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Oman’s Sovereign Wealth Fund to Finance 500MW Solar and Battery Project in Botswana

President Duma Boko announced in Parliament that the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Oman, through the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), will…

President Duma Boko Swears In New BDF Commander and Deputy

President Advocate Duma Boko has officially sworn in the newly appointed Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Commander, General Mpho Mophuting, and…

Botswana Signs Strategic Partnership with Global Investors to Strengthen Energy Security and Infrastructure

The Government of Botswana has entered into a landmark partnership with four global investment firms Thirty-Five Global Links, Mercuria Asia…

Botswana Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs Engages CSOs in Drafting Gender-Based Violence Legislation

GABORONE – The Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs (MYGA) convened a consultative meeting with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) yesterday…

Botswana Explores Investment Opportunities with China Africa Development Fund in Minerals and Energy Sector

The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Honourable Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, yesterday received a courtesy call from representatives of the China…

Youth of Hope Safe Haven Founder to Lead Walk Against Drug Use, Gender-Based Violence and Human Trafficking

Founder of the Youth of Hope Safe Haven Organization (YOHSHO), Mr. Boipelo Boyson Mokone, is set to lead a national…

President Duma Boko Highlights Biodiversity as a Driver of Economic Growth at 1st Africa Biodiversity Summit

President of the Republic of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, addressed delegates at the recently concluded 1st Africa Biodiversity Summit,…

Botswana Defence Force Honors Lieutenant General Placid Segokgo in Final Ceremony

Yesterday, the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) held a historic final session in honour of Lieutenant General Placid Diratsagae Segokgo, who…

SADC and UNDP Strengthen Partnership to Advance Sustainable Development in Southern Africa

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary, His Excellency Mr. Elias Magosi, held a consultative meeting with Dr. Matthias…

French Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call to Botswana’s Minister of Sport and Arts

Her Excellency Ms Valérie Baraban, Ambassador of France to the Republic of Botswana and Special Representative to the Southern African…

Botswana and UNICEF Prepare for Inaugural Sub-Regional World Children’s Day

The Government of Botswana, through the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, held a joint press briefing with UNICEF-Botswana…

Botswana Launches Key Environmental Reports to Strengthen Conservation and Biodiversity Management

The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Honourable Wynter Mmolotsi, yesterday officially launched three major reports under the Department of Environmental…