Botswana

President Duma Boko with His Excellency, Ambassador Abdelmalek TIGHARGHAR

ALGERIAN EMBASSY IN BOTSWANA TO HOST NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION ON 13 NOV. 2025

Cynthia Thanda The much-anticipated Glorious Algerian war of liberation celebration will take place on 13th November 2025, at the Official Residence of the Ambassador. The event will showcase Algerian culture to Botswana, strengthening the growing…

10 November 2025

Vivo Energy Botswana and Pick n Pay launch strategic partnership

Vivo Energy Botswana and Pick n Pay launch strategic partnership

Gaborone, Botswana, 04 November 2025 – Vivo Energy Botswana, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in Botswana and the grocery retail chain Pick n Pay, have partnered to launch a new…

4 November 2025

Participants of the Russian language course that was held at University of Botswana

Implementation of the SPbSU Open Education Center’s Educational Project in Botswana in 2025

In 2025, the educational project of the Open Education Center of St. Petersburg State University was successfully implemented once again at the University of Botswana. Over a three-month period, a teacher from the SPbSU Center…

30 October 2025

Cyril Taolo, Liaison Officer for First Africa’s Biodiversity Summit

Africa Biodiversity summit slated for November 5 in Botswana

ARNOLD LETSHOLO Botswana will host the inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit at the Gaborone International Convention Center (GICC) on the 5th of November 2025. In preparation for this, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) the…

28 October 2025

President Boko Embarks on Strategic Investment Drive Across Oman, UAE, and Switzerland

The Pan-Afrikanist Watchman Gaborone, 18 October 2025 President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko will undertake a series of high-level Working Visits to Oman, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Switzerland from 19 to 29 October 2025,…

18 October 2025

Director , People and Social Impact Orange Botswana - Ms Modiri Nlanda

Beyond the Pink: Rethinking Inclusivity in Breast Cancer Awareness

By Modiri Nlanda, Orange Botswana People & Social Impact (HR) Director Each October, the world turns pink. Streets, offices, and social media timelines transform into vibrant displays of compassion and solidarity. The colour pink has…

17 October 2025

Vivo Energy Botswana hosts Pink Wellness Day to promote cancer awareness

Vivo Energy Botswana hosts Pink Wellness Day to promote cancer awareness

PRESS RELEASE In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vivo Energy Botswana hosted a Pink Wellness Day at Joy City Park over the weekend, bringing together employees, stakeholders, and health experts for a day dedicated…

16 October 2025

Minister Maele & Prof Norris (seated); Chancellor Seretse, Dada & Prof Moyo (standing)

UB HOLDS 43rd ANNUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 3,539 GRADUANDS ON OCT. 16 AND 17th

Dr Faith Rapuleng-Tuelo* Gaborone, Botswana -The University of Botswana (UB) will, at its 43rd Graduation Ceremony held at the UB Indoor Sports Centre on Thursday, 16th and Friday, 17th of October 2025, confer Doctoral Degrees,…

15 October 2025

British High Commissioner Giles Enticknap

UK Introduces Visa Requirement for Botswana Nationals Amid Asylum Concerns

Gaborone — The United Kingdom Government has announced that all Botswana nationals will now require a visa to enter the UK, including for short visits and transit travel. The decision takes immediate effect, with a…

14 October 2025

Botswana to launch Impact Citizenship Programme

25th September 2025, Montreal, Canada Arton Capital, the world-leading investment migration consultancy, has today announced an exclusive memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Botswana to build and launch a new Citizenship by Investment…

14 October 2025

Africa’s Voice: What BRICS Means for the Continent

Cynthia Thanda For decades, African countries have called for a greater voice in the institutions that shape the international system. The growing engagement between Africa and BRICS has brought that demand back into focus, raising…

14 September 2026

Russo-Botswana meeting on the sidelines of the 2nd Ministerial Conference of Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Cairo, Egypt Nov. 2025

From Gaborone to Global South: Botswana Mulls Place in Emerging Multipolar Order

Cynthia Thanda In August 2026, President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana defended the establishment of Botswana’s first physical diplomatic mission in Moscow, Russia. In November 2025, President Boko warmly welcomed Smt. Droupadi…

14 September 2026

The US blockade and its economic and financial embargo have failed to break the resilience of Cuban citizens

The US blockade and its economic and financial embargo have failed to break the resilience of Cuban citizens

The U.S. Blockade, Imperialist Aggression, and the Unbreakable Spirit of the Cuban Revolution

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The story of Cuba is not simply the story of a small island facing economic difficulties. It is the story of a people who, for more than six decades, have stood…

12 September 2026

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi hosts Putin, Xi, Ramaphosa and Global Partners

The BRICS Summit in New Delhi (Sept 11–13, 2026) brought together leaders from across the expanded bloc and partner nations, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi (India), President Vladimir Putin (Russia), President Xi Jinping (China), President…

12 September 2026

India's Narendra Modi

India hosts 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, pivots focus to the Global South and resilience

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the 18th BRICS Summit today in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, welcoming leaders and partners from across the globe. The two-day international event, running from September…

12 September 2026

Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström. Photo: Embassy of Sweden

Sweden-led dialogue on climate action, gender equality and SRHR set for UKZN

By Moses Magadza The Embassy of Sweden convened a high-level, youth-centred dialogue on the intersection of climate change, gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at the…

11 September 2026