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…
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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…
Botswana President Duma Boko begins private visit to South Africa amid strong bilateral ties
29 December 2025 Botswana President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has started a private external visit to South Africa, running from…
Dutch retail giant SPAR records $279m loss after exiting Europe despite South African profit rebound
9 December 2025 Retail group SPAR has revealed a steep loss of over $279 million as part of its decision…
Six Mexicans arrested in Botswana as drug cartel fears engulf South Africa’s borders
4 December 2025 The detention of six Mexicans in Botswana raises alarm that international drug cartels are encircling South Africa’s…
Three Botswana women who fell victim to ‘human trafficking scam’ rescued at OR Tambo
10 November 2025 The women, who were en route from Botswana to Sierra Leone via South Africa and Nairobi, were…
From island gems to mainland titans, why the passports of Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia are Africa’s keys to the world
2 November 2025 The Henley & Partners Passport Index undertakes an annual evaluation, which meticulously rates the world’s nations solely on the extensive global access their citizens…
Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and Other Top Destinations Lead Goway Travel’s Exclusive Africa & Middle East Showcase in Western Canada
8 September 2025 Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, and other premier destinations lead Goway Travel’s exclusive Africa & Middle East…
South African Airways to Restart Gaborone Service
5 September 2025 Flights will begin in early November Key Takeaways: South African Airways will resume flights between Johannesburg and…
Keepers of the Earth Fund call for project concepts in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa
5 August 2025 The Keepers of the Earth Fund is awarding grants of up to $8,000 USD for this call.…
South Africa, Botswana ranked among the best countries on earth
24 July 2025 South Africa has been named the fourth-best country in the world for travel in the 2025 Telegraph…
Southstone Minerals extends uranium acquisition agreement in Botswana
24 July 2025 Southstone Minerals also reaffirmed its focus on maintaining momentum at its flagship Oena Diamond Mine in South Africa. Southstone…
South African citizens have become poorer than people in Botswana
11 June 2025 South Africa, once the envy of other African nations due to its tremendous wealth, has fallen behind…
Coal imports to power Mmamabula–Lephalale railway growth
17 April 2025 South Africa plans to import coal from Botswana, and this development will significantly increase demand for the…
What makes Botswana the ultimate safari destination in March? Discover the best wildlife spots across Africa
2 April 2025 March offers travellers a unique chance to experience Botswana in its low season, making it a great…
Botswana seeks new Eskom power deal as supply crisis deepens
1 April 2025 Government officials from Botswana will meet with South Africa’s electricity ministry this week after power-import costs more…
Ireland mandates study visas for South Africa and Botswana
26 July 2024 The Irish government’s announcement that students from South Africa and Botswana must now apply for study visas…
New visa requirements announced for Botswana, South Africa travelling to Ireland
8 July 2024 Nationals of Botswana and South Africa will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland…
Botswana Continues Strategic Rail Expansion and Infrastructure Enhancement
24 March 2024 The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana has indicated that the…
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: A brief history
22 September 2023 The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is home to pans, dunes, dry riverbeds, and a diverse variety of wildlife.…
Botswana’s poverty rate ‘is hovering beyond 60 %’ – AfDB
A country that is supposed to be “the Switzerland of Africa” has non-Swiss unemployment poverty rates and is one of…
Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe: Limpopo basin countries pledge to promote sustainable development
22 June 2023 The four countries that share the Limpopo River basin (Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe) have pledged…
Botswana struggling to get out of South Africa’s shadow
A recent report by the United Nations (UN) shows how Botswana is struggling step out from South Africa’s shadow as…
Botswana seeks opportunities to integrate into South Africa auto value chain
The Botswana government believes there is an opportunity for the country to participate in the South African automotive sector. “Around 60%…
Botswana to start construction of new rail line linking Mmamabula to South Africa, Zambia
Botswana is advancing the construction of a new railway line that will link Mmamabula coal fields in the centre of…
Zim trade with Botswana grows 126% to US$43,3m
Information gathered from ZimTrade, the country’s export promotion body reveals that Zimbabwe’s trade with neighbouring Botswana has shown steady growth…