President Masisi takes over chairmanship of Organ on Politics Defence and Security Cooperation
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has been elected as chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. This took place…
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Botswana announces decision to reserve domestic courier freight for locals
More detail is still coming in following a reported decision by the government of Botswana to reserve 100% of domestic…
Botswana looks to SEZA to improve Ease of Doing Business
The Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) was established to boost economic development by positioning Botswana as a premier investment destination…
Botswana pins hope on new tax bill to clean up ‘tax haven’ image
Botswana continues to make strides in increasing tax transparency through the sharing of information with other countries as a new…
BDC eyes Pasdec Automotive for controlling stake
The government’s investment arm, Botswana Development Corporation (BDC), aims to become the majority shareholders in Pasdec Automotive Technologies Botswana, according…
India, Namibia lead SACU preferential trade pact talks
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) – South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini – and India recently initiated virtual discussions…
Botswana ratifies UN nuclear weapon ban treaty
Botswana has become the 40th nation to ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons – a landmark global…
Botswana Police Service ranks number 1 in Africa… again
The Botswana Police Service has been ranked the best police service on the African continent, according to the World Internal…
Government to amend Citizenship Act
The Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Annah Mokgethi says the ministry will present to Parliament proposed amendments to…
Government considers resuscitating failed Fengyue Glass Project
The ill-fated glass project which cost Botswana billions before going bust might be making a return as the government considers…
Botswana among newly elected WHO Executive Board members
The 73rd World Health Assembly has elected Botswana and nine other countries elected by as the new members of the…
Botswana received COVID-19 medical supplies from tv host Steve Harvey, UAE
Renowned US tv personality, comedian and philanthropist, Steve Harvey and wife, Majorie, have donated five tonnes worth of personal protective…
Botswana ranked number 1 emerging economy
The Economist has ranked Botswana the world’s number 1 Emerging Market out of the 66 assessed. Botswana attained this based…
Botswana economy set to shrink by 13.1 percent due to COVID-19
The Botswana government said Friday it expects the economy to shrink by 13.1% this financial year due to the effects…
Transport & Communications Ministry to split, giving way to ICT-focused ministry
The government is working on splitting the Ministry of Transport and Communications into two different ministries, it has emerged. Last…
Zimbabwe set to build 1.5 billion fuel pipeline, in partnership with Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia
Zimbabwe intends to build a second fuel pipeline in partnership with three other Southern African countries in a deal that…
IMF to Botswana: It’s time for a new growth model
The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Tao Zhang has called on Botswana to fast-track coming up…
Botswana retains 13th position in investor attractiveness rankings
Botswana was again ranked Africa’s 13th most attractive destination for investment in the latest edition of Rand Merchant Bank’s eagerly…
Botswana Safe City Project in Gaborone, Francistown now operational
Botswana through the Safe City Project has installed 500 surveillance cameras across two of its major cities. The cameras, installed…
Botswana seeks new De Beers diamond sales deal by end of April
Botswana plans to conclude negotiations with De Beers on a diamond sales agreement by the end of April to replace…
Newly-launched Export Credit Insurance to help local enterprises scale their offer beyond Botswana
The Assistant Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Honourable Karabo Gare on Friday launched the Medium and Long Term Export…
Botswana projects narrower budget deficit for 2020/21
Botswana projects a narrower budget deficit in the 2020/21 fiscal year as the government cuts expenditure and revenue collection improves,…
Botswana ranked 34th least corrupt country out of 180 by Corruption Perception Index 2019
Botswana has a rating of 61%, with the lowest percentage being highly corrupt countries and the higher percentage being favourable…
Investors identified for Airport City
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry through its Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) arm has identified investors for the…
Botswana one of only 13 economies to have grown 7% annually for 25 years
Economic Growth as a Tool for Fighting Poverty The Industrial Revolution marked the first phase. The world now is witnessing the…
Botswana passport ranked 4th most powerful African passports
For some people, a passport is a portal to the world. For others, it is a barrier to the travel…