Botswana: New P1.1m child helpline call centre opens
31 July 2026 Child Helpline Botswana has officially opened a new P1.1 million state-of-the-art call centre in Gaborone, in a…
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World Bank urges Botswana to reduce state’s role in the economy
30 July 2026 The World Bank has urged Botswana to pursue bold structural reforms aimed at reducing the state’s footprint…
Malema to Boko: ‘Overhaul the system’
28 July 2026 EFF leader Julius Malema has urged President Duma Boko to pursue sweeping structural reforms, arguing that true…
Anti-corruption gains in freefall
28 July 2026 Botswana’s anti-corruption record has suffered a decade-long decline, according to the 2026 Ibrahim Index Botswana’s reputation as…
South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe launch joint bid to bring AFCON 2028 south
24 July 2026 Southern Africa has taken a major step towards bringing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) back to…
Botswana Tech Fund launches £50M venture fund to back Southern African startups
23 July 2026 The accelerator programme backs pre-seed companies who are based in Southern Africa with £25,000 to £100,000 in…
Mokgware declares war on immigration cartel: 50 Bangladeshi deported
22 July 2026 The Government’s biggest crackdown yet on alleged corruption within Botswana’s immigration system has entered a new phase,…
Maikarabelo textile programme launched to empower citizen enterprises
22 July 2026 The Maikarabelo National Textile Skills Development Programme was officially launched at Gaborone Technical College, bringing together Government,…
Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for “optimal structure
19 July 2026 Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing…
Botswana says ‘alarming rise’ in citizens lured to Russia’s war
19 July 2026 Gaborone (Botswana) (AFP) – An “alarming” number of Botswana nationals are being forced into combat in Russia’s…
Press release: update on United States of America visa processing arrangements
19 July 2026 The Government of the Republic of Botswana wishes to inform citizens and residents that, effective 1st August…
African Bush Camps steps up to fix potholes along Disaneng-Matlapaneng road
17 July 2026 African Bush Camps (ABC) has partnered with the Department of Roads to repair potholes along the Disaneng–Matlapana…
Botswana receives dairy cows from Brazil to boost domestic output
17 June 2026 This investment aims to boost domestic dairy output, cut imports, create employment and advance economic diversification. BOTSWANA…
DMCC, Botswana Stock Exchange Group sign MoU to expand market access for Botswana’s commodity exports
15 June 2026 International business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, DMCC, has signed a memorandum…
Satrix Expands into Botswana with Secondary ETF Listings on BSE
12 July 2026 Satrix has expanded its African footprint with the secondary listing of three of its Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed…
Botswana Oil Targets 60-Day Fuel Buffer
10 July 2026 Gaborone — The country’s fuel storage capacity is envisaged to reach 55 days’ cover by the first…
Botswana: Mmolotsi launches two tourism tools
8 July 2026 Gaborone – Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi has launched the Botswana’s Tourism Satellite Account (TSA),…
Eswatini and Botswana in advanced talks to launch direct air route
8 July 2026 MBABANE– Eswatini and Botswana are in advanced discussions to establish a direct air link between the two…
Botswana Secures $20.8 Million Fodder Investment to Reduce Feed Imports
6 July 2026 Botswana has secured a P288.5 million ($20.8 million) private agricultural investment after the Botswana Investment and Trade…
BSB bets on digital banking to become Botswana’s primary bank
24 June 2026 Botswana Savings Bank – BSB says it is investing heavily in digital banking infrastructure, self-service technologies and…
Sunlux Solar breaks ground on P14m manufacturing plant
22 June 2026 Botswana energy sector recently witnessed a historic moment when local entrepreneurial couple, Portia Masunda and Baleseng Masunda,…
Botswana pushes for RRB seat as African states forge common ITU agenda in Victoria Falls
17 June 2026 Botswana has intensified its campaign for a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations Board…
Botswana Enhances Energy Security Through Rooftop Solar Programmes (RTS)
18 June 2026 Botswana is making it easier for households, businesses and public institutions to take part in the country’s…
Botswana Air Access initiative bears fruits
16 June 2026 The Botswana Air Access initiative was set up with the objective of attracting, retaining and expanding air…
Gov’t defends refusal to recognise same sex marriage
15 June 2026 The Botswana government has defended its refusal to process a same-sex marriage application. It argues that the…
Aviadev 2026: Govt urges African and global investors to rethink air connectivity
13 June 2026 The government is actively reaching out to potential aviation investors, encouraging them to invest in the country’s…