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Botswana Ministry of Health Faces Critical Drug Shortages, Postpones Non-Urgent Medical Procedures

The Ministry of Health in Botswana has officially confirmed a serious shortage of essential drugs, medicines, and medical supplies across…

US Proposes Donation of Two More C-130H Aircraft to Botswana

The United States government has formally notified Congress of a proposed donation of two additional C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft…

Oteng Keabetswe Appointed as Caretaker Managing Director of BDC

The Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) has appointed Mr. Oteng Keabetswe as Caretaker Managing Director, effective 1 August 2025. This appointment…

Botswana Moves Towards Self-Reliance with New Arms Manufacturing Bill

Botswana is charting a new path toward industrial and economic self-reliance with the introduction of the Conventional Arms Control Bill,…

Taolo Lucas Calls for Urgent Police Reform Following Attacks on Officers

The Acting Leader of Opposition, Taolo Lucas, has spoken out strongly against the recent wave of attacks on police officers,…

Atamelang Thaga Takes the Helm: What His Leadership Means for Serowe’s Future

On December 16th, 2024, the Serowe District Council ushered in a new chapter with the election of His Worship Hon.…

Botswana’s NGOs Set to Tackle Fragmentation at 2025 National Conference

In just a few weeks, Botswana will host the highly anticipated NGO National Conference 2025, bringing together non-governmental organisations from…

Botswana Mourns the Loss of a National Treasure Dr. Micus Chiwasanee Chimbombi

In the tranquil village of Makopong, under a quiet winter sky, Botswana gathered in solemn unity to bid farewell to…

Botswana and Zambia Embrace Digital National ID Cards for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

Botswana and Zambia have taken a significant step toward deepening regional integration and easing the movement of people across their…

Minister Motshegwa Calls for Renewal in Ministry Leadership to Drive Botswana’s Transformation

During a recent public questions and answers session, Botswana’s Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile FC Motshegwa, delivered…

President Duma Boko Begins Two-Day State Visit to Zambia to Launch Bi-National Commission

This morning, President Advocate Duma Boko departed Gaborone for a two-day State Visit to Zambia at the invitation of Zambian…

Botswana Launches Private Sector Forum for Child Rights with P13 Million Pledge

In a landmark event held last night in Gaborone, Botswana’s Vice President and Finance Minister, Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, officially launched…