President Duma Boko has called on public service leadership to overhaul institutional structures he describes as bureaucratic, dilatory, and unnecessarily complicated, urging "radical simplification" of processes to improve government delivery and accessibility.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Duma Boko has called on public service leadership to overhaul institutional structures he describes as bureaucratic, dilatory, and unnecessarily complicated, urging "radical simplification" of processes to improve government delivery and accessibility.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Justice Minister Nelson Ramaotwana presented the Proceeds and Instruments of Crime Amendment Bill 2026 in Parliament to address deficiencies in the current Act and ensure full compliance with international obligations, particularly Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards ahead of a mutual evaluation by the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Bank of Botswana floated bonds and treasury bills for government under its domestic note issuance programme, raising P5.1 billion in the capital market. Primary dealer banks competed to lend to government, with the BoB setting yield rates on the securities offered.
11 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Africa Development Bank's 2026 Botswana Country Focus Report highlights strengthening project preparation, domestic capital markets, public investment management, and private capital mobilisation as central to government reforms. Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe stressed the need for sharper emphasis on execution and institutional capacity to move viable projects toward financial growth and implementation.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Ms Khumo Kgosimotho, whose three-bedroom house was destroyed in a fire, has been handed the keys to a newly constructed two-and-a-half-room house by the Department of Buildings Maintenance in collaboration with other government departments. The project was undertaken as part of a Community Service Day initiative aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
TM Media Consultancy is organising the Beyond 40 wellness walk on September 5 at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone, targeting adults aged 40 and above with 2.5km, 5km and 10km route options. The event, supported by CEDA and led by Minister Moeti Mohwasa, aims to encourage regular physical activity, healthy living and active ageing.
11 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Ghanzi District Deputy Council Chairperson Xukuri Xukuri has appealed for the revival of the Kuru Dance Festival, warning that indigenous communities' culture is slowly facing extinction. The festival, once held annually in August at Dqae Qare San Lodge, has stalled due to alleged mismanagement; officials say youth participation and community engagement are critical to restoring it and preserving San traditions including music, healing dances, and storytelling.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Athletics Association views its junior team's performance at an international meet as proof of a strong pipeline despite missing the medal standings. The association has pivoted to independently scouting and training athletes after systemic disruptions to school sports frameworks, with BAA development officials describing this capability as evidence of continuity in producing world-class talent.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana Football Association president Tariq Babitseng told the association's ordinary general assembly that grassroots development is essential for improving the national sport's international impact and professional operations, stressing the need to create pathways for young players to develop. The assembly, themed "From Grassroots to Greatness," coincided with the BFA's 60th anniversary, with Babitseng calling on the association to consider its legacy for the next generation.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The BDF and US army have reaffirmed their shared commitment to global peace and democratic ideals while officially opening the multinational military exercise Southern Accord 2026. Major General Molefi Seikanyo stated that modern security challenges require collective action and deep-rooted partnerships, emphasizing that no single nation can address these issues in isolation.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
An Mmegi editorial laments the prevalence of violence in Botswana—including gang rape, murder, and assaults at drinking spots—and asks whether life has cheapened or whether traditional conflict-resolution values have eroded.
11 August 2026 · Mmegi →