Botswana
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:04:21 GMTSir Seretse Khama Prioritised Unity and Nation Building-Boko
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has described Sir Seretse Khama as a leader who prioritised unity and nation building, noting that he used the best bricks to build the foundation of Botswana.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:06:17 GMTAI Helps Unlock Botswana's Hidden Copper Clues
[Scrolla] Botswana Minerals says AI found copper clues in old drill cores first drilled for uranium and diamonds. The company says the tool reviewed decades of scattered geological reports in days, helping teams focus their next fieldwork.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:51:55 GMTGovernment Urges Calm As Tensions Rise Over South Africa's Anti-Immigration Protests
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- As South Africa marked June 30 amid heightened anti-immigration protests, the Government of Botswana has assured citizens living in the neighbouring country that those with valid immigration documents have nothing ...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:54:28 GMTUntapped Diamond Value Addition Opportunities Linger
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana has yet to fully capitalise on the immense value addition opportunities in the global diamond pipeline, despite significant potential across the sector, industry leaders told the Future of Mining Summit on M...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:46:48 GMTBoko Engages Dikgosi
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko (left) and Ntlo ya Dikgosi chairperson, Kgosi Malope II of Bangwaketse after the former's meeting with Dikgosi in Gaborone yesterday to discuss matters of national importance. President B...
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:13:08 GMT2026/27 Salary Negotiations Tough Talk!
[The Patriot] Manual Workers Union scupper civil service salary negotiations Argue Motsamai, Rari appointments by DPSM unlawful, should be nullified 'They are civil servants under DPSM which contravenes PSBC Constitution' - Dr Motshwarakgole Argument...
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:09:36 GMTNew Era for Public Schools Infrastructure
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- For decades, the rhythm of morning assembly across schools countrywide has played out against a backdrop of quiet decay.A generation of learners have walked through school gates to face the same stubborn realities of...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:27:14 GMTBotswana Host Air Race for Good Cause
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Elite pilots from around the world will descend upon the Makgadikgadi Pans from June 26 to 29 for the Race for the Rhinos Aviation Event aimed at raising funds to relocate 13 white rhinos donated by South Africa and ...
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:25:35 GMTKebinatshipi and Hall in Mighty Showdown
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The athletic world is eagerly anticipating a head-to-head confrontation between Collen Kebinatshipi and the United States' 400m Olympic Champion, Quincy Hall in the Paris Diamond League event in France on Sunday.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:42:29 GMTMining Costs High Amid Challenges in the Global Diamond Market
[Botswana Daily News] Orapa -- Debswana Diamond Company chief operations officer, Mr Koolatotse Koolatotse has underscored the need to manage the cost of production at mines amid challenges in the global diamond market.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:46:33 GMTBDF to Phase Out Asbestos Camps
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has committed to phasing out asbestos accommodation and offices at its camps, and relocating personnel to safer facilities.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:43:19 GMTThrill of High Speed Racing Returns to Gaborone
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Although preparations are at infancy stage, the second edition of the Sarona 1000 Desert Race is expected to deliver an experience comparable to international off-road rallies.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:42:53 GMTGovernment Revives Choral Music in Schools
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has reinstated choral music competitions for state owned and private owned primary and secondary schools starting this academic year.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:26:22 GMTGovt Spokesperson Calls Former Botswana President a 'Washed-Up Has-Been' for Criticising Controversial CAB3
[New Zimbabwe] GOVERNMENT spokesperson Ndabaningi Mangwana has called former Botswana President Ian Khama a washed-up has-been for criticising President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3).
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:40:55 GMTDPP Dismisses P100 Billion Bank of Botswana Theft Allegations
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) director has formally recognised the total lack of evidence in the P100 billion 'Butterfly' case.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:45:57 GMTGovt Moves to Review 2009 Tourism Act
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Botswana's tourism industry through a comprehensive review of the Tourism Act of 2009.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:45:39 GMTKTM Choir Pays Tribute to Motswaledi
[Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- The Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete (KTM) Choral Choir commemorated the life of the late Gomolemo Motswaledi with a music concert at Swaneng Hill School in Serowe on Saturday.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:35:19 GMTCosafa and BFA Confirm Botswana As Host of CAF Women's Champions League 2026 Cosafa Qualifier
[Cosafa] The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) and the Botswana Football Association (BFA) are pleased to confirm that Botswana will host the 2026 COSAFA Qualifier for the CAF Women's Champions League from 6-15 August.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:38:33 GMTBotswana Grants Sixty-Four Refugees Citizenship
[Botswana Daily News] Dukwi -- Sixty-four refugees have been granted Botswana citizenship, marking a new chapter of their lives.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:16:06 GMTLesabo Project to Address Water Scarcity
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The successful implementation of the proposed Lesotho-South Africa-Botswana (LESABO) water transfer project will strengthen Botswana's long-term water security, support industrial development and enhance regional int...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:16:25 GMTCountries Commit to Partnership
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana, a country known for its flat Kalahari Desert terrain, and Lesotho, the mountainous 'Kingdom in the Sky,' are eager for a symbiotic relationship that would permit use of their comparative advantage to comple...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:55:15 GMTConsultation On Project Expansion Critical
[Botswana Daily News] Selebi Phikwe -- Proper consultations on the Selebi Phikwe Citrus Project management's desire to expand the operational land will be undertaken with all relevant stakeholders involved, says the Minister for State, President, Def...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:54:42 GMTStage Set for BDF Karate Open
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Preparations are at advanced stage for the inaugural Botswana Defence Force Karate Open Championship planned for June 20 at the UB Indoor Sports Arena.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:46:16 GMTGimc Afro Tech Aims for Inclusivity
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- DJ Kabila will make his first appearance in Botswana on June 30, at the Gaborone International Music and Culture (GIMC) afro tech event, scheduled to take place at the GICC marquee.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:36:33 GMTMinistry Starts Assessment of FMD-Impacted Farmers
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs has instructed all District Councils in Foot and Mouth Disease affected areas to start a full assessment and registration of farming communities and livestock-...
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:36:33 GMTBoko Calls for United Front Against Ebola
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has called for urgent political, financial and technical support to contain the Ebola outbreak currently affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:36:33 GMTGovt Deploys Ikageng Workers to Support FMD Control Efforts
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs has deployed an additional 1 050 Ikageng Workers to support critical disease control activities in villages across Ramotswa, Good Hope and Tsabong.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:36:32 GMTMohwasa Unpacks Insourcing Policy
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The government's insourcing policy is a strategic reform designed to improve public service delivery, create decent jobs for citizens and reduce long-term dependence on private contractors.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:36:31 GMTSchool Feeding Programme Advances Despite Supply Delays
[Botswana Daily News] Kanye -- The School Feeding Programme is being implemented fairly across Kanye District, despite ongoing challenges, particularly delays in the supply of key food commodities by suppliers. The delays have affected both teaching ...
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:10:55 GMTRegions Await Sports Equipment Approval Requests
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Although school sports preparations have begun, regions are still waiting for the ministry to approve their equipment requests.