Gaborone

2026-04-212026-07-28

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July 2026
28 JulDaily News Botswana
… She added that her products were available at Square Mart in Gaborone. The 2026 Trade Up North Mining and Construction Conference and Expo was aimed at promoting citizen economic empowerment and industrial participation in Botswana’s mining, manufacturing and construction sectors …
Africa SME body honours Boko
27 JulWeekend Post
… Khumiso Tshephe of Tshephe Legal Practice in Gaborone confirmed the report’s completion. …
ZCC families split over compensation claims
27 JulDaily News Botswana
… He also pointed out that earlier this year, when severe flooding once again threatened communities in and around Gaborone, the company mobilised heavy machinery to assist with river dredging and flood mitigation efforts. …
CCECC's Commits Beyond Construction
27 JulDaily News Botswana
… The game will be played at GU Stadium in Gaborone on August 1. ENDS
Gunners forge ahead against the odds
27 JulDaily News Botswana
Botswana Police Service has launched a vehicle leasing pilot project in Maun and Gaborone as part of efforts to tackle increasingly complex crime and improve operational readiness across the country. …
Police launch vehicle leasing pilot project
27 JulDaily News Botswana
Child Helpline Botswana has officially opened a new P1.1 million state-of-the-art call centre in Gaborone, in a move set to strengthen the country’s child protection services. …
New P1.1m Child Helpline Call Centre opens
23 JulThe Botswana Gazette
… GAZETTE REPORTER International Master Providence Oatlhotse and Woman International Master Onkemetse Francis were crowned winners of the 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship after five days of competition at Livingstone Kolobeng College in Block 8, Gaborone. …
Oatlhotse, Francis Rule Boards
23 JulMmegi
Speaking at a media briefing in Gaborone this week, ILES chief executive officer, Shandukani Hlabano, confirmed that preparations for the conference have been completed, with organisers ready to welcome delegates from across the labour sector. …
ILES readies Botswana for new labour law
23 JulDaily News Botswana
… A pivotal moment in Mposa’s career came in Gaborone after he met a lecturer from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, who introduced him to the broader art market. …
Mposa builds thriving art brand through brushes yarn and purpose
23 JulDaily News Botswana
… The atmosphere at the National Tennis Centre in Gaborone was thick with anticipation. …
Tennis team earns promotion to BJK Cup Group II

Business

Africa SME body honours President Boko for SME commitment

The News

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.

15 hours ago · Daily News Botswana →

Today

Africa SME body honours President Boko for SME commitment
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.
15 hours ago · Daily News Botswana →

Yesterday

ZCC bus crash families await Road Accident Fund compensation
More than two years after a deadly bus crash in South Africa involving Botswana-based St Engenas Zion Christian Church members that claimed 45 lives, at least 20 of the affected families may receive compensation from the Road Accident Fund before year's end, though around 10 families have been deemed ineligible after failing to meet RAF criteria.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
CCECC Botswana invests millions in community aid beyond construction
China Civil Engineering Construction (Botswana) has contributed millions of pula to charitable initiatives including donations of houses to vulnerable families, school renovations, and village development programs. Between 2023 and 2024, eight villages in the Boteti region benefited from donations supporting schools and road maintenance.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Extension Gunners FC secures 15-year sponsorship deal with DC Tours
Following the departure of a South African investor, Lobatse football club Extension Gunners FC has secured a new investor, DC Tours, on a 15-year contract that gives the investor 100 per cent shares ownership of a newly established Gunners Holdings company. DC Tours will provide transport, accommodation, meals, and player allowances as part of a major sponsorship deal.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Police launch vehicle leasing pilot in Maun and Gaborone
Botswana Police Service has launched a 12-month vehicle leasing pilot project with Avis Rent A Car, acquiring 28 operational vehicles (9 for Broadhurst Policing Area, 19 for Maun Policing Area) with comprehensive maintenance and insurance included, as part of efforts to modernise resources and improve operational readiness.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Child Helpline opens P1.1m call centre in Gaborone
Child Helpline Botswana has opened a new P1.1 million call centre in Gaborone funded by the Government of Japan, featuring new technology including WhatsApp access, AI-assisted call translation, and call recording for improved case management. The facility expands capacity to meet growing demand for the 116 Child Helpline service.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 23 July

Oatlhotse, Francis win 2026 national chess titles
International Master Providence Oatlhotse and Woman International Master Onkemetse Francis won Botswana's premier chess titles at the 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship, which attracted more than 170 players over five days at Livingstone Kolobeng College in Gaborone.
23 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
ILES hosts conference to prepare implementation of new labour law
ILES is hosting its fifth conference to prepare employers, employees, government and stakeholders for Botswana's new Employment and Labour Relations Act, which has passed Parliament and received presidential assent. The conference, themed "Turning Law into Practice: Implementing the Employment and Labour Relations Act in a Digital and Transforming Economy," is intended to ensure a seamless transition to the new legislation.
23 July 2026 · Mmegi →
26-year-old Palapye artist builds brand in portraiture and crochet
Motshidisi Mposa, a 26-year-old artist from Marapong now based in Palapye, has built a brand centred around expressive artwork, crocheting and portraiture. Starting as a young drawer at primary school and later painting from his early teens, Mposa now creates portraits for homes, lodges, hotels and corporate offices, and recently sold major works to the Botswana Unifi.
23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana women's tennis team wins BJK Cup Group II promotion
Botswana's senior women's national tennis team secured promotion to the Billie Jean King Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II on July 18 after defeating Nigeria in a promotional tie at the National Tennis Centre in Gaborone. The team reached the promotion playoff by winning 2-1 victories over Tunisia, Zimbabwe, and Cameroon during the tournament week.
23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Tshane entrepreneur transforms indigenous fruits into preserves and powders
Ms Pelonomi Gabaeme, 56, operates TKT's Best Indigenous Food Preserves in Tshane, turning locally available Kgalagadi resources such as wild Kalahari bitter melon, cactus fruit, and melon into value-added products including jams, juices, and powders. She began the enterprise in 2011 after her teaching contract ended, leveraging her Home Economics background and the abundance of underutilized indigenous resources in the region.
23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Maoka JSS, Gaborone SSS receive door replacements
Maoka Junior Secondary School and Gaborone Senior Secondary School are among the first 20 public schools selected to benefit from the Education Infrastructure Management Company's Ke Abela Sekolo Campaign, which received a P950,000 donation from the First National Bank of Botswana Foundation to restore and maintain school infrastructure.
23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
BetXplosion sponsorship revitalises Botswana National Chess Championship
Over 170 players competed in the BetXplosion-sponsored National Chess Championship at Livingstone Kolobeng College in Gaborone. Providence Oatlhotse won the Open Section with P15,000 and a gold medal, while Onkemetse Francis claimed the Women's Section title with P10,000.
23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 22 July

Gaborone hosts inaugural CEO Africa Roundtable on economic growth
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 →
Botswana women's tennis advances after strong regional performance
Botswana's women's tennis team competed in the Billie Jean King Cup Group III Africa tournament in Gaborone, where they faced Nigeria in a final match. A win would secure automatic promotion back to BJKC Euro/Africa Group II after a 23-year absence and complete an undefeated tournament run.
22 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana hosts FIBA 3×3 Nations League African South Conference
Botswana is hosting an official FIBA 3×3 Nations League–Africa South Conference in Gaborone, which the Botswana Basketball Association describes as a milestone for the sport in the country and part of the pathway toward LA 2028 Olympic qualification. The Under 23 national team will compete against regional rivals including Algeria, Angola, and Egypt.
22 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Mokgosi qualifies for U20 world championships in Oregon
Botswanan sprinter Warona Mokgosi, 19, ran 47.39 seconds in the 400m at the National Stadium to meet the entry standard for the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon (August 5–9), qualifying by 0.01 seconds.
22 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 17 July

Gaborone Book Festival returns after three-year hiatus
The Gaborone Book Festival is returning with fresh voices, environmental conversations, and a children's writing workshop, aiming to reestablish books as a platform for national conversation.
17 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Gaborone Book Festival returns after three-year break
The Gaborone Book Festival is resuming after a three-year hiatus, featuring new voices, environmental discussions, and a children's writing workshop.
17 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Thursday 16 July

Police officer sentenced to 25 years for wife's murder
A 57-year-old police officer, Motlalekgosi Mogalakwe, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by Gaborone High Court for the murder of his wife, Mmasabata Mogalakwe, in April 2020. The killing followed a domestic dispute over an unanswered phone call, during which he stabbed her multiple times in the chest and head.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Hemp cultivation passes initial test in Botswana
Industrial hemp has passed a proof-of-concept test at a national agricultural research institute in Gaborone, with seeds from Bulgaria thriving in Botswana's soil conditions. President Advocate Duma Boko said the project is part of a plan to diversify agricultural production and create opportunities for citizens to benefit from hemp cultivation.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Ke Abela Sekolo campaign launches school repair initiative
The Education Infrastructure and Management Company's Ke Abela Sekolo Campaign has launched a "Doors and Windows" initiative to repair and replace damaged classroom doors and windows across 20 schools countrywide, supported by a P950,000 donation from the First National Bank Botswana Foundation.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 15 July

Botswana secures €110 million BADEA loan for development
Government has backed a loan and grant agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa worth €110 million (P1.713 billion) to the Botswana Development Corporation to support industrial growth and employment, plus a €500,000 grant to Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources for agricultural research.
15 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Chobe operators urge decentralized tourism licensing system
Chobe tourism operators have called for decentralized business licensing to eliminate administrative delays and boost efficiency, arguing that centralizing approval at the Department of Tourism headquarters in Gaborone creates bottlenecks. They urged government to integrate digitalization into the new Tourism Act with an online portal and variable licensing fees tied to business revenue.
15 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana and Zambia strengthen parliamentary cooperation
Botswana's Clerk of the National Assembly Dr Gabriel Malebang called for strengthened cooperation between the two countries' parliaments during a Zambian parliamentary delegation's benchmarking visit to Gaborone, citing shared commitment to strengthening parliamentary democracy, promoting good governance and improving public service delivery.
15 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 14 July

Township Rollers signs five-year P20 million Diadora sponsorship deal
Township Rollers have agreed a five-year technical sponsorship with Italian sportswear brand Diadora valued at P20 million, covering match kits, training gear, and technical apparel. The partnership is expected to ease operational costs and allow the club to invest in football development.
14 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
CEO-ART pledges three bankable projects by 2027
CEO Africa Roundtable founder Kenias Mafukidze announced commitments to establish an investment desk, deliver three bankable flagship projects by 2027, and bring annual CEO delegations to Botswana, as part of a vision to help double the economy from $20 billion to $40 billion by 2036 through diversification away from raw commodity exports toward high-value industries including digital innovation, renewable energy, agro-processing, and tourism.
14 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
President Boko visits ostrich facility to revive industry
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 →
Botswana aims to raise tax revenue to 25 per cent of GDP
Botswana's tax revenue currently stands at approximately 13 per cent of GDP, and the Botswana Unified Revenue Services is pursuing reforms to Value Added Tax, Income Tax and the Tax Administration Act to increase this to 25 per cent over the next three years. Acting Commissioner General Phodiso Valashia said the goal is to enable Botswana to finance more of its own development, strengthen fiscal sovereignty, and reduce dependence on debt.
14 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Speaker urges Parliament to prioritize national interest over partisanship
The Speaker of the National Assembly called on MPs to rise above partisanship in service of the nation, act as guardians of the Constitution and stewards of public trust, and view parliamentary scrutiny of budgets and spending as patriotic accountability rather than obstruction.
14 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →