Botswana's executive office that receives petitions on governance disputes, holds audit reports, and engages in diplomatic coordination and investment attraction efforts.
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… , Kofukan, Shukokai Shito-Ryu, Karate Nomichi and Goju-Kai were expelled from karate body following their attendance at an unauthorised meeting.The tension is set to reach the highest office in the land, with a petition being prepared for submission to the Office of the President …
Karate woes head to OPDaily News Botswana
… According to a press release from the Office of the President, the visit represents an important milestone in the growing relations between the two countries, following the establishment of diplomatic relations in October 2025 and President Advocate Duma Boko’s working visit to O …
Visit to consolidate growing relations between Botswana and OmanDaily News Botswana
… According to a press release from Office of the President, President Boko’s visit to Angola, is built on a series of high-level engagements between Botswana and Angola, including a State Visit to Botswana by President Joao Lourenco in 2023, a working visit to Angola by President …
State Visit to unlock opportunitiesMmegi
… Gideon Boko, I wish also to remit the remaining part of my imprisonment term as in terms with the best proviso of section 53 (D) of the Constitution of Botswana Chapter 1,” reads part of the letter.Sekerese says he has yet to receive any response from the Office of the President …
President, please set me free – Inmate’s plea to BokoDaily News Botswana
… Those were the views expressed by Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Mr Moeti Mohwasa on Friday at the Office of the President, while welcoming a visiting party from UNICEF, the organ of the UN tasked with developmental needs of children across the world, particu …
UNICEF Vital Partner In Youth EmpowermentDaily News Botswana
… She added that the men’s sector was transferred from the Office of the President to the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs last year, to allow designated officials to address issues affecting men independently. …
Chombo appeals fair youth treatmentBotswana Sunday Standard
… In a petition dated August 4 and addressed to the Secretary to the Cabinet through the Office of the President, citizens, nurses, midwives, students and healthcare supporters urged Cabinet to reject the proposed fee structure, arguing that it would place an unfair financial burde …
Cabinet petitioned over proposed nursing council fee hikeBotswana Sunday Standard
… In a statutory notice and letter of demand dated 4 August 2026 lawyers representing retired soldiers accused the Office of the President of failing to respond for nearly two months to a request to deliver a petition directly to the President over the controversial 1/375 Transfer …
BDF retirees demand march to Boko’s office over pension disputeDaily News Botswana
… Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Dr Oupa Tsheko also praised the First Lady for her dedication to honouring the victims. …
First Lady unveils refurbished Dutlwe monumentDaily News Botswana
… The Chairman of the Kanye District Horticulture Farmers Association, Mr Aubrey Rowland traces the initiative to an eye-opening trip to Bangladesh with the Office of the President. …
Mabe nurtures future generation of farmersFour karate clubs expelled last year for attending an unauthorised meeting are preparing a petition to the Office of the President seeking intervention on governance and athlete concerns. The petition is being signed by athletes, former national team members, coaches, and other karate stakeholders.
12 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Four karate clubs expelled last year for attending an unauthorised meeting are preparing a petition to the Office of the President seeking intervention on governance and athlete concerns. The petition is being signed by athletes, former national team members, coaches, and other karate stakeholders.
12 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik will visit Botswana from September 16 to 17 to consolidate growing relations and establish cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and other strategic areas. The visit follows the establishment of diplomatic relations in October 2025 and builds on a 500MW solar power plant project in Maun announced in April.
15 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Advocate Duma Boko's State Visit to Angola is expected to unlock opportunities for mutually beneficial economic and commercial cooperation and deepen ties between the two countries. The Presidents are expected to discuss programmes to strengthen trade and investment linkages in mining, energy, transport, food security, tourism and regional connectivity, and to witness the signing of a Bi-National Commission agreement.
7 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Kgomotso Sekerese, an inmate at Gaborone Central Prison, has appealed directly to President Boko to remit the remaining four years of his sentence, citing the President's constitutional powers to grant clemency. Sekerese's plea comes amid an ongoing legal dispute with the State over an alleged assault by prison officers.
2 September 2026 · Mmegi →
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 →
Youth and Gender Affairs Minister Lesego Chombo told Student Representative Council leaders that government should treat young people as active partners rather than passive beneficiaries, proposing an all-SRC consultative forum and a formal action register to track student concerns.
12 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana has proposed increases in annual subscription, licensing and penalty fees. Citizens, nurses, midwives, students and healthcare supporters have petitioned Cabinet to reject the proposal, warning that the new charges could force many professionals out of practice and place an unfair financial burden on the profession.
10 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana Defence Force retirees have escalated a long-running pension dispute, demanding permission to march to President Duma Boko's Office and threatening High Court action over the government's failure to respond for nearly two months to a request to deliver a petition about 1/375 Transfer Value Enhancement pension payments.
10 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
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 →
A 58-year-old farmer in Nneneke, Gamonnedi near Kanye operates one of 14 farms in the area partnering with Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources to provide six-week hands-on placements for aspiring young farmers. His 17-hectare property, established in 2013 and now featuring solar-powered irrigation, shade nets, and climate-controlled production facilities, serves as a practical training ground to equip students with enterprise-based agricultural skills.
9 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Former BCL Mine workers have petitioned the Office of the President to terminate the liquidator's contract, citing alleged opacity in the mine's wind-down process.
7 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
President Advocate Duma Boko has departed Gaborone to attend the 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town from Wednesday to Sunday, with Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe accompanying him. Minister Moeti Mohwasa has assumed the role of Acting President during the President's absence.
24 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A forensic audit report that has drawn public attention for months is held at the Office of the President, while investigators await the document that could lead to a major anti-corruption effort.
16 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
President Advocate Duma Boko has underscored the critical role of free and fair elections in sustaining democracy, peace and stability across SADC, praising the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC for strengthening election management bodies throughout the region. The ECF-SADC Chairperson noted that Botswana remains a beacon of peace, good governance and democracy following its 2024 transition of power.
15 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Dr Edwin Dikoloti, MP for Good Hope-Mmathethe, has been appointed Minister of Lands and Agriculture. Motsamai Motsamai, MP for Charleshill, has been transferred from the Ministry of Water and Human Settlement to serve as assistant minister at the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, effective immediately.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Advocate Duma Boko has urged Ambassador-designate Dr Zein Kebonang to represent Botswana's interests and strengthen diplomatic and economic relations with Europe, particularly through the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement and development of trade corridors.
25 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Property developer RDC is accelerating expansion into South Africa, Croatia, Zambia, Madagascar, Mozambique and the United States, with its local portfolio now contributing a minority share of overall income. The company's Botswana operations faced softer hospitality and office leasing performance, though some assets like Standard House and retail centres showed resilience.
20 May 2026 · Mmegi →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit Botswana at President Duma Boko's invitation for a two-day State Visit to co-chair the sixth session of the Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission and strengthen cooperation across socio-economic, political, defence, security, and regional integration matters. The visit is expected to include bilateral agreements in water management, energy, corrections, tourism, and science and innovation.
18 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Office of the President has retained U.S. lobbying firm Fang Consultancy, through Presidential Envoy on Investment Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, to attract American investors to Botswana's mining and energy sectors.
5 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak detected last month has disrupted Botswana's access to quota-free and duty-free EU markets under the EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement. The Botswana Meat Commission is holding beef stock valued at no less than P202 million that can no longer be exported to premium international markets, and the country faces production losses and increased disease control costs; government has established a National FMD Command Centre to coordinate response efforts.
29 April 2026 · Mmegi →