[IPS] CIVICUS discusses Botswana's decriminalisation of same-sex relations with Faith Gunda, a Botswana-based law student and human rights defender, a member of the CIVICUS Protest Lab and co-founder of Sisterhood Chain International, a solidarity in...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana's 13th parliament has been challenged to rise to the historic responsibility of deepening democracy, restoring public trust in institutions and steering the country towards economic transformation amid mount...

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- As inflation continues to push up the costs of goods and services, informal traders in Francistown say they are a facing increasing pressure in keeping their businesses afloat.

[Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- Serowe District Council chairperson, Mr Atameleng Thaga has urged fellow councilors and council officers to find alternative revenue streams to counter the unique challenges posed by a weak revenue base. Officially ope...

[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng -- Tlokweng District councillors have unanimously rejected a proposal by government to upgrade their village to a township.

[Botswana Daily News] Bobonong -- Parties involved in the construction of the Bobonong Sports Facility have agreed to conduct a final account assessment, which will pave the way for a new contract with the current contractor, BWX Link Holdings.

[Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- Residents of the KHUMASE lands in Serowe have decried the private mining of paving stones in their area, noting that these resources are known to be a cash cow in other countries.

[Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- While the government is currently grappling with sluggish economic growth and Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, some key priority projects targeted at economic resuscitation, and strategic employment creation opportuni...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana swimmers have defied geographical limitations to win two bronze medals at the recently concluded Africa Aquatics Zone IV Open Water Championships in Mauritius.

[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Wame Bodutu, popularly known as Art by Wame, is challenging the notion that visual arts is a man's world. Through Afrocentric work celebrating African culture, heritage, identity, and wildlife, she is inspiring oth...

[Botswana Daily News] Kanye -- Fresh off a fairytale promotion that has set the village buzzing, officials and players from Kanye United rolled up to the office of Kanye West Member of Parliament, Victor Phologolo, in a heartfelt show of gratitude an...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana will host the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships from September 2 to 5, 2026, further cementing its growing reputation as a destination for international sporting events.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Despite the absence of school sports, Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) and its coaches continue to successfully identify raw talent, and their efforts have culminated in a first-place finish for Botswana out of t...

[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Dressed in vibrant array of traditional attire, the Ngamiland community from all walks of life thronged the Nhabe Museum on Saturday.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- As the mortal remains of Simon Hirschfeld were laid to rest at Phomolong Memorial Park in Phakalane, Gaborone, a traditional police funeral three-volley gun salute rang out, symbolising duty, honour and country.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- On June 1, South African Revenue Service (SARS) rolled out the mandatory Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for all foreign-registered vehicles entering or leaving South Africa. The process forms part of efforts to streng...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana is positioning itself as a regional leader in the fight against financial crime with a bid to host the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) Regional Training Academy in Gaborone...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The groundbreaking of the highly anticipated New Botswana City underscores Botswana's intent to compete and participate meaningfully in the evolving global economy.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana's proposed multi-billion Pula World Trade Centre (WTC) is pivotal to recalibrating the nation's economy.

[Vanguard] Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed Chairman of Botswana's Diamonds for Development Fund, a landmark initiative established by the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group to d...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has escalated its regional fight against financial crime by operationalising the SADC Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) committ...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng says international regulations prohibit government interference in anti-doping cases.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana's diamond industry and broader development effort...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The death of Retshepile "Tshepi" Tshedu is set to come under public judicial scrutiny after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) directed that an open inquest be held.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Commander, General Mpho Mophuting has unveiled a roadmap aimed at transforming the military into a modern, agile and globally aligned force capable of responding to evolving security thre...

[Botswana Daily News] Lokgwabe -- When Miss World Botswana 2026, Ruth Thomas, arrived at the Nama community in Lokgwabe on Friday, she was dressed in a crisp white suit that reflected modern elegance and sophistication.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana's plans to attract foreign investment and transform its economy are being undermined by a growing shortage of critical skills, a challenge that government now considers one of the biggest obstacles to nation...

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Football Federation (FAF) announced on Tuesday the cancellation of the national team's match against Botswana, scheduled for the 5th of the current month in Casablanca (Morocco), as part of the FIFA international break.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- As Botswana seeks to reduce dependence on diamonds and prepare for a rapidly changing global economy, government has launched the Botswana Youth, Women and Citizen (BYWC) Oil and Gas Programme, an initiative aimed at...

[Botswana Daily News] Hukuntsi -- In an age where civilisation and modernity often dominate, one may be forgiven for thinking that Kgalagadi culture has faded into memory.