- BIHL Secures Clean Audit for 2025 as PwC Signs Off on P26.6 Billion Balance SheetAuditors flag insurance valuations and property assets as key risks, but find no material misstatements in Botswana Insurance Holdings’ annual results GABORONE, Botswana – 29 May 2026 – Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited, the country’s largest listed insurer, has received a cleanContinue reading “BIHL Secures Clean Audit for 2025 as PwC Signs Off on P26.6 Billion Balance Sheet”
- Botswana Seeks National Consensus on First Written Foreign Policy at Gaborone PitsoGABORONE – The Ministry of International Relations convened a broad national consultation this week as Botswana moves to adopt its first written foreign policy framework, with leaders calling for a shift toward economic diplomacy and eased immigration rules to unlock growth.TheContinue reading “Botswana Seeks National Consensus on First Written Foreign Policy at Gaborone Pitso
“ - MOTSHEGWA CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF OFFICIALS NOT ALIGNED TO GOVERNMENT VISION SELIBE PHIKWE — Minister for Local Government and Traditional Affairs Ketlhalefile Motshegwa has called for the swift removal of public officials who fail to perform or do not align with the government’s development agenda, saying consequence management is key toContinue reading “MOTSHEGWA CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF OFFICIALS NOT ALIGNED TO GOVERNMENT VISION”
- PRESIDENT BOKO URGES COUNCILS TO DRIVE ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATIONSELEBI-PHIKWE — President Duma Gideon Boko on Tuesday challenged Council Chairpersons and Mayors to lead Botswana’s economic transformation, saying Local Authorities must move beyond administration and become engines of growth, innovation, and job creation.Speaking at a high-level forum with council leadersContinue reading “PRESIDENT BOKO URGES COUNCILS TO DRIVE ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION”
- China Opens Its Market to Botswana Products — No Import TaxBelow is a press release from Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship REF: TI 1/19/6 II (65) 19th May 2026 PRESS RELEASE China Opens Its Market to Botswana Products — No Import Tax The Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship informs Batswana businessesContinue reading “China Opens Its Market to Botswana Products — No Import Tax”
- P1.5 Million Approved for Mosi Milling Project Expansion in Goodhope District The Goodhope District Council has secured P1.5 million in government funding to expand the Mosi milling project, with land acquisition already underway.The funding, allocated by the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, will go toward constructing and equipping theContinue reading “P1.5 Million Approved for Mosi Milling Project Expansion in Goodhope District”
- FORMER PRESIDENT MOGAE LAID TO REST IN GABORONEBotswana’s third President, Festus Gontebanye Mogae, was laid to rest at Phomolong Cemetery in a dignified State Funeral marked by full military honours. The burial ceremony, led by the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) reflected the nation’s deep respect for a leaderContinue reading “FORMER PRESIDENT MOGAE LAID TO REST IN GABORONE”
- Funding Shortfall Delays Over 36,000 Electricity Connections in Botswana More than 36,000 Batswana are waiting for electricity connections as the Botswana Power Corporation grapples with a funding shortfall, BPC CEO David Kgoboko told Parliament on Thursday.Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Statutory Bodies and State Enterprises, KgobokoContinue reading “Funding Shortfall Delays Over 36,000 Electricity Connections in Botswana”
- President Duma Boko has officially declared Friday, 15 May 2026, a public holiday.Thursday is ascension day. Declaration of Public HolidayIN EXERCISE of the powers conferred on me by section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, I, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, hereby declare the 15th May, 2026 aContinue reading “President Duma Boko has officially declared Friday, 15 May 2026, a public holiday.”
- PRESIDENT BOKO TO ATTEND THE FRANCE-AFRICA SUMMIT
PRESS RELEASEPRESIDENT BOKO TO ATTEND THE FRANCE-AFRICA SUMMITGABORONE, 10th May 2026: President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, will participate at the France-Africa Summit on 11th-12th May 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.The Summit is jointly hosted by Kenya and France, under the theme, “AfricaContinue reading “PRESIDENT BOKO TO ATTEND THE FRANCE-AFRICA SUMMIT
” - Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies After Long IllnessFormer President Festus Mogae of Botswana has died following a prolonged illness, closing a chapter on one of the country’s most distinguished statesmen.Mogae served as Botswana’s third president from 1998 to 2008. His decade in office is remembered for fiscal discipline,Continue reading “Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies After Long Illness”
- 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗫 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦Botswana and Rwanda have signed six bilateral agreements to strengthen ties and boost trade and economic growth. The agreements, covering double taxation avoidance, visa abolition, health, and economic trade and investment, were signed today during a joint press briefing addressed byContinue reading “𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗫 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦”
- History has been made at the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026This weekend at the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026, records weren’t just broken. They were erased. What happened on that track wasn’t a meet. It was a moment the sport will measure everything against from now on.Jamaica’s Sub-40 HeistThe Mixed 4x100mContinue reading “History has been made at the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026”
- 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 & 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚The Public is informed that Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has temporarily prohibited all drone flights within 3Km radius of the National Stadium and the University of Botswana from 1–4 May 2026. This is done for the safety of theContinue reading “𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 & 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚”
- Gaborone City Council issues advertising control noticePUBLIC NOTICEPursuant to the Council Resolution of 2 June 2025, Gaborone City Investment Company (Proprietary) Limited (G.C.I.C.) has been mandated to manage and control advertising spaces, commercial properties, parks and open spaces within the City of Gaborone.Gaborone City Council hereby givesContinue reading “Gaborone City Council issues advertising control notice”
- 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝟒.𝟖 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲Competition and Consumer Authority has released a press release. It says : COMPETITION & CONSUMER AUTHORITYFair Markets. Empowered Consumers. Plot 28, Matsitama Road, Main Mall, Gaborone Private Bag 00101, Gaborone, Botswana T: +267 393 4278 E: info@cca.co.bw http://www.cca.co.bwMEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Continue reading “𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝟒.𝟖 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲”
- Zimbabwe and Botswana Move Toward Passport-Free TravelAs of April 2026, Zimbabwe and Botswana have reached a key diplomatic milestone in plans to allow travel between the two countries using only National Identity (ID) cards instead of passports. The move was cemented during the 5th Bi-National Commission (BNC)Continue reading “Zimbabwe and Botswana Move Toward Passport-Free Travel”
- O-Green Joins as Sponsor for Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26O-Green has come on board as a sponsor for the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26, adding momentum to the historic event. The announcement was made today by O-Green Project Director & Okavango Solar Director Dzhasur Tashpulatov and Dr Abeer AliContinue reading “O-Green Joins as Sponsor for Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26”
- Proflight Zambia Adds Maun to Regional NetworkProflight Zambia will launch a new tri-city route linking Lusaka, Livingstone, and Maun from 2 May 2026, operating every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The service creates a direct air bridge between Zambia and Botswana’s top tourism hubs – Victoria Falls andContinue reading “Proflight Zambia Adds Maun to Regional Network”
- What’s on in Botswana this weekend, 25-26 April 2026Saturday 25 April 2026Music & Festivals1. Golden Nights with Alfredo Mos – Cresta Lodge Gaborone Featuring Alfredo Mos, Les Africa Sounds, Kganka, Astly Gops. P150 advance / P200 at gate.2. Kgosi Thwane Dikhwaere Cultural Experience* – Artesia Village, Kgatleng Continue reading “What’s on in Botswana this weekend, 25-26 April 2026”
- Khawa Dune Challenge and Cultural Festival postponedBelow is the full press release from Incepta Communications (Event Organiser) on behalf of BTO and Partners Plot 54351, Masa Centre First Floor, Unit 1E Gaborone Private Bag 00212 Bontleng Gaborone | Botswana (+267) 391 3544__ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Khawa Dune ChallengeContinue reading “Khawa Dune Challenge and Cultural Festival postponed”
- BOTSWANA SEES DROP IN TOURISM NUMBERSBotswana’s tourism industry has been shrinking since 2019, according to Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi. Speaking at the 2026 HATAB Annual Conference in Maun, Mmolotsi noted that international visitors aren’t just coming in smaller numbers — they’re also leaving sooner.Continue reading “BOTSWANA SEES DROP IN TOURISM NUMBERS”
- Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 to have medals embedded with Botswana diamonds.Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) has pledged P10 million and 120 natural diamond- embedded medals for the World Athletics Relays, set for May 2–3 in Gaborone. The contribution adds to ongoing industry support led by firms such as Lucara, Diamond Trading CompanyContinue reading “Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 to have medals embedded with Botswana diamonds.”
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USA vetting process now require you to “open” your social media accountsAccording to a public notice from the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana, all individuals applying for an A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H1-B, H-3, H-4 dependent of H-1B and H-3, F, M, J, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2,Continue reading “
USA vetting process now require you to “open” your social media accounts” - 🎬 Movie Line-Up: Friday 17 April – Thursday 23 April 2026 🎬Below is the timetable of movies at New Capitol Cinemas at Masa and Acacia
- Parliament adopt the National Youth Policy 2026–2036
Parliament has voted unanimously to adopt the National Youth Policy 2026–2036 and its Implementation Plan, a crucial step in advancing youth development, inclusion, and empowerment.This milestone strengthens the foundation for a more responsive, forward-looking, and action-driven approach to youth policy, oneContinue reading “Parliament adopt the National Youth Policy 2026–2036
” - 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝗠𝗪 𝗠𝗔𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧The Government has reached a major energy milestone with the groundbreaking and Power Purchase Agreement signing for the 500MW Maun Solar PV Plant and 500MWh battery storage.President Duma Boko said the project marks the nation’s shift from planning to execution, aimingContinue reading “𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝗠𝗪 𝗠𝗔𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧”
- 𝗞𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖The Copyright Society of Botswana (Cosbots), the country’s Collective Management Organisation, today met with Minister Jacob Kelebeng to discuss key challenges facing the creative industry. 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿: Led by Board Chairperson Ms. Bakalanga Malikongwa, Cosbots emphasised its commitment toContinue reading “𝗞𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖”
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