Botswana's first trafficking conviction in four years, which resulted in a fifteen-year prison sentence, has helped the country maintain its Tier 2 standing in the US Department of State's 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report.
8 hours ago · Weekend Post →
Attendees at a Business Botswana summit agreed that an economy reliant solely on diamonds is unsustainable and called for diversifying economic opportunities. The article notes that despite high unemployment at home, Botswana is exporting jobs to neighbouring countries, citing a condom manufacturing company owned by a Motswana entrepreneur in South Africa as an example.
9 hours ago · Mmegi →
De Beers sold substantially more rough diamonds in the first nine months of 2026, with sales volumes rising 37 percent to 24.55 million carats, but revenue fell $361 million to $2.04 billion as declining prices offset higher sales volumes.
11 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
MultiChoice Botswana has unveiled a new DStv package line-up designed around current viewing habits, offering clearer choices, more accessible content, and value tailored to different preferences including African storytelling, international series, movies, and live sport.
10 hours ago · Mmegi →
De Beers Group has injected an initial P1 billion into Botswana's Diamonds for Development Fund, a government–De Beers partnership designed to channel capital into enterprise development and build alternative sources of economic growth beyond diamonds.
11 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre developed the Botswana Trade Portal to reduce bureaucratic delays in importing and exporting. The platform centralizes import and export procedures, regulatory requirements, tariffs, duties, documentation, and standards in one location, and includes a Trade Facilitation Enquiry Point where traders can seek assistance.
12 hours ago · Mmegi →
A TransUnion Consumer Pulse Survey found that 71 percent of Botswana consumers expect their household income to increase over the next 12 months, despite mounting household pressures, declining confidence in credit access, and rising exposure to digital fraud.
12 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
After the UDC coalition's defeat in the Sefhophe council by-election, some BNF members are seeking clarity on the BPF's decision to contest, which they believe contributed to the coalition's loss. The dispute has prompted questions within BNF about the terms of cooperation with the BPF, which is not an affiliate of the opposition coalition.
18 hours ago · Mmegi →
Government is considering easing agricultural lending requirements as foot-and-mouth disease and the threat of El Niño-induced drought increase pressure on Botswana's farming sector. The Assistant Minister of Lands and Agriculture has urged state-owned lenders, including CEDA, to reconsider loan conditions and repayment structures limiting farmers' access to capital.
12 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Botswana Congress Party won a by-election in the Mmadinare constituency, ending the Botswana Democratic Party's dominance in the area since independence. The result reflects a significant political shift in the region, with implications for UDC coalition partners.
18 hours ago · Mmegi →
Botswana will seek P4.2 billion from investors through an auction of Treasury bills and government bonds on October 30, conducted under the P85 billion Government Note Programme, with settlement on November 4. The government continues to rely on domestic borrowing to finance its budgetary needs amid pressure on public finances.
12 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The UDC is navigating growing internal wrangles, factional tensions, and member complaints over leadership accountability, amid reports of a resignation from a Mmadinare councillor. The party faces unresolved issues stemming from its last Palapye elective congress.
18 hours ago · Mmegi →
Effective from 23 October, diesel 50ppm increased by P2.83 per litre to P23.76 and unleaded petrol 95 rose by P1.54 to P19.75, according to the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority. The increases are set to raise transport and operating costs for businesses and add to inflationary pressures on households.
12 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →