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2026-04-232026-06-13
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  1. May 2026

  2. Daily News Botswana

    … After taking time off for motherhood in 2007, she was headhunted for an Executive Chef position in Francistown. …

    Dintwe makes kitchen her kingdom

  3. The Botswana Gazette

    The National Stadium will host Saturday’s blockbuster Orange FA Cup semi-final double header featuring giants, derby survivors and ambitious challengers battling for a place in the grand finale, after the matches were moved from Francistown GAZETTE REPORTER The Orange FA Cup semi …

    Orange FA Cup Semi-Final Double Header

  4. Daily News Botswana

    … As you know I am chairperson of the AIDS Council, remain engaged in various local and international charitable institutions and I am Patron of the Botswana Society for the Deaf, running centres in Gaborone and Francistown. …

    The Witty and Humorous Mogae

  5. Mmegi

    … He would then proceed to Francistown Senior Secondary School, where he did his whole secondary education. …

    Hunyepa: A militant, radical and a great political organiser
  6. April 2026

  7. Daily News Botswana

    … She started her bowling journey in 2014 at Clifton School in Francistown but started playing professionally in 2022 when she joined, her current Gaborone Bowling Club. …

    Bowling team in camp for games
Business

Inflation squeezes informal traders in Francistown

The News

Informal traders in Francistown say rising inflation, higher purchase prices, increased transportation costs, and Pula depreciation are eating into their profits and forcing them to raise selling prices, which has reduced customer demand and slowed business growth.

Why it matters

Francistown informal traders' struggles with inflation and Pula depreciation highlight cost-of-living pressures affecting livelihoods across the country.

11 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Inflation squeezes informal traders in Francistown

    Informal traders in Francistown say rising inflation, higher purchase prices, increased transportation costs, and Pula depreciation are eating into their profits and forcing them to raise selling prices, which has reduced customer demand and slowed business growth.

    11 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Court of Appeal to hear FNBB appeal in Guma Moyo property dispute

    The Court of Appeal will hear an appeal on June 19, 2026, brought by First National Bank Botswana and two others challenging a High Court ruling that halted the sale of properties linked to businessman Samson Guma Moyo in an effort by FNBB to recover debts related to United Refineries Botswana Holdings. The central legal issue is whether a creditor may proceed against sureties or guarantors while the principal debtor company remains under judicial management.

    9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →

  2. BPS denies elite crime unit shutdown amid scaling-back reports

    The Botswana Police Service has rejected claims that the City Police Unit (CPU), launched in December 2023, has been suspended, though sources say the government has quietly scaled back the initiative since the UDC took office in 2024, citing resource shortages and a reported shift toward the Safer City Project.

    9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →

Monday 8 June

  1. Francistown City Council needs P335 million for infrastructure repairs

    Francistown City Council requires an estimated P335 million to revive crumbling infrastructure, with damage to roads and other facilities worsened by heavy rains between February and April 2026.

    8 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Friday 5 June

  1. Witness testifies to Mojadigo sexually assaulting teenage girl

    A witness told Village Magistrate's Court that Mojadigo, currently serving a 20-year rape sentence, inappropriately touched a teenage girl, caressing her breasts and thighs during visits to a mission house in Francistown. Mojadigo is now on trial for this alleged assault on the minor.

    5 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Bikwe Hike offers transformative mental reset through wilderness challenge

    Novice hiker Carla Verdiane fell on a steep descent during the Bikwe Hike over the weekend but finished the event with medical support and encouragement from safety volunteers, demonstrating hiking's power as a mental reset that helps participants overcome self-doubt and psychological barriers.

    4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Botswana president praises Belgium relations since 1975

    President Duma Boko hailed Botswana and Belgium's long-standing partnership during a farewell meeting with outgoing Belgian Ambassador Paul Jansen, highlighting cooperation in the diamond industry, agriculture, and educational exchanges between the two countries. Boko commended Belgium's support for local diamond value addition and noted the twinning arrangement between Francistown and Genk.

    3 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 1 June

  1. A3 Francistown-Nata road reconstruction 45% complete

    The reconstruction of the Francistown-Nata (A3) Road is 45 per cent complete despite recent weather-related challenges, with 200 kilometres divided into strategic sections and over 1,000 local residents employed. The project includes a dual carriageway from Francistown Toyota to past Mathangwane, with asphalt laying expected to reach substantial completion by late June or early July.

    1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. Security and stability essential for Botswana's economic growth

    The Minister for State President, Defence and Security said national security and structural stability underpin sustainable economic activity and attract long-term investment. He cited the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme's focus on secure trade lanes, protected infrastructure, and regional stability through bilateral commissions with neighbouring countries.

    1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 29 May

  1. President Boko praises Botswana-Belgium diplomatic and economic ties

    President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana's diamond industry and broader development efforts. The two countries have enjoyed strong diplomatic relations since 1975, with cooperation particularly evident in the diamond sector through the Antwerp diamond industry.

    29 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Tebogo competes in 200m Diamond League debut in Rabat

    Letsile Tebogo, the 21-year-old Olympic gold medallist, will compete in his 200-metre Diamond League account at the Meeting International Mohammed VI in Rabat on May 30, facing a competitive field including Kenneth Bednarek, Andre De Grasse, and Wayde van Niekerk while building toward the Wanda Diamond League Final.

    28 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 25 May

  1. Ntsima uses politics to improve lives, especially youth

    A parliamentary member and Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship says his conviction that politics must serve to improve people's lives—especially young people, entrepreneurs, and ordinary communities—was shaped by university experience and civil society work. His background in business consulting has reinforced his belief that government should make it easier for citizens to start and grow businesses.

    25 May 2026 · Mmegi →

  2. Jailed pastor must answer four defilement charges

    Pastor Goitsekgosi Mojadigo, already serving a rape sentence, must stand trial on four counts of defilement; the Mochudi Magistrate Court ruled he has a case to answer after rejecting his no-case-to-answer application, finding sufficient evidence that sexual activity occurred with an underage girl between January and May 2024.

    25 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  3. African stand-up comedy tour comes to Botswana in June

    The Jokes From Far Away tour, led by Ugandan comedian Dr Hilary Okello and organised by Major Moves Comedy, will visit Gaborone on June 4 and Francistown on June 5, featuring local and regional comedians including Botswana's Thapelo Malani, Zoe Kgasa, and Boldwin Ramokate.

    25 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  4. Enesia FC secures FNB Premiership League promotion after dramatic second-leg victory

    Enesia FC defeated Dinare FC 3-0 in a second-leg playoff on May 23 at City Council Stadium in Francistown, achieving a 5-4 aggregate win and promotion to the FNB Premiership League for the 2026/27 season after trailing 4-2 on aggregate at halftime.

    25 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 21 May

  1. F&G Botswana launches flavour enhancer for SADC expansion

    F&G Botswana has launched Ethyl Maltol flavour enhancer in Francistown in collaboration with BITC and plans to expand into the SADC market, targeting countries including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Angola and South Africa. The product is intended for use in foods such as bread, cakes, biscuits, and beverages, with the company citing Botswana's strategic position in the region as advantageous for market access.

    21 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. Betway sponsors Clash of Legends football tournament with P1.5 million

    Betway has sponsored the fourth edition of Clash of the Legends with P1.5 million, to be held on June 20 at the National Stadium featuring Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The tournament aims to support retired football legends facing hardship after their careers end.

    21 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  3. Dinare and Enesia meet in Premier League playoff decider

    Dinare FC and Enesia FC will play the second leg of the promotional playoffs at Francistown City Council stadium on Sunday, with Dinare holding a 4-2 advantage from the first leg. Dinare's general manager said the team would approach the match with caution despite their lead.

    21 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Botswana secures fuel supply through strategic import control structure

    Botswana imports roughly 1.3 billion liters of refined petroleum products annually, primarily from neighboring countries, with about 90 percent of the market controlled by government-backed Botswana Oil Limited and citizen-owned companies, reflecting a deliberate policy to maintain national energy security amid reliance on imports due to lack of domestic oil reserves.

    20 May 2026 · Weekend Post →

  2. Botswana property prices fall as economic pressures mount

    Botswana's residential property market lost momentum in 2025, with average residential property prices falling 9.9 percent quarter-on-quarter to P888,055 in the third quarter of 2025, according to Bank of Botswana data. The decline, driven by falls in Greater Gaborone, Francistown and Selebi-Phikwe, reflects a growing divide between resilient affordable housing demand and weaker demand for higher-end homes.

    20 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Monday 18 May

  1. Malebogo Dintwe transforms childhood dream into culinary career

    Malebogo Dintwe, who grew up in Selebi Phikwe, initially aspired to work at a hotel front desk but enrolled at Gaborone Technical College in 2001 to pursue a Hospitality Operations course, where she gained competitive entry among nearly 1,000 applicants for 27 places. Between 2001 and 2004, she trained across hospitality's core pillars including cookery, eventually establishing herself as a respected chef commanding her own kitchen.

    18 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Orange FA Cup semi-finals scheduled at National Stadium

    The Orange FA Cup semi-finals will take place at the National Stadium in Gaborone on Saturday, 16 May 2026, after the matches were moved from Francistown.

    13 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Former President Mogae remembered for wit and charisma

    An article reflects on Dr Festus Mogae's lighter side and personality, highlighting his witty remarks and charismatic nature alongside his professional demeanor as president. The piece includes examples of his humorous observations on African politics, election transitions, and his various post-presidential engagements.

    12 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Assistant Minister Hunyepa: political activist with trade union roots

    Mmegi profiles the Assistant Minister of Basic Education and Child Welfare, tracing his background in opposition politics and trade unionism, noting his family history of BPP membership and his path through college student activism to partisan party politics.

    7 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Botswana bowling team prepares for Commonwealth Games, African tournament

    The national bowling team is in training camp ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow in July and the African States Bowling Tournament in Zambia in September. Head coach Baven Balendra expressed confidence in the team's mix of experienced and internationally exposed bowlers, with a minimum target of reaching the quarter-finals at the Commonwealth Games.

    23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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