How a smart metering breakthrough in Botswana could shape Africa’s water future
29 April 2025 In the face of increasing water scarcity and ageing infrastructure, Botswana has taken a bold step forward,…
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Government slashes water tariffs by 30%
30 March 2025 President Duma Boko last week announced that water tariffs for households will be cut by 30%, while…
Water Utilities Corporation invites bids for floating solar on dams in Botswana
13 September 2024 Botswana’s Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) has issued a tender for the provision of an assessment and technical…
Taxes send Botswana inflation skyrocketing
GABORONE, (CAJ News) – Botswana’s inflation rate has risen to its highest levels in almost eight years, following the impact…
Investigation: Criminality thrives in Botswana’s donkey skin trade
Botswana’s controversial Bo Chang donkey abattoir is back in business. It’s flouting the law and setting a dangerous precedent, reports…
Government sets asides 70-million Pula for CKGR Basarwa
The government will spend 70-million Pula to improve the livelihoods of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) Basarwa through improved…
Government knocks BPC, Liquid Telecom partnership on the head
Liquid Telecommunications Holdings, a company linked to Zimbabwean billionaire, Strive Masiyiwa, is acquiring back the stake it offered Botswana Power…
WUC issues tender for smart metres
Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) this week issued a request for expressions of interest for the provision of connectivity for the…
Power cuts and water rationing
Anyone travelling to (or planning to relocate to) Botswana needs to understand and appreciate the situation regarding water and electricity. Water…
Water Supply In Botswana
For a very long time, Botswana water was always considered safe to drink straight out of the tap. However, it…