Botswana

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:21:28 GMT
Mokgware Urges Caution in Forensic Audit Investigations
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Forensic audit investigations are sensitive and require specialised expertise to avoid compromising investigations or wrongfully implicating individuals, Specially Elected Member of Parliament, Major General Pius Mok...

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:27:35 GMT
Building a Superstar
[The Patriot] Reaching a career-high junior world ranking of No. 21 at just 17 years old is a historic milestone for Botswana tennis, but the father and manager of prodigy Ntungamili Raguin insists that talent alone cannot bridge the gap to the gruel...

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:20:46 GMT
Botswana Explores New Water Solutions
[Botswana Daily News] Antalya -- Botswana is exploring floating solar panels on dams and other water-saving technologies to tackle growing water shortages worsened by climate change.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:20:21 GMT
Botswana Hosts WTT Youth Contender Series
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) is hosting the World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender Series Gaborone 2026, which started yesterday until Saturday.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:06:35 GMT
Leading Botswana's Digital Future
[The Patriot] Africa's digital story is one of the most compelling in the world right now. Across the continent, technology is enabling countries to leapfrog traditional development pathways - from mobile money and data-led connectivity to cloud serv...

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:05:46 GMT
LEA Promotes Fodder Production
[The Patriot] Botswana's projected increase in national animal feed demand from 6.9 million tonnes in 2026 to 11.9 million tonnes by 2035 is opening up business opportunities for small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) across the fodder value cha...

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:21:48 GMT
Boko to Advance Climate Efforts At COP31
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko is expected to deliver a national statement at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) Leaders' Summit where he will highlight Botswana's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:21:48 GMT
Legislators Express Mixed Reactions to SONA
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Legislators have expressed mixed reactions towards President Advocate Duma Boko's State-of -the-Nation Address (SONA). Leader of the Opposition, Mr Dumelang Saleshando said promises made during the previous address r...

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:45:58 GMT
Nkele Reign Supreme At Dithubaruba Open
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Rising table tennis star, Boitlamo Nkele stole the spotlight at the 11th edition of Dithubaruba Table Tennis Club (DTTC) Open Tournament after claiming the ladies' singles title in a competition that attracted 90 p...

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:45:29 GMT
Men Netball Team Starts Super Power Week Campaign
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana men's senior netball team is expected to compete in the 2026 Males Netball Super Power Week, which starts today until Sunday in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:25:39 GMT
Boko Promises Investor-Friendly Climate
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko, accompanied by First Lady, brought vibrant energy to Boipuso Hall as he graced the Botswana Business Awards and Investment Forum Gala Dinner in Gaborone on November 5.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:21:14 GMT
Botswana Seeks Billions in Climate Funding At COP31
[Botswana Daily News] Antalya -- United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, to seek US$4.32 billion (P59.5 billion) in climate financing to strengthen its resilience to climate change impacts, including water scarcity,...

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:18:42 GMT
Khama Outlines Vision for Gammangwato
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Kgosi Khama IV of Bangwato says communities under GaMmangwato territory must become self-reliant and be in a position to drive their region's development.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:06:13 GMT
Two UDC MPs Allegedly Beaten At a Pub UDC MPs Demand Dis Protection
[The Patriot] Backbenchers indicate they face threats from angry civilians MPs putting President Boko DIS reform agenda to litmus test MPs want VIP protection, just like some of the UDC's financiers Some ministers getting special DIS protection, Cabi...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:52:55 GMT
State of the Nation Address Monday
[Botswana Daily News] Kasane -- Batswana have been urged to follow Monday's State of the Nation Address (SONA) to gain a better understanding of government's inclusive governance and economic transformation strategies.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:19:49 GMT
Veldt Fire Threats Bigger Than Drought - Mophuting
[Botswana Daily News] Kanye -- Abrupt veldt fires have been described as the second and potentially most devastating threat linked to El Niño after drought and crop failure.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:19:48 GMT
Botswana Records Sharp Rise in Malaria Cases
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has raised concern over the resurgence of malaria in Botswana, revealing that cases increased from 290 in 2024 to 2 451 in 2025, while deaths rose from two to 16.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:41:34 GMT
El Nino Pits Humans Against Wildlife
[The Patriot] The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) is anticipating an increase in human-wildlife conflicts in the coming months as Botswana braces for the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, which is associated with drought condit...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:40:34 GMT
Regional Cooperation to End Malaria Pivotal
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has called for stronger regional cooperation, increased domestic investment and sustained international partnerships to accelerate efforts toward eliminating malaria in Africa.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:16:17 GMT
267 Hip-Hop Awards Returns With Bigger Ambitions
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The 267 Hip-Hop Awards are officially back for the second edition, 2026/2027.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:59:44 GMT
Passport Fee Increase Postponed to January 2027
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- A press release from the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs has announced the postponement of the implementation of revised passport fees from November 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:59:42 GMT
Botswana Reaffirms Commitment to Enhance Ties With Nigeria
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana has reaffirmed commitment to enhancing bilateral ties with Nigeria as well as advancing the African Agenda 2063.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:24:28 GMT
Botswana and Namibia Sign Sport Cooperation Pact
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) and Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) have signed a revamped Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering closer sports cooperation, resource sharing and hig...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:22:51 GMT
El Nino Threatens Inflation Outlook
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- El Nino effects including below normal rainfall, droughts, heatwaves, crop failure and livestock deaths present an additional upside risk to the inflation outlook.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:37:00 GMT
SONA 2026 - Boko Walking a Tightrope
[The Patriot] All eyes would be on President Duma Boko on the 09 November 2026 when he delivers the State of the Nation (SONA) address in the midst of a subdued economy which has attracted heavy criticism from sections of society.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:09:53 GMT
Passport 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...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:26:33 GMT
Majority of Batswana Favour International Trade, Stronger African Voice in Global Affairs
[Afrobarometer] Fewer than one in 10 have heard of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:14:22 GMT
Kaunatjike, 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 GMT
Botswana 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 GMT
As 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...

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