Zambia sends essential medicines to Botswana to ease shortages
30 December 2025 Zambia has dispatched a consignment of essential medicines to Botswana, which is currently experiencing critical medicine shortages,…
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Africa’s great gamble on economic promise and reality
30 December 2025 The African Continental Free Trade Area is entering a decisive phase in its history. After the signing…
Botswana President Duma Boko begins private visit to South Africa amid strong bilateral ties
29 December 2025 Botswana President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has started a private external visit to South Africa, running from…
MMG to spend $900 Million towards copper mine expansion in Botswana
29 December 2025 Chinese state-owned miner MMG plans to spend about $900 million to expand its Khoemacau mine in Botswana,…
Transport operators sue over bus rank upgrade
25 December 2025 Transport organisations seek urgent interdict to prevent their eviction and construction until an alternative place is found…
Botswana economy to grow 3.1 pct in 2026 despite diamond sector challenges, says VP
21 December 2025 Botswana’s economy is projected to grow by 3.1% in 2026, although challenges continue to persist in the…
Botswana’s economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
19 December 2025 Botswana’s government now forecasts an economic contraction of almost 1% this year as its key diamond sector…
Botswana: Health Ministry makes strides despite challenges
18 December 2025 Relocation of primary healthcare services In April 2025, primary healthcare services, including clinics and health posts, were…
“Don’t tell me about IMF – we’re buying De Beers.” – President Boko
17 December 2025 President Duma Boko has firmly reiterated Botswana’s intention to acquire De Beers, dismissing advice from observers and…
Botswana beats Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Namibia Rwanda, Kenya and South Africa to crush Africa’s tourism environmental crisis and set the stage for a greener, brighter future!
17 December 2025 Botswana has taken a bold step forward, emerging as the leader in Africa’s tourism sustainability movement. By…
President Boko launches integrated transport project for safer, smarter roads
17 December 2025 President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko yesterday officially launched the Traffic Signals Modernisation and Centralised Traffic Control Centre…
Botswana inflation rate softens to 3.8% in November
16 December 2025 Botswana’s annual inflation rate was at 3.8% in November 2025, just below a 13-month high of 3.9%…
Botswana probes reports of youths drawn into Russia’s war in Ukraine
15 December 2025 Two young men allegedly misled by recruitment scheme as government seeks verification and repatriation The Botswana government…
A3 upgrade gains momentum as Francistown-Nata road nears first milestone
15 December 2025 Progress on the Francistown–Nata Road Project continues to accelerate, marking a significant step forward in Botswana’s national…
IMF warns against buying De Beers
14 December 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Botswana to reconsider its plan to increase its stake in…
Botswana’s beef production exceeds domestic demand
14 December 2025 Botswana, a net exporter of beef, is currently producing more beef than the domestic market can absorb.…
Scatec begins commercial operations of second phase of 120 MW Mmadinare solar cluster in Botswana
11 December 2025 Scatec ASA has commenced the commercial operation of the second 60 MW phase of the 120 MW…
Gambling Authority and FIA issue joint alert on unlicensed betting schemes in Botswana
10 December 2025 Officials point to digital channels as the main entry point for scams. Social media ads lure users…
Botswana’s digital economy rapidly expanding
9 December 2025 Botswana Country Commercial Guide Botswana’s digital economy is rapidly expanding, driven by government initiatives and investments in…
IMF urges Botswana to broaden tax base
9 December 2025 The International Monetary Fund has recommended a series of changes to Botswana’s tax regime to boost non-mineral…
Dutch retail giant SPAR records $279m loss after exiting Europe despite South African profit rebound
9 December 2025 Retail group SPAR has revealed a steep loss of over $279 million as part of its decision…
Using Botswana as a gateway to landlocked neighbours
6 December 2025 Botswana’s strategic location makes it an ideal entry point to supply goods and services to landlocked countries…
Dikgosi reject Boko’s limits claim
5 December 2025 Traditional leaders have pushed back against President Duma Boko’s attempt to narrow their constitutional mandate to customary…
Six Mexicans arrested in Botswana as drug cartel fears engulf South Africa’s borders
4 December 2025 The detention of six Mexicans in Botswana raises alarm that international drug cartels are encircling South Africa’s…
Botswana holds policy rate at first meeting under new governor
4 December 2025 Botswana’s central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged on Thursday, citing continued weakness in the diamond…
Botswana expands mineral strategy through new global agreements
3 December 2025 Recent commitments strengthen Botswana’s position in diamonds and critical minerals. Botswana critical minerals strategy 2025 is advancing…