Botswana, Rwanda vow to strengthen ties
7 May 2026 GABORONE, May 7 (Xinhua) — Botswana and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening relations, following the…
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Audit flags P33-billion possible loss in 80 corruption charges
6 May 2026 The national forensic audit submitted to the president last week has uncovered suspected corruption and misuse of…
Botswana is moving forward on LGBTQ+ rights. The U.S. is regressing
2 May 2026 While countries once targeted by American evangelical activism begin dismantling anti-LGBTQ+ laws, the United States is building…
Parliament Enacts 17 Bills to support development agenda
29 April 2026 Government has marked a significant legislative milestone after passing 17 bills and three key national policies during…
Botswana: Harness natural resources for economic development
28 April 2026 In the current volatile global economic environment, African countries have been urged to harness their abundant natural…
Botswana, Zimbabwe to sign seven agreements as leaders meet in Harare
22 April 2026 Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko will co-chair the 5th Botswana–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission session with Zimbabwean President Emmerson…
Botswana raises $64 million to support digital expansion across Southern Africa markets
22 April 2026 The Botswana Tech Fund (BTF) has launched a multi-stage venture capital initiative targeting approximately $64 million in…
Botswana to open embassy in Oman
14 April 2026 President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana has confirmed his country’s intention to establish a…
Oman’s Naqaa in line for Botswana 500 MW solar project
13 April 2026 The Maun Solar IPP with battery energy storage will be the biggest in Botswana. MUSCAT – Omani…
Botswana’s President courts Oman amid De Beers’ control battle
12 April 2026 Botswana’s President Duma Boko is traveling to Oman to sign cooperation deals including over natural resources as…
Botswana, Angola & Zambia are building Africa’s biggest oil project that could change Africa forever
11 April 2026 Botswana is acquiring a 30% stake in Angola’s $6 billion Lobito Oil Refinery, joining Zambia (26% stake)…
Botswana Minister embarks on strategic China, Austria visits to boost digital transformation
10 April 2026 Overall, the working visits underscore Botswana’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation, expanding its role in global technology…
Botswana pitches investment opportunities to French firms amid diversification push
10 April 2026 Botswana’s President, Duma Gideon Boko held a working visit to France in April 2026, where he participated…
‘It’s an existential issue’: Botswana Foreign Minister Butale on life beyond diamonds
9 April 2026 In an interview with The Africa Report, Foreign Minister Phenyo Butale sets out why Botswana is courting…
Botswana signs SADC regional fund, finance protocol agreements
3 April 2026 Botswana’s President Duma Boko has signed two key Southern African Development Community (SADC) agreements aimed at making…
Botswana advances digital government with 1Gov-1Citizen platform upgrade
18 March 2026 These initiatives aim to create a “digital-by-default” government by setting standards for service interoperability, cybersecurity, and governance…
Botswana’s first satellite explained: Name, Launch Partner, Payload, and Real Use Cases
3 February 2026 BOTSAT-1: The Satellite’s Official Name The official name of the satellite, BOTSAT-1, stands for “Botswana Satellite 1.” This…
Local authorities push for decentralisation
26 January 2026 The 2026 Budget strategy paper has received an input from local authorities, with a focus on the…
Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds, minister says
4 January 2025 Botswana plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon and has invited Russian investors to cooperate on…
RITES enters partnership with Botswana to upgrade rail and transport networks
21 December 2025 As part of the agreement, RITES will provide technical support for the development and upgrading of Botswana’s…
President Boko launches integrated transport project for safer, smarter roads
17 December 2025 President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko yesterday officially launched the Traffic Signals Modernisation and Centralised Traffic Control Centre…
Same sex couple sues gov’t for right to marry
10 December 2025 A legal battle has begun at the High Court as a same-sex couple pursues marriage equality. The…
Internet prices slashed, Data Centre ready: Botswana accelerates digital transformation
25 November 2025 The Ministry of Communications and Innovation has reaffirmed its commitment to building a modern, inclusive, and digitally…
Govt moves to ‘in-house’ local data
25 November 2025 Minister of Communications and Innovation, David Tshere, says he plans to further amend the Data Protection Act…
Mission possible – A strategic road map for Botswana’s diplomatic future
24 November 2025 There are moments in national life when a single sentence in a State of the Nation Address…
Botswana and Serbia deepen bilateral relations
23 November 2025 Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Djuric stated on Friday that Botswana supports Serbia’s position on Kosovo,…