https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:42:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-open-embassy-in-oman/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-open-embassy-in-oman/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:42:30 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20679

14 April 2026 President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana has confirmed his country’s intention to establish a…]]>

14 April 2026 President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana has confirmed his country’s intention to establish a…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-open-embassy-in-oman/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/omans-naqaa-in-line-for-botswana-500-mw-solar-project/ https://yourbotswana.com/omans-naqaa-in-line-for-botswana-500-mw-solar-project/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:14:24 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20676

13 April 2026 The Maun Solar IPP with battery energy storage will be the biggest in Botswana. MUSCAT – Omani…]]>

13 April 2026 The Maun Solar IPP with battery energy storage will be the biggest in Botswana. MUSCAT – Omani…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/omans-naqaa-in-line-for-botswana-500-mw-solar-project/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-president-courts-oman-amid-de-beers-control-battle/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-president-courts-oman-amid-de-beers-control-battle/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:33:29 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20669

12 April 2026 Botswana’s President Duma Boko is traveling to Oman to sign cooperation deals including over natural resources as…]]>

12 April 2026 Botswana’s President Duma Boko is traveling to Oman to sign cooperation deals including over natural resources as…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-president-courts-oman-amid-de-beers-control-battle/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-angola-zambia-are-building-africas-biggest-oil-project-that-could-change-africa-forever/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-angola-zambia-are-building-africas-biggest-oil-project-that-could-change-africa-forever/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:17:08 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20662

11 April 2026 Botswana is acquiring a 30% stake in Angola’s $6 billion Lobito Oil Refinery, joining Zambia (26% stake)…]]>

11 April 2026 Botswana is acquiring a 30% stake in Angola’s $6 billion Lobito Oil Refinery, joining Zambia (26% stake)…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-angola-zambia-are-building-africas-biggest-oil-project-that-could-change-africa-forever/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-minister-embarks-on-strategic-china-austria-visits-to-boost-digital-transformation/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-minister-embarks-on-strategic-china-austria-visits-to-boost-digital-transformation/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:20:04 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20659

10 April 2026 Overall, the working visits underscore Botswana’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation, expanding its role in global technology…]]>

10 April 2026 Overall, the working visits underscore Botswana’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation, expanding its role in global technology…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-minister-embarks-on-strategic-china-austria-visits-to-boost-digital-transformation/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-pitches-investment-opportunities-to-french-firms-amid-diversification-push/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-pitches-investment-opportunities-to-french-firms-amid-diversification-push/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:15 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20653

10 April 2026 Botswana’s President, Duma Gideon Boko held a working visit to France in April 2026, where he participated…]]>

10 April 2026 Botswana’s President, Duma Gideon Boko held a working visit to France in April 2026, where he participated…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-pitches-investment-opportunities-to-french-firms-amid-diversification-push/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/its-an-existential-issue-botswana-foreign-minister-butale-on-life-beyond-diamonds/ https://yourbotswana.com/its-an-existential-issue-botswana-foreign-minister-butale-on-life-beyond-diamonds/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:39:46 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20650

9 April 2026 In an interview with The Africa Report, Foreign Minister Phenyo Butale sets out why Botswana is courting…]]>

9 April 2026 In an interview with The Africa Report, Foreign Minister Phenyo Butale sets out why Botswana is courting…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/its-an-existential-issue-botswana-foreign-minister-butale-on-life-beyond-diamonds/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-signs-sadc-regional-fund-finance-protocol-agreements/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-signs-sadc-regional-fund-finance-protocol-agreements/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:57:11 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20613

3 April 2026 Botswana’s President Duma Boko has signed two key Southern African Development Community (SADC) agreements aimed at making…]]>

3 April 2026 Botswana’s President Duma Boko has signed two key Southern African Development Community (SADC) agreements aimed at making…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-signs-sadc-regional-fund-finance-protocol-agreements/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-advances-digital-government-with-1gov-1citizen-platform-upgrade/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-advances-digital-government-with-1gov-1citizen-platform-upgrade/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:16:47 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20497

18 March 2026 These initiatives aim to create a “digital-by-default” government by setting standards for service interoperability, cybersecurity, and governance…]]>

18 March 2026 These initiatives aim to create a “digital-by-default” government by setting standards for service interoperability, cybersecurity, and governance…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-advances-digital-government-with-1gov-1citizen-platform-upgrade/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-first-satellite-explained-name-launch-partner-payload-and-real-use-cases/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-first-satellite-explained-name-launch-partner-payload-and-real-use-cases/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:20:08 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20337

3 February 2026 BOTSAT-1: The Satellite’s Official Name The official name of the satellite, BOTSAT-1, stands for “Botswana Satellite 1.” This…]]>

3 February 2026 BOTSAT-1: The Satellite’s Official Name The official name of the satellite, BOTSAT-1, stands for “Botswana Satellite 1.” This…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-first-satellite-explained-name-launch-partner-payload-and-real-use-cases/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/local-authorities-push-for-decentralisation/ https://yourbotswana.com/local-authorities-push-for-decentralisation/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:37:50 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20296

26 January 2026 The 2026 Budget strategy paper has received an input from local authorities, with a focus on the…]]>

26 January 2026 The 2026 Budget strategy paper has received an input from local authorities, with a focus on the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/local-authorities-push-for-decentralisation/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-open-embassy-in-moscow-open-up-to-russia-in-rare-earths-and-diamonds-minister-says/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-open-embassy-in-moscow-open-up-to-russia-in-rare-earths-and-diamonds-minister-says/#respond Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:25:22 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19967

4 January 2025 Botswana plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon and has invited Russian investors to cooperate on…]]>

4 January 2025 Botswana plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon and has invited Russian investors to cooperate on…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-open-embassy-in-moscow-open-up-to-russia-in-rare-earths-and-diamonds-minister-says/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/rites-enters-partnership-with-botswana-to-upgrade-rail-and-transport-networks/ https://yourbotswana.com/rites-enters-partnership-with-botswana-to-upgrade-rail-and-transport-networks/#respond Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:44:14 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19934

21 December 2025 As part of the agreement, RITES will provide technical support for the development and upgrading of Botswana’s…]]>

21 December 2025 As part of the agreement, RITES will provide technical support for the development and upgrading of Botswana’s…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/rites-enters-partnership-with-botswana-to-upgrade-rail-and-transport-networks/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/%f0%9d%90%8fresident-boko-launches-integrated-transport-project-for-safer-smarter-roads/ https://yourbotswana.com/%f0%9d%90%8fresident-boko-launches-integrated-transport-project-for-safer-smarter-roads/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:52:31 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19913

17 December 2025 President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko yesterday officially launched the Traffic Signals Modernisation and Centralised Traffic Control Centre…]]>

17 December 2025 President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko yesterday officially launched the Traffic Signals Modernisation and Centralised Traffic Control Centre…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/%f0%9d%90%8fresident-boko-launches-integrated-transport-project-for-safer-smarter-roads/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/same-sex-couple-sues-govt-for-right-to-marry/ https://yourbotswana.com/same-sex-couple-sues-govt-for-right-to-marry/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:14:52 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19864

10 December 2025 A legal battle has begun at the High Court as a same-sex couple pur­sues mar­riage equal­ity. The…]]>

10 December 2025 A legal battle has begun at the High Court as a same-sex couple pur­sues mar­riage equal­ity. The…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/same-sex-couple-sues-govt-for-right-to-marry/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/internet-prices-slashed-data-centre-ready-botswana-accelerates-digital-transformation/ https://yourbotswana.com/internet-prices-slashed-data-centre-ready-botswana-accelerates-digital-transformation/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:53:49 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19796

25 November 2025 The Ministry of Communications and Innovation has reaffirmed its commitment to building a modern, inclusive, and digitally…]]>

25 November 2025 The Ministry of Communications and Innovation has reaffirmed its commitment to building a modern, inclusive, and digitally…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/internet-prices-slashed-data-centre-ready-botswana-accelerates-digital-transformation/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/govt-moves-to-in-house-local-data/ https://yourbotswana.com/govt-moves-to-in-house-local-data/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:49:49 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19793

25 November 2025 Minister of Communications and Innovation, David Tshere, says he plans to further amend the Data Protection Act…]]>

25 November 2025 Minister of Communications and Innovation, David Tshere, says he plans to further amend the Data Protection Act…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/govt-moves-to-in-house-local-data/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/mission-possible-a-strategic-road-map-for-botswanas-diplomatic-future/ https://yourbotswana.com/mission-possible-a-strategic-road-map-for-botswanas-diplomatic-future/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:04:56 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19783

24 November 2025 There are moments in national life when a single sentence in a State of the Nation Address…]]>

24 November 2025 There are moments in national life when a single sentence in a State of the Nation Address…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/mission-possible-a-strategic-road-map-for-botswanas-diplomatic-future/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-and-serbia-deepen-bilateral-relations/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-and-serbia-deepen-bilateral-relations/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:45:13 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19780

23 November 2025 Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Djuric stated on Friday that Botswana supports Serbia’s position on Kosovo,…]]>

23 November 2025 Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Djuric stated on Friday that Botswana supports Serbia’s position on Kosovo,…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-and-serbia-deepen-bilateral-relations/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-positions-itself-as-trade-and-connectivity-hub/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-positions-itself-as-trade-and-connectivity-hub/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:55:44 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19707 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-positions-itself-as-trade-and-connectivity-hub/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-joining-the-global-trend-expanding-family-leave-entitlements/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-joining-the-global-trend-expanding-family-leave-entitlements/#respond Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:19:59 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19674

9 November 2025 Botswana advances proposals to grant new fathers paternity leave and update rules governing employment contracts and termination…]]>

9 November 2025 Botswana advances proposals to grant new fathers paternity leave and update rules governing employment contracts and termination…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-joining-the-global-trend-expanding-family-leave-entitlements/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-seeks-energy-and-mining-partnerships-with-oman-implications-for-investors-and-business-growth/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-seeks-energy-and-mining-partnerships-with-oman-implications-for-investors-and-business-growth/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:15:12 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19577

22 October 2025 MUSCAT: President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana visited the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Tuesday…]]>

22 October 2025 MUSCAT: President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana visited the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Tuesday…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-seeks-energy-and-mining-partnerships-with-oman-implications-for-investors-and-business-growth/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/oman-botswana-establish-diplomatic-relations/ https://yourbotswana.com/oman-botswana-establish-diplomatic-relations/#respond Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:38:59 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19553

17 October 2025 The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Botswana signed a joint statement in New York on…]]>

17 October 2025 The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Botswana signed a joint statement in New York on…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/oman-botswana-establish-diplomatic-relations/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/namibia-and-botswana-strengthen-ict-cooperation-through-bilateral-talks-in-swakopmund/ https://yourbotswana.com/namibia-and-botswana-strengthen-ict-cooperation-through-bilateral-talks-in-swakopmund/#respond Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:49:04 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19512

13 October 2025 The tour underscored the importance of shared infrastructure in driving digital inclusion and economic growth across the…]]>

13 October 2025 The tour underscored the importance of shared infrastructure in driving digital inclusion and economic growth across the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/namibia-and-botswana-strengthen-ict-cooperation-through-bilateral-talks-in-swakopmund/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/namibia-botswana-to-boost-cooperation-in-diamond-sector-amid-global-decline/ https://yourbotswana.com/namibia-botswana-to-boost-cooperation-in-diamond-sector-amid-global-decline/#respond Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:27:11 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19501

11 October 2025 Namibia and Botswana have agreed to develop joint strategies to safeguard the competitiveness of natural diamonds and…]]>

11 October 2025 Namibia and Botswana have agreed to develop joint strategies to safeguard the competitiveness of natural diamonds and…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/namibia-botswana-to-boost-cooperation-in-diamond-sector-amid-global-decline/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-unveils-investment-projects-to-drive-economic-diversification/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-unveils-investment-projects-to-drive-economic-diversification/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:00:49 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19497

9 October 2025 Botswana’s President Duma Boko on Wednesday unveiled the “Investor Deal Book,” an investment portfolio aimed at accelerating…]]>

9 October 2025 Botswana’s President Duma Boko on Wednesday unveiled the “Investor Deal Book,” an investment portfolio aimed at accelerating…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-unveils-investment-projects-to-drive-economic-diversification/feed/ 0