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Wednesday, 21 October 2026
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Agriculture & Land

  1. South Africa submits protocols for Botswana beef market access

    Botswana's beef export industry may regain access to the South African market after the country submitted biosecurity protocols to facilitate resumed imports, with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-free zones emerging as a potential solution.

    4 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Culture

  1. IB Kamara on fashion, roots, and breaking creative gatekeeping

    Fashion designer IB Kamara discusses his work spanning London's fashion elite to Africa's creative future, while challenging creative gatekeeping and reimagining shared success.

    5 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. Botswana aims for 40,000 creative-sector jobs by 2051

    The National Arts Council says Botswana's creative economy will require more than talent; it needs financing, intellectual property protection, and market access for artists.

    5 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

  3. Africa's creative economy worth $60bn, faces infrastructure gaps

    Africa's creative economy is valued at an estimated US$60 billion, yet captures only a fraction of global creative royalties. ACEL 2026 in Gaborone moved beyond celebrating talent to address infrastructure, money and ownership gaps limiting creatives.

    5 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

  4. Three Botswana designers head to Durban Mr Price internship

    Three local designers are heading to Durban for a Mr Price internship as part of Fashion Without Borders Botswana 2026, which advocates that local creativity deserves investment, industry access, and a future beyond the runway.

    5 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

  5. Botswana artists showcase craftsmanship at London Frieze Masters

    Peter Mabeo and Beullah Serema are presenting works combining diamonds, basketry, and woodcarving at London's Frieze Masters 2026, bringing Botswana's traditional craftsmanship to an international art stage.

    5 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

Sport

  1. TAFISA seeks Gaborone Africa's first certified Global Active City

    TAFISA hopes to announce Gaborone as Africa's first certified Global Active City during the 2027 TAFISA World Congress in Botswana.

    6 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. MCC defeats Botswana Men's Select by eight runs

    Marylebone Cricket Club won Friday's final Twenty20 match against Botswana Men's Select Team by eight runs at the BCA Oval in Gaborone, completing a tour with six wins from nine matches.

    6 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

  3. Four Botswana athletes' doping case postponed to March 2027

    Four Botswana athletes challenging positive doping test results have had their High Court hearing scheduled for 9 March 2027, extending their wait by more than a year.

    6 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

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