Botswana's most consequential labour statute since Independence takes effect on 1 September in an economy that has stopped creating jobs. Business Botswana warns the law could be "catastrophic" for business, while the Manual Workers Union supports it but expresses concern about implementation readiness.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's most consequential labour statute since Independence takes effect on 1 September in an economy that has stopped creating jobs. Business Botswana warns the law could be "catastrophic" for business, while the Manual Workers Union supports it but expresses concern about implementation readiness.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation and Botswana Housing Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy advanced telecommunications infrastructure and smart technologies in BHC housing developments, integrating high-speed fibre optic connectivity, smart home features, and enhanced estate management systems.
14 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
FBC Holdings has successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification, the international standard for Information Security Management Systems, following its subsidiary FBC Bank's earlier certification as Zimbabwe's first bank to obtain this globally recognised information security standard.
14 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Government attributes rising outward migration to economic pressure and unemployment, while police warn that job seekers face trafficking, labour exploitation, and deceptive overseas recruitment.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Maitisong Festival 2026 is described as a homecoming, featuring three days of music, theatre, dance, storytelling and cultural connection at Maitisong Theatre, which has been a significant venue in Gaborone since 1987.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Miss World Botswana 2026 Ruth Thomas has travelled to Vietnam to compete alongside more than 120 queens at the global pageant.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Between U & I is introducing a new "Between The Toast" series that offers three wines, tapas, and stories about the bottles, launching 15 August at Wild Tree Place.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's Wine Soirée & Art Experience is inviting guests to slow down and discover conversations between wine and art. The event emphasizes intentional sipping rather than rushing between booths.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Grand Palm Hotel Casino is hosting a wedding expo on August 15 that aims to consolidate wedding planning services and showcase Botswana's bridal talent in one location.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The BOMU Awards return after a one-year hiatus with a "Beyond Music" edition that raises questions about what deserves recognition, including AI-generated music and recycled songs.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Animator and creative entrepreneur Theo Silitshena, who has secured a residency in Türkiye, is establishing seven free classrooms to teach Botswana's next generation of animators and storytellers.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana Football Association has announced administrative and technical changes to strengthen operations, appointing Bathusi Rathari as acting general secretary while a permanent position is recruited, and redeploying technical director Kaelo Kaelo to head of coaching and research. The association aims to ensure key positions are filled by people with appropriate skills and competencies.
14 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana will host the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA qualifier from August 20 to 29, becoming the third country to stage the tournament. Defending champions Gaborone United Ladies will compete in Group A alongside teams from Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho.
14 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Football Association has expressed disappointment with how the Botswana Football League conducts its business, despite granting it autonomy and maintaining the 16-team format. BFA president Tariq Babitseng said the league's operational handling and leadership behavior fell short of professional standards the mother body envisioned.
14 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A former Botswana Youth Olympic Games ambassador said insufficient preparation affected the country's performance at the Commonwealth Games, noting that Botswana's approach has shifted from competitive to participative, similar to a tick-box exercise, as evidenced by results at the 2025 Africa Youth Games.
14 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The tournament runs from August 20 to 29 at the GU Stadium, with Botswana hosting the regional qualifiers for the first time. GU will be looking to defend the title they won last year after beating Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls on penalties.
14 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana reaffirms its commitment to regional integration at a SADC Council of Ministers Meeting in Durban, where ministers are reviewing implementation of socio-economic and political decisions and identifying priority areas including economic corridors, the Regional Development Fund, and disaster risk management ahead of the 46th SADC Summit scheduled for August 2026.
14 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Long queues were reported at several polling stations, with voters arriving as early as 2am to cast ballots early. The Global Platform Zambia Network recorded 98 election-verified incidents including security campaigns during election day, governance and human rights concerns, under-18 children used to campaign, and media and information risks.
14 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Zambia's presidential election requires a winner to secure more than 50% of valid votes cast under a "50 plus one" system; if no candidate reaches that threshold in the first round, the two highest-polling candidates advance to a runoff. With 14 candidates competing, the opposition vote could fragment, making it difficult for any contender to cross the 50 percent threshold in the initial round.
14 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Given Katuta, an independent candidate, is the only woman among 14 presidential contenders in Zambia's 2026 election, highlighting limited female representation at the highest level of politics despite increased women's participation in lower political offices.
14 August 2026 · Mmegi →