Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe dismissed the Law Society of Botswana's bid to undo a 30 July order admitting South African Senior Counsel Reginald Willis, cautioning against unnecessary intervention in foreign-counsel applications.
27 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe dismissed the Law Society of Botswana's bid to undo a 30 July order admitting South African Senior Counsel Reginald Willis, cautioning against unnecessary intervention in foreign-counsel applications.
27 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Minister for State President, Defence and Security said strengthened cooperation between government, the private sector and communities is vital for addressing challenges and securing solutions. GH Group donated a police porta cabin to the Mogoditshane Police Station at the Gabane roadblock, demonstrating what can be achieved when government and private partners align to address pressing needs.
27 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Advocate Duma Boko told the outgoing EU Ambassador that Botswana's democratic credentials remain firmly rooted, though the country faces emerging challenges including fake news, migration driven by economic pressures, and coalition politics ahead of the 2029 elections. He noted the new administration inherited a collapsing economy and has worked to stabilize it over the last two years amid rising unemployment, higher cost of living, and a hostile geopolitical environment.
27 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime has called for stronger collaboration with the media to prevent corruption, educate the public on reporting mechanisms, and ensure credible information reaches communities. The DCEC director general said the fight against corruption requires prevention alongside investigations and prosecutions, with particular focus on public procurement, land allocation, and road transport licensing.
27 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe dismissed the Law Society of Botswana's bid to overturn a 30 July order admitting South African Senior Counsel Reginald Willis, cautioning against unnecessary intervention in foreign-counsel applications.
27 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Dumela Creative Stock, a digital marketplace for African creative content, is relaunching to connect photographers, videographers and sound creators with international buyers. The platform is designed to monetise creative intellectual property and support Botswana's economic diversification agenda, as mining accounts for roughly a third of GDP and over 80 per cent of export earnings.
27 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The World Economic Forum and Frontiers identified a 2026 technology shift from abstract AI breakthroughs to practical applications in factories, hospitals, and power grids, including advanced robotics, green energy innovations, and biotech. Key innovations highlighted include "everything-to-grid" energy systems that integrate generation, storage, and consumption into intelligent networks, and direct lithium extraction for sustainable battery sourcing.
27 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said Botswana is working to diversify its economy and reduce vulnerability to global fluctuations by attracting private investment and developing new industries, while addressing climate change and biodiversity loss as critical financial risks that affect production costs, asset values and investment.
27 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Moderna and Merck have developed Intismeran, a personalized mRNA vaccine custom-designed for each melanoma patient that trains the immune system to target cancer cells, with late-stage clinical trial results showing it could significantly reduce recurrence and mortality in high-risk cases.
27 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Nurses Union says housing and transport shortages, not nurses themselves, are responsible for after-hours service gaps at Ranaka Clinic, and warns that public threats could further undermine healthcare delivery.
27 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Arsenal travel to Aston Villa on Monday seeking to defend their Premier League title. Arsenal have won 87 of 203 head-to-head meetings against Villa, who have 71 victories and 45 draws.
27 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Defending champions Red Roses were defeated 5-0 by South African side Sundowns in the semi-final at GU Stadium, ending their bid for a third successive final. Red Roses will now face Malawi's Silver Strikers in the third-place playoff, while Sundowns play ZESCO Ndola Girls in the final for the region's CAF Women's Champions League place.
27 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's Red Roses, defending champions, face South African side Sundowns in today's semi-final of the regional qualifiers at GU Stadium, with the winner advancing toward the CAF Women's Champions League. Red Roses reached the last four after victories over Lesotho Defence Force and Herentals Queens, though they lost their group decider to ZESCO Ndola Girls.
27 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The BFL proposes beginning the FNB Premiership season tomorrow with a Saturday break for the COSAFA CAF Champions League Women's qualifiers, arguing action cannot be delayed as Gaborone United and Jwaneng Galaxy prepare for CAF competitions next week. The BFA requests postponement of Week 1 to allow the Women's COSAFA qualifiers to conclude.
27 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana is preparing to host the Ballin N Da Bush Safari Classic, an international basketball tournament scheduled for September 28 to 30 at the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Arena in Gaborone, offering a US$100,000 prize purse and a pathway for local players.
27 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's next generation of sporting talent is emerging beyond the country's borders, with young footballer Karabo Ditshupo making his mark in Northern Ireland.
27 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Gaborone will host the 30th TAFISA World Congress from October 18 to 20, 2027, positioning it as a global showcase expected to deliver tourism, business, skills development, and a lasting Sport for All legacy.
27 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Coach Chilume Ntshwarang attributes Collen Kebinatshipi's world-class 400m season to discipline, hard work, and steady growth as the Botswana champion heads toward the Diamond League final.
27 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Scientific research shows that 35°C represents a physiological threshold for the human body. Temperatures across the Southern African Development Community region have risen 1.0–1.5°C since 1961, with projections of a further 4.5–5°C warming by midcentury; in Botswana, forecasters warn of temperatures reaching 35–45°C, pushing human tolerance to its limits.
27 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
HATAB represents multiple tourism industry sectors including airlines, hotels, lodges, and tour operators, providing members with representation, marketing, networking, and training while advocating with government on policy reforms such as per diem system changes and visa processing improvements.
27 August 2026 · Mmegi →