Office of the President — Botswana's executive office handling state visits, diplomatic matters, petitions, and strategic initiatives including investment attraction and anti-corruption investigations.
… 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. …
… 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. …
… "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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.