Botswana – Nonresident suppliers of remote services to be subject to VAT and reverse charge to apply
9 October 2025 The Botswana parliament published a VAT Amendment Bill on 8 August 2025 that includes measures that would…
Category: BW Government
Botswana CBI Programme records 464 registrations in first week
7 October 2025 Botswana’s forthcoming citizenship by investment programme logged 464 registrations of interest across 77 countries through its portal…
Botswana offers U.S. duty-free access to its diamonds in exchange for 0% tariff
4 October 2025 Botswana is close to reaching an agreement with the United States that would allow its diamonds to…
Botswana sets new CBI price floor at $75K, launches early 2026
30 September 2025 Botswana’s $75K CBI programme will be the world’s most affordable when it launches early 2026, with seemingly…
Botswana signs agreement to launch Citizenship By Investment Programme
27 September 2025 Botswana has signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arton Capital to develop and launch a…
Botswana restricts commercial use of Boko’s image
15 September 2025 The Botswana government has announced new restrictions on the commercial use of President Duma Boko’s image, stating…
Anglo American and Botswana: Divorcing and Remarrying
6 September 2025 Ernest Oppenheimer gained control of De Beers in 1929, and Anglo American bought the control from the…
Lab-grown gems are robbing Botswana of its diamond riches
2 September 2025 The rise of cheaper, lab-made gems is robbing the country of the revenue that’s made its people…
Kuwait takes centre stage as Botswana broadens Gulf economic relations
25 August 2025 The Gulf’s economic diversification goals intersect naturally with Botswana’s competitive strengths in diamonds, beef, and eco-tourism. With…
Botswana signs landmark $12Billion investment deal with Qatar
22 August 2025 Smiles, handshakes, and a sense of accomplishment filled the room on Thursday as President Duma Gideon Boko…
Forensic auditors red flag 30 entities
13 August 2025 Alvarez and Marcell, the Dubai firm engaged by government, has red flagged 30 entities for the eagerly…
Botswana launches BETP Labs to drive economic transformation
13 August 2025 President Advocate Duma Boko launched the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) labs on August 11, describing them…
Botswana, Türkiye: towards a diplomatic visa exemption agreement
12 August 2025 Botswana and Türkiye are expected to sign a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official…
Botswana launches economic transformation programme to diversify economy
18 July 2025 Botswana President Duma Boko on Tuesday unveiled the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, calling for bold ideas to…
Financial recovery and fleet revamp: Air Botswana’s major overhaul under new leadership
10 July 2025 Botswana, Gaborone, Air Botswana, and Dane Kondić all come to the forefront as the national airline undertakes ambitious…
Botswana backs local startups to diversify economy
8 July 2025 • Botswana has picked 31 startups from 1,300 applicants for intensive training.• Youth unemployment is at 45.5%, driving…
Botswana and Malawi sign landmark trade deals to boost economic ties
8 July 2025 Botswana and Malawi have signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing trade, investment, and…
EU, Botswana, Canada seek to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria
2 July 2025 Envoys of the European Union (EU), Botswana and Canada have underscored the need for adequate investment in…
President Boko seeks investment boost in historic state visit to Hungary
14 June 2025 In an official visit to Hungary aimed at strengthening economic ties and deepening bilateral relations, President Boko…
Botswana and China sign beef protocol
14 June 2025 Botswana and China have signed a beef protocol on the sidelines of the ongoing FOCAC meetings. The…
Minister Butale meets HE Mr Yang Wanming, President of the CPAFFC
14 June 2025 Minister of International Relations Dr Phenyo Butale has met with the president of the Chinese People’s Association…
Okavango Signs up to Tracr Platform
13 June 25 Rough diamonds being marketed by Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) are now being registered on Tracr, the…
Botswana calls for deeper trade ties with European Union amid Trump’s tariffs
27 May 2025 As the African Union and European Union foreign ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and…
Botswana’s VP and fin min on diamonds, diversification and tariffs
26 May 2025 Ndaba Gaolathe is one of the most influential figures in Botswana’s new administration, but the economy and…
Botswana seeks infrastructure boost to unleash tourism potential
25 April 2025 Botswana on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to addressing infrastructure gaps in the tourism sector, viewing them as…
Botswana launches nationwide housing initiative
23 April 2025 Botswana President Duma Boko on Tuesday launched a nationwide housing initiative aimed at economic empowerment through job…