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Daily News Botswana
… This year’s festival lived upto expectations with audience wowed by performances of traditional dances of Seperu and Kharakhara from various local groups and also from Namibia. …
Wayeyi Cultural Festival form of unityBotswana Sunday Standard
… Last year during the same tournament in Namibia, the local ladies finished third behind Kenya and winners Morocco. …
Botswana to Host High Profile Tennis TournamentsBotswana'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.
11 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
11 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A high-level regional golf tournament in Jwaneng will bring together government leaders, businesses, investors and stakeholders from Botswana, Namibia and South Africa to explore investment and economic development opportunities along the Trans-Kalahari Corridor. The event will include panel discussions on investment, transport and regional development, and is themed around driving trade and linking markets.
10 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Pan African Game Changers founder Dr Precious Gondwe has called on young entrepreneurs to move beyond Botswana's 2.5-million-person domestic market and pursue opportunities across Africa and the region, including through strategic partnerships with neighbouring countries to overcome the landlocked position.
9 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Prescribed early fire burning, introduced to Pandamatenga and Lesoma in 2021 through partnership with Australian company MAKI Planet Systems and the Department of Forestry and Range Resources, has reduced accumulated vegetation and prevented high-emission wildfires while extracting 45,000 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere and generating certified carbon credits. The system is projected to net the Chobe community roughly US$300,000 (approximately P4 million) per year.
2 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Zimbabwe clinched the 32nd African Union Sports Council Region 5 Senior Darts Championships held in Gaborone, with host nation Botswana finishing second and South Africa third. The tournament brought together elite darts talent from Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, eSwatini, and Namibia.
1 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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 →
Botswana Motor Sport sent an 11-rider team to the FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations at Gallina Motocross Park in Windhoek from Friday to Sunday. Team captain Bradley Pieterse said the squad represents Botswana's strongest available contingent despite limited resources.
28 August 2026 · Mmegi →
A 11-rider team, aged 7 to 43, was sent off by Botswana Motorsport and the Botswana National Sport Commission to compete in continental motocross categories in Namibia. The team aims to gain international experience and showcase Botswana's potential, with bike inspections planned to ensure compliance with international safety standards.
28 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Scientific research shows that 35°C represents a physiological threshold for the human body. Temperatures across the Southern African Development Community region have risen 1.0–1.5°C since 1961, with projections of a further 4.5–5°C warming by midcentury; in Botswana, forecasters warn of temperatures reaching 35–45°C, pushing human tolerance to its limits.
27 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The 32nd AUSC Region 5 Senior Darts Championship kicked off in Gaborone on Tuesday, bringing together top players from Botswana, eSwatini, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Officials highlighted the event's significance for regional unity, sport infrastructure, and economic activity.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's National Stadium has regained CAF Category 3 accreditation following comprehensive upgrades to its playing surface, media facilities, and security infrastructure. The stadium was previously unusable for continental competition, forcing national teams and top clubs to play home fixtures 465 kilometres north in Francistown at significant financial and logistical cost.
24 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana hosted the 2026 Africa Genesis Archery championship at Big Valley Game Lodge near Lobatse, attracting 198 archers from five countries. South Africa won gold, Namibia took silver, and Botswana earned bronze, with 17-year-old Caden De John winning the overall bulls eye Junior category for Team Botswana.
18 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A CAF inspection visit to Gaborone this week has reignited hopes that the National Stadium could regain continental approval to host international matches. The BFA is pushing for Category Three status, which would allow national teams and local clubs to host CAF interclub competitions at home, easing pressure on Francistown's Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, currently the country's only CAF-certified venue.
17 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The annual Orapa Duiker Tournament, one of Botswana's premier lawn bowls competitions, is underway this week with 24 teams registered. Players from Botswana and neighboring countries including Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are competing on some of the country's finest greens.
13 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Ngamiland cattle farmers have welcomed government's agreement with Namibia to allow beef from the region to transit through its territory into Angola, saying the breakthrough could revive cattle farming and improve the fortunes of the Botswana Meat Commission Maun abattoir.
12 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's National Stadium faces a new CAF inspection; BFA president Tariq Babitseng said success would allow the country to host its national team and CAF club competition matches in the capital, easing pressure on Francistown's Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, the currently only CAF-certified venue in the country.
10 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana and Namibia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on ICT cooperation to drive digital transformation, innovation, and economic diversification through broadband infrastructure, cyber security, digital skills, and joint research initiatives.
10 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Foot-and-mouth disease restrictions have prevented Botswana from fully using its premium Norwegian beef quota, forcing the country to surrender the allocation to Namibia, which gains an estimated N$100 million (about P75 million) export boost.
8 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana has made part of its unused Norwegian beef export quota available to Namibia, enabling the neighbouring country to unlock an additional N$100 million in projected export earnings.
7 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The US$16 billion Trans-Kalahari Railway project, linking Botswana's Mmamabula coal area to Namibia's Port of Walvis Bay, has completed its feasibility study and entered implementation phase. The 1,500-kilometre heavy-haul railway is expected to reshape regional logistics, unlock economic opportunities in mining, agriculture and manufacturing, and create approximately 6,000 Botswana and 4,000 Namibian jobs during construction of the first phase.
5 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana Meat Commission has again failed to fully utilise the country's annual Norway beef quota due to recurring foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks disrupting cattle movements and slaughter operations, allowing Namibia to secure additional export volumes in the region's beef market.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's boxing team, including returning competitor Lethabo Modukanele, failed to win medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games despite historical success in the sport. The shortfall is attributed to inadequate preparation and insufficient international exposure leading up to the games.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Four premier league teams, including Namibian club African Stars, will compete at the 5th Jwaneng Mine General Manager's Soccer Fiesta this weekend. The tournament aims to help local teams prepare for the season ahead while raising proceeds for the village of Thankane.
29 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana and Angola are preparing to sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening joint efforts against regional security threats including organised cross-border crime, cybercrime, and wildlife trafficking. The agreement will provide a framework for deeper military cooperation, intelligence sharing, and joint operations, with technical experts from both countries refining the Memorandum of Agreement ahead of signing during an upcoming State Visit.
28 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana has secured tariff-free entry into the US market for exports including natural diamonds under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, while Angola and South Africa face a 12.5 percent tariff. The US is the biggest market for natural diamonds, accounting for more than 50% of demand.
27 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The US will not impose tariffs on Botswana's exports, including natural diamonds, which enter duty-free under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Angola and South Africa face 12.5 percent tariffs on their exports.
27 July 2026 · Mmegi →
De Beers' rough diamond production jumped 88% year-over-year to 7.8 million carats in the second quarter of 2026, largely driven by Botswana's mines where output more than doubled to 5.5 million carats following maintenance resumption at Orapa and higher-grade mining at Jwaneng. Sales declined slightly to 7.1 million carats amid geopolitical instability, shifting consumer preferences, and rising synthetic diamond competition.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The World Meteorological Organization warns that a strong El Niño event starting October 2026 could trigger severe drought across southern Africa, with temperatures predicted to reach 35 to 45 degrees Celsius. Botswana, with its semi-arid climate and rain-fed agriculture, faces particular vulnerability to the drought risk and threat to livelihoods.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
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 →
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 →