March 04
South Africa: Western Cape Welcomes Lifting of Ban On Vegetable Exports to Botswana
SAnews.gov.za
Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Read more »
February 26
Botswana: Industry Hails Overdue Botswana-De Beers Diamond Deal
VOA
Experts have welcomed the signing of a long-delayed rough diamond sales agreement between Botswana and South African mining giant De Beers. Representatives of the Botswana… Read more »
Botswana: Disaster Strikes, Ndmo Caught Napping
The Patriot
Despite early warnings and a meteorological forecast predicting extreme weather conditions, the National Disaster Management Department appears to have been caught off guard once… Read more »
February 25
South Africa: Ex SA Miners Get P18.4 Million
The Patriot
Botswana Labour Migrants Workers Association (BOLAMA) give Tshiamiso Trust a pat in the back for speeding up the compensation of Ex-South African mine workers who were exposed to… Read more »
Botswana: Refflection - Marriage Is a Mystery, Untold Truth! [editorial]
The Patriot
The latest reports about the decline of new marriages in Botswana by 15.1 percent from 2022 to 2023 according to Statistics Botswana Marriages Report is something that needs to be… Read more »
February 24
Botswana: Deadly Floods in Botswana Kill 9 - Nearly 2,000 People Evacuated
VOA
Botswana authorities say at least nine people were confirmed dead Monday, as rare flooding hit the semi-arid country. More than 5,000 people have been affected by the floods as… Read more »
February 20
Botswana: We Need to Cut Spending - Jefferis
The Patriot
Botswana's government debt has surged in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns over its sustainability. During a presentation at an India… Read more »
Botswana: Private Schools Crucial for Our Education System [editorial]
The Patriot
Recently, the Junior Certificate of Education exam results were released. Although they showed a small improvement on the previous year's results, they still make for dismal… Read more »
February 19
Botswana: Overhaul Wuc F/Town Supply Pipes
The Patriot
For many years the city of Francistown has been experiencing pipe bursts and leaks all around the city due to ancient pipes still being used from decades ago. The city's leadership… Read more »
Botswana: From Opposition to Government, UDC Feels the Heat [opinion]
The Patriot
As fate would have it, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) finds itself in unfamiliar territory of having to defend positions it passionately and vigorously held while in… Read more »
February 17
Botswana: Ramoreboli Names Preliminary Botswana Squad
Cosafa
Botswana's coach Morena Ramoreboli has named his first squad since being appointed to the job on a full-time basis, putting together a preliminary list of 49 players for next… Read more »
February 06
Africa: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, and Botswana Clashes Revealed in Group D
CAF
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, will witness an exciting battle in Group D, featuring Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, and Botswana. Read more »
February 04
Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2025 - What Can the 'Returnees' Do?
CAF
Gabon, Benin, Uganda, Botswana, and Zimbabwe are returning to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations finals after missing out on the last edition played last year in Cote… Read more »
Botswana: Gaolathe Must Resign Over CMB Scandal
The Patriot
His Honour the Vice President of the Republic of Botswana, Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Gaborone Bonnington South Rre Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe is in the storm… Read more »
February 03
Botswana: Botswana, De Beers Reach Diamond Sales Agreement After Years of Negotiations
VOA
The government of Botswana and South African diamond firm De Beers say they have reached a new, 10-year sales agreement following talks that had dragged on since 2019. Analysts say… Read more »
Botswana: De Beers, Botswana Clinch Diamond Sales Deal
The Patriot
The Government of the Republic of Botswana ("GRB") and De Beers Group ("De Beers") are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of negotiations focused on establishing a new… Read more »
