… He added that the project aligns with Botswana’s Vision 2036, particularly its human and social development goals, and will provide a safe and accessible platform for children, families, and the public to seek support. …
… He noted that government had recognised the creative economy as a pillar of economic transformation under Vision 2036, National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme. …
… Botswana’s Vision 2036, which emphasizes inclusive growth and innovation, finds a powerful ally in CEO-ART, which pledges to align corporate training with national development goals, ensuring that no Motswana is left behind in the economic transformation. …
… As the country pursues Vision 2036 and beyond, BITRI’s commercial arms are poised to play an even bigger role in converting Botswana’s resources and ideas into globally competitive technologies and successful businesses. …
… To this end, he said the New Botswana City project came at an important point in the national journey for economic transformation and was in alignment with the national vision 2036 and Economic Transformation Programme. …
New Retail Hub in Block 6 Creates Over 25 Jobs, Champions Local Development in Line with Vision 2036 Puma Energy Botswana, a leading energy provider, today announced a landmark partnership with Hungry Lion, one of Africa’s rapidly expanding quick-service restaurant chains. …
… They stressed that the YDF and BNSP must be repositioned to support the objectives of the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, the National Development Plan 12, and Vision 2036, Botswana’s blueprint for attaining high-income nation status. …
… de translated into tangible outcomes that benefited investors, businesses and the community. “This MoU is aligned to government’s development agenda the National Development Plan (NDP 12) and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP). “It further aligns to Vision 2036 …
Child Helpline Botswana has opened a new P1.1 million call centre in Gaborone funded by the Government of Japan, featuring new technology including WhatsApp access, AI-assisted call translation, and call recording for improved case management. The facility expands capacity to meet growing demand for the 116 Child Helpline service.
Child Helpline Botswana has opened a new P1.1 million call centre in Gaborone funded by the Government of Japan, featuring new technology including WhatsApp access, AI-assisted call translation, and call recording for improved case management. The facility expands capacity to meet growing demand for the 116 Child Helpline service.
Stakeholders called for stronger coordination among institutions supporting Botswana's creative industries during a CIPA-organised meeting, saying collaboration was key to unlocking the sector's economic potential. Government has recognised the creative economy as a pillar of economic transformation under Vision 2036, National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme.
CEO Africa Roundtable founder Kenias Mafukidze announced commitments to establish an investment desk, deliver three bankable flagship projects by 2027, and bring annual CEO delegations to Botswana, as part of a vision to help double the economy from $20 billion to $40 billion by 2036 through diversification away from raw commodity exports toward high-value industries including digital innovation, renewable energy, agro-processing, and tourism.
The Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) is commercialising research breakthroughs through licensing, full technology transfer, and spin-off companies to support local SMEs and create jobs. Acting Director Lesego Moribame outlined the institute's Technology Transfer Office framework, which uses intellectual property protection and business development to turn laboratory innovations into thriving businesses.
Botswana has formally acceded to the African Youth Charter, a legally binding instrument on youth development adopted by the African Union in 2006, joining 44 of the 55 African Union Member States. The accession commits the Government to securing youth rights, employment, education, health access, and meaningful participation in governance.
The Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship said the groundbreaking of New Botswana City demonstrates Botswana's commitment to economic diversification, industrialisation, and competing in the global economy, noting that the project aligns with Vision 2036 and the Economic Transformation Programme.
Puma Energy Botswana and Hungry Lion have opened the first Hungry Lion restaurant at a Puma Energy service station in Gaborone's Block 6, creating over 25 new employment opportunities for Batswana. The partnership is intended to support local development and align with Vision 2036 goals for sustainable economic growth.
The Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, partnering with UNICEF Botswana, held an online mass validation exercise to present revised models for the Youth Development Fund and Botswana National Service Programme, based on months of research by Genesis Analytics. The sessions attracted over 700 young people.
The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on identifying district-level investment opportunities and improving coordination between national initiatives and local communities. The pact aims to streamline land access processes, support local economic development, and develop district-specific investment promotion initiatives.