International organization that has released assessments on Botswana's development model and supports frameworks for measuring tourism's economic contribution.
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… that Tshwaragano III marked a significant milestone and for the first time, the exercise features a joint command simulation. “This initiative trains commanders and staff on shared communication platforms and real-time crisis scenarios adhering to African Union and United Nations …
BDF and NDF reaffirm commitment to peaceWeekend Post
When António Guterres took the helm of the United Nations in 2017, the organization was already wrestling with questions about its relevance in a world tilting toward nationalism and great-power rivalry. …
The high-stakes race to lead the United Nations: Who will shape Global Diplomacy after 2026?Weekend Post
… The United Nations has been mobilizing aid and preparedness efforts, emphasizing the need to protect the most vulnerable populations from the worst effects. …
Africa faces $20 Billion hit as super El Niño threatens drought, wildfiresDaily News Botswana
… She urged SRC leaders to consolidate their concerns into a common position, comparing the process to how African countries coordinate positions before United Nations engagements. …
Chombo appeals fair youth treatmentBotswana Sunday Standard
… e and intimidation forcing thousands of immigrants from countries such as Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi and Mozambique out of that country.The violence and attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa has been widely classified by human rights organizations, the United Nations …
New illegal gold mining activities in Francistown linked to immigrants escaping SA tensionsWeekend Post
… The United Nations and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights have issued statements deploring the violence and calling for urgent action. …
Xenophobic attacks put South Africa under siegeWeekend Post
… Among the beacon lights in this global struggle is Mary’s Meals, a charity whose low-cost, community-driven school feeding model is gaining recognition as a powerful tool to push hunger back and advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2; to end hunger and ensure …
Feeding Hope: Mary’s Meals tackles global hunger with low-cost school mealsWeekend Post
As of today, over 200 current and former heads of state, UN leaders, organisations, advocates, practitioners, and researchers from all regions of the world are calling on the next United Nations Secretary-General to commit, act and deliver on five concrete actions to advance gend …
Hundreds of leaders, experts and organisations urge future UN Secretary-General to commit, act and deliver on gender equality as the United Nations faces historic testDaily News Botswana
… China is ready to work with Kazakhstan to implement the four global initiatives, and further coordinate and cooperate in multilateral frameworks, including the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the China-Central Asia mechanism, so as to jointly uphold inte …
Xi meets Kazakh president in ShanghaiDaily News Botswana
… China is ready to work with Kazakhstan to implement the four global initiatives, and further coordinate and cooperate in multilateral frameworks, including the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the China-Central Asia mechanism, so as to jointly uphold inte …
Xi meets Kazakh president in ShanghaiThe Botswana Defence Force and Namibia Defence Force have launched joint military exercise Tshwaragano III in Lobatse to deepen operational effectiveness, exchange professional knowledge, and strengthen regional peace and security cooperation amid evolving cross-border security challenges.
3 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Defence Force and Namibia Defence Force have launched joint military exercise Tshwaragano III in Lobatse to deepen operational effectiveness, exchange professional knowledge, and strengthen regional peace and security cooperation amid evolving cross-border security challenges.
3 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
António Guterres is stepping down as UN Secretary-General at the end of his second term, and a diverse field of candidates—including former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet—is emerging to compete for the role, each advancing different visions for the organization's future.
31 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Scientists forecast a "super" El Niño event in late 2026 will trigger higher temperatures and reduced rainfall across the Southern Hemisphere, potentially causing $10–20 billion in economic damages across Africa. Botswana faces particular risks including soaring temperatures, diminishing water supplies, increased wildfire risks, and impacts on wildlife populations, prompting the African Union Commission to urge member states to strengthen early warning systems.
13 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
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 →
Francistown is experiencing a fresh wave of illegal gold mining activities, with fears that an influx of Zimbabwean immigrants escaping xenophobic violence and anti-immigration tensions in South Africa may be fueling the problem.
10 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to investigate xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, alleging systematic and widespread violence that may amount to crimes against humanity. The African Union Commission chairperson has offered critique of South Africa's handling of the crisis.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Mary's Meals, a charity operating school feeding programs in 16 countries, provides nutritious meals to over 3 million children daily in more than 6,400 schools at a cost of €22 per child per school year. The organization uses a community-driven model with volunteer cooks and locally sourced ingredients to keep costs low while supporting local farmers and economies.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
More than 200 current and former heads of state, UN leaders, and organisations are calling on the next UN Secretary-General to commit to five concrete actions advancing gender equality across the UN system. The letter warns that the UN faces a critical test of its commitment to gender equality amid global backlash against women's rights and notes that the UN has never been led by a woman in 80 years and nine Secretaries-General.
24 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Shanghai on Thursday. Xi called for strengthening alignment of development strategies, optimizing trade structures, expanding energy and mineral cooperation, and advancing connectivity and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
17 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Shanghai to discuss strengthening their permanent comprehensive strategic partnership, including cooperation on trade structure, energy, mineral resources, connectivity, digital economy, and cultural exchange.
17 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi launched Botswana's Tourism Satellite Account, an internationally recognised UN and World Tourism Organization framework to measure tourism's contribution to GDP, employment and investment, along with the Tourism Statistics System (TSTATS) and mobile application to collect and share tourism data in real time.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A retiring government communications official bids farewell to the media fraternity, acknowledging 10 years as a journalist at the Department of Information and Broadcasting and 25 years in public relations and communications across multiple institutions, thanking journalists for holding institutions accountable.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's Ministry of Lands and Agriculture has launched the National Fodder Strategy, developed with the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation, to reduce dependence on imported animal feed and lower the dairy import bill while promoting local production of climate-resilient fodder crops like lablab and lucerne.
23 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana is planning a complete ban on single-use plastics by 2027, shifting from taxing plastic use to eliminating it outright. The government is willing to forgo the P1.5 million monthly revenue from the plastic levy to protect ecosystems, wildlife, and public health, giving manufacturers and importers time to transition to reusable and biodegradable packaging.
16 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is an agreement designed to create a single market for over 1.4 billion people and unlock opportunities for businesses across Africa. The International Trade Centre, led by Pamela Coke-Hamilton, is helping small businesses access international markets as part of efforts to realize the vision.
16 June 2026 · Mmegi →
On June 14, 1985, Operation Plecksy—a cross-border raid by the South African Defence Force hunting anti-apartheid activists—killed at least 12 people in Gaborone's Bontleng neighbourhood. The Botswana Defence Force's restrained response in the hours that followed is credited with preventing escalation to full-scale war.
15 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $95.42 (down 6.40% for the week) and Brent crude to $101.29 (down 6.36%) following a de-escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where roughly 20% of the world's oil supply transits. The easing came after Iranian forces scaled back aggressive maneuvers and diplomatic efforts, including a UN resolution backed by 112 nations, prompted resumed shipping traffic.
20 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
Charles Tibone, a longtime business associate of the late former president Festus Mogae, recounted that Mogae was a conservative economist who carefully assessed risk, picked ventures deliberately in listed businesses subject to governance scrutiny, and advised young entrepreneurs to prioritise steady, sustainable outcomes over high-risk ventures.
13 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A United Nations assessment has warned that Botswana's development model is approaching a critical inflection point amid growing governance pressures following the country's 2024 political transition, citing structural weaknesses in governance, human rights compliance, and national data systems.
11 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Despite representing 54 of FIFA's 210 members, Africa waited 80 years to host its first World Cup (South Africa, 2010) and has never hosted Olympic Games or Commonwealth Games, with organisational capabilities frequently questioned. FIFA abolished its continental rotation policy in October 2007, effective from the 2018 bidding process.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
More than 500 current and former Botswana Defence Force members were honoured on Thursday during the 49th Medal Awards Parade for outstanding service and conduct. A total of 528 personnel received medals across five categories: 134 with the Duty Code Order, 297 with the Pearl Jubilee Medal, 84 with the Distinguished Service Medal, and 13 with the Foreign Service Medal.
4 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
StudioCanal and Flora Films announced production of feature film *The Road Home*, budgeted at ZAR 300 million and set against Paul Simon's 1986 album *Graceland*. Production begins in Cape Town on June 29th, employing over 300 local film crew and up to 3,500 extras.
27 April 2026 · Mmegi →
The UN has flagged that Botswana is at a crossroads, with the country experiencing slowing economic growth, youth unemployment, and widening social pressures. According to the UN's Botswana 2026 Country Analysis, while Botswana remains one of Africa's stronger governed states, its long-standing economic model is under severe strain.
27 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →