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Botswana Police and DPP Launch GBV Training Workshop to Strengthen Law Enforcement Response

In a significant step towards addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Botswana Police Service (BPS) and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions…

President Duma Boko Officiates ESACD Policy-Making Event on Cannabis Regulation

This morning, President Duma Boko officiated the Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs' (ESACD) policy-making and regulatory framework event…

SADC Executive Secretary, Elias Magosi, Applauds Progress Towards Establishing a Regional Parliament

Elias Magosi, the Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has commended the recent developments towards transforming the…

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…