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Botswana Strengthens Economic Diversification Efforts to Attract Investment

At a recent Corporate Council on Africa meeting, President Duma Gideon Boko reaffirmed Botswana's commitment to attracting investment in key…

Minister of Higher Education Engages with BQA Staff in Gaborone

This morning, the Minister of Higher Education, Honourable Prince Maele, accompanied by the Assistant Minister, Honourable Justin Hunyepa, paid a…

Margaret Nasha Crowned Miss Teen Botswana 2025

Eighteen-year-old Margaret Nasha from Otse has been crowned Miss Teen Botswana 2025 in a dazzling competition held on Saturday in…

Botswana’s BOTSAT-1 Satellite Successfully Launched Aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9

In a historic milestone, Botswana's first satellite, BOTSAT-1, was successfully launched into Earth's orbit on March 15, 2025. The satellite…

Early Screening Key to Fighting Non-Communicable Diseases – Leagajang

The National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency (NAHPA) deputy national coordinator, Mr. Batlhalefi Leagajang, has urged the public to prioritize…

Renovations Completed at Jubilee Psychiatric Ward in Francistown

Renovations to the Jubilee Psychiatric Ward at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in Francistown have been completed at a cost of P143,000.…

Botswana-U.S. Relations Under Trump: Challenges and Opportunities for Economic Growth

Botswana’s relationship with the United States experienced notable shifts during President Donald Trump's administration, particularly with the withdrawal of U.S.…

SADC Announces Phased Withdrawal of Troops from DRC

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has officially announced the termination of its troop deployment in the Democratic Republic of…

First Lady Kaone Boko Engages Women and Children in Maun

Yesterday, the First Lady of Botswana, Kaone Boko, began her day at the Maun Kgotla, where she was warmly welcomed…

Pandamatenga Agro Industry Records Historic Sorghum and Cowpeas Planting

Pandamatenga’s agro industry has registered a record tonnage of sorghum and cowpeas planted this season, thanks to good rains and…

Ministry of Agriculture to Begin Payments for Tractor Owners Amid Economic Recovery

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that it will begin payments to tractor owners who were engaged by farmers during…

Government Moves to Equip Anti-Poaching Unit with Arms of War

The Botswana government is seeking to strengthen the anti-poaching unit within the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) by…