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Office of the President

Office of the President — holds government documents including forensic audit reports and coordinates diplomatic and investment initiatives for Botswana.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Botswana Gazette

    Former BCL Mine workers have petitioned the presidency calling for the liquidator’s contract to be scrapped over alleged opacity in the mine’s drawn-out wind-down BONGANI MALUNGA Former BCL Mine workers have petitioned the Office of the President, urging the highest office in the

    Former BCL Miners Demand Liquidator to be Fired
  3. June 2026
  4. Daily News Botswana

    According to a press release from the Office of the President, President Advocate Duma Boko departed Gaborone yesterday to attend the 9th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa from

    Mohwasa Acting President
  5. Weekend Post

    The forensic audit report that has captured public attention for months remains locked away at the Office of the President, with investigators still awaiting the document that could spark one of Botswana’s most significant anti-corruption efforts.

    P53 Billion Audit Report held up as investigation stalls
  6. Daily News Botswana

    Speaking during a courtesy meeting with the leadership of the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC (ECF-SADC) at Office of the President recently, President Boko praised the forum’s longstanding work in strengthening election management bodies throughout the region.

    Free and fair elections bedrock of SADC stability
  7. Daily News Botswana

    A press release from the Office of the President further states that Member of Parliament for Charleshill, Mr Motsamai Motsamai, has been transferred from Ministry of Water and Human Settlement and appointed assistant minister at the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture.

    Dikoloti Minister of Lands and Agriculture
  8. May 2026
  9. Daily News Botswana

    President Advocate Duma Boko made the call during Dr Kebonang’s farewell courtesy call at the Office of the President on May 22, expressing confidence in the latter’s ability to represent Botswana’s interests effectively in both Belgium and the European Union.

    President Tasks Kebonang To Promote Botswana Interests
  10. Mmegi

    "Standard House is now fully occupied following the Office of the President’s tenancy, while the European Union lease renewal secured 15 years of income visibility denominated in euro.

    RDC accelerates regional, int'l expansion strategy
  11. Daily News Botswana

    According to a press release from the Office of the President, President Boko and President Ramaphosa will co-chair the sixth session of the Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone.

    Botswana South Africa to deepen cooperation
  12. Weekend Post

    The Office of the President, through Presidential Envoy on Investment Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, has retained the services of U.S.

    OP Engages U.S. Lobbying Firm
  13. April 2026
  14. Mmegi

    In a bid to strengthen the national response, government has established National FMD Command Centre, also referred to as the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), under the leadership of the Office of the President.

    Beef sector faces quandary over FMD outbreak in South

Yesterday

  1. Former BCL miners petition presidency to fire liquidator

    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.

    16 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Moeti Mohwasa assumes Acting President role

    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

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Forensic audit report on P53 billion remains at President's Office

    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

Monday 15 June

  1. President Boko stresses free elections for SADC stability

    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. Dr Edwin Dikoloti appointed Minister of Lands and Agriculture

    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

Monday 25 May

  1. President Tasks Ambassador-Designate to Strengthen European Relations

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. RDC shifts to regional growth as Botswana portfolio struggles

    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

Monday 18 May

  1. Ramaphosa to visit Botswana for bilateral talks May 20-21

    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

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Office of President hires U.S. firm to attract American investors

    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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. FMD outbreak blocks Botswana beef exports to EU markets

    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

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