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…
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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,…
Botswana positions itself as trade and connectivity hub
11 November 2025 Gaborone — Government intends to improve the national roads network through high quality tolled roads to ensure…
Botswana: Joining the global trend, expanding family leave entitlements
9 November 2025 Botswana advances proposals to grant new fathers paternity leave and update rules governing employment contracts and termination…
Botswana seeks energy and mining partnerships with Oman: Implications for investors and business growth
22 October 2025 MUSCAT: President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana visited the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Tuesday…
Oman, Botswana establish diplomatic relations
17 October 2025 The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Botswana signed a joint statement in New York on…
Namibia and Botswana strengthen ICT cooperation through bilateral talks in Swakopmund
13 October 2025 The tour underscored the importance of shared infrastructure in driving digital inclusion and economic growth across the…
Namibia, Botswana to boost cooperation in diamond sector amid global decline
11 October 2025 Namibia and Botswana have agreed to develop joint strategies to safeguard the competitiveness of natural diamonds and…
Botswana unveils investment projects to drive economic diversification
9 October 2025 Botswana’s President Duma Boko on Wednesday unveiled the “Investor Deal Book,” an investment portfolio aimed at accelerating…