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Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education

Botswana government ministry responsible for basic education and child welfare, overseeing schools, curriculum programmes, and early childhood development initiatives.

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June 2026
25 JunDaily News Botswana
… The initiative, facilitated by the newly established Education Infrastructure Management Company (EIMC) under the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, aims to tackle long-standing infrastructure problems across the country. …
Patikwane JSS Set For Infrastructure Overhaul
24 JunDaily News Botswana
… Kelebeng extended his gratitude to the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, for restoring such an initiative and for recognising the value of arts education in the lives of our young people. …
Government Revives Choral Music In Schools
23 JunWeekend Post
… Although the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education insists the funds have not yet been spent, PAC members questioned the rationale for allocating public resources before finalizing the company’s governance and operational framework. …
PAC moves into enforcement mode with subpoena
19 JunWeekend Post
… Working closely with the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, the programme is continuing support for 20 high-performing girls from underprivileged backgrounds through scholarships and material assistance to ensure they complete their education without interruption. …
First Lady Highlights Transformative Partnership with Merck Foundation
15 JunDaily News Botswana
… I am happy to see media reports indicating that the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education is now resolving this matter,” Chengeta said. …
Ministry to revive school sports bridge talent gap
May 2026
18 MayDaily News Botswana
At a time when concerns over declining academic performance continue to shadow parts of Botswana’s education landscape, the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education has turned its attention to the earliest years of learning, where it says, the foundations of national success …
Early childhood development priority

Society

Duma Boko Primary School opens January with 380-learner capacity

The News

The newly established Duma Boko Primary School in Gaborone Block 7 will welcome its first cohort in January with an initial capacity of 380 learners from reception through standard 5, with priority admission given to Block 7 residents. The facility, handed over by private developers to government, aims to offer high-calibre public education with a technology-enabled curriculum.

9 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 9 October

Duma Boko Primary School opens January with 380-learner capacity
The newly established Duma Boko Primary School in Gaborone Block 7 will welcome its first cohort in January with an initial capacity of 380 learners from reception through standard 5, with priority admission given to Block 7 residents. The facility, handed over by private developers to government, aims to offer high-calibre public education with a technology-enabled curriculum.
9 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 11 September

Wilderness, BIHL Trust expand environmental education partnership
A partnership between ecotourism company Wilderness, Botswana's Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, BIHL Trust and Mokolodi Nature Reserve has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to expand environmental education at Tshwaragano Primary School and beyond, deepening their commitment with increased funding since the collaboration began in 2018.
11 September 2026 · Weekend Post →

Wednesday 9 September

Wilderness, BIHL expand environmental education at Gaborone school
A renewed partnership between Wilderness' Children in the Wilderness programme, the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, BIHL Trust, and Mokolodi Nature Reserve will expand hands-on environmental education at Tshwaragano Primary School in Gaborone, backed by increased BIHL Trust funding.
9 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Monday 24 August

Botswana AI platform provides personalised learning support to students
Moithuti AI, a Botswana-developed platform, uses adaptive artificial intelligence to deliver personalised learning support available round-the-clock at approximately P100 per month, addressing education access gaps that were highlighted during COVID-19 lockdowns when some learners could continue studying while others could not.
24 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 18 August

UNICEF key partner in Botswana youth empowerment efforts
With about two-thirds of Botswana's population under 35, the government is partnering with UNICEF to train youth for employment and entrepreneurship as part of the 12th National Development Plan and Botswana Economic Transformation Plan. Minister Moeti Mohwasa said UNICEF's longstanding collaboration on healthcare, nutrition, and policy development makes it vital for reducing youth unemployment and driving economic growth.
18 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 27 July

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

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 →

Tuesday 21 July

Ministry awards P654 million STEAM contract same day as adjudication
The Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education awarded a P654.4 million contract for an integrated STEAM e-learning, coding and robotics programme to Emeritus Training Academy Botswana through direct procurement, receiving the financial evaluation, adjudicating it, and approving the award all on 25 June 2026.
21 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Thursday 9 July

First Lady unveils refurbished Dutlwe monument for road safety
First Lady Kaone Boko unveiled a newly refurbished Dutlwe monument on July 9, a permanent memorial and road safety hub honouring nine Matsha College learners who died in a 2015 open-truck accident. The First Lady stated the memorial is intended to honour the victims, bring solace to families, and serve as a reminder for safer roads while challenging government to improve road conditions and infrastructure.
9 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 7 July

Teachers union urges boycott of proposed national schools music festival
Botswana Teachers Union is calling on educators to withdraw from the proposed National Schools Music Eisteddfod, citing lack of consultation, remuneration agreements, and fair working conditions.
7 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Thursday 25 June

Patikwane JSS among first 11 schools selected for refurbishment
Patikwane Junior Secondary School, located between Paje and Mabeleapudi and serving boarding learners from distant villages, faces severe infrastructure challenges including broken windows, missing doors, rusting beds without mattresses, and open sewage drains. The school is among the first 11 junior secondary schools selected for refurbishment.
25 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 24 June

Government reinstates choral music competitions in schools
The government has restarted choral music competitions for state and private primary and secondary schools this academic year as part of its strategy to promote arts and culture, support a STEAM-based education system, address learner indiscipline, and strengthen school excellence and national identity.
24 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 23 June

PAC subpoenas officials over government infrastructure cost overruns
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has begun enforcement action, subpoenaing current and former officials over infrastructure projects with governance issues and cost overruns, and has referred the Gabane Infrastructure Project to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime. The committee is investigating patterns of poor project preparation and weak contract management documented in Auditor General reports.
23 June 2026 · Weekend Post →

Friday 19 June

First Lady showcases MPEPU Programme partnership with Merck Foundation
Botswana's First Lady Kaone Boko highlighted the partnership between her MPEPU Programme and Merck Foundation at the 13th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2026, describing it as transformative for vulnerable children, healthcare services and inclusive education across the country.
19 June 2026 · Weekend Post →

Monday 15 June

Ministry launches interventions to rebuild school sports talent pipeline
The Ministry of Sport and Arts has launched strategic interventions to rebuild the nation's athletic pipeline following a prolonged suspension of school sports that hindered youth talent identification. The ministry has transferred school sports funding to the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education to directly drive the programme.
15 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 18 May

Ministry prioritises early childhood development training launch
The Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education has launched training for early childhood development practitioners, with Minister Nono Kgafela-Mokoka arguing that investment in early years produces the highest social and economic returns and that early childhood development is foundational for learning, human capital development, social cohesion, and national prosperity.
18 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →