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Botswana’s Edwin Masuge and Bose Mokgwathi Set for Men’s 400m T13 Finals at Paralympic Athletics Championships

Botswana’s Paralympic stars Edwin Masuge and Bose Mokgwathi will compete in the Men’s 400m T13 finals this afternoon at 13:54…

Botswana Hosts Donor Roundtable Ahead of Africa Biodiversity Summit

The Government of Botswana, in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), convened a resource mobilisation roundtable this morning to…

President Duma Boko Presides Over Swearing-In of Botswana’s New Judicial Leaders

President Advocate Duma Boko yesterday presided over the swearing-in of Botswana’s newest judicial leaders, calling the event “a notable shift…

Botswana Celebrates Athletics Heroes at Presidential Dinner

Under the soft glow of lights in Gaborone, President Duma Boko hosted a dinner to honor Botswana’s athletics team following…

Botswana Chess Trio Returns from International Competition in Kazakhstan

A trio of young chess players returned to Botswana yesterday at 1900 hrs via SSKIA, after boldly representing the country…

21st Annual International Electoral Affairs Symposium Underway in Gaborone

The 21st annual International Electoral Affairs Symposium is currently taking place in Gaborone. Hosted by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)…

First National Agricultural Pitso Set for October 2025 to Shape Botswana’s Farming Future

The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, working with key stakeholders, will host the first National Agricultural Pitso on 02 October…

National Development Plan 12: Government to Spend Nearly P400 Billion in Five Years

The government plans to spend close to P400 billion over the next five years under National Development Plan 12. Information…

Botswana’s coal-to-clean-energy transition: Business opportunities

Botswana has historically relied on coal for electricity generation, with coal-fired plants supplying most of the national grid. Rising environmental…

Botswana Delegation Visits Namibia to Upgrade Horse Racing Technology

A delegation from Botswana’s Gambling Authority, Botswana Horse Racing Association (BHRA), and Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) recently visited Windhoek,…

Botswana’s Youth Reflect on 59 Years of Independence and the Path Ahead

On September 30th, Botswana marked 59 years of independence, a significant milestone for the nation. For young people, independence is…

SADC Multi-Stakeholder Water Dialogue Advances Regional Economic Corridors Through WEFE Nexus

The 11th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Multi-Stakeholder Water Dialogue took place in Maseru, Lesotho, from 29 to 30 September…