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Botswana Tractors Association Plans Cooperative for Affordable Tractor Spares and Farming Inputs

The Botswana Tractors Association (BTA) is set to launch a cooperative aimed at providing affordable tractor spares and other essential…

Botswana Teaching Professionals Council Develops Teaching Standards and Code of Conduct

The Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BTPC) is in the process of developing comprehensive teaching standards and a code of conduct…

Botswana’s 7 Biggest Moments of 2024

2024 was a transformative year for Botswana, marked by groundbreaking achievements, historic milestones, and moments of profound significance. From political…

Botswana’s Diamond Naming Winners: 100,000 Pula for Motswedi, 50,000 Pula for Seriti

“Motswedi” and “Seriti”: Botswana Names Two Historic Diamonds, Ushering in a New Era of Legacy and Pride Lucara Diamond Corp.…

Botswana’s Motion to Ban Non-Essential Plastics: A Step Towards Environmental Sustainability

In a significant move towards addressing environmental degradation, Botswana’s Parliament has passed a motion urging a gradual ban on non-essential…

Growing Botswana’s Horticulture Sector: The Role of Policy Changes, Subsidies, and Mentorship

Botswana’s horticulture sector holds significant potential to contribute to the country’s GDP and reduce dependency on imported produce. Despite efforts…

Tractor and Implements Subsidy Under Temo Letlotlo Programme Halted

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the immediate suspension of the Tractor and Implements Subsidy under the Temo Letlotlo Programme, citing the achievement…

Boko on Relations with Mnangagwa: “Strictly Diplomatic”

President Advocate Duma Boko has firmly refuted recent allegations suggesting he received cattle or similar gifts from Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson…

Jwaneng Galaxy Confirm Departure of Coach Morena Ramoreboli

Following weeks of speculation, Jwaneng Galaxy have officially confirmed the departure of their head coach, Morena Ramoreboli. The South African…

BONELA Raises Concerns Over Rising Teenage Pregnancy Rates in Botswana

The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law, and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) has expressed serious concern about the increasing incidents of teenage pregnancies…

Government Targets 5% Improvement in Primary School Leaving Examinations Results

The government has set an ambitious target of achieving a 5% increase in the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) pass…

Government Partially Lifts Vegetable Import Ban After Public Outcry

In response to growing public discontent, the government has announced the partial lifting of its two-year import ban on certain…