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…
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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.…
Zambia sends essential medicines to Botswana to ease shortages
30 December 2025 Zambia has dispatched a consignment of essential medicines to Botswana, which is currently experiencing critical medicine shortages,…
Botswana: Health Ministry makes strides despite challenges
18 December 2025 Relocation of primary healthcare services In April 2025, primary healthcare services, including clinics and health posts, were…
Botswana’s vision for tourism growth: MICE events, sports, and stronger air access
12 December 2025 Botswana is making significant strides to enhance its tourism sector with the introduction of a new Community-Based…
Southern African countries launch climate-resilient health initiative with WHO support
11 December 2025 The Ministry of Health through Botswana Public Health Institute (BPHI), this week officially launched the Multi-Country Pandemic…
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…
Minister calls for innovative funding as HIV services hit by donor uncertainty
2 December 2025 Recent uncertainties in HIV donor support for Botswana’s response-related activities have no doubt led to disruptions in…
Botswana positions itself as trade and connectivity hub
11 November 2025 Gaborone — Government intends to improve the national roads network through high quality tolled roads to ensure…
Botswana magnate Chandra Chauhan leads Sefalana Group to record $800 million revenue
13 October 2025 Chandra Chauhan’s Sefalana Group posts record $800 million revenue, driven by growth in retail and manufacturing across…
UN pledges support to address Botswana’s medicine shortage
2 September 2025 The United Nations has pledged comprehensive support to Botswana as the country confronts a nationwide shortage of…
Southern Africa expecting new refinery as Namibia, Botswana deepen energy cooperation
19 May 2025 Southern Africa is expecting a new refinery as a result of a joint collaboration between the governments…
Botswana’s incredible wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty make it a must-visit destination
15 April 2025 Botswana’s incredible wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty make it a must-visit destination with elephants roaming freely across…
Southern African countries launch climate-resilient health initiative with WHO support
11 April 2025 Eight Southern African countries have embarked on a landmark effort to bolster emergency preparedness and response systems…
Botswana is surging the tourism industry with new visa-free travel For 92 countries including USA, UK and Spain
31 July 2024 Botswana, a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, boasts a unique landscape characterised by the Kalahari Desert and…
More elephants in Southern Africa than previously thought: survey
1 September 2023 Southern Africa’s elephant population is estimated at 227,900, according to the results of the first-ever aerial survey,…
Botswana now way ahead on coronavirus vaccination
Botswana is now way ahead of Southern African countries in terms of coronavirus vaccination, having dispensed 53.3 doses for every…
When will tourists return to Africa? Continent must guess
Raino Bolz quickly diversified when his tourism business in South Africa’s winelands crashed to a halt in March because of…
Locust outbreak threatens millions in SADC
More than 7 million people could experience food insecurity following the outbreaks of migratory locusts in Southern Africa. Botswana, Namibia,…
Botswana Top 10 safety tips
Overall, Botswana is a safe country – arguably the safest in Africa and attacks towards tourists are a rare occurrence. While…
Some African countries want to tackle a wildlife taboo. Whether to start selling ivory again
“Why do you shoot the animals?” I asked through an interpreter. The Murle hunter, a semi-automatic weapon slung over his…