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Order a long-term news report on Zimbabwe
Every mention in the Botswanan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Botswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Gov’t steps up FMD vaccinations Botswana is increasing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccinations to protect its cattle industry, with veterinary authorities warning that inadequate control efforts in neighbouring Zimbabwe and South Africa could undermine containme …
Gov’t steps up FMD vaccinationsBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Boko caught up in Mnangagwa’s heavy hand amid charm offensive President Duma Boko’s decision to avoid publicly confronting Zimbabwe’s deepening political crisis during his April 2026 state visit to Harare has come under renewed scrutiny. …
Boko caught up in Mnangagwa’s heavy hand amid charm offensiveMmegi
… deposit-taking microfinance bank is a foundation for the longer-term banking ambitions of the Bard Santner Group, which has offices in Harare, Johannesburg, South Africa and New York, United States, as it develops a diaspora-focused institution, the first of its kind in Zimbabwe …
Bard Santner secures a deposit-taking microfinance banking licenceDaily News Botswana
… As a verified manufacturer and exporter within Zimbabwe’s premium leather value chain, the company is well-positioned to expand regionally by leveraging trade agreements and cross-border partnerships. …
Expo sparks regional leather expansionWeekend Post
… A regional instalment of the training series is scheduled for the Rainbow Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe, from May 19 to 21, 2027 – a sign that the organisers see the integrity deficit not as a national problem but as a regional one, demanding a regional answer. …
As corruption drains Africa’s coffers, Governance leaders gather in Kasane to rewrite the rules of powerMmegi
… The report identifies the high number of foreigners entering Botswana illegally through ungazetted points of entry as a major challenge in the district, which is located not far from the border with Zimbabwe.
Illegal immigration, GBV cases spike in TutumeDaily News Botswana
… Teams from Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Lesotho will compete in six categories: U16 Boys, U16 Girls, U18 Boys, U18 Girls, Women and Men. …
Basketball players set to shine in tournamentBotswana Sunday Standard
… A chastening 39 – 57 loss to Zimbabwe in the first match of the group stages set the tone. …
BONA’s National Team Selection Gamble BackfiresBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Vultures: Botswana’s US$250m-a-year ‘clean-up crew’ Botswana’s vultures may be ugly ducklings of the wildlife economy but they are quietly doing business worth more than US$250 million a year across Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, according to research by economist …
Vultures: Botswana’s US$250m-a-year ‘clean-up crew’Daily News Botswana
… Crucially, President Chapo updated on the long-proposed Port Techobanine Inter-regional Heavy Haul Railway project, which was envisaged to move passenger traffic and cargo between Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. …
Business forum targets new trade and investment frontiersBotswana is increasing foot-and-mouth disease vaccinations to protect its cattle industry, extending vaccination to areas where no infections have been reported, as veterinary authorities warn that inadequate control efforts in neighbouring Zimbabwe and South Africa could undermine containment measures.
19 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana is increasing foot-and-mouth disease vaccinations to protect its cattle industry, extending vaccination to areas where no infections have been reported, as veterinary authorities warn that inadequate control efforts in neighbouring Zimbabwe and South Africa could undermine containment measures.
19 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
President Duma Boko avoided publicly confronting Zimbabwe's political crisis during his April 2026 state visit to Harare, a decision now drawing criticism from regional analysts who say regional leaders are overlooking President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tightening grip on power.
19 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Government has renewed livestock export dispensation to help farmers recover from Foot and Mouth Disease disruptions since January, allowing live cattle exports for six months and beef products for twelve months, while approximately P97 million has been redirected towards disease control measures including vaccination and surveillance.
19 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Bard Santner Group has secured a deposit-taking microfinance banking licence as part of its longer-term banking ambitions, developing a diaspora-focused institution described as the first of its kind in Zimbabwe and the region.
15 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Golden Hands Company, a Zimbabwean leather goods manufacturer, is seeking to establish a permanent presence in Botswana after exhibiting at the second edition of the Maun Trade Expo. The company's director general, Thomas Mupingo, said face-to-face interactions with local prospects confirmed strong demand for their handcrafted products.
13 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The 5th Corporate Governance Summit will gather board directors, chief executives and governance professionals from the Southern African Development Community in Kasane from November 11-13, 2026, themed on redefining ethical leadership and overcoming corporate rot through organizational integrity rather than compliance checklists.
12 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Tutume District recorded 128 cases of unlawful entry during the reporting period, with all resolved through admission of guilt and P16,000 collected in fines. The district identified illegal entry through ungazetted border points as a major challenge.
12 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Teams from Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Lesotho will compete in the Khumo Ya Batswana Bots60 Basketball Tournament at Royal Aria Indoor Sports Complex from October 9 to 11, across six age and gender categories. The tournament aims to foster unity and demonstrate how sport can strengthen ties among nations.
9 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's women's netball team finished eighth out of ten countries at the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Qualifier Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, losing to Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa, with coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm selecting a team lacking its tried and tested players.
5 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Research by economists and conservation specialists affiliated with Leibniz University Hannover, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, BirdLife International and the Foundation for Sustainable Development found that vultures provide ecosystem services worth more than US$250 million a year across Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, according to a study titled "Total Economic Vulture: The Value of Ecosystem Services Provided by Vultures in Southern Africa."
2 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Presidents Advocate Duma Boko and Daniel Chapo addressed a Botswana-Mozambique Business Forum, challenging private sector leaders to unlock new trade frontiers, capitalise on natural resources, and fast-track regional corridors to drive economic transformation and improve citizens' livelihoods.
1 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Bard Santner Investors, a subsidiary, is guiding investors through the Dangote IPO process in Zimbabwe, handling documentation and compliance with an October 2 deadline.
29 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Schweppes, a Zimbabwean beverage manufacturer, is negotiating to set up an agro-processing operation in Botswana and source citrus from Selebi-Phikwe Citrus' orchards. Consultations are underway to allocate approximately 800 hectares from land held by Lesabokwe Trust.
28 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana will host the international Western Mounted Games at the Ghanzi Equestrian Centre in March next year. Western Mounted Games is an equestrian sport combining racehorse speed with the precision and agility of livestock herding horses.
28 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana and Mozambique are proposing to upgrade their Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation to a Bi-national Commission to implement existing agreements and deepen strategic and economic cooperation. The proposal emerged at the ninth session of the JPCC in Gaborone, where Mozambique's Director for Africa and Middle East highlighted progress in defence cooperation and efforts to establish a Permanent Joint Defence and Security Commission.
24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana will host the inaugural First Capital Bank Padel Cup Regional Grand Finale this weekend in Gaborone, bringing together players from Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe on September 26–27 at The Fields Mall.
24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Farmers in Pandamatenga are shifting from traditional dryland farming to irrigated wheat production, with commercial farmer Jaco Strachan harvesting about four tonnes per hectare from 100 hectares using centre-pivot irrigation. Wheat is proving cost-effective due to low pest pressure and reduced input requirements compared with other grains.
23 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's Dinaledi netball team did not qualify for the 2027 Netball World Cup after losses at the Africa regional qualifiers and Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, winning only against Tanzania (59–35) while losing to Namibia (54–32), Zimbabwe (57–39) and South Africa (72–32). Head coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm said the team represented the country well and will use the tournament as a building block for future development.
23 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana did not submit bid documents before CAF's deadline for a joint 2028 Africa Cup of Nations bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe, citing lack of funds, though football officials said no financial guarantees were required at this stage. The government decided hosting was not a priority, while football authorities view it as a missed opportunity since hosting burden would have been shared among three countries.
22 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Police stopped a vehicle travelling from Francistown to Palapye and found P141,000 in cash. The five occupants—a 27-year-old Motswana driver and four Zimbabwean passengers aged 20–33—were arrested after failing to account for the money; the Zimbabwean nationals also face charges for entering Botswana through an ungazetted point of entry.
22 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's 10-member lawn bowls squad will compete in the African States Tournament in Zambia from September 21, aiming to improve on their silver-medal finish in 2024. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the World championships and Commonwealth Games.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's Football Association is preparing to submit documents for a joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, after CAF extended the deadline to September 14, 2026. The government must provide surety as guarantor, and the BFA says it will have all necessary documentation ready before the deadline.
14 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana football coach Morena Ramoreboli has resigned to become an assistant to South African head coach Pitso Mosimane, leaving the Zebras just a week before their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign begins against Libya and Tunisia.
13 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
For more than a decade, Thapelo "Fish" Pabalinga has organized a week-long festival each September at Gaborone Dam's Bojanala Waterfront, attracting international performers and visitors from neighboring countries, generating economic activity for local vendors and service providers.
13 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's Dinaledi netball team will compete in the Netball World Cup 2027 regional qualifier in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 19 to 26, where the top two sides will secure places in Sydney. Coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm said the team possesses speed and tactical awareness but cautioned against overconfidence given limited international exposure.
11 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Organisers of the Gabs 7s International Rugby Tournament have accused Bokomo 7s arrangers of sabotaging their event by inviting clubs targeted by Gabs 7s and refusing to register Hogs teams. Hogs general manager Lynn Warburton denied the accusations, saying coaches were still determining team participation; the Bokomo 7s takes place tomorrow with 10 clubs confirmed.
10 September 2026 · Mmegi →
A monument is being placed at the grave of Atlasaone Molemogi, known as ATI, a Botswana musician and cultural figure, in a collaboration between his family and the lifestyle brand Born and Raised. The initiative honours ATI's legacy as a cultural architect who reshaped Batswana performance and creative expression.
7 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Continental Reinsurance Holdings Limited is scheduled to list on the Botswana Stock Exchange's Main Board on October 5 in an initial public offering worth roughly 2.1 billion pula, marking the first time a private-equity shareholder has exited an investment through a Botswana listing of this nature and testing investor appetite for a pan-African reinsurer.
3 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Radio Botswana held a live broadcast in Matsiloje on August 14 to celebrate the station's 60th anniversary and prepare for Independence Day celebrations, honouring veteran broadcaster Phillip Moshotle, known as "Mokgankgara", who was born and raised in the village and became a beloved voice for Batswana listeners for decades.
3 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Prescribed early fire burning, introduced to Pandamatenga and Lesoma in 2021 through partnership with Australian company MAKI Planet Systems and the Department of Forestry and Range Resources, has reduced accumulated vegetation and prevented high-emission wildfires while extracting 45,000 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere and generating certified carbon credits. The system is projected to net the Chobe community roughly US$300,000 (approximately P4 million) per year.
2 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →