Hotwire Retains Top Honour

The Botswana-based agency secures top honours for the second year, recognised for its innovation and client impact in strategic communications GAZETTE REPORTER Botswana communications agency Hotwire has been named Public Affairs & Communications...

Justice Chinhengo’s courage and integrity in defence of the Rule of Law

Justice Moses Hungwe Chinhengo, who died on 19 September 2025, aged 70, leaves behind an enduring legacy of integrity and an abiding faith in the rule of law. Over a judicial career spanning more than two decades, his judgments—published in...

Botswana mandates 24% local stake in new mining concessions

Botswana has introduced a new regulation requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government opts not to purchase it. This rule, announced by the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, took effect on 1...

Boko Undermines Statistics Botswana-BCP

The BCP has expressed alarm at President Boko’s reported statement that he has “no regard for statistics,” which the BCP described as a direct insult to Statistics Botswana BONGANI MALUNGA The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has condemned President...

Guinea vs Botswana Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th October 2025

Guinea play Botswana on Tuesday in their final qualifying game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what's essentially a dead rubber. Both sides have been knocked out from the race for next year's showpiece. With 14 points in the bag from nine games, the...

Botswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule for mines

Botswana has enforced a new rule requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy the stake, its mines ministry said on Friday. The rule was proposed last year as part of...

Ashipala-Musavyi outlines vision for deeper regional ties between Namibia and Botswana

Staff Reporter The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has expressed optimism about strengthening trade and investment ties between Namibia and Botswana, particularly under the framework of the African...

Botswana Oil embroiled in corruption allegations

Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) finds itself entangled in alleged corruption activities in one of its multi-million Pula tenders for the expansion of the Francistown Depot.It is being accused of conflict of interest, bias, and lack of transparency,...

Botswana’s jewel: How unlocking investments in nature can drive economic prosperity for all

Botswana’s Chobe National Park is more than a natural treasure—it’s a powerful engine for inclusive socioeconomic growth. Home to the world’s largest African elephant population and endangered species like the African wild dog. Chobe, being part...

Zim, Botswana pursue dialogue for seamless cross-border movement

Prosper Ndlovu in GABORONE, Botswana ZIMBABWE continues to pursue dialogue with Botswana to ensure the seamless movement of people from both countries, including securing a special dispensation for locals working in the neighbouring country....

Zimbabwe, Botswana pursue dialogue for cross-border movement

Prosper Ndlovu in GABORONE, Botswana ZIMBABWE continues to pursue dialogue with Botswana to ensure seamless and smooth movement of people from both countries, including securing a special dispensation for locals working in the neighbouring...

BILTONG QUEEN BAGS BOTSWANA DEALS: Bulawayo snack boss charms meat-loving nation

Prosper Ndlovu in Gaborone, Botswana BULAWAYO’S self-styled Biltong Queen, Nobuhle Ntaisi, is sinking her teeth into the Botswana market after wowing visitors at the Global Expo 2025 in Gaborone. The bubbly founder of Nobby’Snax Biltong is part of...

President optimistic about Trans-Kalahari Railway study’s potential to boost mineral trade with Botswana

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed confidence in the progress of the ongoing Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study, highlighting that the project could pave the way for enhanced connectivity between Botswana’s...

Botswana Hosts First-Ever MIT Kuo Sharper Center Early-Stage Program Demo Day

The MIT Kuo Sharper Center, in partnership with the Government of Botswana, marked a historic milestone with the first-ever Demo Day of its Early-Stage Program. Made possible through the generous support of the Government and in close...

Zimbabwe eyes Botswana's diversifying economy to correct trade imbalance

Zimbabwe eyes Botswana's diversifying economy to correct trade imbalance ZIMBABWE'S Ambassador to Botswana, Batiraishe Mukonoweshuro, has urged local companies to capitalise on Botswana's economic diversification drive to help rebalance trade...

Botswana unveils investment projects to drive economic diversification

GABORONE, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Botswana's President Duma Boko on Wednesday unveiled the "Investor Deal Book," an investment portfolio aimed at accelerating the southern African country's economic transformation from diamond dependence and fostering...

Botswana Vice President calls for deeper cooperation among African countries

Botswana’s Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has called for deeper continental cooperation and bold national reforms to drive Africa’s digital transformation. Speaking at the Africa Digital Summit being held at the Ciela Resort in Lusaka, Mr Gaolathe...

NEW: Zimbabwe, Botswana pursue dialogue for seamless cross-border movement 

NEW: Exports of crocodile products rise as Zimbabwe eyes US$100m industry Theseus Shambare EXPORT earnings from Zimbabwe’s crocodile farming industry rose from US$32 million to US$36 million over the past two years, driven by improved skin quality...

Americans, Indians Lead Botswana Citizenship Race 

Parliament to pass new citizenship legislation in November to allow dual citizenship for the first time GAZETTE REPORTER Interest in Botswana’s forthcoming Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program has surged with 464 registrations recorded in the...

Botswana Threads Meet Parisian Streets

There by courtesy of Creation Botswana’s international programme, Batswana fashion designers made an impression on audiences with their craftsmanship and cultural storytelling at the Paris Fashion Week GOSEGO MOTSUMI A group of Batswana fashion...