A P662 million education technology tender that was previously cancelled due to procurement irregularities has re-emerged as a direct award, raising concerns over procurement transparency and government spending priorities. The BCP has threatened action.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
A P662 million education technology tender that was previously cancelled due to procurement irregularities has re-emerged as a direct award, raising concerns over procurement transparency and government spending priorities. The BCP has threatened action.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's Clerk of the National Assembly Dr Gabriel Malebang called for strengthened cooperation between the two countries' parliaments during a Zambian parliamentary delegation's benchmarking visit to Gaborone, citing shared commitment to strengthening parliamentary democracy, promoting good governance and improving public service delivery.
15 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Government has backed a loan and grant agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa worth €110 million (P1.713 billion) to the Botswana Development Corporation to support industrial growth and employment, plus a €500,000 grant to Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources for agricultural research.
15 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana Railways has returned 34 refurbished fuel tankers to service through a partnership with African Rail Company, improving the country's ability to transport petroleum products by rail and giving greater control over fuel logistics without expected impact on pump prices.
15 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
In a rape trial against a man already serving 20 years for a previous conviction, a witness testified that she discovered inappropriate WhatsApp messages between the accused and a teenage girl and repeatedly urged the child's mother to report the matter to authorities, though she said the mother resisted doing so.
15 July 2026 · Mmegi →
TM Media is organising a wellness event called Beyond 40: Stride by Stride Walk that will bring together families, the corporate sector, government officials and members of the diplomatic community to celebrate healthy living and active ageing. The walk is timed with Botswana's 60th Independence Anniversary, and special participation packages will be offered to individuals born in 1966, the year of independence.
15 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Author Saziso Patience Itani says pastors' wives often battle rejection, grief, and emotional exhaustion despite public expectations of perfection, and hopes her new book titled "Pastor's Wife: Refined, Restored and Still Called" will spark healing and greater understanding within churches.
15 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Ovaherero from Botswana and Namibia gather annually in Tsau, North West District, in July to celebrate Otjiserandu, a festival that honours those who suffered during the 1904–1908 genocide and preserves Ovaherero history and culture through song, dance, and storytelling. The July 18 event will be themed "Hooves of History; Our Legacy in Land and Livestock."
15 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Maitisong Theatre will host Maitisong Festival 2026 over three days in August, featuring five shows celebrating community, creativity and live performance at the venue with nearly four decades of history.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana has lost guitarist, singer and cultural visionary Kabo Leburu, described as one of the country's finest musical storytellers who leaves behind a catalogue of music and a legacy of nurturing African creativity.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Zee Nxumalo performed at the Red Bull Dance Your Style dance battles at Molapo Crossing, drawing audience engagement with a cowboy-inspired outfit and multiple hits.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
FNB Premiership clubs are intensifying preparations for the new season, expected to commence on August 30, with several teams strengthening their squads through high-profile acquisitions.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's 400m champion Collen Kebinatshipi is having a record-breaking 2026 season, steadily improving across individual races and relay events as he works toward the global stage.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Cecilia Sebako has become the first Motswana woman to achieve World Athletics Bronze Level referee certification, emerging as one of two Batswana among 26 successful candidates in the May 23 examination. The certification is a prestigious global standard that qualifies officials to serve as Technical Delegates at major international sporting events.
15 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The HSNV-sponsored Tati River Pre-Season Tournament, a one-day competition, will kick off the new Botswana Premier League season on August 8 in Francistown, aiming to boost business activity in the country's second city.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The annual Orapa Duiker lawn bowls competition continues to draw teams from across Southern Africa, though with fewer international entries this year; organisers expect local players to raise the standard.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Police VI's men and women teams both won Botswana National Volleyball League championships after unbeaten campaigns, with the women defeating BDF VI Ladies in a five-set final.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana international striker Tumisang Orebonye has launched the Tumisang Orebonye Foundation, a community initiative aimed at empowering communities and changing lives through sport and social support.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Chobe tourism operators have called for decentralized business licensing to eliminate administrative delays and boost efficiency, arguing that centralizing approval at the Department of Tourism headquarters in Gaborone creates bottlenecks. They urged government to integrate digitalization into the new Tourism Act with an online portal and variable licensing fees tied to business revenue.
15 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →