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Order a long-term news report on Maun
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Daily News Botswana
… Addressing North West District leadership consultative meeting on sustainable livelihoods in Maun on Wednesday, Dr Tsheko said the district's wealth should be reflected by the standard of living of its communities. …
Tsheko Advocates Localised Poverty SolutionsWeekend Post
… Covering approximately 3,900 square kilometers, the Kalahari Copper Project lies strategically east and south of Maun, along the strike of MMG’s Khoemacau copper operations. …
Vantage Metals launches copper drilling in BotswanaDaily 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 projectDaily News Botswana
… Some travelled from as far as Maun to honour the invitation,” she said. Makgatle added that the championship showcased the growing and depth of Botswana’s chess talent, with several lower-rated and younger players recording impressive victories over higher-rated and more experien …
BetXplosion revitalises Chess ChampionshipDaily News Botswana
… It was a tightly contested battle down the homestretch, with Red Summit, owned by Mujee Phineas from Maun, securing a strong second-place finish. …
King of Satim claims top honoursDaily News Botswana
… Tebogo Gofhamodimo, a teacher from Maun, says it is time to give them tools to speak. …
Book Aims To Teach Safety And Break GBV SilenceDaily News Botswana
… The school opened its doors in May 2016 after community members raised concerns that children were traveling far for school and that Maun’s four existing junior schools were operating beyond capacity. …
Maitlamo JSS marks10 years of growthDaily News Botswana
… The call was made during a Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) launch held in Maun on Friday, where stakeholders from government, academia and the private sector reflected on the country’s first Tourism Satellite Account covering the period 2019 to 2024. …
Data Vital For Tourism PlanningThe Botswana Gazette
… espite years of public campaigns, tougher laws and repeated calls for action, the growing presence of rape and defilement cases in court dockets has prompted warnings that Botswana is facing a pandemic of sexual violence BONGANI MALUNGA Recent court audits in Francistown and Maun …
Defilement: A Crisis Buried in Court FilesBotswana Sunday Standard
… The delays have sparked plans for a petition by the Ngamiland Joint Farmers Association, which says producers who supplied more than 800 cattle to the Maun abattoir under BMC’s live-weight procurement model remain out of pocket despite assurances that payments would be made withi …
Two-month BMC payment delays test Boko’s beef reformsIn an interview at her home near Gaborone, prominent activist Dow reflects on her involvement in the legal case that made her name known internationally, her decision to contest for BCP vice president, and her tendency to step into every space where she believes she can contribute, saying "I am unable not to get involved if I believe I have an opinion or something to contribute."
22 October 2026 · Mmegi →
In an interview at her home near Gaborone, prominent activist Dow reflects on her involvement in the legal case that made her name known internationally, her decision to contest for BCP vice president, and her tendency to step into every space where she believes she can contribute, saying "I am unable not to get involved if I believe I have an opinion or something to contribute."
22 October 2026 · Mmegi →
A bus and combi collided at Khoemacau mine, killing four men aged between 30 and 37 and injuring nine others. The accident occurred as a bus from Maun struck a combi leaving the mine; the cause remains under investigation.
22 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Football Association, Bakwena Community Development Trust, and local stakeholders have launched construction of a FIFA Arena mini-pitch in Molepolole as part of FIFA's global campaign to install 1,000 accessible mini-pitches by 2031. The 20x40 metre community football pitch is expected to benefit more than 2,500 children across 11 schools in the catchment area.
20 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Housing Corporation has constructed 100 housing units at Matlapana in Maun under the Bonno National Housing Scheme, comprising high, medium and low income units in two phases. Water and Human Settlement Minister Onneetse Ramogapi encouraged government departments and public servants to purchase the units to address accommodation shortage across the country.
20 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Stakeholders in Maun's North West region are proposing a working group to develop sport tourism as a way to attract more visitors and create opportunities for women and girls, with focus on identifying sporting activities that complement the region's existing wildlife tourism without undermining its natural and cultural heritage.
20 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Traditional medicine remains important to Botswana's healthcare and cultural heritage, but harvesting of indigenous plants—particularly their roots—raises concerns about sustainability and biodiversity protection, as the practice risks harming the plants on which it depends.
19 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana Sustainability Week 2026, the fourth annual edition scheduled for Maun from October 21 to 23, will bring together leaders, investors and policymakers to shift the sustainability conversation toward practical environmental, social and governance investments and unlock new economic opportunities across 18 sectors. The summit, hosted by the Green Loop Foundation with government backing, aims to mobilise private capital into community-led sustainable development projects.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Kane Motswana, a professional guide with over 20 years of experience, is retracing a route his father travelled through northern Botswana in 1975 along the Linyanti River, Selinda Spillway and surrounding landscapes. The expedition, documented by a film crew, aims to preserve family and cultural heritage connected to the Linyanti and Selinda regions.
14 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Golden Hands Company, a Zimbabwean leather goods manufacturer, is seeking to establish a permanent presence in Botswana after exhibiting at the second edition of the Maun Trade Expo. The company's director general, Thomas Mupingo, said face-to-face interactions with local prospects confirmed strong demand for their handcrafted products.
13 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Maun Photo Walk, organised by Friends of Photography Conservation Society in partnership with Fauna Conservation Trust, will take place at Maun Educational Park on November 21, 2026. The event aims to promote storytelling, tourism, conservation, and creative opportunities by encouraging participants of all skill levels to explore and capture Maun's cultural and environmental beauty through photography.
13 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The National Amalgamated Local and Central Government and Parastatal Workers Union has taken the government to the High Court in Maun, seeking to prevent implementation of its Leadership Transformation Programme among union members without prior negotiation. The union argues the programme is a modification of the existing Botswana Public Service Early Exit Policy adopted in December 2008, which cannot be unilaterally amended.
12 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Ministry of Environment and Tourism data shows that between 2021 and 2025, wild animals killed 48 people and injured 79 others in Botswana, with elephants responsible for 26 deaths—more than half of all fatalities and more than all other dangerous species combined. Elephants have a notably higher death-to-injury ratio than other wildlife, killing 26 while injuring only 13.
12 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Royal Bafokeng Nation has donated specialised gym and athletics equipment to DOSE, a Maun-based sports development initiative led by national coach Kebonyemodisa Mosimanyane. The equipment will improve access to suitable training facilities for emerging and elite athletes in Maun.
12 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana and Mozambique have agreed to elevate their bilateral cooperation framework into a Binational Commission chaired by their respective presidents to deepen political relations and widen trade. The decision was announced by Mozambican President Daniel Chapo during a three-day state visit to Botswana hosted by President Duma Boko, with the new structure intended to enhance accountability and track implementation of bilateral agreements.
9 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Association of Local Authorities (BALA) and Maikarabelo Movement signed a Memorandum of Understanding to focus on community stewardship, youth and women empowerment, and local economic development, with BALA president Molatedi Selala citing diamond market decline and the need to revive national principles of self-reliance and development.
7 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Maun Trade Expo, which focuses on connecting businesses, investors and customers, has been invited to exhibit at The Business Show Sydney in Australia on November 25–26, 2026, following its participation at The Business Show Africa in Johannesburg. Trade and Entrepreneurship Minister Tiroeaone Ntsima said the international platform would present an opportunity to showcase Botswana's business story to an international audience.
5 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The director of business services at Botswana Investment and Trade Centre said Maun's transformation into a world-class tourism city is possible while preserving its ecological heritage. He identified export opportunities in tourism, mining, aquaculture, aviation, hospitality, and the creative industries, urging local entrepreneurs to position themselves around the Khoemacau copper mining project.
5 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana is developing a restaurant at the Samora Machel Museum in Lobatse to serve Portuguese and local Setswana cuisine, including shrimp and Seswaa dishes, Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi announced during a visit by Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo.
30 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Xigera Safari Lodge in the Okavango Delta has received Two Michelin Keys in the 2026 global hotel selection, making it Botswana's first and only recipient of the distinction. The award recognises exceptional stays and marks a milestone for the country's hospitality industry.
28 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
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 →
A new community-wide waste management initiative was launched in Maun ahead of World Cleanup Day, featuring P300,000 in funding and 50 new refuse bins aimed at turning environmental awareness into permanent behaviour change and making responsible waste disposal part of everyday life.
21 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa opened Ku Muzi Boma on August 18, a cultural dining and entertainment venue combining Botswana cuisine with music, dance, and storytelling. The attraction is available to visitors from across Kasane and aims to encourage tourists to spend more time in the region beyond game drives and lodge meals.
17 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Cyclists will undertake an 800km four-stage race from Jwaneng to Maun from September 21 to 24, organized by The Albert Milton Foundation and Bomaid as an annual charity ride. The event aims to raise funds and donate to schools, with Bomaid chief executive Moraki Mokgosana as chief rider and Assistant Minister of Health Lawrence Ookeditse joining for the first 20km.
17 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Visual artist Kenneth Bale's Blue Tapestry project, which explores memory, movement and belonging using one colour, is expanding from Mokolodi and Maun to Gaborone as part of its exploration of who Botswana is becoming.
16 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Local and professional artists from the United States have collaborated to create colourful murals at sites including Maun Kgotla, Life Centre, Maun Educational Park and Dusty Donkey Restaurant. The initiative followed a two-week workshop by the Okavango Arts Exchange and Mural Supply Company focused on training local artists in mural and mosaic techniques.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik will visit Botswana from September 16 to 17 to consolidate growing relations and establish cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and other strategic areas. The visit follows the establishment of diplomatic relations in October 2025 and builds on a 500MW solar power plant project in Maun announced in April.
15 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 →
India's KP Group has signed a memorandum of understanding worth an estimated US$4 billion with Botswana's government to develop renewable energy capacity of nearly 5 gigawatts, more than eight hundred times the roughly 6 megawatts of installed renewable capacity the country had in 2021. The project, facilitated by BITC, marks KP Group's first major expansion beyond India.
7 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 →
Radio Botswana held a live broadcast in Matsiloje on August 14 to celebrate the station's 60th anniversary and prepare for Independence Day celebrations, honouring veteran broadcaster Phillip Moshotle, known as "Mokgankgara", who was born and raised in the village and became a beloved voice for Batswana listeners for decades.
3 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →