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Order a long-term news report on Tlokweng
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Mmegi
Anyone who has tried to export from Francistown or bring machinery in through Tlokweng knows the routine: phone calls, queues, a good deal of guessing, and days gone before a single product has moved.The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) developed the Botswana Trade Por …
Where traders go for answers: Inside the Botswana Trade PortalDaily News Botswana
… Speaking at the launch in Tlokweng on October 22, President Boko said the Council would help mobilise domestic resources amid declining international donor funding, emphasising the need for African countries to take greater responsibility for financing their malaria elimination p …
Boko launches Council to drive malaria eliminationDaily News Botswana
… Officially unveiling the Botswana End Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Council in Tlokweng on October 22, President Boko adopted an African innovation of mobilising domestic resources and driving strategies toward elimination of Malaria and NTDs. …
Botswana renews efforts to end MalariaWeekend Post
After seven years as the first man to hold the BFA’s football-operations brief, Monnakgotla ‘Pelembe’ Mojaki departs for a District Commissioner’s post in Tlokweng – leaving behind a tenure of continental milestones and lingering controversy. …
Mojaki steps away from BFA … Trading touchlines for public serviceDaily News Botswana
Completion of the Tlokweng 25 kilometres internal roads development is a clear statement of the national intent that alignes with the country’s National Development Plan (NDP12). …
Twenty-five-kilometre internal roads to transform TlokwengMmegi
“This increase could be attributed to old age and ill-health,” stated the Tlokweng Development District Committee (DDC).According to the report, many of the beneficiaries have been left incapacitated and are therefore unable to work or engage in income-generating activities.
Tlokweng destitution numbers continue to riseDaily News Botswana
… Harmonisation of border operating hours from 10pm 12am in Lobatse and Tlokweng, and recently the opening of 24 hour operation at Mamuno, adding Tlokweng border would operate 24 hours by December 2026. …
Botswana promotes TKC as investment hubDaily News Botswana
… To execute the rollout, Dr Tholowane said 15 to 20 teams would be deployed starting from Tlokweng all the way to Leshibitse on the eastern side of the A1 Road, eventually pushing toward the Dibete veterinary checkpoint. …
Kgatleng targets 55 000 cattle in mass vaccinationDaily News Botswana
… The tournament, played at the Royal Aria Stadium in Tlokweng on Saturday, showcased raw talent from across the country’s regional blocks, bringing together champions Mazottie FC (Southern Block), Dunamis and Daughters FC (Eastern Block), Ghanzi United Farmers FC (Western Block) a …
Mazottie Win Exposes Regional GapDaily News Botswana
… A citizen company owned by businessman Hope Kontle, producing smart meters and meter terminals at their factory in Tlokweng, would have their brand appear as the primary logo on the chest of Rollers jersey. …
Township Rollers secure P6m deal with Hope Tee EnergyThe Botswana Investment and Trade Centre developed the Botswana Trade Portal to reduce bureaucratic delays in importing and exporting. The platform centralizes import and export procedures, regulatory requirements, tariffs, duties, documentation, and standards in one location, and includes a Trade Facilitation Enquiry Point where traders can seek assistance.
13 hours ago · Mmegi →
The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre developed the Botswana Trade Portal to reduce bureaucratic delays in importing and exporting. The platform centralizes import and export procedures, regulatory requirements, tariffs, duties, documentation, and standards in one location, and includes a Trade Facilitation Enquiry Point where traders can seek assistance.
13 hours ago · Mmegi →
President Duma Boko officially unveiled the Botswana End Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Council in Tlokweng on October 22, pledging to mobilise domestic resources and drive strategies toward elimination. Boko said he aims to secure WHO Malaria-free certification for Botswana before his term ends, citing Cabo Verde's 2024 achievement as proof the goal is attainable.
22 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Boko has launched a 28-member Botswana End Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Council to mobilise resources and strengthen national efforts to eliminate malaria. He noted that about 2,500 households could not be reached during spraying operations and approximately 1,000 households in the North-West District refused indoor spraying, and said Botswana aspires to achieve WHO malaria-free certification during his first term.
22 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Monnakgotla 'Pelembe' Mojaki, general manager of football operations at the Botswana Football Association for seven years, is departing the role to become District Commissioner in Tlokweng, with roughly a year remaining on his BFA contract.
8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Tlokweng internal roads development—25km of roads with modern drainage, solar lighting, and traffic signalling—has been completed within budget at over P334 million plus P40 million for lighting and signalling. Minister Ketlhalefile Motshegwa said the project aligns with the National Development Plan's goal of transforming Botswana into a premier regional hub for trade and investment.
24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Tlokweng Development District Committee attributes rising destitution to old age and ill-health, with many beneficiaries unable to work or engage in income-generating activities.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure called for promotion of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor as a premier regional trade, logistics and investment gateway through strengthened partnerships, investment mobilisation and cross-border economic cooperation. The corridor is an east-west trade and logistics route connecting Walvis Bay, South Africa and the wider SADC region.
14 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Continued adolescent pregnancies in Tlokweng are described as a worrying trend requiring urgent attention from families and communities. Teenage mothers tested negative for HIV and were referred for psychosocial and social welfare support.
9 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Authorities in Kgatleng East have launched a mass vaccination campaign targeting about 55,000 cattle to contain a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in the district. Vaccination teams will deploy across the eastern side of the A1 Road, with cattle undergoing three rounds of vaccinations 28 days apart, while movement controls and physical barriers are established to prevent the virus from spreading into disease-free regions.
9 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Gaborone-based Mazottie FC won the DTC Botswana Women's Football Championship with a 7-0 victory over Dunamis and Daughters FC, but the lopsided result highlights systemic disparities in training facilities, infrastructure, and corporate support between capital-based and regional clubs.
17 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Township Rollers FC announced domestic energy company Hope Tee Energy as their new front-of-shirt sponsor in a deal worth P6 million over three seasons at P2 million per season, commencing in 2026-27. The sponsorship aims to help revive the club after financial struggles in the past season led to player departures and a FIFA transfer ban.
17 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Four regional block winners will compete in the DTC Botswana Women's Football Championship final on Saturday, with semifinals starting at 0900hrs at Saxton Kowa Ground and the final doubleheader at Royal Aria Stadium in Tlokweng from 1600hrs. Admission is free.
13 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Mathew has taken over as president of Centre Chiefs (Magosi), succeeding Stanton Fredricks, who moves to the club's board of directors. Speaking at the unveiling of the team's new kit in Tlokweng on Friday, Mathew said he aims to build on past successes and restore the club to greater glory.
10 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Family, friends, and Batswana across the country will attend a memorial service on Friday to celebrate the life of renowned guitarist Kabo Leburu, 49, a University of Botswana mechanical engineering graduate who chose music over a conventional engineering career and was known for his innovative guitar work.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Family, friends and Batswana will gather Friday at Peleng Community Hall in Lobatse for a memorial service to celebrate the life and legacy of renowned guitarist Kabo Leburu, a 49-year-old mechanical engineering graduate who chose music over a conventional career and worked with both local and international artists.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana will host the FIBA 3x3 Under 23 Nations League from July 20–26 at Royal Aria Stadium in Tlokweng, with six African nations competing for a place at the Olympic Q-series 2028 games in Tokyo and Shanghai in May 2028.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A fellow MP praises Minister Kelebeng for bringing youthful energy to Parliament and the sport and arts fraternity, crediting him with sponsoring three Bills including the Cinematography Bill, and overseeing the successful hosting of the World Relays. Kelebeng and his colleague met during opposition student activism at the University of Botswana.
7 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's Energy Regulatory Authority has temporarily shut six filling stations, including Engen in Tlokweng and Shell outlets in Sikwane and Lobatse, for breaching safety and environmental standards since May 2026. Deficiencies cited include non-functional oil-water separators, inadequate fire protection systems, and absence of leak monitoring wells.
23 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's Energy Regulatory Authority has temporarily closed six filling stations, including Engen in Tlokweng and Shell outlets in Sikwane and Lobatse, for failing to meet regulatory and safety requirements such as environmental protection, functional oil-water separators, fire protection systems, and leak monitoring wells.
18 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority temporarily shut down five filling stations—Engen in Tlokweng, TotalEnergies in Metlojane, Cooperative Society in Goodhope, and Shell locations in Sikwane and Lobatse—after inspections since May 2026 revealed breaches including missing or broken oil water separators, inadequate fire protection, lack of trained staff, and environmental protection failures. The regulator said operators had been previously warned of non-compliance.
18 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Tlokweng District councillors have unanimously rejected a government proposal to upgrade their village to a township, citing fears over cultural erosion and loss of land rights under township laws. The council instead advocated for a 'smart village' model.
11 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Lobatse MP Kamal Jacobs says government priority projects for economic resuscitation and employment creation are progressing on schedule, citing the Milk Valley Farm expansion programme (expecting 200 cows from Brazil by June 2026), BMC and tannery upgrades, and meat value-addition facilities as examples advancing domestic production and reducing import reliance.
10 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Tlokweng council is unable to allocate plots to applicants because no serviced residential plots are currently available for distribution. The Land Board is exploring a redesign of a 10-hectare plot at Metlhabeng to increase the number of residential plots available for future allocation.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Solar lighting company Sunlux Solar has broken ground on a P14 million warehouse and manufacturing facility in Tlokweng, expected to create about 160 jobs with 80% of positions going to women and young people. The transition into full-scale manufacturing was prompted by a 2023 government call for local businesses to invest in manufacturing.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The 2024 Diacore Gaborone Marathon has funded a hydroponic farming project in Tlokweng that is improving nutrition for children at SOS Children's Villages Botswana by providing fresh vegetables and sustainable farming skills.
5 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Charma Gal has called for moving the Kgosi ya Mosadi cultural event beyond Gaborone and surrounding areas to reach remote communities across the country, aiming to make the festival more inclusive and accessible.
4 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Evans Modubule, known as Mr Tagg, has revived Anuli, an Afro-pop group he founded in 2010, as a family trio featuring Andrew 'Semene' Zachariah, David 'Skitikiti' Zachariah, and their niece Mpho 'Teemane' Zachariah from Tlokweng. The reborn group focuses on cultural authenticity and heritage, with "Anuli" being a Swahili word meaning joy.
29 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The second annual Stanbic Music N Lifestyle Festival, held at Royal Aria stadium in Tlokweng, featured international and local music acts, chef demonstrations, and food and wine offerings. The event attracted close to 3,000 people despite cold weather.
27 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Speaking at the party's 60th-anniversary gala dinner, Boko stated his leadership stands against bribery or exploitation and urged anyone demanding payment for access to report it to the Botswana Police. This followed public complaints that people close to the President are requiring business people to pay for access to him.
22 April 2026 · Mmegi →
A consultative meeting held in Tlokweng on April 9 brought together legal experts, traditional leaders, political representatives and members of the public to discuss the proposed establishment of a Constitutional Court. Participants acknowledged its potential to strengthen democracy and human rights, though some raised concerns about timing, judicial appointments, and alignment with a comprehensive constitutional review.
13 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →