… The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reports that over 400 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced worldwide each year, with less than 10 percent recycled. …
… s agreement designed to create a single market for over than 1.4 billion people and unlock new opportunities for businesses across the continent.At the centre of efforts to turn that vision into reality is the International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations …
… Rather than meeting blood with blood, Botswana fought with words on the global stage, taking the pain of its people to the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). …
… Diplomatic efforts, including a Bahrain-led United Nations resolution backed by 112 nations calling for free navigation through the strait and an end to Iranian attacks, have appeared to bear fruit. …
Sunday Standard Botswana development model nears “Inflection” Point, UN Says A new United Nations assessment has warned that Botswana’s celebrated development model is approaching a critical inflection point and growing governance pressures following the country’s historic 2024 p …
… From limited seats at the top of decision-making bodies like the United Nations, Africa has been left to play second fiddle, which has extended to sport's field of play. …
… Another recipient, Major Gabaiphiwe Kebopetswe, who was awarded the Foreign Service Medal following her deployment in the Democratic Republic Of Congo under the United Nations, said the experience and recognition were deeply meaningful. …
Sunday Standard UN flags deepening economic and social pressures in Botswana Botswana is facing one of its most serious development warnings in years after the United Nations said the country is at a crossroads. …
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.
Why it matters
Complete ban on single-use plastics by 2027 represents a major environmental policy shift affecting manufacturers, importers, and consumers nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.