https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:31:16 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/zambia-and-botswana-fast-track-430-km-mkl-rail-project/ https://yourbotswana.com/zambia-and-botswana-fast-track-430-km-mkl-rail-project/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:31:15 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20625

6 April 2026 The governments of Zambia and Botswana have directed technical teams to finalise all outstanding studies for the…]]>

6 April 2026 The governments of Zambia and Botswana have directed technical teams to finalise all outstanding studies for the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/zambia-and-botswana-fast-track-430-km-mkl-rail-project/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/namibia-and-botswana-not-capable-to-co-host-2028-afcon-with-south-africa/ https://yourbotswana.com/namibia-and-botswana-not-capable-to-co-host-2028-afcon-with-south-africa/#respond Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:17:50 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20280

24 January 2026 South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has confirmed that Pretoria is preparing a…]]>

24 January 2026 South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has confirmed that Pretoria is preparing a…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/namibia-and-botswana-not-capable-to-co-host-2028-afcon-with-south-africa/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/south-africa-considering-joint-bid-with-botswana-to-host-afcon-2028/ https://yourbotswana.com/south-africa-considering-joint-bid-with-botswana-to-host-afcon-2028/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:21:06 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20064

19 January 2026 South Africa is reportedly exploring a joint bid with Botswana to host the 2028 Africa Cup of…]]>

19 January 2026 South Africa is reportedly exploring a joint bid with Botswana to host the 2028 Africa Cup of…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/south-africa-considering-joint-bid-with-botswana-to-host-afcon-2028/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-president-duma-boko-begins-private-visit-to-south-africa-amid-strong-bilateral-ties/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-president-duma-boko-begins-private-visit-to-south-africa-amid-strong-bilateral-ties/#respond Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:57:12 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19949

29 December 2025 Botswana President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has started a private external visit to South Africa, running from…]]>

29 December 2025 Botswana President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has started a private external visit to South Africa, running from…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-president-duma-boko-begins-private-visit-to-south-africa-amid-strong-bilateral-ties/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/dutch-retail-giant-spar-records-279m-loss-after-exiting-europe-despite-south-african-profit-rebound/ https://yourbotswana.com/dutch-retail-giant-spar-records-279m-loss-after-exiting-europe-despite-south-african-profit-rebound/#respond Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:11:01 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19849

9 December 2025 Retail group SPAR has revealed a steep loss of over $279 million as part of its decision…]]>

9 December 2025 Retail group SPAR has revealed a steep loss of over $279 million as part of its decision…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/dutch-retail-giant-spar-records-279m-loss-after-exiting-europe-despite-south-african-profit-rebound/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/six-mexicans-arrested-in-botswana-as-drug-cartel-fears-engulf-south-africas-borders/ https://yourbotswana.com/six-mexicans-arrested-in-botswana-as-drug-cartel-fears-engulf-south-africas-borders/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:42:49 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19837

4 December 2025 The detention of six Mexicans in Botswana raises alarm that international drug cartels are encircling South Africa’s…]]>

4 December 2025 The detention of six Mexicans in Botswana raises alarm that international drug cartels are encircling South Africa’s…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/six-mexicans-arrested-in-botswana-as-drug-cartel-fears-engulf-south-africas-borders/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/three-botswana-women-who-fell-victim-to-human-trafficking-scam-rescued-at-or-tambo/ https://yourbotswana.com/three-botswana-women-who-fell-victim-to-human-trafficking-scam-rescued-at-or-tambo/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:07:40 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19695

10 November 2025 The women, who were en route from Botswana to Sierra Leone via South Africa and Nairobi, were…]]>

10 November 2025 The women, who were en route from Botswana to Sierra Leone via South Africa and Nairobi, were…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/three-botswana-women-who-fell-victim-to-human-trafficking-scam-rescued-at-or-tambo/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/from-island-gems-to-mainland-titans-why-the-passports-of-seychelles-mauritius-south-africa-botswana-and-namibia-are-africas-keys-to-the-world/ https://yourbotswana.com/from-island-gems-to-mainland-titans-why-the-passports-of-seychelles-mauritius-south-africa-botswana-and-namibia-are-africas-keys-to-the-world/#respond Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:53:17 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19620

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…]]>

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…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/from-island-gems-to-mainland-titans-why-the-passports-of-seychelles-mauritius-south-africa-botswana-and-namibia-are-africas-keys-to-the-world/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/south-african-airways-to-restart-gaborone-service/ https://yourbotswana.com/south-african-airways-to-restart-gaborone-service/#respond Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:06:31 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19227

5 September 2025 Flights will begin in early November Key Takeaways: South African Airways will resume flights between Johannesburg and…]]>

5 September 2025 Flights will begin in early November Key Takeaways: South African Airways will resume flights between Johannesburg and…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/south-african-airways-to-restart-gaborone-service/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/keepers-of-the-earth-fund-call-for-project-concepts-in-botswana-namibia-and-south-africa/ https://yourbotswana.com/keepers-of-the-earth-fund-call-for-project-concepts-in-botswana-namibia-and-south-africa/#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:20:11 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18837

5 August 2025 The Keepers of the Earth Fund is awarding grants of up to $8,000 USD for this call.…]]>

5 August 2025 The Keepers of the Earth Fund is awarding grants of up to $8,000 USD for this call.…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/keepers-of-the-earth-fund-call-for-project-concepts-in-botswana-namibia-and-south-africa/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/south-africa-botswana-ranked-among-the-best-countries-on-earth/ https://yourbotswana.com/south-africa-botswana-ranked-among-the-best-countries-on-earth/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:00:28 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18796

24 July 2025 South Africa has been named the fourth-best country in the world for travel in the 2025 Telegraph…]]>

24 July 2025 South Africa has been named the fourth-best country in the world for travel in the 2025 Telegraph…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/south-africa-botswana-ranked-among-the-best-countries-on-earth/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/southstone-minerals-extends-uranium-acquisition-agreement-in-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/southstone-minerals-extends-uranium-acquisition-agreement-in-botswana/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:12:53 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18790

24 July 2025  Southstone Minerals also reaffirmed its focus on maintaining momentum at its flagship Oena Diamond Mine in South Africa. Southstone…]]>

24 July 2025  Southstone Minerals also reaffirmed its focus on maintaining momentum at its flagship Oena Diamond Mine in South Africa. Southstone…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/southstone-minerals-extends-uranium-acquisition-agreement-in-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/south-african-citizens-have-become-poorer-than-people-in-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/south-african-citizens-have-become-poorer-than-people-in-botswana/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:07:46 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18664

11 June 2025 South Africa, once the envy of other African nations due to its tremendous wealth, has fallen behind…]]>

11 June 2025 South Africa, once the envy of other African nations due to its tremendous wealth, has fallen behind…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/south-african-citizens-have-become-poorer-than-people-in-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/coal-imports-to-power-mmamabula-lephalale-railway-growth/ https://yourbotswana.com/coal-imports-to-power-mmamabula-lephalale-railway-growth/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:28:38 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18474

17 April 2025 South Africa plans to import coal from Botswana, and this development will significantly increase demand for the…]]>

17 April 2025 South Africa plans to import coal from Botswana, and this development will significantly increase demand for the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/coal-imports-to-power-mmamabula-lephalale-railway-growth/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/what-makes-botswana-the-ultimate-safari-destination-in-march-discover-the-best-wildlife-spots-across-africa/ https://yourbotswana.com/what-makes-botswana-the-ultimate-safari-destination-in-march-discover-the-best-wildlife-spots-across-africa/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:51:27 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18408

2 April 2025 March offers travellers a unique chance to experience Botswana in its low season, making it a great…]]>

2 April 2025 March offers travellers a unique chance to experience Botswana in its low season, making it a great…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/what-makes-botswana-the-ultimate-safari-destination-in-march-discover-the-best-wildlife-spots-across-africa/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-seeks-new-eskom-power-deal-as-supply-crisis-deepens/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-seeks-new-eskom-power-deal-as-supply-crisis-deepens/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:35:38 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18404

1 April 2025 Government officials from Botswana will meet with South Africa’s electricity ministry this week after power-import costs more…]]>

1 April 2025 Government officials from Botswana will meet with South Africa’s electricity ministry this week after power-import costs more…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-seeks-new-eskom-power-deal-as-supply-crisis-deepens/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/ireland-mandates-study-visas-for-south-africa-and-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/ireland-mandates-study-visas-for-south-africa-and-botswana/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:45:47 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17634

26 July 2024 The Irish government’s announcement that students from South Africa and Botswana must now apply for study visas…]]>

26 July 2024 The Irish government’s announcement that students from South Africa and Botswana must now apply for study visas…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/ireland-mandates-study-visas-for-south-africa-and-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/new-visa-requirements-announced-for-botswana-south-africa-travelling-to-ireland/ https://yourbotswana.com/new-visa-requirements-announced-for-botswana-south-africa-travelling-to-ireland/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:01:34 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17589

8 July 2024 Nationals of Botswana and South Africa will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland…]]>

8 July 2024 Nationals of Botswana and South Africa will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/new-visa-requirements-announced-for-botswana-south-africa-travelling-to-ireland/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-continues-strategic-rail-expansion-and-infrastructure-enhancement/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-continues-strategic-rail-expansion-and-infrastructure-enhancement/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 15:01:54 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17286

24 March 2024 The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana has indicated that the…]]>

24 March 2024 The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana has indicated that the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-continues-strategic-rail-expansion-and-infrastructure-enhancement/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/kgalagadi-transfrontier-park-a-brief-history/ https://yourbotswana.com/kgalagadi-transfrontier-park-a-brief-history/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:42:45 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16830

22 September 2023 The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is home to pans, dunes, dry riverbeds, and a diverse variety of wildlife.…]]>

22 September 2023 The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is home to pans, dunes, dry riverbeds, and a diverse variety of wildlife.…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/kgalagadi-transfrontier-park-a-brief-history/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-poverty-rate-is-hovering-beyond-60-afdb/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-poverty-rate-is-hovering-beyond-60-afdb/#respond Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:13:20 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16696

A country that is supposed to be “the Switzerland of Africa” has non-Swiss unemployment poverty rates and is one of…]]>

A country that is supposed to be “the Switzerland of Africa” has non-Swiss unemployment poverty rates and is one of…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-poverty-rate-is-hovering-beyond-60-afdb/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/mozambique-south-africa-botswana-and-zimbabwe-limpopo-basin-countries-pledge-to-promote-sustainable-development/ https://yourbotswana.com/mozambique-south-africa-botswana-and-zimbabwe-limpopo-basin-countries-pledge-to-promote-sustainable-development/#respond Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:21:20 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16508

22 June 2023 The four countries that share the Limpopo River basin (Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe) have pledged…]]>

22 June 2023 The four countries that share the Limpopo River basin (Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe) have pledged…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/mozambique-south-africa-botswana-and-zimbabwe-limpopo-basin-countries-pledge-to-promote-sustainable-development/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-struggling-to-get-out-of-south-africas-shadow/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-struggling-to-get-out-of-south-africas-shadow/#respond Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:31:07 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=13875

A recent report by the United Nations (UN) shows how Botswana is struggling step out from South Africa’s shadow as…]]>

A recent report by the United Nations (UN) shows how Botswana is struggling step out from South Africa’s shadow as…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-struggling-to-get-out-of-south-africas-shadow/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-seeks-opportunities-to-integrate-into-south-africa-auto-value-chain/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-seeks-opportunities-to-integrate-into-south-africa-auto-value-chain/#respond Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:33:18 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=12620

The Botswana government believes there is an opportunity for the country to participate in the South African automotive sector. “Around 60%…]]>

The Botswana government believes there is an opportunity for the country to participate in the South African automotive sector. “Around 60%…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-seeks-opportunities-to-integrate-into-south-africa-auto-value-chain/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-start-construction-of-new-rail-line-linking-mmamabula-to-south-africa-zambia/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-start-construction-of-new-rail-line-linking-mmamabula-to-south-africa-zambia/#respond Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:54:28 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=12248

Botswana is advancing the construction of a new railway line that will link Mmamabula coal fields in the centre of…]]>

Botswana is advancing the construction of a new railway line that will link Mmamabula coal fields in the centre of…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-start-construction-of-new-rail-line-linking-mmamabula-to-south-africa-zambia/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/zim-trade-with-botswana-grows-126-to-us433m/ https://yourbotswana.com/zim-trade-with-botswana-grows-126-to-us433m/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:14:55 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=11694 https://yourbotswana.com/zim-trade-with-botswana-grows-126-to-us433m/feed/ 0