Botswana’s President Masisi on a state visit to Switzerland
Bern, 01.05.2023 – As part of his state visit to Switzerland, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi and his wife Neo Jane Masisi…
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“Fully embraced”? Botswana’s queer struggles since decriminalisation
The landmark 2019 ruling has been upheld, but Botswana’s LGBTQ community still face numerous challenges. In November 2021, Botswana’s Court…
The new reset priorities for the Government of Botswana
“These priorities are not only ours as the political leadership, but they are national, for the whole government, and they…
How Masisi outsmarted Khama to take the reins in Botswana
Mokgweetsi Masisi’s decisive victory in the recent Botswana elections over a coalition backed by his former boss, Ian Khama, is…
We pay homage to Botswana Presidents – past to present
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has been in power since the first democratic elections in 1966, and continues to draw…
Botswana and Rwanda establish direct flights between the two countries
Botswana and Rwanda have signed an agreement that will allow for direct flights between the two countries. This happened during…
Botswana teams up with World bank on renewable energy
Botswana has partnered with the World Bank to develop a renewable energy strategy aimed at allowing the country to be…
Botswana to issue prospective visitor visas through worldwide diplomatic missions
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says Botswana’s diplomatic missions across the world will start issuing visas to those wishing to travel to…
Botswana unveils rare 20-carat blue diamond, the country’s largest ever
A remarkable oval-shaped blue diamond weighing over 20 carats, was this Wednesday unveiled to the world by Okavango Diamond Company…
BDP Youth Wing condemns Ian Khama’s ‘defiant actions’ and stand firm behind President Masisi
Botswana’s ruling party’s youth wing this week condemned former President Ian Khama’s ‘defiant actions’. In a video statement, the BDP Youth…
Elephant management expert applauds the new Botswana President – His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi
The CEO of the True Green Alliance in South Africa, Ron Thomson – a veteran African game warden and elephant…
Chinese loans no debt trap – President Masisi
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has moved to allay fears that loans from the world’s second largest economy China are a…
Mokgweetsi Masisi: We have a responsibility to solve conflict between animals and humans
Kedibonye (not her real name) — who lives in the village of Lesoma, situated in the Chobe Enclave in the…
Botswana under pressure to reboot ‘stalling’ economy
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has revealed that he is under pressure to get Botswana’s stalled economy moving again to…
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…
Bots, Zim forge ahead with US$600m rail project
Botswana and Zimbabwe will push ahead with an ambitious 1.500km rail project, at a cost of us$600 million. Mozambique is also…
4 facts about Botswana – TRT world
In comparison to other African states, Botswana has had smooth transitions of power since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.…
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…
Sir Richard Branson in Botswana for Global Expo 2017
English business magnate, investor and philanthropist, Sir Richard Branson this week graced the Global Expo Botswana 2017 on the 2nd…