… These reforms come as Botswana’s football ambitions grow, including a potential joint bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations alongside South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. …
… Recently, it supplied over 3.8 million doses of FMD vaccines to Namibia, demonstrating its capacity and commitment to regional animal health security. …
… In 1999 and again in 2008, CITES approved limited one-off ivory sales involving Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, with proceeds directed to conservation programs. …
… About TransUnion TransUnion is a worldwide information and insights company with over 13,000 employees across more than 30 countries, including Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia. …
… In previous years, shareholders in the group have clashed over Letshego’s pan-African expansion, as rising losses in some East and West African subsidiaries indicated that the Namibia and Botswana profits were propping these up. …
… Motlhanka highlighted that Botswana was geographically well-positioned to solve the issue given its proximity to major cricketing nations like South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. …
… He said regional stability was being reinforced through high-level Bi-National Commissions with Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa, and continued engagement with other neighbours to harmonise trade frameworks, remove non-tariff barriers and streamline cross-border logisti …
… For Georgina Nankole Likukela, an MTF Southern African Academy graduate from Namibia who now serves as Programmes Coordinator at the Filmmakers Association of Namibia, one of the biggest misconceptions global audiences still hold is Africa’s narrow economic framing. …
The Botswana Football Association, led by newly elected COSAFA president Tariq Babitseng, is implementing the BFA Impact Programme, a comprehensive initiative to overhaul governance, funding, and development of football across the nation. The programme introduces a tiered classification system for Regional Football Associations, categorizing them as Tier 1 (high capacity), Tier 2 (emerging), or Tier 3 (development), with tailored development responsibilities for each tier.
The Botswana Football Association, led by newly elected COSAFA president Tariq Babitseng, is implementing the BFA Impact Programme, a comprehensive initiative to overhaul governance, funding, and development of football across the nation. The programme introduces a tiered classification system for Regional Football Associations, categorizing them as Tier 1 (high capacity), Tier 2 (emerging), or Tier 3 (development), with tailored development responsibilities for each tier.
The Botswana Vaccine Institute Limited is ramping up production and quality testing of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines to meet local and regional demands as Botswana battles recent FMD outbreaks, particularly in zones 3c and 6b.
Botswana will host the 2026 Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Associations Games from June 28 to July 5, with delegations from Angola, Lesotho, eSwatini, South Africa, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe competing in eight sporting codes. Local Organising Committee chairperson Keorapetse Setlhare said preparations were progressing smoothly with major logistical challenges addressed and venues across Gaborone fully prepared.
Botswana will host the 2026 Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Associations Games from June 28 to July 5, with delegations from Angola, Lesotho, eSwatini, South Africa, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The regional tournament will feature eight sporting codes including athletics, basketball, chess, football, volleyball, netball, tennis and table tennis.
Botswana stores approximately 300 tonnes of confiscated elephant tusks in government facilities, valued at potentially $60–90 million at international market rates, but the stockpile cannot be sold due to existing international trade restrictions. The seized ivory results from anti-poaching efforts and law enforcement confiscations, and its storage incurs ongoing costs for safeguarding.
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%.
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.
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.
The Minister for State President, Defence and Security said national security and structural stability underpin sustainable economic activity and attract long-term investment. He cited the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme's focus on secure trade lanes, protected infrastructure, and regional stability through bilateral commissions with neighbouring countries.
A new generation of African filmmakers is transforming the industry by creating authentic, locally-driven stories that counter external stereotypes, with initiatives like MultiChoice's pan-African Talent Factory equipping emerging creators with technical skills and industry access as streaming platforms invest heavily in local content.
BPC CEO David Kgoboko told Parliament that the utility faces mounting financial pressure as it sells electricity at subsidised prices that do not recover generation, transmission and distribution costs. He warned that continuing to import power at commercial rates while maintaining low domestic tariffs risks either deeper losses or more load rationing.
Botswana has reached 95 per cent of people living with HIV knowing their status, 98 per cent of those diagnosed on ART, and 98 per cent achieving viral suppression, according to the National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency. The country reported a national HIV prevalence of 20.8 per cent with approximately 329,000 adults living with HIV and 2,200 new cases annually.
F&G Botswana has launched Ethyl Maltol flavour enhancer in Francistown in collaboration with BITC and plans to expand into the SADC market, targeting countries including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Angola and South Africa. The product is intended for use in foods such as bread, cakes, biscuits, and beverages, with the company citing Botswana's strategic position in the region as advantageous for market access.
Botswana imports roughly 1.3 billion liters of refined petroleum products annually, primarily from neighboring countries, with about 90 percent of the market controlled by government-backed Botswana Oil Limited and citizen-owned companies, reflecting a deliberate policy to maintain national energy security amid reliance on imports due to lack of domestic oil reserves.
On World Press Freedom Day, Mmegi warns that Botswana is "quietly drifting away" from independent and pluralistic media principles, with the media environment increasingly reflecting "quiet return of media capture" despite optimism after the 2024 political transition.
Air Botswana has operated with persistent governance failures, board instability, and lack of executive leadership over the past five years, Parliament heard. The airline's general manager disclosed that for five consecutive years the board was either incomplete or could not form a quorum, delaying key decisions and weakening oversight, while six board positions are currently filled on an acting basis.
Gaborone hosted the 13th AFTRA conference and 15th Roundtable at the International Convention Centre, bringing together education leaders and policymakers under the theme "Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession: Implications for Africa" to explore approaches such as peer mentoring and professional learning communities aimed at strengthening education systems across the continent.
FNB Botswana has partnered with Africa's Eden Tourism, a regional association representing eight Southern African countries, to support tourism businesses through financial tools and banking solutions focused on cross-border collaboration and sustainable growth.
The Wayeyi Cultural Festival in Gumare on April 25 drew multitudes to celebrate Wayeyi culture through traditional dances including Seperu and Kharakhara, with groups from Botswana and Namibia participating. Assistant Minister Moswaane praised the festival for promoting unity among Wayeyi in both countries and strengthening cultural traditions and Bogosi.
The Botswana Tennis Association will host two ITF M15 and W15 tournaments from 11–23 May 2026 and the 2026 Billie Jean Cup Group 3 Africa tournament from 13–18 July 2026, as part of its strategy to develop the country's tennis and generate economic returns; hosting international tournaments in 2025 generated P6 million in revenue and created 200 seasonal jobs.