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President Duma Boko Meets Zambia’s Special Envoy and AfDB Presidential Candidate Dr. Samuel Maimbo

This afternoon, President Duma Gideon Boko welcomed Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, Zambia’s Special Envoy and candidate for President of the…

United Front Needed to Tackle GBV, Says Botswana’s Vice President

Botswana’s Vice President, Mr. Ndaba Gaolathe, has called for a collective and united national response to address gender-based violence (GBV),…

Botswana Eyes Taxation of Streaming Giants Like Netflix and Amazon

Botswana is set to introduce new legislation that would allow the government to tax multinational digital platforms such as Netflix,…

Letsile Tebogo Eyes Strong Performance at FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix

Olympic 200m gold medalist Letsile Tebogo is set to compete at the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix tomorrow, aiming for…

Botswana Wins “Best Stand in Doing Business” Award at WTM Africa

Botswana continues to shine on the global stage after being crowned with the "Best Stand in Doing Business" Award at…

Botswana’s Ambassador to Brazil Advocates for Stronger Cultural Ties

Botswana’s Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil, Benetia Tumelo Chingapane, has emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural ties between…

ABSA Botswana Hosts Thought Leader’s Forum on Pension Funds and Economic Growth

ABSA Botswana held a Thought Leader’s Forum yesterday under the theme "Leveraging Pension Funds for Infrastructure Development, Fostering Economic Growth,…

Ministry of Lands and Agriculture Revises Import Restrictions on Horticultural Produce to Support Local Farming

In a move aimed at bolstering local agricultural production and ensuring the stability of the national market, the Ministry of…

Marie-Josée Ta Lou Headlines Star-Studded FNB Botswana Grand Prix

Africa’s fastest woman, Marie-Josée Ta Lou of Ivory Coast, is set to be one of the main attractions at the…

Minister Motshegwa Opens Botswana’s Second Nkashi Knowledge Centre in Beetsha

Botswana’s efforts to promote community-driven conservation and skill development took a significant step forward with the official opening of the…

KGDEP Nears Completion as Oversight Structures Assess Final Phase

As the Kgalagadi Ghanzi Drylands Ecosystem Project (KGDEP) approaches its conclusion in May 2025, oversight teams are actively evaluating its…

Inaugural Sarona 1000 Desert Race Draws Competitors from Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa

The highly anticipated Sarona 1000 Desert Race is set to make its debut in Jwaneng from Friday to Sunday, attracting…