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March 6, 2026 – Gaborone, Botswana Across Africa and beyond, women continue to shape and elevate the stories that define our societies.
March 6, 2026 – Gaborone, Botswana Across Africa and beyond, women continue to shape and elevate the stories that define our societies.
The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture has dismissed claims that government is opposed to the culling of cattle infected with Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) at the Ramatlabama National Artificial Insemination Laboratory and Training Centre, contrary to concerns raised by the public.
The Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) has ushered in a new Secretary General (SG), with Oreeditse Nyatso taking over from Tobokani Rari following the latter's appointment to the Public Service Bargaining Council secretariat.
The United Nations agency responsible for global shipping says it was first alerted to ships fraudulently flying Botswana’s flag in January by credit ratings agency, S&P Global, a sign of how the illicit activity can potentially impact the country’s image.
President Duma Boko is on Thursday scheduled to launch construction of a 500MW solar plant in Maun, which will be the country’s largest renewable facility, a project emanating from energy and mineral deals sealed wit
Botswana has recorded an estimated P6.29 billion in suspected proceeds of crime, according to a National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment, which rates the country’s overall money laundering risk as Medium, driven by oversight gaps and regulation lapses.
A 41-year-old man had a shock of his life when he woke up to find his vehicle burnt to ashes on Saturday morning in Matseta village. The incident has since prompted Mogoditshane police to launch an investigation. Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, said the incident is believed to have occurred during the night.
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president, Mpho Balopi, has warned party members to brace for decisive action against indiscipline, signalling a tougher stance by the leadership. Speaking on Sunday at Travel Lodge during the Gaborone Regional Congress, Balopi made it clear that the party would no longer tolerate behaviour that undermines its values. He, however, made it clear that some members will this week receive their suspension letters for indiscipline.
Consult, get buy-ins first for 6 to 6 policy, Hon Minister
While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...