Botswana Minute.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Botswana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
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Tourism & Environment

Parks, wildlife, conservation, the coast.

Yesterday

  1. North American and European tourists increasingly visit Botswana

    A recent Botswana Inbound Visitor Survey by the Department of Tourism shows that North American and European tourists make up a significant share of first-time visitors to the country.

    27 July 2026 · Weekend Post

  2. 10th Jwaneng Bushwalk draws 6,000 hikers, boosts sport tourism

    The 10th edition of the Jwaneng Bushwalk attracted 6,000 hikers across 15km and 30km routes, with President Advocate Duma Boko and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho among attendees. The event, which began in 2014, continues to position Jwaneng as a sport tourism hub while supporting charity work and regional integration.

    27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Sunday 26 July

  1. 6,000 hikers join 10th Jwaneng Desert Bushwalk edition

    Approximately 6,000 hikers participated in the 10th Jwaneng Desert Bushwalk from Debswana Rugby Grounds, attended by President Advocate Duma Boko, the Queen of Lesotho, cabinet ministers, and other dignitaries. Proceeds from the event and associated gala dinner will support education projects including a school book drive and equipment for the Special Education Unit at Dinonyane Primary School.

    26 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Kokotsha July Derby drives rural economic growth, minister says

    Minister of Justice Nelson Ramaotwana praised the Kokotsha July Derby as a model of rural community economic development, noting the event has grown rapidly since its 2023 inception and now attracts visitors from across Botswana, creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs, vendors, and service providers.

    22 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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