Also known as: NDP 12
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Weekend Post
… Botswana’s government has classified the project as a priority under National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, designations that, in practice, fast-track permits and coordinate agency reviews. …
Texas-based firm builds a P2 Billion Hospital in GaboroneWeekend Post
… Madala highlighted that 40 per cent of the projects are public-sector initiatives aligned with the National Development Plan 12, while 60 per cent are private-sector led, reflecting BETP’s emphasis on private investment as the engine of growth. …
BETP shifts focus from planning to deliveryWeekend Post
… Nevertheless, sentiment improved looking ahead to the 12 months ending June 2027, fueled in part by expectations that projects under the National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12) and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) will be successfully executed. …
Firms optimistic about business outlook through mid-2027Weekend Post
… This outlook is supported by ongoing diversification efforts under the National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP). …
Botswana’s economic growth falters amid persistent inflation pressuresWeekend Post
Government has advanced two major interventions under NDP 12 to confront gender-based violence at both its roots and its aftermath: the revival of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Program and the rollout of One Stop Service Centers for survivors. …
Government moves to shield GBV survivors from a system that often retraumatizes themDaily News Botswana
… rmining funding priorities, assessing risks and directing capital towards sustainable investments,” Mr Gaolathe said, noting that environmental concerns must now sit at the centre of financial discussions. “This direction aligns with commitments under National Development Plan 12 …
Nature underpins economyDaily News Botswana
… Government’s National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme aim at a high-income, digitally enabled, export-driven and diversified Botswana in which citizens are ‘increasingly employed, empowered and fulfilled.’ He maintained that inclusive growth …
Currency strength depends on diversified economyDaily News Botswana
… Minister Maele also said the policy aligned with Vision 2036, which prioritised quality education and vocational skills as key to national progress, and was consistent with the National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12), while promoting globally competitive human capital. …
Ministry commits to strengthening TVETDaily News Botswana
… She reaffirmed government’s commitment to the national transformation agenda, anchored by the ongoing implementation of the National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme. …
PSP To Consult DIS Over P100 billion IssueDaily News Botswana
… The minister added that government was committed to increasing agriculture’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from below two per cent to more than six per cent by 2036 through the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme and National Development Plan 12. …
Prisons harvest exceeds P2millionA 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.
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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.
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Botswana's Economic Transformation Programme has identified 186 priority projects across nine sectors targeting P514 billion in cumulative investment and 512,000 jobs by 2036, with initial efforts focused on removing obstacles to investment execution in areas including land access, financing, regulation, and infrastructure.
7 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
A Bank of Botswana survey shows businesses in Botswana expressing cautious optimism about trading conditions through June 2027, supported by government economic recovery initiatives, though the operating landscape remains challenging and companies faced concerns including high borrowing costs and constrained government spending in mid-2026.
1 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Bank of Botswana Governor Lesego Moseki has warned that businesses and households should prepare for ongoing inflationary pressures from rising fuel and electricity costs, livestock movement restrictions, and global geopolitical tensions. The Monetary Policy Committee has kept the policy rate steady at 5.5 percent while headline inflation remains above the central bank's medium-term target range and economic expansion has been modest.
31 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Government has introduced two interventions under NDP 12 to address gender-based violence: revival of the Women's Economic Empowerment Program, funded partly by an alcohol levy to break cycles of economic dependence, and One Stop Service Centers offering trauma-focused, integrated support for GBV survivors in a single location to reduce retraumatization.
28 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said Botswana is working to diversify its economy and reduce vulnerability to global fluctuations by attracting private investment and developing new industries, while addressing climate change and biodiversity loss as critical financial risks that affect production costs, asset values and investment.
27 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe told the Bank of Botswana's golden anniversary celebrations that the Pula's strength over the next 50 years will depend on a diversified, inclusive economy. He noted that Botswana introduced its own currency 10 years after independence and withdrew from the Rand Monetary Area, marking an act of monetary sovereignty.
24 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Minister for Higher Education has presented the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Policy to Parliament, aiming to align education with labour market demands and industry needs while developing skills for both existing and future jobs. The policy supports Vision 2036, the National Development Plan 12, and Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on cultivating an innovative, entrepreneurial generation and building a productive, adaptable workforce in response to technological advancements.
20 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Permanent Secretary to the President said the Office of the PSP will consult the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Director General over allegations of missing P100 billion from the Bank of Botswana in 2019, following contradicting assertions made during Public Accounts Committee appearances by the DIS, DPP, and DCEC.
17 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Prison Service recorded an agricultural harvest valued at P2,044,568 during the 2025/2026 cropping season, including 3,000 bags of maize, 368 bags of sorghum, 147 bags of beans, 36,110 kilogrammes of vegetables, 3,542 kilogrammes of citrus fruits, and 20,000 kilogrammes of mixed livestock feed. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services said the harvest demonstrates how offender rehabilitation contributes to national food production and reduces government expenditure on prisoners' upkeep.
5 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The government has committed P9 million to host the 30th TAFISA World Congress in October 2027, defending the decision as a strategic investment aligned with efforts to position Botswana as a premier destination for international sporting events and support economic diversification.
4 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Stakeholders called for stronger coordination among institutions supporting Botswana's creative industries during a CIPA-organised meeting, saying collaboration was key to unlocking the sector's economic potential. Government has recognised the creative economy as a pillar of economic transformation under Vision 2036, National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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 →
Botswana's government plans to introduce a new Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament in July and grant the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime full operational independence, according to the Minister for State President, Defence and Security. The reforms aim to bolster accountability, restore public trust, and elevate governance standards.
2 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana has launched the Botswana Youth, Women and Citizen (BYWC) Oil and Gas Programme to position citizens at the forefront of the country's emerging energy sector and reduce dependence on diamonds. The Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs said the initiative aims to equip young people, women and citizens with skills and opportunities for job creation and participation in wealth creation as the country prepares for economic diversification.
2 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, partnering with UNICEF Botswana, held an online mass validation exercise to present revised models for the Youth Development Fund and Botswana National Service Programme, based on months of research by Genesis Analytics. The sessions attracted over 700 young people.
5 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's 2026 Debswana World Athletics Relays featured 120 locally sourced natural diamonds embedded in competition medals as part of a strategy to revitalise the diamond industry and position Botswana as a leader in ethical, traceable diamonds amid declining demand and competition from lab-grown alternatives.
5 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's Gaolathe held talks with Dangote as part of efforts to deepen intra-African economic partnerships. The early-stage engagements covered co-investment opportunities and capital market participation, including possible listings on the Botswana Stock Exchange.
29 April 2026 · Mmegi →
The 13th Parliament passed 17 bills and three key national policies during its recent session, marking a significant legislative milestone that will support the government's transformative agenda once they are assented to by the President. The bills and policies were passed as part of the government's effort to review and renew laws to ensure their relevance to national development and emerging regional and international issues.
28 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →