United States Ambassador to Botswana, H.E. Ambassador H.A. Van Vranken
Botswana Universities Launch Collaborative Ideas Lab to Drive Innovation
Gaborone, June 16, 2026 – Botswana’s higher education sector will today mark a major milestone with the launch of the Ideas Test Lab, a collaborative incubation programme designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving among…
16 June 2026
EU Ambassador to Botswana and SADC, Petra Pereyra had a good meeting with Honourable Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo. They briefly discussed the implementation of the EU-funded ASPIRE (Accelerating Sustainable and Productive Investment in Renewable Energy and Efficiency) programme
EU’s ASPIRE programme: Can Botswana break free from coal dependency?
Gaborone, Botswana – The European Union has unveiled a €5.3 million initiative aimed at accelerating Botswana’s shift towards renewable energy and efficiency. Known as the Accelerating Sustainable and Productive Investment in Renewable Energy & Efficiency…
15 June 2026
Alliance Française Opens Call for Short Films Ahead of European Film Festival
GABORONE – Botswana filmmakers have been invited to submit short films for consideration in the upcoming European Film Festival, with three local productions set to be selected and screened in September 2026. The initiative, announced…
15 June 2026
Minister Dr Butale and Ambassador Kemarskiy toasting to the health of Presidents Vladimir Putin and Duma Boko
Botswana and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Eye Deeper Cooperation at Russia Day Celebration
The Pan-Afrikanist Watchman Gaborone, June 9, 2026 — Botswana and Russia have pledged to strengthen their longstanding partnership, with both nations highlighting shared commitments to peace, economic transformation, and a multipolar world order during celebrations…
10 June 2026
Minister of International Relations, Dr Phenyo Butale
Botswana Denies Flag Link to Tanker Disabled by US in Gulf
GABORONE, Wednesday — Botswana’s Ministry of International Relations has dismissed reports that a crude oil tanker disabled by the United States military in the Arabian Gulf was sailing under the Botswana flag. In a statement…
8 June 2026
Orange Money Commercial and Marketing Director, Gazza Motswagole
Top’a o Pop’e promotion unveiled as Orange Money turns 15
Orange Botswana has launched a new customer promotion worth P1.1 million as its Orange Money service marks 15 years in operation. The campaign, branded Top’a o Pop’e, will run nationwide and offers daily, weekly and…
27 May 2026
An exhibitor at last year's Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair
UB positions itself as an industry partner at the Northern Trade Fair
Francistown, 27 May 2026 —The University of Botswana (UB) is showcasing its research, innovation and professional training programmes at the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair (BBNTF), underscoring its role in driving economic diversification and skills…
27 May 2026
FNB Botswana Celebrates Greatness with Crowning of 2025_26 FNB Premiership Champions
Gaborone United Crowned Back‑to‑Back FNB Premiership Champions
Gaborone, 23 May 2026 — Gaborone United cemented their dominance in Botswana football on Saturday as they lifted the 2025/26 FNB Premiership trophy for a second consecutive season, pocketing a winners’ cheque of P1.4 million…
26 May 2026
Orange Digital Centre Strengthens Botswana’s Digital Skills & Innovation Ecosystem
Orange Digital Centre Strengthens Botswana’s Digital Skills & Innovation Ecosystem
ODC recently hosted a media and stakeholder engagement session in Gaborone to provide greater visibility into the centre’s growing ecosystem and strengthen relationships with the media, partners, and stakeholders across Botswana’s innovation and digital development…
22 May 2026
President Boko welcomes his South African counterpart for the Sixth Bi-National Commission (pic. OP)
Ramaphosa undertakes state visit for sixth Botswana–SA Bi‑National Commission
Gaborone — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Botswana this week for a two‑day State Visit, co‑chaired with President Duma Gideon Boko on the occasion of the Sixth Session of the Botswana–South Africa Bi‑National…
20 May 2026