The BCP's shadow minister for Lands and Agriculture, Kesitegile Gobotswang, issued a strongly worded press statement criticizing the government's handling of the FMD outbreak as a failure. Gobotswang demanded an overhaul of disease response infrastructure, a full account of P97 million committed to the response, and establishment of an FMD relief fund for farmers.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The BCP's shadow minister for Lands and Agriculture, Kesitegile Gobotswang, issued a strongly worded press statement criticizing the government's handling of the FMD outbreak as a failure. Gobotswang demanded an overhaul of disease response infrastructure, a full account of P97 million committed to the response, and establishment of an FMD relief fund for farmers.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
BDP president Mpho Balopi and seven co-accused were granted bail on Wednesday after arraignment before the Broadhurst Regional Magistrates Court on seven criminal charges—two counts of fraud, one count of attempting to obtain by false pretence, and four counts of money laundering—arising from transactions involving the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
BDP leader Balopi has been arraigned before court on seven fraud counts following investigations by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes. He faces charges alongside seven other individuals and companies including Native Outdoor (PTY) LTD, Native Impressions (PTY) LTD, Thomas Sharpe, Stess Engineering (PTY) LTD, Keysource (PTY) LTD, Tshepiso Makgoeng, and Duncan Gaolebe.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The Manual Workers Union is demanding documentary proof that businessman Zunaid Moti's recently opened school and clinic project in Gaborone has undergone government scrutiny, and seeking clarity on whether the government will ultimately pay for it.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
S&P has affirmed Botswana's long-term foreign and local currency credit rating at BBB-, while maintaining a negative outlook due to continued weakness in the global diamond industry and its impact on the economy. Moody's assessment is expected soon following researchers' visit two weeks ago.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, a ten-year state-supported initiative with more than 180 projects requiring about P514 billion in investment, has shown early wins at the six-month mark, including overhauls of redundant, outdated, or repressive business policies.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
President Duma Boko said Botswana and Türkiye remain committed to expanding bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation during a farewell meeting with outgoing Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Idem Akay. Boko noted that trade between the countries has grown over the years, with Botswana establishing a resident mission in Türkiye and seeking to increase exports, while Turkish businesses show increased interest in investment opportunities particularly in mining and energy.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The government's mid-year review of the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme records reforms and administrative milestones across land, welfare, industry and finance, but provides limited evidence of completed reforms, savings, jobs or improved livelihoods.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana is negotiating financing from the African Development Bank to support job creation through skills development, entrepreneurship and enterprise growth. The project document provides little detail on borrowing amount, repayment terms or fiscal burden.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana Power Corporation aims to increase revenue from approximately P9 billion to P25 billion under its 2026-2031 corporate strategy, through revenue diversification, renewable energy expansion, and new business opportunities. The strategy seeks to strengthen BPC's domestic generation capacity and regional power market position.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Francistown City Council has confirmed that an old horticultural market facility near Fire Services is undergoing refurbishment with support from the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency. The facility, unused for decades, is expected to become a trading hub where horticulture farmers can aggregate, store, and sell produce in bulk.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana lost more than 105,000 cattle from its national herd between 2015 and 2025, as rising deaths and fewer births put pressure on the agricultural sector central to economic reform.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
A Tlokweng District Development Committee report shows 240 of 244 approved projects were funded, with 174 (72.5%) currently operational and creating 339 jobs. In the 2024–2025 financial year, only 18 youth projects were funded and remain operational.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The Tlokweng Development District Committee attributes rising destitution to old age and ill-health, with many beneficiaries unable to work or engage in income-generating activities.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Examinations Council has recorded high demand for academic certificates following recent job opportunities advertised by government and other stakeholders. BEC urges certificate owners to collect PSLE, JC and BGCSE certificates promptly, noting that candidates typically collect certificates only when responding to job adverts.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Hypertension and diabetes remain high-burden non-communicable diseases in Tlokweng District. New hypertension patients initiated on treatment rose to 154 from 77 in the previous quarter, while repeat attendances increased from 1,829 to 3,032.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Local and professional artists from the United States have collaborated to create colourful murals at sites including Maun Kgotla, Life Centre, Maun Educational Park and Dusty Donkey Restaurant. The initiative followed a two-week workshop by the Okavango Arts Exchange and Mural Supply Company focused on training local artists in mural and mosaic techniques.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Multichoice is calling for two original proposals from independent Batswana filmmakers for made-for-TV movies featuring authentic, locally rooted stories with universal themes. Proposals must be submitted by October 2, 2026, and should include a one-page outline, 3-act structure overview, and detailed character bios, with a maximum of 5 pages.
16 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Abi and Araga were evicted from the reality television competition. Abi had served as Head of House twice and earned Most Influential Player of the Week; Araga completed a seven-week run in the House.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Visual artist Kenneth Bale's Blue Tapestry project, which explores memory, movement and belonging using one colour, is expanding from Mokolodi and Maun to Gaborone as part of its exploration of who Botswana is becoming.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Coach Chilume Ntshwarang attributes 22-year-old sprinter Kebinatshipi's undefeated 2026 men's 400m season to consistent execution of a plan developed after his World Athletics Championships gold medal in Tokyo, which emphasized competing like a world champion at every Diamond League meeting and setting records.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's 10-member lawn bowls squad will compete in the African States Tournament in Zambia from September 21, aiming to improve on their silver-medal finish in 2024. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the World championships and Commonwealth Games.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's lawn bowls national team will travel to Lusaka for the African States Tournament from September 21–26, followed by world singles competition in Australia and an international open in Jwaneng.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Gaborone United and Jwaneng Galaxy both exited CAF competitions at the first preliminary round on Saturday, eliminating Botswana's representation in the Champions League and Confederation Cup and raising questions about domestic preparation and continental competitiveness.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's chess teams have arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for the 46th Chess Olympiad, running from September 15 to September 27, with leading players backed by corporate sponsors.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's podium finishes at the Ultimate Championships reflect the country's growing sprinting strength as the BAA widens talent identification and develops a younger generation to join established athletes like Letsile Tebogo and Collen Kebinatshipi.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
BDF A and Nhabe A claimed the men's and ladies' club titles at the Phoenix Assurance Botswana Club Championship with 3-1 final victories at Babusi Hall, each receiving P3,000.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Up to 800 children are expected at a Gaborone run combining sport, culture and national identity as Botswana marks 60 years of independence on September 26.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik of Oman visited Botswana for a two-day state visit on September 16, with the two countries set to sign agreements covering political consultations, investment promotion, commerce and industry, air services, visa exemption, health cooperation and mining exploration. The Sultan also toured the Diamond Trading Centre Botswana to explore opportunities in diamond beneficiation and value addition.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
As Botswana celebrates its diamond jubilee on 30 September and 1 October, the author reflects on the country's transition from the midlife milestone of 50 years to 60, invoking "Kanreki"—a Japanese word for the 60th birthday—to capture a deeper collective rebirth and renewed confidence beyond mere longevity, even as diamond revenues remain low and unpredictable.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →