Anonymous online personalities are drawing Botswana's institutions into disputes, raising questions about manufactured political influence and the corruption of truth.
9 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Anonymous online personalities are drawing Botswana's institutions into disputes, raising questions about manufactured political influence and the corruption of truth.
9 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana government's introduction of a P50 fee for registering civil cases at customary courts has drawn online backlash and opposition criticism, with concerns raised over whether financially struggling Batswana can afford to pursue civil disputes.
9 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
State Prosecutor Ambrose Mubika told Gaborone Regional Magistrate's Court that Zakhem could not attend proceedings because he was unwell, according to information his defence counsel had provided.
16 hours ago · Mmegi →
The Umbrella for Democratic Change has not yet settled its stance on Electronic Voting Machines despite previously opposing them, while the Manual Workers Union is calling for their removal from electoral reform proposals.
16 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana and China have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on news dissemination through broadcasting media, represented by Botswana Television and Xinhua News Agency respectively, as part of President Duma Boko's state visit to China. The agreement establishes a legal framework for cooperation in news dissemination via television and internet platforms.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Brand Botswana and the Maikarabelo Movement aim to channel patriotism beyond social media toward supporting local businesses, homegrown fashion, and community projects as economic opportunities.
9 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Speaking at the Made in BW Sold to the World Expo, the minister said government's Economic Diversification Drive preferential procurement programme needs to have meaningful impact on local enterprises. He called for identifying what investment, technology, standards support, or supplier development local enterprises need to supply government requirements, rather than simply checking if a local supplier exists.
19 hours ago · Mmegi →
The Bard Santner Group has secured a deposit-taking microfinance banking licence as part of its longer-term banking ambitions, developing a diaspora-focused institution described as the first of its kind in Zimbabwe and the region.
19 hours ago · Mmegi →
Botswana Sustainability Week 2026, the fourth annual edition scheduled for Maun from October 21 to 23, will bring together leaders, investors and policymakers to shift the sustainability conversation toward practical environmental, social and governance investments and unlock new economic opportunities across 18 sectors. The summit, hosted by the Green Loop Foundation with government backing, aims to mobilise private capital into community-led sustainable development projects.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
International oil companies in Botswana report that fuel supply shortfalls are increasing costs and jeopardising customer relationships, while Botswana Oil Limited attributes the issue to broader regional supply constraints.
16 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Shoprite is pursuing acquisition of selected assets from Square Mart Food Lovers Market in Gaborone and A1 Supermarket in Palapye to expand its presence in Botswana's grocery market, as consumers face rising prices and reduced purchasing power.
11 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Grow 365 director Tshepo Setoutwe equips young people with hands-on training in hydroponics, a modern farming technique that grows plants without soil using nutrient-rich water. The method uses up to 90 per cent less water than traditional agriculture and offers an alternative to conventional farming in Botswana's semi-arid climate where water scarcity and unpredictable rainfall threaten agricultural production.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bridge the gap between education and the workplace by addressing skills mismatches and ensuring training responds to labour market demands.
20 hours ago · Mmegi →
Researchers have found that an immune-checkpoint protein called PD-L2 helps senescent (damaged, aging) cells evade the body's defenses and accumulate in tissues. In mouse experiments, blocking this protein allowed the immune system to remove more of these cells and improved metabolic health and physical strength, suggesting a potential therapy approach for age-related disorders.
23 hours ago · Weekend Post →
Reverend Felicia Ramaribana has been elected president of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa at the church's assembly in Swakopmund, Namibia, becoming the first woman from the Synod of Botswana to lead the regional denomination and the second woman to hold the UCCSA presidency in its history.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Songbird Oratile Kofa is stepping outside a familiar sound with her solo move, exploring Khoisan harmonies and Afro-fusion experiments to discover her own artistic direction.
9 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Orange Music Talents 2026 is conducting free auditions beyond Gaborone with a P100,000 top prize, searching for Botswana's next music stars through a village-to-village hunt.
11 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Angola is hosting a cultural event in Phakalane on 17 October featuring Angolan dishes and performances to strengthen ties between Botswana and Angola.
12 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Kefilwe Rasengwatshe has been selected to officiate at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event to be held in Africa.
9 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
BetXplosion invited sport journalist Kolantsho to experience and document the company's "Live Your Joy" prize package, including preparation, travel, match day attendance, and return home, sharing daily updates on social media to show customers what the winner can expect.
15 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Tennis Association hosted the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III for the first time in July, and the world tennis governing body recognized the event as a global case study for its success in reaching new audiences and introducing tennis to new demographics. The national team secured promotion to Europe/Africa Group II, while the tournament's broader achievement was in mass public education and breaking down barriers to elite international tennis.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Sankoyo Bush Bucks Football Club has submitted required documents to the Botswana Football Association after the First Division North League Management Committee postponed its fixtures over non-compliance with domestic club licensing requirements. The postponement followed a licensing issue stemming from an outstanding payment dispute with four players dating back to the club's time in the Premier League.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Football Association has pledged continued support for the senior women's national football team following their elimination from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers by Tanzania's Twiga Stars with a 7-0 aggregate scoreline. The BFA will continue engaging the team through training camps in the absence of an ongoing women's league, while the team's coach said the squad needs restructuring to create opportunities for younger players.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's select Baggy Blues side recovered from two opening defeats to secure consecutive victories against the touring Marylebone Cricket Club during the London-based club's nine-match Botswana tour.
17 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Newly promoted Tonota FC defeated Sua Flamengoes 1-0 to extend their unbeaten start in the FNB Premiership and open a three-point lead at the top.
11 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Football League upheld Township Rollers player Tebogo Mogotsi's suspension after an Extension Gunners match, finding that television footage was inconclusive on whether he received a yellow card, with match reports prevailing in the decision.
12 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi has rejected claims that Botswana's wildlife management policies aim to eliminate elephants, defending conservation efforts that account for community safety and livelihoods.
11 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
President Advocate Duma Boko toured the Museum of the Communist Party of China during a State Visit to the People's Republic of China on Wednesday. The museum, opened in 2021, covers the Communist Party's history from 1921 to the present through over 2,600 images and 3,500 cultural relics and artefacts.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Advocate Duma Boko announced that Botswana-China relations have been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, which will enable businesses to operate seamlessly in Botswana and across Africa. Boko emphasized Botswana's political stability, recent peaceful change of government, and highest continental credit rating as reasons investors should view it as the safest entry point to Africa.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →