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Sunday, 26 April 2026
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Government settles P1.19bn in supplier debts but accounting remains unclear

The News

The Botswana government settled P1.19 billion in outstanding supplier payments but conceded it cannot rule out additional debts still sitting unsubmitted within ministries, leaving uncertainty over the country's true outstanding obligations.

Why it matters

Government's P1.19bn debt settlement leaves accounting gaps, a critical accountability issue for public finances.

15 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

Yesterday

  1. Government settles P1.19bn in supplier debts but accounting remains unclear

    The Botswana government settled P1.19 billion in outstanding supplier payments but conceded it cannot rule out additional debts still sitting unsubmitted within ministries, leaving uncertainty over the country's true outstanding obligations.

    15 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. Botswana needs unified economic policy, argues analyst

    Douglas Rasbash argues that Botswana has abundant plans and strategies but lacks a binding policy to truly shape the economy, and contends that six critical pillars must move from fragmented ideas into a single, disciplined economic framework.

    15 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

Friday 24 April

  1. Building a practical 12-bottle wine storage system for Botswana

    A guide to organizing wine storage suited to Botswana's climate, advocating for a systematic approach rather than casual counter storage.

    24 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Parliament calls for urgent overhaul of FMD livestock zones

    Parliament has called on government to urgently review and re-demarcate livestock zones as pressure mounts from recurring Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks.

    23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

  2. Gaborone charity golf day raises funds for autism support services

    A golf day at Stanbic Bank Gaborone Golf Club on April 30, 2026, will raise funds for Autism Botswana, an organization supporting families affected by autism spectrum disorder. Organized by businesswoman Melissa Modise, the event aims to build awareness, challenge stigma, and advocate for inclusive spaces for children on the spectrum.

    23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Monday 6 April

  1. President Boko travels to France and Spain for summits

    President Advocate Duma Boko has departed for France to attend the One Health Summit on April 7, which brings together global leaders to discuss human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health, focusing on zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food systems, and pollution exposure. He will hold bilateral talks with President Emmanuel Macron and engage on trade and investment opportunities, then travel to Spain on April 9 for economic diplomacy discussions and talks with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon.

    6 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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