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National Business Conference (NBC) organised by Business Botswana. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Business Botswana’s NBC: A mind-blowing summit of economic renewal

At a highly attended National Business Conference (NBC) organised by Business Botswana (BB) from October 18 to 23, 2026, a wealth of innovative ideas and strategic insights were shared between the private sector represented by Botswana’s top companies, regional and international experts and the government.

Ukrainian service members fire a shell from a towed howitzer FH-70 at a front line, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Donbas Region, Ukraine July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Three Batswana injured, one captured, 15 missing in Russia–Ukraine war

International Relations Minister Phenyo Butale has confirmed that 15 Botswana citizens are missing, three have been injured and one is incarcerated in Ukraine.

According to Naseem Lahri, Botswana should begin viewing its cultural and intellectual resources PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Lucara MD urges Botswana to invest in human capability

Lucara Botswana Managing Director, Naseem Lahri, has called for greater investment in human capability, saying the country’s transition to a knowledge-based economy will depend on its ability to turn education, creativity, and innovation into economic value.

Kgang. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Kweneng Land Board bows to Compensation-in-Kind beneficiaries

After years of legal battles, bitter exchanges and a bruising fight over the controversial Compensation-in-Kind Policy, Kweneng Land Board has finally decided to honour the arrangement that promised beneficiaries residential plots in exchange for surrendering their ploughing fields.

The Youth Olympics team had a send-off ceremony on Monday. PIC: BNOC

Female-dominated team leaves for Youth Olympics

Female athletes take centre stage as Botswana’s six-member team departs for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games today, with girls accounting for four of the six athletes selected for the global event.

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The New Era of DStv Starts Now

Gaborone, 26 October 2026: MultiChoice Group, a Canal+ Company, introduces its most significant product update in years, bringing more of Africa's greatest entertainment live to subscribers from 5 November. 

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Ombudsman to assess human rights standards in prisons

The Office of the Ombudsman is set to conduct an assessment of Botswana Prison Service facilities to evaluate the service’s compliance with the rule of law and human rights standards.

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Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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