BCP goes South of Botswana

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) intends to hit the ground running to grow its presence in the Southern part of the country.The party president and Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Dumelang Saleshando revealed this week that the party wants...

Karate Zen George’s athletes bring home medals from Botswana

The South African team delivered a commendable performance, earning forty medals overall. Among these, five athletes from Karate Zen George contributed six medals. Sensei Mareon Ferndale, Charl van Wyngaard (boys, 13), Chelsea Jansen (girls, 11),...

Botswana’s president on “plausible complimentarity”

PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Speaking during the second session of the Namibia-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek last week, the President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Boko, strongly emphasised...

Botswana inflation accelerates to 13-month high

Botswana's economy, previously fueled by its robust diamond industry, is facing significant challenges as inflation surges to a 13-month high, according to Onalethata Letlole, Sales Manager for FX & Money Markets at Stanbic Bank Botswana. During a...

Frustrated Gen Z protesters threaten to topple African governments

Africa’s median age is 19, which means that young people are entering the workplace and becoming politically active in large numbers. Young voters in Botswana last year helped defeat the party that had ruled since independence, while in South...

United Capital Fertiliser investments elate President Hichilema

President Hakainde Hichilema has witnessed the signing of a US$1.4 billion financing contract for phase two of the urea fertiliser project at United Capital Fertiliser (UCF) in Chilanga district. The commissioning of phase two of the urea plant...

FIFA president to visit Botswana

A statement from the association says he will be in the country from November 9 to 11. BFA states that the high-level visit reaffirms FIFA’s steadfast commitment to the development and growth of football in Botswana and across the African...

End of an era: United Kingdom revokes Batswana's visa-free entry, citing illegal migration

Botswana nationals' days of hassle-free, seamless travel to the United Kingdom have officially ended. Starting this week, citizens of Botswana will be required to apply for a visa before entering or even transiting through the UK — a dramatic...

World Cup Qualifiers: Benin FA president releases statement 36 hours after loss to Nigeria

Benin would have claimed their first-ever World Cup ticket had they registered a win over Nigeria on the final day of the qualifiers The Super Eagles walloped their opponents 4-0 at the packed Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo The...

Botswana In Final De Beers Sale Talks

As one of De Beers’ major shareholders and a longtime partner through Debswana, the Botswana Government is expected to play a decisive role in determining the company’s future direction BONGANI MALUNGA Anglo American has positioned Botswana as a...

Benin FA president releases official statement 36 hours after loss to Nigeria in WCQ

Benin would have claimed their first-ever World Cup ticket had they registered a win over Nigeria on the final day of the qualifiers The Super Eagles walloped their opponents 4-0 at the packed Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo The...

Botswana’s ODC sets first contract diamond sales for November 2025

Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company will start selling diamonds to contracted buyers next month, as it diversifies its sales channels under the government’s new deal with De Beers, said managing director Mmetla Masire. ODC’s allocation...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck foundation Chairman

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Banjul, The Gambia – Business Wire India • First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, Liberia, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal attend 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, Co-chaired by The Gambia First Lady and...

Group counsels 160 Rivers students on legal system

A language institute and non-governmental organisation, Alliance Française, Port Harcourt, has counselled about 160 students and pupils on legal systems and civic principles in select countries, including France and Nigeria. The language centre...

SA awaits FMD vaccine shipment from Botswana

Around 700 000 foot-and-mouth disease vaccine doses from Botswana are expected at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Gauteng, today, arriving in three consignments at 1 pm, 4 pm, and later this evening or early tomorrow morning....

Botswana launches indigenous insurer

The company gives ordinary citizens direct stake in ownership and governance, reflecting a shift towards local control in an industry long dominated by multinational firms. At the launch, BLIC’s founding CEO, Tshepo Jim, highlighted the company’s...

Justice Chinhengo’s courage and integrity in defence of the Rule of Law

Justice Moses Hungwe Chinhengo, who died on 19 September 2025, aged 70, leaves behind an enduring legacy of integrity and an abiding faith in the rule of law. Over a judicial career spanning more than two decades, his judgments—published in...

Botswana advances energy independence project

Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Pius Mokgware said the project symbolises more than just infrastructure as it also represents a nation’s determination to manage its own future. He said reliable electricity is essential for any country that...

Botswana bets on 186 high impact projects

The forward-looking initiative, which aims to drive industrialisation, investment and job creation, received close to 7,000 ideas, although less than 200 were picked. Officials told the inaugural Pula Investment Conference, held alongside the...

Frustrated Gen Z threatens to topple African governments

The frustration among young people poses a challenge to governments beyond where Generation Z protests have taken place, not least because of the continent’s young demographic. Africa’s median age is 19, which means that young people are entering...