The Botswana Public Employees Union has accused the government of bypassing collective bargaining procedures in its voluntary separation programme for public officers, threatening legal and industrial action.
8 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Public Employees Union has accused the government of bypassing collective bargaining procedures in its voluntary separation programme for public officers, threatening legal and industrial action.
8 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs has called on the ministry and local authorities to prioritize service delivery, accountability, and development while establishing consequences for poor performance and corruption. He emphasized that government should be judged by its results and impact on communities rather than the number of processes and policies it creates.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Bank of Botswana raised P2.8 billion at a June 26 auction, with P800 million from longer-maturing bonds and the remainder from short-term Treasury Bills. Yields fell across the spectrum, with the three-month Treasury Bill dropping 104 basis points and the five-year bond falling ten basis points.
8 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Commercial farmers in Pandamatenga have planted 38,908 hectares of crops and are ramping up harvest operations despite early-season storm damage. The region contributes 47 per cent to Botswana's national crop production, growing sorghum, millet, beans, wheat, chickpeas and sunflower.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Office of the First Lady has launched the National Healing, Remembrance and Closure Programme to honour the 54 Batswana who died in the 2015 Matsha Community College truck accident and the 2024 Mmamatlakala bus tragedy. The initiative combines remembrance with practical interventions including refurbishment of a college laboratory, housing improvements for affected families, and upgrade of a memorial site, alongside psychosocial support and road safety reforms.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
MP Nelson Ramaotwana launched a winter outreach initiative distributing over 300 blankets to residents aged 65 and above in Old Naledi on July 7. The programme aims to protect vulnerable elderly residents from harsh winter conditions and will be rolled out across all sections of Old Naledi.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Mokganedi Elisa, known professionally as DenimKing, is a textile and mixed-media artist from Tutume who specializes in transforming discarded garments—particularly denim—into works of art. A former welder who studied fashion and textile design, he blends environmental consciousness with craftsmanship and storytelling.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Sixteen finalists will compete on July 11 at Molapo Crossing for Botswana's Red Bull Dance Your Style national title, with the winner representing the country at the World Final in Zurich, Switzerland, on October 24.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Bullied as a child and soft-spoken by nature, Botswana hip hop artist Taurin is stepping into the spotlight with a debut EP inspired by hip hop's greatest storytellers, promising substance over spectacle.
8 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The 2026 Gaborone Open Karate Championships drew a record turnout of more than 600 karatekas from across the world to compete at the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Arena in this prestigious annual tournament hosted by Botswana Hayashi-Ha.
8 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana National Olympic Committee says a new US$10,000 IOC athlete grant could provide financial support to elite athletes and help prevent last-minute standoffs that have exposed cracks in athlete welfare.
8 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's 12-strong track and field team has been set an ambitious seven-medal target for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2). The squad will draw on the country's historic sprinting and middle-distance pedigree, following achievements including Amantle Montsho's 2010 gold medal and Nijel Amos's 2014 win.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Township Rollers Football Club has appointed former player Edwin Moalosi as General Manager to strengthen its leadership and restore its status among Botswana's football elite.
8 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Gatalamotho Softball Club swept Pool B at the Selebi-Phikwe Softball Extravaganza Southern Eliminations in Gaborone, extending their winning streak and advancing to the finals, while Police IX missed the showpiece for the first time.
8 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi launched Botswana's Tourism Satellite Account, an internationally recognised UN and World Tourism Organization framework to measure tourism's contribution to GDP, employment and investment, along with the Tourism Statistics System (TSTATS) and mobile application to collect and share tourism data in real time.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Avani Gaborone Hotel & Casino unveiled an exclusive collection of house wines developed with South Africa's Huppenberg Wines, featuring three wines named after endangered species—The Rhino Rosé, The Pangolin Sauvignon Blanc, and The Elephant Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot—designed to elevate the guest experience while contributing to wildlife conservation.
8 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Stakeholders at a recent ORI and And Beyond partnership signing argued that a fresh economic valuation study of the Okavango Delta is needed, noting the delta is an evolving ecosystem and updated research could support conservation financing, guide development, and inform policy.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino has introduced house wines—Cabernet, Rosé, and Sauvignon Blanc—with sales proceeds supporting the protection of Africa's threatened wildlife.
8 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →