Botswana confirms FMD outbreak in northeastern region
2 February 2026 Botswana veterinary authorities confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at a village in the northeastern part…
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Agrico’s support makes commercial farming in Botswana possible
2 February 2026 Farming in South Africa is certainly not child’s play. Yet, in certain aspects, South African farmers are…
Botswana deploys inaugural ‘Every Policy is Connected Framework’ for better development integration
30 January 2026 The National Planning Commission (NPC) of Botswana, has successfully concluded a pioneering capacity-building workshop on the “Every…
MTE to host copper expo in Botswana
1 February 2026 Reports have indicated that Botswana’s copper market is expected to experience significant growth in 2026, driven by…
Namcor accused of supplying substandard fuel to Botswana and Namibia as engine damage fears rise
1 February 2026 The oil was allegedly imported by Puma, which Namcor recently contracted to supply the national oil storage…
Botswana: BTA expresses delight at Raguin’s incredible run
31 January 2026 Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) vice president Nonofo Othusitse has expressed the association’s delight at Ntungamili Raguin’s historic…
Botswana court clears way for extradition of suspected drug kingpins to Mozambique
30 January 2026 Botswana has begun formal processes to extradite six Mexican nationals to Mozambique after they recently pleaded guilty…
MISA Botswana condemns emerging threats to media freedom
29 January 2026 The Constitution of Botswana (Section 12) guarantees freedom of expression and the media’s role as a watchdog.…
Botswana Gambling Authority cracks down on online betting irregularities following consumer complaints
29 January 2026 Gamblers in Botswana have raised alarm over platforms that crash during peak activity and leave payouts hanging…
World Bank backs stronger health system in Botswana
27 January 2026 The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the Botswana Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Project, which…
BOTSWANA’S BAD BATCH – TB drugs fail due to manufacturing flaw and cuts to U.S. Aid
27 January 2026 TB Drugs fail due to manufacturing flaw and cuts to U.S. Aid during global rifampicin shortage from…
International parliamentary roundtable on human wildlife co-existence in Botswana and beyond
27 January 2026 From 19-21 January 2026, International IDEA, through the EU-funded INTER PARES programme, partnered with the National Assembly…
Namibia and Botswana not CAPABLE to co-host 2028 AFCON with South Africa?
24 January 2026 South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has confirmed that Pretoria is preparing a…
Botswana Vaccine Institute supports regional response to Foot-and-Mouth disease outbreak
24 January 2026 The Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding regional animal health as Southern Africa…
Diamonds face lasting period of depressed prices, Botswana warns
23 January 2026 Botswana is resigned to a prolonged period of weak diamond prices with serious implications for the budget…
Botswana warns US trade policy could deepen diamond industry slump
23 January 2026 Botswana, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, faced rising economic risks as global demand and prices weakened and…
Galileo finds copper in first drill test in Botswana
20 January 2026 Galileo Resources PLC (AIM:GLR) said early drilling in Botswana had confirmed the presence of copper mineralisation, giving…
Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists
20 January 2026 Botswana’s diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country…
South Africa considering joint bid with Botswana to host AFCON 2028
19 January 2026 South Africa is reportedly exploring a joint bid with Botswana to host the 2028 Africa Cup of…
Standard Chartered explores sale of Botswana unit in latest Africa scale-back
15 January 2026 Standard Chartered is exploring the sale of its business in Botswana, the London-based banking group announced on…
Kanye’s Irish Shopping Centre thrives, becomes ‘prototype’ for village entrepreneurship
14 January 2026 Nestled in the vibrant streets of Kanye, just behind the bustling Mongala Mall, a once-empty plot has…
Batswana turn to herbal remedies amidst healthcare crisis
13 January 2026 When clinic shelves lie bare and prescriptions cannot be filled, some Batswana are finding comfort not in…
De Beers Confirms Bids from Botswana, Angola and Namibia
12 January 2026 De Beers has confirmed that Botswana, Angola and Namibia have expressed interest in acquiring equity in the…
Pula gains against USD in 2025
11 January 2025 The local currency strengthened by 6.7% against the US dollar in 2025, whilst falling by 5.7% against…
Gaolathe seeks support from AfDB
7 January 2026 Vice President and Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, is in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire for talks with the African…
IMF flags deepening growth bottlenecks as Botswana’s diamond model comes under strain
7 January 2026 Botswana’s long-standing growth model, anchored in diamond revenues and strong public institutions, is facing mounting strain, with…