The public school has earned a national reputation as a top perfor...

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:13:04 GMT
Ministry FAO Partnership to Transform Agriculture
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at building a resilient agriculture sector that contributes mean...

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:18:45 GMT
Botswana's Immigration Crisis Fake Documents Cartels Rule
[The Patriot] Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs is grappling with a cartel that is behind influx of fake documents issued to foreigners who works and reside in the country illegally therefore invading tax and swindling some of local financial insti...

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:53:14 GMT
Continental Reinsurance Opens Botswana's First Reinsurer Public Offer
[Independent (Kampala)] The BWP409 million in new proceeds will be used to strengthen the group's balance sheet, support its pursuit of an A financial strength rating, expand its core underwriting business

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:32:43 GMT
U.S.-Botswana Relations Real and Tested
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has described the United States America as an important development partner across Botswana's economic, political and social spheres.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:22:28 GMT
Francistown and Bulawayo Seek Structured Trade Link
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Trade and investment between Francistown and Bulawayo should be more structured and intentional, with local authorities leading efforts to turn people-to-people movement into sustainable business partnerships.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:56:23 GMT
Mareetsane Turns Tradition Into a Livelihood
[Botswana Daily News] Maake -- The tiny white beads scattered across Beauty Mareetsane's hands may appear insignificant to an unfamiliar eye.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:29:59 GMT
Botswana Donates FMD Vaccines to Lesotho
[Botswana Daily News] Maseru -- Botswana has donated 100 000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine to Lesotho as part of efforts to strengthen the country's response to the disease and deepen cooperation between the two countries.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:21:55 GMT
Dwnp Reviews Elephant Management Plan
[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) is reviewing National Elephant Management and Action Plan as growing human-elephant conflict puts increasing pressure on communities, livelihoods and wildlife conserva...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:06:43 GMT
Govt Backs Boxing As Catalyst for Development
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government continues to recognise sport as a vital vehicle for youth development, social cohesion, economic participation and national pride.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:21:09 GMT
Lobatse Sets Sights On Regional Trade Centre
[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- The historic town of Lobatse is poised to chart a new economic path towards becoming a regional investment hub due to its geographic positioning, infrastructure, transportation, institutional presence, and heritage tr...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:20:37 GMT
Thomas Makes Winning Team
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Miss World Botswana, Ruth Thomas has made a strong start to her Miss World journey in Vietnam after winning the opening round of the Miss World Head Chef Beauty Challenge alongside her Team 9 teammates.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:11 GMT
Government Commits to Electoral Reform
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government remains deliberate, resolute and sincere in its pursuit of electoral reform.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:21:32 GMT
Unicef Vital Partner in Youth Empowerment
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- With an estimated two thirds of the country's population being under the age of 35, Botswana seeks to utilise this youth demographic dividend to propel the transformation of the economy, and the United Nations Childr...

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:48:43 GMT
Debt Crisis Govt Borrowing Surpasses P56 Billion
[The Patriot] Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe has revealed that Botswana's domestic debt doubled from P27.2 billion to P56.06 billion; a development that economic observers say will worsen over time as the economy remains subdue...

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:24:40 GMT
Namibia, Botswana Stress Diversification in Managing Resource Wealth
[Namibian] Namibia and Botswana have advanced discussions on how natural resource wealth can be transformed into sustainable and inclusive prosperity, with both countries highlighting the importance of economic diversification, strong institutions an...

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:27:05 GMT
Botswana Stands to Gain From CAF Women Qualifiers
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Hosting the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA qualifier will provide Botswana with an opportunity to showcase its ability to host major regional football competitions while giving local supporters the chance to wat...

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:26:31 GMT
Unions Decry Lack of Consultation
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Public service unions have raised concerns over the consultative process surrounding the proposed Public Service Bill of 2026, arguing that inadequate engagement could undermine workers' rights and labour relations.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:26:06 GMT
NHI Requires Legislative and Governance Reforms
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise has called on Members of Parliament to scrutinise the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) Reform, describing it as one of the most consequential initiatives in Botswana's his...

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