… He noted that government had recognised the creative economy as a pillar of economic transformation under Vision 2036, National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme. …
… To that end, Chengeta announced that the National Development Plan 12 had made provisions to construct a new 40 000-seater stadium to provide the foundational infrastructure required to bring premier global sport events to Botswana.ENDS
… Mohwasa highlighted the DCEC’s critical role in advancing the objectives of National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12) and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP). …
… She further said it also supported objectives outlined in the National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, which sought to expand growth beyond traditional mining activities. …
… They stressed that the YDF and BNSP must be repositioned to support the objectives of the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, the National Development Plan 12, and Vision 2036, Botswana’s blueprint for attaining high-income nation status. …
… Aligned with National Development Plan 12, which identifies sport and the arts as key drivers of tourism, the World Relays demonstrated how global events can advance national development goals. …
… The National Youth Policy 2026-2036 aims to address that which had not worked for young people in past policies and aligned itself with National Vision 2036, National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP). …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.