Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said government decisions are guided by citizen welfare and that without intervention, the currency would have lost value and the economy could have collapsed. He noted foreign reserves stand at around P50 billion and cited projections that reserves could fall to zero by June 2026 without action.
19 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said government decisions are guided by citizen welfare and that without intervention, the currency would have lost value and the economy could have collapsed. He noted foreign reserves stand at around P50 billion and cited projections that reserves could fall to zero by June 2026 without action.
19 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A growing petition against Botswana's private healthcare taxation is challenging President Duma Boko's pledges on affordable healthcare and human rights, with campaigners warning the policy could reduce medical care affordability.
19 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Business Botswana has cautioned that while government tax reforms are necessary to strengthen Botswana's fiscal position, simultaneous implementation of multiple regulatory changes could lead to job losses and business closures unless government adopts a phased approach.
19 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The government has secured P450 million to clear Botswana Railways debts, prioritising employee loan deductions after strike action paralysed operations.
19 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
A World Health Organisation assessment has warned that Botswana's blood transfusion services face significant structural and operational weaknesses that could threaten the availability of safe blood supplies, according to the WHO Botswana Country Office Biennial Report 2024–2025.
19 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Doctors Union, Botswana Dental Association, and the Medical Practitioners Group of Botswana have jointly opposed a government proposal to introduce Value Added Tax on healthcare, arguing that healthcare is an essential service and not a taxable good.
19 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Court documents reveal that Gaborone City Council inspected and fined Spar Broadhurst after a customer allegedly suffered food poisoning from consuming expired Spar-branded mabele mageu purchased from the supermarket. The case involves a lawsuit by Gaborone resident Again Pachawo against Tsetseng Retail Group.
19 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Kabo Leburu wa Katara, a legendary musician from Lobatse known for his role in organized music and his work with the Bandleng group, was laid to rest on July 18 at Peleng. Colleagues and family members gathered to celebrate his contributions to preserving Lobatse's musical heritage and revitalizing the township's cultural life.
19 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →