Also known as: Dr Edwin Dikoloti · Dr Dikoloti · Minister Dikoloti · Minister of Lands and Agriculture Edwin Dikoloti · Dr. Edwin Dikoloti · Minister of Lands and Agriculture Dr. Edwin Dikoloti
Good Hope/Mmathethe Member of Parliament who has advocated for faster civil service delivery on local issues.
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… Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, noted the initiative comes at a critical time as Botswana seeks to increase agriculture's contribution to the economy and accelerate growth within the livestock industry. …
National Fodder Strategy aims to cut feed importsDaily News Botswana
… Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, urged Bangwaketse regiments, particularly the newly inducted Maisantwa III, to volunteer in constructing a critical 37-kilometre fence along the Tswane-Sekhutlane cutline in the FMD containment zone. …
Malope names new regiment Maisantwa IIIDaily News Botswana
Member of Parliament for Good Hope-Mmathethe, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, has been appointed Minister of Lands and Agriculture. …
Dikoloti Minister of Lands and AgricultureDaily News Botswana
… This was said by Minister of Communications and Innovation, Mr David Tshere, who was standing in for acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti in his welcome remarks yesterday, during the tour of the Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) by South Africa President Cyr …
Regional cooperation key in combating FMDDaily News Botswana
The Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, says at 83 per cent vaccination coverage rate in Zone 6B South, the figure was the lowest among all the zones. …
Low vaccination turnout worries ministerMmegi
… Acting Minister of Agriculture, Edwin Dikoloti, addressing Kgotla residents last week, said proceeding with the launch under current conditions would expose the country to significant trade risks.“Opening an export-led and export-ready abattoir while the disease is active in cont …
Tsabong Abattoir opening pushed back amidst FMD breakoutDaily News Botswana
Botswana is currently battling a serious outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has spread across several parts of the country, placing pressure on the economy and livelihoods, says the Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti. …
FMD crisis threatens nation livelihoodsMmegi
… Speaking on Thursday during the Foot and Mouth Pitso, Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti revealed that the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) is now holding beef stock valued at no less than P202 million, which can no longer be exported to premium internation …
Beef sector faces quandary over FMD outbreak in SouthThe Botswana Gazette
… are demanding urgent clarification from the Minister of Lands and Agriculture over a decision to vaccinate livestock in an area with no detected Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak SESUPO RANTSIMAKO Zone 3C farmers have called on the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Edwin Dikoloti …
Zone 3C Farmers, Govt Clash Over VaccinationDaily News Botswana
… President Boko is accompanied by Ministers Dr Phenyo Butale, Dr Stephen Modise, and Dr Edwin Dikoloti, among other senior government officials. …
President Undertakes Working Visits To France and SpainGovernment has approved renewed export arrangements for live cattle and meat products to help livestock farmers recover from disrupted marketing caused by the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, allowing farmers to sell accumulated livestock and improve cash flow while supporting disease management.
25 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Government has approved renewed export arrangements for live cattle and meat products to help livestock farmers recover from disrupted marketing caused by the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, allowing farmers to sell accumulated livestock and improve cash flow while supporting disease management.
25 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The government has renewed its livestock export dispensation with new measures to widen participation, including limiting each farmer or buyer to a single export permit, raising the live cattle export levy from P30 to P300 per head, and restricting meat exports to citizens and citizen-owned companies. The previous dispensation, in place since 2019, had exported over 551,570 cattle mainly to South Africa and Namibia but benefited a relatively small number of participants disproportionately.
20 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Government has renewed livestock export dispensation to help farmers recover from Foot and Mouth Disease disruptions since January, allowing live cattle exports for six months and beef products for twelve months, while approximately P97 million has been redirected towards disease control measures including vaccination and surveillance.
19 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The UDC government is weighing a proposal to dissolve Botswana's existing land boards and consolidate their authority into a single, centralised Land Commission. The timing coincides with the expiration of land board members' three-year terms, and the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture is studying the restructuring, though details remain unclear.
9 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Government has committed to delivering 100,000 housing units by 2028 through the Bonno National Housing Programme, with public resources directed to households most in need while the private sector serves other segments, according to a Ministry of Water and Human Settlements official speaking at Botswana's World Habitat Day commemoration.
5 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The government will double land allocation from one to two hectares for top-performing farmers under the Lemang Dijo scheme, which targets resource-poor micro-scale Batswana. The decision follows strong results, including 32 Mokatako farmers averaging 1.8 tonnes per hectare and two top farmers reaching 4.5 tonnes per hectare.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The Minister of Lands and Agriculture says the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease crisis should become a catalyst for structural transformation, with government launching the Botswana Livestock Commercialisation Project (BOLCOP) to re-engineer the smallstock sector. FMD outbreaks that began in late January and early February have disrupted cattle movement, closed export routes to the European Union, and pressured rural households dependent on livestock.
21 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The European Union shut Botswana's last authorized fresh-beef export zones on 21 April 2026 following foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, forcing the state-owned Botswana Meat Commission to seek alternative markets in the Gulf, sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola.
14 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Farmers in Botswana's Okavango region say limited and poorly structured markets are preventing them from expanding horticultural production despite having adequate land, water, and capacity. The Okavango Horticulture Farmers Association, representing more than 60 of an estimated 140 horticultural producers in the district, reports that farmers base production decisions on what they believe they can sell rather than on market demand, forcing them toward lower-value crops like rape instead of higher-value options such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and butternuts.
7 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's Minister of Lands and Agriculture has urged real estate practitioners to participate in consultations on amendments to the Real Estate Professionals Act, which will strengthen alignment with Financial Intelligence Act requirements and prepare the country for an ESAAMLG Mutual Evaluation in 2027 assessing compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism standards.
2 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Good Hope/Mmathethe MP Dr Edwin Dikoloti has challenged civil servants to be more responsive and proactive, saying issues raised at kgotla meetings should be addressed urgently. He cited complaints about poor school infrastructure, lack of water, and road delays, calling on all involved to seek solutions at local authority level.
2 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana is moving from financing individual farmers to financing bankable agricultural value chains to unlock investment and improve productivity. The strategy links financing to real economic activity involving markets, contracts, aggregation, and other participants, with a phased implementation beginning with institutional foundations and pilot projects over 18 to 24 months.
1 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Okavango horticulture farmers face limited market opportunities despite producing high-grade vegetables and crops, according to the Okavango Horticulture Farmers Association chairperson. The association, which has over 60 members, recently held a farmers market day and crop exhibition to showcase produce and network with stakeholders, though the chairperson said this effort alone is insufficient to address the shortage of available markets.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Real Estate Institute of Botswana will host a conference on August 28, 2026, in Gaborone to address gaps in professional practice and foster collaboration among stakeholders involved in property transactions, including estate agents, conveyancers, financial institutions, regulators, and government departments.
24 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana has donated 100,000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine produced by the Botswana Vaccine Institute to Lesotho to strengthen disease response and deepen cooperation between the two countries. The donation, handed over by the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, follows commitments under the Botswana-Lesotho Binational Commission and reflects shared efforts to protect livelihoods and food security.
20 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Feedlot operators have taken government officials to the High Court, claiming losses of P27.8 million, but the government argues in its affidavit that the farmers seek to expose the public to the risk of Foot and Mouth disease spread for private economic benefit.
17 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The High Court dismissed the Law Society of Botswana's urgent application to rescind the ad hoc admission of South African Advocate Reginald Willis, who was brought in to represent two companies challenging the government's handling of foot-and-mouth disease affecting Botswana's cattle industry and beef exports. Chief Justice Ketlogetswe found the LSB's challenge "misconceived" and ruled that the Society had been properly notified and was not a necessary party to the underlying application.
17 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Two feedlot companies have withdrawn their court action against the Botswana Meat Commission and now seek to sue the Director of Veterinary Services, the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, the Attorney General, and several industry bodies. The firms, represented by a South African FMD expert lawyer, argue that vaccinated feedlot cattle have been left stranded with millions of pula at stake.
17 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's housing and land crisis has reached alarming levels, with nearly 440,000 citizens waiting for residential plots while government admits it cannot say when the backlog will be cleared. The land allocation system is overwhelmed by demand and constrained by limited land, funding shortages, and inadequate infrastructure.
12 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana has unveiled a strategic initiative to establish a globally recognized beef brand focused on high-quality, sustainably raised, and 100% grass-fed beef produced under stringent food safety and ethical farming standards. The Minister of Lands and Agriculture said the move would enable the country to capture greater value through branding and certification rather than exporting raw commodities.
12 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Minister of Lands and Agriculture told Parliament that government cannot afford to clear the country's land allocation waiting list within three years, responding to a motion calling on government to commit to allocating plots to those on waiting lists within that timeframe. The minister said the proposal was neither practical nor achievable under the country's current financial and administrative constraints.
12 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana Tourism Organisation has endorsed the Beyond 40 Walk, a national wellness initiative organised by TM Media Consultancy scheduled for September 5, 2026, at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone. BTO's support aligns with its mandate to promote Botswana as a destination for leisure, recreation, and domestic tourism.
6 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Agriculture Minister Dr Edwin Dikoloti has urged farmers to adopt climate-smart agriculture to prepare for anticipated El Niño conditions in the upcoming ploughing season, emphasizing that reliable weather information and planning are essential for making decisions on planting dates, crop selection, water management, and risk mitigation.
4 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Parliament was informed that Botswana's poultry industry has achieved self-sufficiency in chicken meat and eggs and is preparing to enter export markets, with the industry's value expected to grow from P3.5 billion to P10 billion by 2030.
29 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Ross Breeders has become the first poultry exporter in Botswana, dispatching 90,000 hatching eggs to Mozambique as part of a planned weekly export programme. Agriculture Minister Dr Edwin Dikoloti said the milestone demonstrates regional confidence in Botswana's poultry sector and aligns with the government's agricultural commercialisation strategy.
28 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana government is preparing a multi-million pula investment to revive the ostrich industry, seeking to tap growing global demand for ostrich products and reduce dependence on diamonds. The Minister of Lands and Agriculture said government has identified export opportunities but will first focus on rebuilding domestic production to ensure consistent supply to overseas markets.
22 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Ross Breeders company in Artesia will export 90,000 hatchery eggs to Mozambique every week, marking the start of a sustainable export programme aimed at positioning Botswana as a premier poultry hub. The project has generated 370 direct jobs, according to the Minister of Lands and Agriculture.
22 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Advocate Duma Boko visited the Dibete Ostrich Multiplication Unit, a state-owned breeding facility established in 2006 near Gaborone, signalling a government push to revive Botswana's commercial ostrich sector as an alternative economic driver amid volatile diamond markets. The sector, which produces high-value feathers, lean meat and premium leather, has been constrained by the absence of a reliable local feed value chain.
14 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, in partnership with the FAO, held a consultative workshop to validate and strengthen a draft Agriculture Financing Strategy aimed at unlocking investment at scale, attracting private capital, and strengthening agricultural value chains as Botswana seeks to accelerate agricultural transformation and reduce food import reliance.
30 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's agriculture minister says the country must reassess its financing approach after years of substantial public investment have not consistently delivered expected production, productivity and profitability gains. The FMD outbreak has prompted a defining moment to evaluate whether agriculture financing has achieved necessary transformational outcomes, despite government support through subsidies, grants, infrastructure programmes and other interventions.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →