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Thursday, 24 September 2026
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Politics

President Boko calls for renewed multilateralism and global cooperation

The News

President Advocate Duma Boko addressed the UN General Assembly, urging world leaders to choose cooperation over division and reform the financial system to include developing nations. He emphasized that multilateralism and adherence to shared rules remain humanity's best instrument for peace and prosperity, citing Botswana's founding principle that national security and prosperity depend on integration into a rules-based community of nations.

24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Politics

  1. President Boko calls for renewed multilateralism and global cooperation

    President Advocate Duma Boko addressed the UN General Assembly, urging world leaders to choose cooperation over division and reform the financial system to include developing nations. He emphasized that multilateralism and adherence to shared rules remain humanity's best instrument for peace and prosperity, citing Botswana's founding principle that national security and prosperity depend on integration into a rules-based community of nations.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. UDC Direct Members threaten exit over Sefhophe by-election

    UDC Direct Members say the Sefhophe by-election dispute could force them to reconsider their place in the coalition and explore other political formations ahead of 2029.

    24 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Business

  1. China's zero-tariff measures open export opportunities for Botswana

    Botswana is positioning beef, citrus and other locally produced goods for increased exports to China following new zero-tariff measures. Minister Mohwasa said the initiative could help expand Botswana's export base, strengthen economic cooperation with China and support economic transformation under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. Twenty-five-kilometre road project completed at Tlokweng border post

    The Tlokweng internal roads development—25km of roads with modern drainage, solar lighting, and traffic signalling—has been completed within budget at over P334 million plus P40 million for lighting and signalling. Minister Ketlhalefile Motshegwa said the project aligns with the National Development Plan's goal of transforming Botswana into a premier regional hub for trade and investment.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  3. Absa Bank Botswana non-interest income surges 63 percent

    Absa Bank Botswana's non-interest income rose 63 percent to P561 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, helping offset pressure from higher funding costs and rising expected credit losses.

    24 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  4. HRDC warns weak job creation widens skills gap

    An HRDC report warns that weak job creation, rising graduate unemployment and rapid technological change are widening the gap between qualifications and available work.

    24 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Mining & Energy

  1. Botswana navigates post-diamond economic diversification challenges

    Botswana's economy, built on diamond revenues for nearly six decades, faces a critical shift as global diamond markets decline since 2024. Debswana, the government-De Beers joint venture, is pursuing a new transformational strategy to build a sustainable, diversified future beyond mining.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Society

  1. Botswana Veterinary Surgeons Council launches website

    The Botswana Veterinary Surgeons Council has launched a website to strengthen professional accountability and help farmers identify legitimate veterinary practitioners, allowing farmers to verify whether practitioners are registered and enabling online registration applications.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. Mojadigo to file no-case-to-answer in rape trial

    Mojadigo signalled plans to file a no-case-to-answer motion during cross-examination of the State's last witness, a retired police investigating officer, in a trial where he faces three counts of rape of a minor from Francistown in 2024.

    24 September 2026 · Mmegi →

  3. Kids Independence Run to celebrate Botswana's 60 years

    The BW Kids Independence Run is set for tomorrow at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone, expected to attract up to 800 children with activities combining sport, culture and celebrations of Botswana's national identity while promoting healthy lifestyles.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  4. Botswana pursues global health partnerships amid domestic shortages

    While Botswana courts international health partners in New York, the country faces medicine shortages, a missing CT scanner, and depleted condom stocks, exposing gaps between government health reform ambitions and conditions confronting patients at home.

    24 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  5. Mine workers union pursues court action for unpaid wages

    The Botswana Mine Workers Union is preparing court action against Medupi Mining after talks and labour mediation failed to secure three months of outstanding salaries owed to workers since July.

    24 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Culture

  1. Sixty years of music shapes Botswana's cultural identity

    Over six decades since independence, Botswana has developed a modern music industry from none, with pioneering artistes building a value chain of singers, instrumentalists, engineers, producers and promoters. Early groups like The Metronomes and The Scarers, led by musicians such as Galerobale Letsatle, laid the foundation for contemporary music in the country.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. Fashion creative director IB Kamara visits Gaborone

    Internationally recognised fashion creative director, stylist and editor IB Kamara is coming to Gaborone, with a focus on the economics of African creativity rather than high-profile networking.

    24 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  3. Grand Palm's Cellar Experience combines wine education with live jazz

    Grand Palm has turned the Boma into a crash course in wine, pairing tasting notes with live jazz and festive season hosting know-how.

    24 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Sport

  1. Botswana marks first Olympic participation in 1980 Moscow

    Botswana sent seven track athletes to the 1980 Moscow Olympics, their first time competing on the Olympic stage. The article chronicles this milestone and the nation's journey from post-independence nation-building under President Seretse Khama to sporting achievement.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. BFA grassroots teams compete at DSFA tournament in Namibia

    The Botswana Football Association will field Under 11, Under 15 and Under 17 teams at the Dream Sports football academy International Youth Tournament in Namibia from October 2-4, competing against teams from Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and other SADC countries.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  3. Botswana's karate team debuts at Indo-Pacific Cup in Mauritius

    Botswana's Nihon Karate Kyokai team is competing at the Indo-Pacific Cup in Mauritius with eight karatekas, and the team is also attending standardisation seminars and technical courses to develop karate officials in Botswana.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  4. Botswana hosts inaugural regional padel cup finale

    Botswana will host the inaugural First Capital Bank Padel Cup Regional Grand Finale this weekend in Gaborone, bringing together players from Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe on September 26–27 at The Fields Mall.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

World & Region

  1. Botswana, Mozambique upgrade cooperation framework to boost ties

    Botswana and Mozambique are proposing to upgrade their Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation to a Bi-national Commission to implement existing agreements and deepen strategic and economic cooperation. The proposal emerged at the ninth session of the JPCC in Gaborone, where Mozambique's Director for Africa and Middle East highlighted progress in defence cooperation and efforts to establish a Permanent Joint Defence and Security Commission.

    24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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