Also known as: Mr Mmolotsi · Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi · Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi
Minister of Environment and Tourism overseeing tourism satellite account launch, tourism policy reform, and Kgalagadi conservation initiative.
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Daily News Botswana
… Delivering a keynote address during the fifth meeting of SADC (AML/CFT) committee in Gaborone on Monday, Acting Minister of Finance, Mr Wynter Mmolotsi, applauded the committee for its continued dedication to mitigate the effects of criminal economic activity and promote the inte …
SADC Fortifies Region Anti-Money LaunderingMmegi
… le, who leads the minority party (BDP) with a deriding moniker of ‘Fours’ in Parliament, describes the atmosphere that prevails in the National Assembly.Pule, however, consoles himself that, in the same 12th Parliament, the current Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi …
Pule: Facing your nemesis on on the other side of the aisleDaily News Botswana
… Officiating at the project launch in Gaborone on Tuesday, Minister of Environment and Tourism Mr Wynter Mmolotsi said the initiative signalled a renewed commitment by the two countries to biodiversity conservation, regional cooperation and innovative financing mechanisms for prot …
Botswana and South Africa deepen conservation partnershipDaily News Botswana
… tion of a partnership built on trust, innovation and mutual prosperity. “We are privileged to host a leader whose nation has made remarkable strides in mining sustainability, innovation and community transformation,” said acting Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mr Wynter Mmolotsi …
Kagame wraps visit with DTCB tourMmegi
Speaking at the 41st annual Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) conference in Maun last week, Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi said tourism has been identified as a key pillar under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP).Mmolo …
Botswana sets ambitious tourism targets to drive sector growthMmegi
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 sectorBotswana's economy registered 3.5 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2025, attributed to increased diamond sales and cost containment measures. The MP for Francistown South noted that diamond sales rose from P100 million in July 2024 to P300 million in July 2025, and highlighted that the country's foreign reserves stand at P51 billion.
2 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's economy registered 3.5 per cent growth in the first quarter of 2025, attributed to increased diamond sales and cost containment measures. The MP for Francistown South noted that diamond sales rose from P100 million in July 2024 to P300 million in July 2025, and highlighted that the country's foreign reserves stand at P51 billion.
2 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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 →
The Environment and Tourism Minister told Parliament that El Niño weather conditions are already present and forecast to strengthen during the southern hemisphere summer, expected to dominate the country's rainfall season from October 2026 to March 2027.
12 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Tonota FC defeated Zambia's Nkana FC 2-1 in the final of the first edition of the Tati River Cup at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown on Saturday. The home side came from behind after Nkana scored first, with goals from Arnold Mampori and Emmanuel Timu securing the trophy.
10 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The inaugural Tati River Cup, a one-day pre-season football tournament, kicks off at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. The tournament features four teams—Township Rollers, TAFIC FC, Tonota FC, and Nkana FC from Zambia—plus women's curtain-raiser matches, and aims to revive football in the Northern Region while boosting community development and local sport tourism.
6 August 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 →