Botswanan Sunday newspaper publishing coverage of national economic, political, and social affairs since at least July 2026.
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Botswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Botswana stripped of FMD-free status as EU shuts door on beef exports A document seen by Sunday Standard shows that Botswana’s lucrative beef export industry has been dealt a devastating blow after the World Organisation for Animal Health suspended the country’s F …
Botswana stripped of FMD-free status as EU shuts door on beef exportsBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Is cybersecurity on your board agenda? Digital Transformation is core to competitiveness by enabling efficiency, innovation, and data-driven decision-making in enterprises; however, it also expands the attack surface across all sectors. …
Is cybersecurity on your board agenda?Botswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Diamond price drop drags mining inflation lower A decline in diamond prices weighed on Botswana’s mining sector in the final quarter of 2025, highlighting the economy’s continued exposure to global commodity cycles. …
Diamond price drop drags mining inflation lowerBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Choppies rings the till, hands shareholders 1 Thebe Choppies Enterprises Limited has opted for a modest shareholder payout, declaring a dividend of 1.0 thebe per share for the six months ended December 31, 2025, underscoring the retailer’s cautious stance amid mar …
Choppies rings the till, hands shareholders 1 ThebeDaily News Botswana
… Commenting on the absence of Tebogo, Ndori, and Kebinatshipi and what will mean for the event, Sunday Standard sport editor, Botlhale Koothopile said from a spectator’s point of view, it was a little disappointing to see elite athletes nowhere in the entry list. …
Botswana Golden Grand Prix SundayCompanies across Botswana are scrambling to adopt and file constitutions before 30 September 2026, a requirement introduced through amendments to the Companies Act, with non-compliance risking removal from the company register.
7 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Companies across Botswana are scrambling to adopt and file constitutions before 30 September 2026, a requirement introduced through amendments to the Companies Act, with non-compliance risking removal from the company register.
7 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's success has been built on disciplined management of natural resources; the country now has an opportunity to become recognised for developing a capable, adaptable and innovative workforce, with the next chapter defined by people development rather than resource discovery.
7 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Bermuda has placed Botswana among nationalities subject to stricter visa requirements, adding to international border control tightening and concerns over the Botswana passport's standing abroad at a time when the government prepares to introduce a new citizenship scheme.
7 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
According to Statistics Botswana's 2024 Vital Statistics Report, Botswana's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.96 children per woman, below the replacement-level benchmark of 2.1, marking a potential demographic shift from previous decades of concern about job creation for youth.
24 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's working-age population (aged 15–64) is projected to rise to 67.6 percent of the total population by 2038 from 63.3 percent in 2023, creating a demographic dividend that will depend on the country's ability to generate jobs and raise productivity.
17 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's labour market faces a growing skills challenge as young adults continue to leave the country for education, employment and professional opportunities. Statistics Botswana's Population Projections 2022–2038 show annual net migration is projected to fall from 2,449 people in 2023 to 1,204 by 2038.
17 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana has emerged as one of Africa's strongest performers in attracting greenfield foreign direct investment, ranking 11th globally in the fDi Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2026. Greenfield investment—when a foreign company establishes a new operation such as a factory, mine, office, data centre or renewable-energy facility—can bring new productive capacity, technology and supply-chain opportunities into an economy.
16 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The annual Orapa Duiker Tournament, one of Botswana's premier lawn bowls competitions, is underway this week with 24 teams registered. Players from Botswana and neighboring countries including Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are competing on some of the country's finest greens.
13 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Air Botswana's financial troubles extend beyond grounded aircraft and cancelled flights; the state-owned airline is years behind in publishing audited financial statements, raising transparency questions as it has spent hundreds of millions of pula on fleet renewal while posting operating losses.
12 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
An opinion piece in the Sunday Standard argues that the new Employment Act (Labour Relations Act), while protecting employee rights, ignores the price mechanism of labour and prioritizes ideology over economics, thereby failing to promote investment and job creation.
12 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
An editorial in the Sunday Standard argues that Botswana's foreign service has been hollowed by years of political party appointments to High Commissioner and Ambassador positions, where party membership has mattered more than diplomatic qualifications and experience.
10 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana luxury designer Koki Chiepe's exhibition Heritage Reimagined: Living Archives transformed the National Museum in Gaborone into a space where landscapes, ceremonies and indigenous knowledge were translated into contemporary design.
10 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Sefalana Holding Company reported its sharpest profit decline in almost a decade after rising operating costs, weak consumer demand, and disruptions to government supply contracts outweighed record sales.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
De Beers once sold nine out of ten diamonds globally, but today sells about three out of ten, a decline analogous to industry giants like Blockbuster and Kodak that failed to adapt to technological change.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The World Health Organization's Botswana Country Office Biennial Report 2024–2025 identifies significant operational and structural challenges in the country's blood transfusion services, including fragmented coordination, outdated equipment, supply shortages, weak data systems, and quality assurance gaps.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana plans to raise P5.1 billion from the domestic market on July 31, its largest debt auction since January, reflecting the government's increasing reliance on local borrowing to finance a widening budget deficit and refinance maturing obligations.
27 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
NexMetals Mining has extended a high-grade copper-nickel zone at its Selebi Main project, boosting confidence that the former BCL mine could support a larger resource as the Canadian company advances plans to restart the operation.
27 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Botswana Congress Party has passed the hurdle of holding internal elections, described as a rite of passage for the party. The article indicates early signs are positive, though it is too early to assess whether things will ultimately work out well for the BCP.
27 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Sunday Standard argues that Botswana's post-independence institutions have served their purpose and need to be rewired to prepare the country for the future, yet little progress is visible on rebuilding or reforming existing structures.
27 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Sunday Standard investigations have found questionable salary adjustments and allowances at Construction Industry Trust Fund (CITF), including a 26% allowance increase awarded exclusively to CITF Executive Management in 2025 that was approved by a Board of Trustees whose tenure expired in March 2026.
27 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education awarded a P654.4 million contract for an integrated STEAM e-learning, coding and robotics programme to Emeritus Training Academy Botswana through direct procurement, receiving the financial evaluation, adjudicating it, and approving the award all on 25 June 2026.
21 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Government's reintroduction of Value Added Tax on private healthcare services has faced backlash from medical professionals and citizens who warn the policy could worsen Botswana's healthcare crisis by making treatment unaffordable and straining an already burdened public healthcare system.
21 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
A whistleblower report alleges that Botswana's 2024 acquisition of a C-130 military cargo aircraft from the United States, described as a donation, required approximately US$20 million in payments plus an additional US$6 million anticipated for maintenance by 2026, totaling over US$26 million by 2027. The report characterizes the transaction as functioning economically as a sale or lease rather than a true donation.
14 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's economy returned to growth in the first quarter of 2026, ending two years of contraction as diamond-related activity and electricity production rebounded. However, the recovery remains uneven, with weak household spending, lower investment, and a sharp fall in exports highlighting the fragility of the upturn.
7 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
De Beers' chief executive has indicated that the long-running uncertainty surrounding the diamond company's future ownership could soon end, with a sale potentially completed within weeks.
7 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana reduced its dependence on imported electricity in the first quarter of 2026 after local power generation surged to its highest level on record, marking a milestone in the country's pursuit of energy security.
7 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
G4S Botswana's latest financial results show the security firm has moved beyond crisis management into early recovery, with a sharply narrower loss and stronger operating margins, though the business is still searching for a sustainable return to profitability.
7 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
On 27 March 2026, the Law Revision Commissioner published Statutory Instrument No. 41 of 2026, deleting paragraphs (a) and (c) of section 164 of the Penal Code that criminalized carnal knowledge against the order of nature and permitting such an act. The article raises questions about the constitutional method and authority behind the removal.
7 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
A Botswana Housing Corporation Investment Committee document has raised concerns about the financial sustainability and commercial viability of the Bonno Housing Programme's Kgale housing project, a flagship element of President Duma Boko's promise to deliver 100,000 houses.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The government has confirmed it does not hold equity stakes in Mowana Mine, Karowe Mine, Khoemacau's Zone 5 Mine, Minergy's Medie Mine, and Motheo Mine, which collectively generated approximately P16 billion in revenue in 2025, despite having the legislative option to acquire ownership interests when licenses are granted.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →