A colourful carnival procession featuring military, police, dancers, scouts and traditional performers converged at Gaborone's Main Mall on Wednesday as Botswana celebrated its 60th independence anniversary. President Duma Boko and visiting Mozambique President Daniel Chapo joined crowds and participated in traditional dance performances alongside community groups.
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A colourful carnival procession featuring military, police, dancers, scouts and traditional performers converged at Gaborone's Main Mall on Wednesday as Botswana celebrated its 60th independence anniversary. President Duma Boko and visiting Mozambique President Daniel Chapo joined crowds and participated in traditional dance performances alongside community groups.
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Bangwato deputy chief Kgosi Seretse Peter Khama said Botswana's Diamond Jubilee provided an opportunity to reflect on the country's 60-year journey to independence, achieved through resilience and unity. He called on Batswana to apply the same resilience and unity to overcome current economic challenges.
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Botswana celebrated its Diamond Jubilee pre-Independence at the National Stadium on Tuesday night with performances from police and prison service bands, speeches from dignitaries including President Duma Boko, Mozambique President Daniel Chapo, and a fireworks display. The event, themed Building Resilience, Driving Prosperity, drew large crowds despite cold drizzle.
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Presidents Advocate Duma Boko and Daniel Chapo addressed a Botswana-Mozambique Business Forum, challenging private sector leaders to unlock new trade frontiers, capitalise on natural resources, and fast-track regional corridors to drive economic transformation and improve citizens' livelihoods.
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Mozambique's First Lady Ms Gueta Chapo donated US$3,000 to Botswana's Office of the First Lady at a fundraising event for the new GBV One-Stop Service Centre in Gaborone, with First Lady Kaone Boko stating the funds would support survivor care, early intervention, and educational outreach to combat gender-based violence as a continental responsibility.
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During the 2026 National Month of Prayer observance, Botswana Police Service Commissioner Dinah Marathe stressed that police officers are the service's most critical resource and urged them to prioritise their health and well-being, noting that vehicles, technology and infrastructure cannot replace them. She called on officers to seek help when needed, undergo regular medical screenings, look after their mental health, get enough rest, and exercise regularly, acknowledging the emotional strain of policing.
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Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said Botswana needs people who can convert knowledge into enterprise and solutions, and commended Continental Reinsurance Holdings' investment in education for young Batswana as essential to the country's economic transformation.
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Botswana's Under-23 football team plays Seychelles in an Olympic Games qualifier at the National Stadium, seeking redemption after a 2-0 friendly loss to Mozambique. Head coach Michael Mogaladi expressed concerns about player fitness and preparation time, though noted the squad's hunger and resilience despite limited club football time.
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Botswana's youthful netball team finished eighth at the Netball World Cup Africa Regional Qualifiers in Kenya. Head coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm said the competition was challenging but necessary, highlighting lessons learned and a changed culture as the foundation for the team's future development.
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Botswana is developing a restaurant at the Samora Machel Museum in Peleng, Lobatse, to serve Setswana and Portuguese cuisines. Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi announced this during a visit by Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo, highlighting the museum's role in Southern African liberation history and the enduring friendship between the two nations.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the nation to forge ahead with firm confidence and take solid steps to achieve national rejuvenation during a reception at Beijing's Great Hall of the People to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Xi noted that the Party has led China to rapid economic growth and social stability over the past 77 years, saying the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable.
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