Opposition parties BCP, BNF in coalition talks
The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has reportedly started coalition talks with the Botswana National Front (BNF).Mmegi has learnt that the…
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Barclays Botswana launches currency conversion machines
Barclays Botswana has partnered with Fexco to launch Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), a product upgrading their wiping Point of Sale…
World’s most valuable diamond mine set to get even bigger
Debswana, the joint venture between Anglo American Plc’s De Beers unit and the Botswana government is seeking permission to deepen…
Botswana Police celebrates 134 years
Yesterday the Botswana Police Service celebrated 134 years. As usual, the event took place at the national stadium. The government…
Motswana woman to climb Mt Kilimanjaro for charitable cause
A Motswana woman is set to climb Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for cancer patients in Gaborone. Duduetsang Chappelle-Molloy…
BPC goes green as 2,822 households set to get solar electricity
Over 10,300 Batswana are set to benefit from a massive off-grid solar project targeted at Ghanzi, Ngamiland, Kgalagadi and…
Botswana’s secret agents implicated in mystery ivory stockpile
Following a raid on one of its camps, Botswana’s intelligence agency is under pressure to explain why it had a…
Human rights body recommends reforms to Botswana
The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) has made recommendations to Botswana on how to improve its human…
Botswana welcomes scrutiny of competition law and policy
Botswana welcomes voluntary peer review of legal and institutional competition framework, underlining the government’s commitment to a fair business environment…
Air Botswana orders two ATR72-600s
Air Botswana has signed a firm order agreement with Avions de Transport Régional (Toulouse Blagnac) for two ATR72-600s. According to the…
Parliament rejects motion of no confidence against Masisi
Parliament has rejected a motion of no confidence against President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his government, with 35 MPs voting against…
Leaders concerned about Maun International Airport upgrade delay
A tender dispute has reportedly resulted in the delay of the Maun International Airport upgrade. This came to light during…
Masisi, opposition build rapport and start on a clean slate
President Mokgweetsi Masisi this week met with leaders of the opposition leaders and apologised for anything his government and party…
Kalahari Metals, Metal Tiger start exploration programme in Botswana
AIM-listed resources investor Metal Tiger announced on Tuesday an exploration programme at Kalahari Metals’ (KML’s) projects in the Kalahari Copperbelt…
Ministry announces simultaneous issuance of work & residence permits
The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs this week announced it has taken the decision to grant Visas at…
Fragment of impacting asteroid recovered in Botswana
On Saturday, 23 June, a fresh meteorite was recovered in Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR). The meteorite is one…
BotswanaPost honours Sir Ketumile Masire
BotswanaPost on June 22 launched its second issue of 2018 stamps on the anniversary of Sir Ketumile Masire’s death aimed…
10 firms queue up as SPEDU tax deal goes to Parly
At least 10 firms have applied for the SPEDU tax arrangement under which those approved are set to enjoy revised…
Botswana’s agri challenges weigh down economy
A report by Market and Research has revealed that Botswana’s agricultural sector’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product dropped…
2018 Global Peace Index released – Botswana still ranked among world’s most peaceful nations
The 2018 Global Peace Index (GPI) has been released, once more ranking Botswana as one of the world’s most…