Corruption Perception Index shows Botswana is becoming more corrupt
Having been knocked off its pedestal by Seychelles in the Corruption Perception Index, Botswana’s score in a ranking system maintained…
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Media freedom in Botswana improves under Masisi
Reporters without Borders (RSF) has ranked Botswana the 39th country in its World Press Freedom Index (WPFI)in 2020 out of…
Botswana launches ambitious space orbit programme
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has launched an ambitious space ship programme, a first of its kind, which will see Botswana entering…
Botswana imposes 11-day curfew to curb COVID-19 spread over festive season
Botswana on Wednesday announced a nationwide curfew as the country reinstates strict measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Giving…
Botswana in renewables drive, but coalbed methane and coal still in the mix
Botswana has published its plan to develop its power sector to 2040, with coal dominating initially before being replaced by…
Botswana urged to abolish the death penalty
Botswana has seen a steep rise in executions since President Mokgweetsi Masisi took office just over a year ago. Human…
Botswana launches online streaming service to grow creative industry
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi last Saturday launched an online streaming service that’s expected to unlock employment opportunities. The internet protocol…
Keep your hands off tenders or face the sack – Masisi warns ministers
Cabinet ministers must stay away from awarding of COVID-19 tenders or risk being fired, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has reportedly warned.…
Economic Freedom of the World Index 2015-17 results out, don’t look pretty for Botswana
The latest edition of the Economic Freedom of the World Index shows that the ugly public battle between former Chief…
Government freezes 4,400 public service posts
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the government to put about 4,400 posts across the public sector on ice. According to…
President Masisi takes over chairmanship of Organ on Politics Defence and Security Cooperation
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has been elected as chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. This took place…
ATI releases “Stimamolelo”
Botswana’s favourite rap artist, ATI has dropped “stimamolelo” a track that has hit single written all over it. Suspicious minds…
President Masisi appoints cabinet ministers
President Mokgweetsi Masisi this Wednesday appointed Botswana’s new cabinet from the 12th Parliament. A swearing in ceremony at the Office…
Steve Harvey to help Botswana’s production of global standard content
American comedian cum radio and television host Steve Harvey on Wednesday held live networking sessions with the youth of Botswana…
Mohembo Bridge almost 2 years behind schedule
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi recently visited the Okavango River Bridge in Mohembo to view progress on the construction of the…
A look at President Masisi’s first 12 months in office
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi on 1 April celebrated one year in office with Francistown residents. Dr Masisi – inaugurated the…
Botswana mourns revered Reverend Boniface Setlalekgosi
Reverend Boniface Setlalekgosi passed away on 25 January 2019 aged 91. The much-respected clergyman made history when he became Botswana’s first…
Serowe is not Botswana – Festus Mogae
In a democracy, every adult citizen of sound mind is eligible to be elected president of the country. It was…
President Masisi describes corruption as the sickness Africa should get rid of
Corruption is the most universally known impediment to the socio-economic development of Africa, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi said recently. Officially…
Measures in place to fight corruption – Masisi
Officially opening the African Union (AU) High-Level Dialogues on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Gaborone recently, the President of…
Masisi mends relations with international community
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says his government intends to codify the country’s foreign policy aimed at improving and promoting good relations…
Botswana to overhaul immigration policies to attract Foreign Direct Investment
Botswana is in the process of overhauling its immigration system and relaxing visa requirements as part of the new administration’s…
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…