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Saturday, 8 August 2026
Botswana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Saturday, 8 August 2026
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Archive Minute from Saturday, 8 August 2026

Politics

  1. Government raids expose farm worker permit abuse by companies

    Government raids have exposed companies allegedly using farm worker permits to place expatriates in unrelated jobs, prompting the government to tighten immigration checks and intensify enforcement.

    8 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. BPP suspends Francistown West MP over presidency bid

    Francistown West MP Ignatius Moswaane has been suspended from the Botswana People's Party after formally declaring his intention to contest the party presidency ahead of its forthcoming elective conference.

    8 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Agriculture & Land

  1. FMD export restrictions cost Botswana P75 million beef quota

    Foot-and-mouth disease restrictions have prevented Botswana from fully using its premium Norwegian beef quota, forcing the country to surrender the allocation to Namibia, which gains an estimated N$100 million (about P75 million) export boost.

    8 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Society

  1. Public-sector condom shortage threatens Botswana's HIV prevention

    Procurement failures have depleted public-sector condom supplies in Botswana, with the National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency warning that the shortage could expose the public to increased risk of new HIV infections.

    8 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

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