Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market
10 February 2025 Botswana’s economy is forecast to grow 3.3% this year after a contraction in 2024, due to an…
Botswana undertakes Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment: A move towards a resilient health system on impacts of climate change
10 February 2025 The Government of Botswana conducted a Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment in selected districts to…
Botswana leaned on Lucara to renew diamond deal
10 February 2025 BOTSWANA may have had a lot to do with Lucara Diamond’s decision to renew a marketing agreement…
Tlou Energy to build data centre at Lesedi site, Botswana
9 February 2025 Facility for an unnamed developer will be located at Tlou’s gas production site. Australian-based energy firm Tlou…
Botswana to rearm rangers to combat poaching
9 February 2025 Botswana plans to rearm its game rangers to combat poaching, a senior official said on Thursday. In…
British Airways expands new airlink codeshare to Botswana
5 February 2025 British Airways had taken a significant step in expanding its partnership with South African airline Airlink in…
Diamond-dependent Botswana needs economic reset, new leader says
3 February 2025 Botswana’s government will develop new industries, dismantle the State power utility to foster private investment and increase…
De Beers agrees on fresh sales agreement with Botswana
3 February 2025 Miner Anglo American’s diamond unit De Beers said on Monday it had finalised negotiations with the Botswana…
Trailblazer, Dr Gaositwe Chiepe dies at 102
Dr Gaositwe Chiepe, a trailblazing stateswoman and the first Motswana woman to earn a diploma and a college degree, has…
Botswana’s first Olympic Gold medalist is De Beers ambassador
27 January 2025 Letsile Tebogo, Botswana’s first ever Olympic gold medal winner, has been appointed a global ambassador for De…
Botswana adjusts operating hours for Francistown’s Phillip Gaonwe Matante Airport
22 January 2025 The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has announced a revision to the operating hours of Phillip…
Botswana film Morwaake wins Best African Film in South Africa
22 January 2025 Kgotla Films’ Morwaake, a powerful drama exploring themes of family, resilience, and male mental health, has won…
UK Minister for Africa visits Botswana’s Jwaneng Mine, highlights strategic partnership with Debswana
21 January 2025 In a significant diplomatic visit, Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK Minister for Africa, toured the Jwaneng…
The unbelievable border between two African countries that’s only 150 metres long
19 January 2025 The border between two huge African countries is one of the shortest land boundaries in the world.…
Botswana primed as luxury tourism destination for Gulf Cooperation Council travellers
19 January 2025 Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are increasingly travelling beyond the region, with advisory firm Glasgow…
Scatec reaches financial close for Botswana solar project, prepares for construction
7 January 2025 Renewable energy provider Scatec has reached financial close for the second 60 MW of the 120 MW…
Driving Botswana’s Farming Revolution
7 January 2025 Since 2020, Chinese experts have partnered with their counterparts in Botswana to introduce drought-resistant rice varieties in…
Ghana plans to approve visa-free entry policy to Botswana and other African countries
30 December 2024 In a landmark decision, the Ghanaian Government has announced a new visa-free entry policy for nationals from…
Feature: Chinese doctors deliver life-changing care to Botswana patients
30 December 2024 Kelesetse Bosha from Semotswane village, located 30 km southwest of Francistown, Botswana’s second-largest city, will never forget…
Gov’t warns of austerity measures
25 December 2024 The Ministry of Finance intends to implement austerity measures in the medium-term, including reducing the civil service…
Botswana issues 400 elephant hunting licenses, drawing fresh opposition
25 December 2024 Botswana has issued 400 elephant hunting licenses amid fresh opposition from conservationists. International hunters pay up to…
Mpho Sebina makes history as the first Botswana musician to join the Recording Academy
18 December 2024 It offers her a chance to serve the global music community and advocate for the rights of…
Botswana has not borrowed from Chinese policy banks for almost two decades
10 December 2024 Despite occasional efforts by the two sides to establish cooperation, the gap between Botswana’s expectations as a…
Tebogo and Hassan named 2024 World Athletes of the Year
1 December 2024 Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo announced as the overall World Athlete, and Male track athlete of the…
Lesego Chombo becomes Gen Z minister in Botswana
25 November 2024 The newly sworn-in Botswana President Duma Boko has appointed 26-year-old Lesego Chombo as the Minister of Youth…
Botswana’s Peaceful Power Shift: Is the era of one-party dominance over?
19 November 2024 Botswana recently witnessed a seismic shift in its political landscape as the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)…