Scramble for the Okavango Delta ensues
The demand for tourism land in the Okavango Delta has over the years generated much interest in the local media.…
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Botswana to jumpstart Zimbabwe’s ailing economy
The Botswana government has decided to resuscitate the P500 million-credit facility extended to Zimbabwe’s Short Term Emergency Recovery Programme (STERP)…
South Africa: National Orders to honour former African presidents Masire, Chissano, Nujoma, Sirleaf
Four former African presidents are to have National Orders bestowed upon them posthumously by President Cyril Ramaphosa at a ceremony…
Commonwealth helps “small states” access trade finance
An innovative way for the Commonwealth Small States to have easier access to international trade finance was launched at the…
Poaching in Botswana on the rise
Even though Botswana is pinning its hopes on tourism to diversify the economy, poaching remains a challenge and hinders the…
How Botswana is struggling with Namibian refugees – Southern Times
The Botswana government desperately wants to get rid of Namibian refugees, who have been residing in Botswana since 1998 but…
Botswana’s youthful minister becomes internet sensation across Africa
Botswana’s newly appointed 30-year-old Minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo is being celebrated on social media by many Africans, who say her…
President Masisi appoints his cabinet ministers
Botswana’s new President, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi this week put us out of our misery by announcing his new…
Botswana swears in 5th leader, President Mokgweetsi Masisi
Earlier today Botswana’s 5th president, Mokgweetsi Masisi was officially inaugurated to take the reigns from outgoing President, His Excellency Former President…
As President Khama bows out, a quick glance at his legacy
Botswana’s outgoing President, Ian Khama has stepped down after ten years in power, leaving Botswana looking perky. Khama has been…
Botswana bill to raise age of consent to 18 to combat defilement of minors
The Botswana government has initiated moves to raise the current age of consent from sixteen years to eighteen. The move…
President Khama accuses Trump of “encouraging poachers”
The US government’s decision to allow hunters to import trophies from elephants they kill in Africa means Donald Trump is…
Columnar Joints at the Tropic of Capricorn to be unveiled
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism through the Department of National Museum and Monuments will on Tuesday…
Botswana ranked third on social protection, poverty eradication
Botswana has been ranked the third top African country when it comes to spending on social protection services and…
Could it finally be curtains for BMC monopoly?
The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) monopoly, in place since before Botswana gained its independence is coming to end following a…
Seronga Village set be first of many to go solar
Seronga village in the Okavango Sub-District is set to be the first of Botswana’s villages to be hooked up to…
President Khama officially opens Thapama interchange
The President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama yesterday officially opened the Francistown/Tonota dual carriageway and Thapama Interchange. The…
African elephants are migrating to safety – and telling each other how to get there
The Chobe National Park in northern Botswana is a 11, 700 sq km (4,517 sq mile) sanctuary for animals.…
Dam levels and water supply update
The Water Utilities Corporation has released a table showing the water situation based on water levels in Botswana dams as…
Botswana reacts to the government’s execution notice of Joseph Tselayarona
On the morning of February 17, the Botswana Prison Service announced via the Botswana Government Facebook page the execution notice…