The UDC government has made no immediate plans to repeal the floor-crossing constitutional amendment, despite having fiercely opposed it while in opposition.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The UDC government has made no immediate plans to repeal the floor-crossing constitutional amendment, despite having fiercely opposed it while in opposition.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Opposition parties have accused the UDC government of lacking commitment to political party funding, arguing that the administration is using financial constraints to delay implementing a law passed by Parliament in 2024.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Nearly 10 employees, including senior officials, from the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs have been suspended over an alleged network issuing work permits and visas illegally, according to Minister Pius Mokgware.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Anglo American's proposed sale of its controlling stake in De Beers could lead to the company's departure from the Botswana Stock Exchange, potentially revealing the true scale of the domestic market while intensifying pressure on pension funds to invest more assets locally.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's largest retailer reported record revenue and regional expansion, but faces headwinds from weak consumer spending and difficult trading conditions; the group remains cautiously optimistic about future prospects.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
This year's Orange Phikwe Marathon has injected millions of pula into Selebi Phikwe's local economy, with fully booked hotels, busy shopping centres, and sold-out informal traders creating business opportunities for residents.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Construction has begun on the over P200 million Zana Junction Mall in Selebi Phikwe, with developers targeting a September 2027 opening as part of the town's economic renewal.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Tlou Energy has achieved its first revenue milestone while advancing its Lesedi gas-to-power project in Botswana and working to optimise gas production despite funding challenges.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
More than 1,000 young people acquired HIV in 2025, with females accounting for nearly 78 percent of infections in the 15-to-24 age group. The National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency has raised alarm over the trend.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Loungo Andre Pitse, known as KingBee, has made his radio comeback, joining RB2 to host a weekday afternoon show.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
An opinion piece argues that sweet wines—from Tokaji and Sauternes to local Muscadel—represent a legitimate style to enjoy rather than a taste consumers should outgrow.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →