Also known as: U.N.
International organization whose secretary-general met with President Boko and whose reform and gender equality initiatives were discussed at Botswana's UN General Assembly participation.
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Daily News Botswana
… She said Australia remained committed to the United Nations (UN), the Commonwealth and the World Trade Organisation, while appreciating Botswana’s support for its initiative to protect humanitarian personnel. …
Botswana to forge ties with Australia on disaster managementDaily News Botswana
… The United Nations resident coordinator, Ms Wenyan Yang, said Botswana Vulnerability Assessment Committee (BVAC) 2023/2024 report, revealed that over 25 per cent of rural population remained at risk of food insecurity while the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nati …
Climate change demands modern farming methodsMmegi
… President Xi noted that Botswana voted in support of restoring the People’s Republic of China’s lawful seat in the United Nations in the 1970s before the two countries established diplomatic ties. …
President Xi Jinping hold talks with BokoWeekend Post
President Duma Boko used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday to press for changes to the global financial system, arguing that developing countries need cheaper, more reliable financing to expand their economies, create jobs and sustain essential publi …
Boko takes Botswana’s case for financial reform to the U.N.Daily News Botswana
… He said it was Phillip Matante who became the first Motswana to go to the United Nations to lobby Queen Elizabeth to grant Botswana self-rule. …
BPP Party that birthed nationBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Education gains mask a tougher SDG 4 challenge Botswana’s progress toward the United Nations goal of inclusive and equitable education is being tested not simply by how many children enter secondary school, but by how many remain, advance and receive support to co …
Education gains mask a tougher SDG 4 challengeDaily News Botswana
As the global diplomatic community grapples with the choice of the upcoming United Nations (UN) secretary general, President Advocate Duma Boko met the outgoing administrative head of the global body, Mr Antonio Guterres, at the UN headquarters in New York city, United States of …
Boko meets GuterresDaily News Botswana
As global political leaders and high level political, development and socio-economic stakeholders converge in New York City, United States of America for the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), Botswana will use the week to motivate for a more just world system and for …
UN system requires reform-ButaleDaily News Botswana
… 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?President Duma Boko said Botswana looks forward to deepening cooperation with Australia on fire and disaster management amid the threat of extreme heat and El Niño weather. Boko highlighted Australia's support across education, economic management, institutional strengthening, and over 50 postgraduate study opportunities provided to Botswana.
22 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Duma Boko said Botswana looks forward to deepening cooperation with Australia on fire and disaster management amid the threat of extreme heat and El Niño weather. Boko highlighted Australia's support across education, economic management, institutional strengthening, and over 50 postgraduate study opportunities provided to Botswana.
22 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture says climate pressures and land degradation make modernisation of agrifood systems an urgent necessity. The Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak that began in January 2026 has diverted approximately P97 million toward disease control, straining agricultural budgets and disrupting domestic and international trade.
19 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Xi Jinping and President Boko announced an elevation of the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, with Xi noting Botswana's historical support for China's UN seat restoration in the 1970s and emphasizing their joint journey toward modernization.
13 October 2026 · Mmegi →
President Duma Boko told the UN General Assembly that developing countries face unfairly high borrowing costs, forcing governments to choose between debt service and spending on schools, hospitals, and job programmes. He called for cheaper, more reliable financing access and greater private capital investment in developing economies.
8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana People's Party (BPP) was founded in 1960 by Kgalemang Motsete, Phillip Matante, and Motsamai Mpho, not 1965 as textbooks claim. Though it did not participate in independence, the BPP was the first to petition Britain for Botswana's self-rule, with Matante lobbying the Queen and international forums in London and New York.
6 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's secondary-school enrolment increased 2.8% to 190,453 students in 2021, with girls representing 51.8% of enrolment, yet data reveal gaps in student retention and completion that complicate the country's progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 on inclusive and equitable education.
5 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
President Advocate Duma Boko met Antonio Guterres, the outgoing UN secretary general, at UN headquarters in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly. The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation between Botswana and the UN, including initiatives linked to Sustainable Development Goals and the need for effective multilateralism and respect for sovereignty.
23 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
At the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Botswana's Minister of International Relations Dr Phenyo Butale said the UN system requires reform to create a more equitable global order, and expressed concern about the rise of unilateral decision-making and conflicts undermining global cooperation and development partnerships.
21 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 →