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 highlights tourism as key to socio-economic transformation
31 January 2026 Speaking at the 2026 Tourism Pitso Francistown, Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe stated that…
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…
Botswana: Govt takes steps to decongest Princess Marina Hospital
30 January 2026 Government has launched an urgent reset of Botswana’s public health system, moving to take over Sir Ketumile…
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…
Local authorities push for decentralisation
26 January 2026 The 2026 Budget strategy paper has received an input from local authorities, with a focus on the…
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…
Botswana tennis prodigy makes history at Melbourne Park
23 January 2026 On January 24, the world will watch as the Australian Open Junior Championship officially begins, but for…
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…
Ombudsman releases findings on public healthcare crisis: upholding the right to health
22 January 2026 The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday presented findings of an investigation initiated in August 2025 into…
Okavango Delta headwaters protected under Ramsar
21 January 2025 The headwaters of the Okavango Delta are now officially protected after the declaration of a more than…
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…
International parliamentary Roundtable on Human-Wildlife Coexistence in Botswana and beyond
20 January 2026 The National Assembly of Botswana, in partnership with International IDEA through its Inter Pares – Parliaments in…
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…
AFCON: Botswana star Cooper signs for Moroccan club
19 January 2026 Weeks after representing Botswana at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, Township Rollers FC midfielder Mothusi Cooper has joined Moroccan…
Aterian achieves positive study results at Kalahari Copperbelt
16 January 2026 Aim-listed Aterian has reported encouraging results from an independent geophysical study completed over prospecting licence PL265/2025, in…