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… Cure Blindness Project’s reach spans continents, with active programs in twenty African countries – including Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda – as well as South Asia and South America. …
Cure Blindness Project restores sight to 315,000 in 2025Botswana Sunday Standard
… They however failed to win any of their playoff games, ultimately settling for 3rd position behind Morocco and Kenya. …
The Rise and Rise of Botswana Women TennisDaily News Botswana
… He said Leburu had performed in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Germany and other countries, and had an open mind toward collaboration. …
Batswana remember legend of guitarDaily News Botswana
… He said Leburu had performed in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Germany and other countries, and had an open mind toward collaboration. …
Batswana remember legend of guitarWeekend Post
… This deal, finalized after all regulatory approvals, sets the stage for Minet to accelerate growth and reinforce its leadership across nine African markets, from Kenya and Uganda to Botswana and beyond. …
Adenia Partners acquire Minet Group, boosting African insuranceWeekend Post
… One of the most notable changes is the upcoming 2027 AFCON tournament, which will be a historic event as it is set to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. …
CAF rejects AFCON expansionBotswana Sunday Standard
… These nations, which will compete against Botswana are Algeria, Burundi, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar, Tunisia and Zimbabwe. …
A Date with Destiny Beckons for Botswana’s Billie Jean King Cup TeamMmegi
… Once these are sold, Letshego will go from being an 11-country focus to operations in just Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho and Mozambique. …
Letshego deal gets shareholders' go-aheadWeekend Post
… Kaone Boko, who joined fellow First Ladies from Angola, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Gabon, The Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Maldives, Mozambique, Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe as Guests of Honour and keynote speakers. …
First Ladies Unite as Merck Foundation Expands Healthcare Capacity Across Africa and AsiaMmegi
… Nine teams, Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Congo, Democratic Republic of, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, have been divided into two pools with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi finals. …
Botswana in do-or-die tie against AlgeriaA Texas-based private equity firm is investing roughly $150 million to build the TEMCO Hospital Ecosystem near Sir Seretse Khama International Airport—an integrated facility combining a 130-bed specialist hospital, medical hospitality wing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing plant on one site.
5 hours ago · Weekend Post →
A Texas-based private equity firm is investing roughly $150 million to build the TEMCO Hospital Ecosystem near Sir Seretse Khama International Airport—an integrated facility combining a 130-bed specialist hospital, medical hospitality wing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing plant on one site.
5 hours ago · Weekend Post →
Botswana's Dinaledi netball team will compete in the Netball World Cup 2027 regional qualifier in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 19 to 26, where the top two sides will secure places in Sydney. Coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm said the team possesses speed and tactical awareness but cautioned against overconfidence given limited international exposure.
17 hours ago · Daily News Botswana →
Organisers of the Gabs 7s International Rugby Tournament have accused Bokomo 7s arrangers of sabotaging their event by inviting clubs targeted by Gabs 7s and refusing to register Hogs teams. Hogs general manager Lynn Warburton denied the accusations, saying coaches were still determining team participation; the Bokomo 7s takes place tomorrow with 10 clubs confirmed.
10 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The acting regional wildlife coordinator for North West has warned about the dangers of wildlife poisoning following the death of 20 African wild dogs, 10 puppies, and two eagles in the NG30 concession near Nxaraga. Four men have been arrested in connection with the poisoning, which officials say poses severe harm to the ecosystem and tourism industry.
31 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Good Life Show's Hosted Buyer Programme connects qualified international buyers from India, Pakistan, the UAE, Greece, Ghana, China, and Botswana with African exhibitors, facilitating direct trade opportunities in indigenous ingredients, specialty beverages, natural beauty products, and value-added agricultural goods.
20 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
At a Kenya panel discussion on gambling, financial crime and regulation in Africa's gaming sector, experts highlighted the growing threat of money laundering and illicit financial flows, while cautioning against conflating gambling with money laundering and calling instead for stronger risk-based regulation and cooperation between regulators, banks, payment providers and gaming operators.
16 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's gambling sector is expected to reach over one billion Pula in revenue by March 2026, driven by licensed operators and online engagement, but an estimated $63 million annually is spent on illegal and offshore betting platforms, creating challenges for financial integrity and money laundering control.
13 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Scientists forecast a "super" El Niño event in late 2026 will trigger higher temperatures and reduced rainfall across the Southern Hemisphere, potentially causing $10–20 billion in economic damages across Africa. Botswana faces particular risks including soaring temperatures, diminishing water supplies, increased wildfire risks, and impacts on wildlife populations, prompting the African Union Commission to urge member states to strengthen early warning systems.
13 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Lazarus Too of Kenya won the 2026 Orange Phikwe National Marathon in 2 hours, 20 minutes and 9 seconds, defending his title with a P30,000 prize, though his time fell short of his 2025 personal best.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Farmer's Pride International director Hunter Zadzagomo argues that moringa oleifera cultivation could position Botswana as Africa's premier production and export hub, offering a sustainable livelihood enterprise capable of creating income, employment, and rural industrialisation through local value addition.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Vermont-based nonprofit Cure Blindness Project reported delivering over 315,000 sight-restoring cataract surgeries worldwide in 2025, representing more than one percent of the world's cataract blindness cases. The organization's comprehensive approach includes community screenings, treatment, post-surgical follow-ups, and patient support.
23 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
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 →
Family, friends, and Batswana across the country will attend a memorial service on Friday to celebrate the life of renowned guitarist Kabo Leburu, 49, a University of Botswana mechanical engineering graduate who chose music over a conventional engineering career and was known for his innovative guitar work.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Family, friends and Batswana will gather Friday at Peleng Community Hall in Lobatse for a memorial service to celebrate the life and legacy of renowned guitarist Kabo Leburu, a 49-year-old mechanical engineering graduate who chose music over a conventional career and worked with both local and international artists.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Minet Group, a pan-African insurance brokerage and employee benefits firm with over 70 years of operational experience across nine African markets including Botswana, has completed its transition from Capitalworks to private equity firm Adenia Partners following regulatory approvals.
14 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Confederation of African Football has rejected a proposal by CAF President Patrice Motsepe to expand the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams, citing lack of internal consultation and concerns about logistical, financial, and competitive implications. The decision maintains the current 24-team format in place since 2017.
7 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana will host the Billie Jean King Cup tournament for the first time in the team's 30-year history, with eleven nations competing on 13 July at the National Tennis Center in Gaborone. The local women's team will pursue promotion to Euro/Africa Group II after a 23-year absence, buoyed by home support following a third-place finish in last year's qualifying tournament in Namibia.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Letshego Group shareholders approved the sale of its Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria, Rwanda and Uganda operations for about P840 million, a move that involves taking a P280 million loss but represents fair value given macroeconomic pressures and regulatory challenges in those markets. The company will exit East and West Africa entirely once it separately sells its Kenyan operations.
30 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Merck Foundation held its 13th Africa Asia Luminary Conference virtually on 18–19 June 2026, bringing together First Ladies from 12 African and Asian countries, including Botswana's First Lady, alongside healthcare leaders and policymakers to advance healthcare capacity and women's empowerment. Over 2,600 medical scholarships were awarded at the forum.
19 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana won its opening Davis Cup match against Ghana—its first victory over Ghana in head-to-head play—but lost to Kenya to set up a deciding match against Algeria. Ntungamili Raguin won key singles and doubles matches against Ghana but fell short in the Kenya doubles, leaving the tie to be decided in the final round.
19 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Kamogelo Molatlhwa, founder of the Historic Walk initiative, plans to walk approximately 11,149 kilometres from Cape Town to Cairo starting October 1, 2026, to raise continental awareness about gender-based violence and unite governments, communities, and citizens in confronting the crisis.
18 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
TransUnion's 2025 research found suspected digital fraud in Botswana at 0.9% of transaction attempts, the lowest across African nations and below the global average of 3.8%. Account creation showed the highest fraud incidence at 2.6%, followed by login attempts at 0.8% and financial transactions at 0.5%.
12 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana is seeking to host the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group's Regional Training Academy in Gaborone, positioning itself as a regional leader in combating financial crime. Through the Institute for Combating Illicit Flow of Funds, the academy would serve as a centre of excellence for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing training across the region.
9 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Letshego will seek shareholder approval on June 19 to sell five loss-making subsidiaries in Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda to Axian Digital Venture Holding and Management Limited. The sale, valued at P840 million, allows Letshego to refocus on operations in Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Kenya.
3 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Seven nations competed in the Sub-regional Qualifier A cricket tournament in Gaborone, with Rwanda and Kenya securing the two available spots for the Africa regional finals. Botswana narrowly missed qualifying.
2 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana senior men's cricket team won their first four matches at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional qualifying tournament, but back-to-back losses to Kenya (by 62 runs) and Rwanda (by two runs) prevented them from reaching the regional final.
2 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's track and field community is grappling with a surge in doping cases, including high-profile athletes who have challenged positive results. The Botswana National Olympic Committee has confirmed multiple violations, leading to stricter international testing protocols and threats to the nation's sporting reputation.
28 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's cricket team faces Kenya on May 29 in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier A, seeking to avenge a 40-run loss from December 2023. Botswana has won four matches so far and must win all six to guarantee qualification and advance to the ICC 2027 Africa Regional Final.
28 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's FNBB Golden Grand Prix has been ranked fourth globally among World Athletics Continental Tour meetings after earning 83,990 points in the latest rankings. The event, held on April 26 at Gaborone's National Stadium, is ranked second in Africa after Kenya's Kip Keino Classic, with World Athletics officials noting that its organization and execution reached Gold level standards despite its official Silver category classification.
20 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's National Stadium has rapidly gained recognition as one of the world's fastest tracks following record-breaking performances at the 2026 World Athletics Relays, where three world records fell in mixed 4x100m relays and Botswana's men's 4x400m relay team set a new African and championship record time of 2:54.47.
20 May 2026 · Weekend Post →