Botswana looks to coal to curb diamond dependency
Botswana must diversify into commodities such as coal and base metals as a matter of urgency, after a difficult year…
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Corruption Perception Index shows Botswana is becoming more corrupt
Having been knocked off its pedestal by Seychelles in the Corruption Perception Index, Botswana’s score in a ranking system maintained…
Media freedom in Botswana improves under Masisi
Reporters without Borders (RSF) has ranked Botswana the 39th country in its World Press Freedom Index (WPFI)in 2020 out of…
African Continental Free Trade Agreement: Red tape delays start of trading under new pact
Trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the ambitious continent-wide free trade agreement which has been signed by…
Botswana sets currency to lose value faster in 2021
Botswana has set its pula currency to lose value at a faster rate this year, a senior official said Monday.…
Botswana pins diversification hope on AfCFTA
As the African Continental Free Trade Area officially launched on Friday, Botswana pinned its diversification hope on the pact. January,…
Botswana launches ambitious space orbit programme
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has launched an ambitious space ship programme, a first of its kind, which will see Botswana entering…
Botswana imposes 11-day curfew to curb COVID-19 spread over festive season
Botswana on Wednesday announced a nationwide curfew as the country reinstates strict measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Giving…
Visa openness solutions can boost Africa’s economic recovery, the 2020 Africa Visa Openness Index reveals
The upward trend in African countries liberalising their visa regimes and welcoming African travellers continues, according to the 2020 Africa…
Truck drivers hail guidelines on movement of goods to curb COVID-19 in SADC-EAC-COMESA Region
The outbreak of COVID-19 has affected economies globally, prompting countries to impose measures which have restricted movement of goods, services…
Construction of US $14.8m abattoir in Tsabong, Botswana begins
Construction of the US $14.8m multi-species abattoir in Tsabong, Botswana has begun. This is after President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi performed the…
Botswana to start construction of new rail line linking Mmamabula to South Africa, Zambia
Botswana is advancing the construction of a new railway line that will link Mmamabula coal fields in the centre of…
Improved diamond sales help narrow Botswana’s trade deficit
Positive sentiments in the diamond industry have helped propel Botswana’s exports, lowering the country’s monthly deficit to a nine-month low.…
Botswana sets up gender violence courts to tackle pandemic backlog
Botswana will launch 25 gender violence courts this week following a rise in cases during the coronavirus pandemic – a…
Mayor to transform ‘dark city’ Gaborone into city of lights
Gaborone City Council plans to illuminate the city through strategic partnerships and key developments around the city. Gaborone City Mayor,…
Botswana urged to abolish the death penalty
Botswana has seen a steep rise in executions since President Mokgweetsi Masisi took office just over a year ago. Human…
Plans underway to privatise Gaborone Game Reserve
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism says it is finalising a tender that will allow private investors…
Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi collaborate to bolster biotech research
Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi have agreed to undertake collaborative research to bolster their strategic cooperation in agriculture biotechnology and minerals…
Botswana Police Service GBV-dedicated branch planned for 2021
With the alarming rise in domestic violence reports from millions of women the world over during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns,…
Government sets asides 70-million Pula for CKGR Basarwa
The government will spend 70-million Pula to improve the livelihoods of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) Basarwa through improved…
Government knocks BPC, Liquid Telecom partnership on the head
Liquid Telecommunications Holdings, a company linked to Zimbabwean billionaire, Strive Masiyiwa, is acquiring back the stake it offered Botswana Power…
Spouses of Botswana citizens eligible for citizenship after five years’ residency
Foreign nationals married to Botswana citizens are eligible for Botswana citizenship after five years’ continuous residency as per the terms…
Canada and Botswana to co-host 2nd media freedom global conference
Canada and Botswana are joining forces to co-host the second edition of Global Conference for Media Freedom, Foreign Affairs, Minister…
Botswana 3rd most economically free country in Africa
Botswana is the third most economically free country in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This information is contained in the 2020…
Botswana signs deal to shake off tax haven tag
Botswana is months away from shaking off its three-year-old greylisting as a tax haven by the European Union (EU) after…
Botswana approaches World Bank for budgetary support
Botswana has approached the World Bank for budgetary support after the Coronavirus crisis hurt revenue, Finance Minister Thapelo Matsheka said…