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Daily News Botswana
Tonota FC were crowned champions of the first edition of the Tati River Cup after defeating Zambia’s Nkana FC 2-1 in the final played at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Saturday in Francistown. …
Tonota FC win inaugural Tati River CupDaily News Botswana
… These groups migrated from Zimbabwe in the 1940s, initially for missionary work, and settled in places such as Francistown, Mandunyane, Shashe and later southern centres including the Kanye area. …
Zezuru community thrive through savings skills and mutual supportDaily News Botswana
… Dignitaries are expected to attend, including former Vice President, Slumber Tsogwane, Minister of Environment and Tourism also Francistown South MP, Wynter Mmolotsi, Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship and Francistown East MP Tiroeaone Ntsima, Assistant Minister of Local Gove …
Francistown set to host inaugural Tati River Cup tomorrowThe Botswana Gazette
Organisers believe next week’s inaugural HSNV-sponsored Tati River Pre-Season Tournament can transform Francistown into Botswana’s football destination while driving tourism, business and regional football development TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO The inaugural HSNV-sponsored Tati River Pre …
Tati River Cup WeekendDaily News Botswana
… Similarly, former offenders in Francistown and Mahalapye have established businesses employing eight and six people respectively. …
Prisons harvest exceeds P2millionWeekend Post
… This would create jobs in Francistown and surrounding communities, stimulate local suppliers, and attract fresh mining investment. …
Nova Africa moves to revive Mupane Gold MineMmegi
Record league champions to sharpen their edge in Francistown pre-season showdown. …
Zambian Giants Nkana Set for Botswana Test in Inaugural Tati River CupDaily News Botswana
… Addressing the Business Botswana and BURS Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on the New Tax Laws in Francistown on Tuesday, Business Botswana Vice President (North), Mr Humphrey Nawa, emphasised that meaningful engagement between regulators and the private sector was essential to …
Business Botswana urges practical rollout of new tax lawsDaily News Botswana
Four teams from the Northern Region will, on Saturday, tussle for honours in the Bet267 Charity Spectacular, a one-day tournament set to whet the appetite of football lovers in Francistown and its surrounding areas. …
Four battle for glory in Betway spectacularDaily News Botswana
… He said other launches would be held in Palapye, Francistown and Jwaneng. Mafereka said the intention was to win the support of communities to ensure that the work of unearthing talent did not lie with PASSOBO alone. …
IPC trains locals in para sport developmentBotswana will celebrate 60 years of independence on September 30, marking the establishment of the Republic of Botswana in 1966. This year's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations will be held at Gaborone Main Mall under the theme "Building Resilience, Driving Prosperity," with national and community events coordinated by a National Organising Committee and district-level committees.
10 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana will celebrate 60 years of independence on September 30, marking the establishment of the Republic of Botswana in 1966. This year's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations will be held at Gaborone Main Mall under the theme "Building Resilience, Driving Prosperity," with national and community events coordinated by a National Organising Committee and district-level committees.
10 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Ntungamili Raguin has qualified for the US Open Junior Boys main draw in New York after defeating America's Izyan Ahmad 7-5, 7-6 (9) in the qualification match. The Botswana Tennis Association president says Raguin's achievement in reaching multiple Grand Slam main draws is inspirational for young players in the country.
7 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Mochudi Centre Chiefs face Tonota FC in FNB Botswana Premier League Matchday 2 at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone on 4 September 2026, after Chiefs lost 1-0 to Extension Gunners in their opening match.
4 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Francistown-based TAFIC Football Club has secured a P2 million sponsorship deal from PstBet Botswana covering a three-season partnership, including full playing kit support. The package is intended to drive the club's long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
3 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Minister for State President, Defence and Security said government will compensate former BCL Mine workers once the ongoing liquidation process is formally completed, but clarified compensation will not take the exact form of the original 18-month soft landing agreement. The minister acknowledged several commitments made to employees following the mine's closure in October 2016 remain unfulfilled, citing delays due to legal complexities.
1 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A 15-year-old Shezaad Jacobs from South Africa stole the show at the annual Francistown Spin Show on Friday, performing impressive drifts and spins in a BMW that burst several tyres, drawing cheers from spectators.
31 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
HATAB represents multiple tourism industry sectors including airlines, hotels, lodges, and tour operators, providing members with representation, marketing, networking, and training while advocating with government on policy reforms such as per diem system changes and visa processing improvements.
27 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation will hold an Investor Day Roadshow in Gaborone, Francistown, and Maun in late August 2026, engaging its more than 39,000 investors through sessions designed to provide insights into the company's performance, strategic direction, and growth opportunities.
26 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Francistown City Council reported that a clinic with maternity wing at Gerald Estate is 89 per cent complete and expected to finish next month, while the Gerald Estate Recreational Park has been restocked with wildlife and solar street lights have been installed across several areas. The council also noted that 175 child support grant beneficiaries were submitted for payments this month.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's National Stadium has regained CAF Category 3 accreditation following comprehensive upgrades to its playing surface, media facilities, and security infrastructure. The stadium was previously unusable for continental competition, forcing national teams and top clubs to play home fixtures 465 kilometres north in Francistown at significant financial and logistical cost.
24 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana Power Corporation reported more than 1,800 cable theft incidents this year and losses surpassing P100 million over the past five years. The theft and vandalism incidents are particularly high in Gaborone, Mogoditshane/Mmopane, Kanye, Molepolole and Maun, causing unplanned power outages and requiring emergency repairs.
24 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Speakers at the Hybrid Francistown Business Expo called for more intentional trade and investment between the two border cities, with local authorities playing a leading role to turn people-to-people movement into sustainable business partnerships. A Bulawayo City Councillor said the cities should complement rather than compete with each other, and that Zimbabwe is open for Batswana to explore opportunities in manufacturing, retail and services.
24 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Serati Dikgang of Eagle Claw Karate Club defeated Thabang Thabiwa 4-2 in the senior men's final at Donga BDF to become Botswana Kofukan champion. The win puts Dikgang in contention for qualification to international championships scheduled for March in France.
24 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Upgrading the National Stadium to CAF Category 3 status eliminates the need to travel to Francistown for international fixtures, saving the Botswana Football Association approximately P800,000 per match in unbudgeted travel, security and accommodation expenses that can now be redirected to grassroots academies and local clubs.
18 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A CAF inspection visit to Gaborone this week has reignited hopes that the National Stadium could regain continental approval to host international matches. The BFA is pushing for Category Three status, which would allow national teams and local clubs to host CAF interclub competitions at home, easing pressure on Francistown's Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, currently the country's only CAF-certified venue.
17 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Jehovah's Witnesses in Botswana held the first of their annual global convention series under the theme "Eternal Happiness" this weekend in Gaborone and Francistown, with programmes in Setswana, Kalanga, Botswana Sign Language and English; two more conventions are scheduled for August 21–23 and August 28–30, 2026, and the public is invited to attend free of charge.
16 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Tonota FC defeated Zambian side Nkana FC 2-1 in the final of the inaugural Tati River Cup at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. Organisers plan to attract more clubs, partners and international opposition to the tournament annually.
13 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
At a birthday celebration for elders aged 100–106, the Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs praised elderly citizens for their sacrifices, hard work and patriotism in laying foundations for Botswana's development, highlighting their voluntary contributions to building schools and infrastructure.
13 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Francistown is experiencing a fresh wave of illegal gold mining activities, with fears that an influx of Zimbabwean immigrants escaping xenophobic violence and anti-immigration tensions in South Africa may be fueling the problem.
10 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's National Stadium faces a new CAF inspection; BFA president Tariq Babitseng said success would allow the country to host its national team and CAF club competition matches in the capital, easing pressure on Francistown's Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, the currently only CAF-certified venue in the country.
10 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Tonota FC defeated Zambia's Nkana FC 2-1 in the final of the first edition of the Tati River Cup at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown on Saturday. The home side came from behind after Nkana scored first, with goals from Arnold Mampori and Emmanuel Timu securing the trophy.
10 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Members of the Zezuru community in Botswana, largely descended from Vapostori followers who migrated from Zimbabwe in the 1940s, have maintained intergenerational economic self-reliance through thrift, practical skills, informal trade and strong communal networks. The community is known for practices such as carpentry and other crafts that continue to sustain families across generations.
6 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The inaugural Tati River Cup, a one-day pre-season football tournament, kicks off at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. The tournament features four teams—Township Rollers, TAFIC FC, Tonota FC, and Nkana FC from Zambia—plus women's curtain-raiser matches, and aims to revive football in the Northern Region while boosting community development and local sport tourism.
6 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The inaugural HSNV-sponsored Tati River Pre-Season Tournament, set for next week, is positioned by organisers as an event that could transform Francistown into Botswana's football destination while driving tourism, business and regional football development.
5 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Prison Service recorded an agricultural harvest valued at P2,044,568 during the 2025/2026 cropping season, including 3,000 bags of maize, 368 bags of sorghum, 147 bags of beans, 36,110 kilogrammes of vegetables, 3,542 kilogrammes of citrus fruits, and 20,000 kilogrammes of mixed livestock feed. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services said the harvest demonstrates how offender rehabilitation contributes to national food production and reduces government expenditure on prisoners' upkeep.
5 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Nova Africa Resources has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of the defunct Mupane Gold Mine, Botswana's only gold mine, following its liquidation. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and the transfer of mining licenses and permits, with the company aiming to develop a modern, sustainable operation that will create jobs and contribute to economic growth.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Zambian record league champions Nkana will compete in the inaugural Tati River Cup on Friday 8 August in Francistown, facing Township Rollers, TAFIC Sporting Club, and Tonota FC as part of their pre-season preparation for the 2026-27 campaign.
30 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Business Botswana has urged BURS to adopt a practical and collaborative approach to implementing new tax laws, emphasizing that timing, flexibility, and stakeholder support are critical as enterprises navigate current economic pressures. The Acting Commissioner for Domestic Taxes said the reforms aim to build a tax system that supports enterprises, encourages investment, rewards compliance, and creates certainty.
30 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Four football teams from the Northern Region will compete in the Bet267 Charity Spectacular on Saturday in Francistown, with tournament proceeds dedicated to infrastructure development of the children's ward at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital. The event, which has secured sponsorship worth more than P350,000, will feature matches, entertainment, and dignitaries including the Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship.
30 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The International Paralympic Committee held a two-day training in Mochudi that enrolled 55 trainees in para sports, followed by a festival featuring blind football, wheelchair tennis, goal ball, para-athletics, and para powerlifting. The initiative, sponsored by IPC and Toyota Mobility Foundation, aims to scout talent and prepare local athletes for international Paralympic Games by building awareness and coaching capacity in Botswana.
29 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →