Also known as: Mr Mmolotsi · Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi
Minister of Environment and Tourism overseeing procurement reform, tourism expansion, and cross-border conservation initiatives including the Tourism Satellite Account launch.
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The findings were commissioned by the government through the World Bank.Speaking at the opening of the 41st Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) conference, the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, said the findings revealed that Botswana remai …
World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sectorMinister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi told Parliament that government reserves procurement schemes for citizens and citizen contractors, and mandates a 50 per cent discount on tender document purchases and contractor registration fees for 100 per cent youth-owned businesses, to drive citizen economic empowerment and job creation.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi told Parliament that government reserves procurement schemes for citizens and citizen contractors, and mandates a 50 per cent discount on tender document purchases and contractor registration fees for 100 per cent youth-owned businesses, to drive citizen economic empowerment and job creation.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Government said it remains committed to improving the welfare, dignity and purchasing power of workers, particularly low-income earners, citing P542 million budgeted for the 2026/27 financial year. However, it said prevailing economic conditions do not yet support immediate implementation of a P4,000 minimum wage in the private sector, noting the economy contracted by 0.7 per cent in 2025 and a fiscal deficit of P26.35 billion was projected.
16 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 →
In Ntlo ya Dikgosi, Khama pressed the Minister of Environment and Tourism on increased hunting quotas, how community benefits are measured and verified, and the approval of the NG13 hunting concession amid concerns about the operator.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The government is overhauling the Tourism Act following adoption of the National Tourism Policy in 2021 and development of a 10-year National Tourism Strategy and Master Plan. Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi said the reform aims to create a modern, responsive legal framework for tourism development, with focus on an enabling business environment, destination marketing, and infrastructure improvements.
30 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Southern African Development Community has operationalised its AML/CFT committee to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in the region. Acting Finance Minister Wynter Mmolotsi told the committee's fifth meeting in Gaborone that member states face structural vulnerabilities including import dependence and limited economic diversification, which the region must address through strengthened collaboration.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Maverick politician Pule, who leads the BDP minority in Parliament, describes facing former government opponents who are now in power. Pule notes that in the same parliamentary session, current Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi was similarly isolated within his party when the BDP dominated.
21 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana and South Africa have launched a cross-border conservation initiative to strengthen management of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and unlock tourism-led economic growth and community development. The project, supported by the European Union through the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Area Financing Facility and implemented in partnership with African Parks, reflects renewed commitment to biodiversity conservation and regional cooperation.
18 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Rwanda President Paul Kagame's two-day state visit ended with a tour of the Diamond Trading Company Botswana, highlighting partnership between the nations on mining, sustainability, and innovation. Acting Minerals and Energy Minister Wynter Mmolotsi praised Rwanda's position as Africa's largest tungsten and top tantalum producer, and noted shared ambitions between Botswana and Rwanda in formalising and modernising the mining sector.
7 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
At a HATAB conference in Maun, the Minister of Environment and Tourism said Botswana aims to increase tourist arrivals to 2.7 million by 2033, extend average stay from 4.9 to 7.9 nights, and make tourism the top GDP contributor by 2030, under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme.
29 April 2026 · Mmegi →
A World Bank analysis commissioned by the government found that Botswana remains heavily dependent on high-end wildlife tourism, according to remarks by the Minister of Environment and Tourism at the 41st Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana conference.
23 April 2026 · Mmegi →