Also known as: President Boko · President Advocate Duma Boko · Advocate Duma Boko · President Duma Gideon Boko · President Duma Boko · His Excellency President Advocate Duma Boko · Adv. Duma Boko · President Adv. Duma Boko
Duma Boko — President of Botswana, addressing diplomatic, economic, and governance challenges including medicine shortages and inherited debts.
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Daily News Botswana
… He has also recorded and released songs about other leaders among them Dumelang Saleshando, Biggie Butale and the current vice president, Ndaba Gaolathe and President Duma Boko. …
Nchunga Drops Tribute Single to MogaeDaily News Botswana
President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana’s diamond industry and broader development efforts. …
Boko Hails Botswana and Belgium RelationsMmegi
… The 2024 General Election results showed that residents wanted a new direction after many years of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) dominance in the constituency.” He is upbeat that even if President Duma Boko could call elections tomorrow, he and his party will win. …
Ntsima: Using politics as a vehicle to convalesce people’s livesDaily News Botswana
President Advocate Duma Boko has called for a modernised, disciplined and ethically grounded Botswana Defence Force (BDF) capable of responding to rapidly evolving and increasingly complex security threats. …
Boko Calls for Modern and Disciplined ForceDaily News Botswana
President Advocate Duma Boko has called on the private sector to assist the government in safeguarding the strength and stability of the country’s economy. …
Diamond downturn demands bold reforms - BokoDaily News Botswana
… President Advocate Duma Boko made the call during Dr Kebonang’s farewell courtesy call at the Office of the President on May 22, expressing confidence in the latter’s ability to represent Botswana’s interests effectively in both Belgium and the European Union. …
President Tasks Kebonang To Promote Botswana InterestsDaily News Botswana
President Advocate Duma Boko has called for zero tolerance on gender-based violence (GBV) within the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), urging service members to exercise restraint, discipline and emotional maturity when handling personal conflicts. …
Boko calls for zero tolerance on GBVThe Botswana Gazette
..As President Boko vows no return, no surrender GAZETTE REPORTER The Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) has launched a campaign against the proposed Constitutional Court. …
BOCONGO Launches Campaign Against ConCourtMmegi
… While senior members praised President Duma Boko for according Mogae a dignified State funeral, some of their remarks appeared to indirectly attack the previous leadership of the BDP, especially over how former president Sir Ketumile Masire was honoured after his passing. …
BDP divisions explode at Mogae's funeralDaily News Botswana
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has returned home this evening after completing a two-day state visit to Botswana. During the visit, he co-chaired the Sixth Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission with Botswana’s President Advocate Duma Boko. …
Ramaphosa Concludes Two-Day State VisitPresident Duma Boko has defended Botswana's decision to establish a physical diplomatic mission in Moscow, saying it corrects a diplomatic gap and opens economic opportunities despite scrutiny over Russia's war in Ukraine and international sanctions.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
President Duma Boko has defended Botswana's decision to establish a physical diplomatic mission in Moscow, saying it corrects a diplomatic gap and opens economic opportunities despite scrutiny over Russia's war in Ukraine and international sanctions.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
At the 46th SADC summit in Durban, Botswana Vaccine Institute was designated as a regional Foot and Mouth Disease Antigen/Vaccine Bank to strengthen prevention and control efforts. The summit also urged member states to enhance preparedness for El Niño-induced climate shocks.
19 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Months after President Duma Boko received a forensic audit covering a decade of alleged corruption, key law-enforcement agencies say they have not seen the report or acted on its findings.
13 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's Births and Deaths Registration System logged nearly 41,000 deaths between mid-2021 and mid-2026, with yearly figures ranging from 7,346 to 8,861 and average ages at death fluctuating between 67 and 79 years. The data was presented to Parliament by the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, raising questions about healthcare system challenges and the causes of death.
13 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
President Duma Boko's governance adviser Motlatsi Molapisi says he has not yet seen the forensic audit report, months after it was delivered to the President, and cannot comment on its findings.
12 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
President Duma Boko has blamed Botswana Railways' former board for frustrating a private-sector partnership he says could have helped return the loss-making parastatal to profitability.
12 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
President Duma Boko has called on public service leadership to overhaul institutional structures he describes as bureaucratic, dilatory, and unnecessarily complicated, urging "radical simplification" of processes to improve government delivery and accessibility.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana Defence Force retirees have escalated a long-running pension dispute, demanding permission to march to President Duma Boko's Office and threatening High Court action over the government's failure to respond for nearly two months to a request to deliver a petition about 1/375 Transfer Value Enhancement pension payments.
10 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
President Duma Boko's Special Envoy Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi has presented commercial opportunities worth P10,882,472,000 in Botswana's power sector to American and Gulf markets.
10 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
A documentary produced by Okavango Diamond Company and The Nkashi Trust premiered, showcasing the lives and challenges of Okavango communities whose existence is tied to the delta. The premiere was attended by President Duma Boko and Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng.
7 August 2026 · Mmegi →
A new documentary film, "Batho Ba Metsi: A Journey to Meet the People of the Water," directed by Moabi Mogorosi, features the lives, resilience, challenges and traditions of people living in the Okavango Delta. The filmmaker said the project aims to preserve Botswana's heritage and give voice to the delta's residents, with plans to air the film on National Geographic and at film festivals.
5 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation's 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance will provide an evidence-based evaluation of how Botswana is performing under President Duma Boko's leadership, moving beyond opinions shaped by perceptions and political loyalty.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
President Duma Boko has appealed for patience amid reports that the medicine shortage is costing lives, saying his government is working to resolve systemic weaknesses and procurement failures blamed for the crisis.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Director-General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services has revived a disputed P100 billion claim while the government is contending with a P83 million legal bill.
2 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
President Duma Boko called on African countries to overcome colonial-era stereotypes and language barriers to work together in harnessing the continent's natural resources and building shared prosperity. Speaking during a courtesy call by Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Boko emphasised the need to move beyond extraction and commit to deeper cooperation and stronger value chains across Africa.
30 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Director-General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services has reopened a controversial P100 billion claim while the government is managing a P83 million legal bill, positioning the DIS chief as a potential liability to President Boko's administration.
29 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Lucara Botswana presented a 1,305.4-carat diamond recovered at Karowe Diamond Mine to President Boko. The stone is the tenth weighing over 1,000 carats recovered at the mine since operations began, and the minister noted the diamond market is on a rebound with strong demand for large stones.
29 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The President of the All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises honoured President Advocate Duma Boko with the UbuntuSusu Continental SME Billion Fund recognition at the Trade Up North 10th Anniversary in Francistown, acknowledging his commitment to growing SMEs and creating an enabling environment for small businesses in Botswana. AAASME has established the $1.4 billion UbuntuSusu Continental SMEs Fund to assist SMEs in Africa to access finance, presenting Botswana's local SMEs an opportunity to tap into continental financing, markets and partnerships.
28 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana and Angola are preparing to sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening joint efforts against regional security threats including organised cross-border crime, cybercrime, and wildlife trafficking. The agreement will provide a framework for deeper military cooperation, intelligence sharing, and joint operations, with technical experts from both countries refining the Memorandum of Agreement ahead of signing during an upcoming State Visit.
28 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Duma Boko disclosed his administration has spent about P3.7 billion settling unpaid government invoices inherited from previous administrations, some dating back to 2018, saying these accumulated debts have slowed progress on delivering promised economic reforms.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The 10th edition of the Jwaneng Bushwalk attracted 6,000 hikers across 15km and 30km routes, with President Advocate Duma Boko and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho among attendees. The event, which began in 2014, continues to position Jwaneng as a sport tourism hub while supporting charity work and regional integration.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
South African Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has challenged President Duma Boko, arguing that true political change requires a complete transformation of the system rather than gradual reforms.
26 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's oldest pending clemency petition has been awaiting a decision from President Duma Boko for more than three years, with no presidential directive or warrant issued in relation to pending applications, according to prisons authorities.
23 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
President Advocate Duma Boko said approximately 81,000 Batswana are living with non-communicable diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure, and cervical cancer, with rising cases compounded by drug shortages in public health facilities that government is working to resolve.
23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana held the inaugural CEO Africa Roundtable at the Gaborone International Convention Centre, bringing together chief executives, board chairpersons, diplomats, and business leaders under the banner "Towards a $40 Billion Economy by 2036." The government presented a roadmap acknowledging that the old economic model has run its course and called for action from private sector and regional partners.
22 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
President Duma Boko has blamed an ongoing outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) for continued payment delays at the Botswana Meat Commission, saying the disease has disrupted the government's pledge to pay cattle farmers within seven days of delivering livestock.
22 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
President Duma Boko is weighing the creation of independent bodies to investigate and prosecute cases from Botswana's recent forensic audit, amid concerns about whether existing state institutions can handle the task impartially.
22 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Families of the 45 people who died in the 2024 Mmamatlakala Bridge bus accident in South Africa have not yet received compensation from the Road Accident Fund (RAF), according to the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President. The President's office has engaged the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund and RAF to assist with compensation claims, with RAF confirming its willingness to help.
22 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Duma Boko has reaffirmed his government's commitment to transform Botswana's economy from public sector-led to private sector-led, citing efforts to diversify revenue away from diamonds. He cited improved national savings from P300 million in 2024 to P6.1 billion, a 5.4 per cent increase in BURS collections to P15.36 billion in the first quarter of 2026/2027, and cost containment measures yielding P2.73 billion in cumulative savings since August 2025.
20 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A growing petition against Botswana's private healthcare taxation is challenging President Duma Boko's pledges on affordable healthcare and human rights, with campaigners warning the policy could reduce medical care affordability.
19 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →