Botswana on FMD red alert
Botswana’s veterinary authorities have issued fresh warnings over the growing risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) spreading into the country, following confirmed outbreaks in neighbouring South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Laone Choeunyane
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20 January 2026
Uphold our school uniform rules now
As reported elsewhere in this publication, the country’s school uniform industry is being shaken by widespread smuggling, fronting and deceit.This is not just a business issue, but a direct attack on a national policy designed to build Botswana’s own economy and protect Batswana jobs.We call on the Ministry of Education, the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), the Police and all relevant bodies to take immediate and decisive action to...