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Namibia Cites “Questionable Budget Figures” for Decision to Walk Away from 2027 AFCON Joint Bid with Botswana

Namibia has officially clarified why it withdrew from its partnership with Botswana to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),…

President Advocate Duma Boko Officiates Regional Commission on Drugs in Gaborone

President Advocate Duma Boko has officiated the Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs in Gaborone, a high-level meeting focused…

Batswana to Witness Letsile Tebogo Compete Live at FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix

Athletics fans in Botswana will have the rare opportunity to watch their Olympic hero, Letsile Tebogo, compete live on home…

Botswana Spent Nearly Half a Billion Pula on Cuban Healthcare Professionals Over the Past Decade

The Government of Botswana has spent close to half a billion Pula on the employment of Cuban healthcare professionals over…

President Advocate Duma Boko Addresses Kgotla Meeting in Jwaneng

President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Boko, took the stage this morning at a highly anticipated kgotla meeting in Jwaneng, where…

BHIL Group CEO Catherine Lesetedi Highlights Impact of Rising Youth Unemployment on Financial Services

The increasing rate of youth unemployment in Botswana is having a significant impact on the financial services sector, according to…

Botswana to Renegotiate Power Purchase Agreement with South Africa

In a move to address the growing energy demands and improve the country’s power supply, the Government of Botswana is…

The Small Business Association of Botswana Launches Campaign Against CIPA’s New Service Charges

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Botswana’s economy, driving innovation, job creation, and economic growth. However,…

Government Seeks Power Tariff Increase Amid Energy Challenges

The government has engaged the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) to approve an increase in power tariffs as part of…

President Duma Boko Attributes Power Outages to Morupule B Challenges

President Advocate Duma Boko has attributed the ongoing power outages to faults at the Morupule B Power Plant, which is…

Local Horticulture Producers Establish Marketplaces Ahead of Import Ban Lift

With just a day remaining before the government fully lifts the ban on vegetable imports, the Botswana Horticulture Council is…

MoH Announces Transition of Primary Health Services to Local Government

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that, effective tomorrow, Primary Health Services currently managed by District Health Management Teams…