Botswana

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

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BCP Strongly Advises Against the Planned Acquisition of a Controlling Stake in De Beers by Botswana

by Dr Mpho Pheko President Duma Boko has casually announced to the world that by the end of October, 2025, Botswana would have concluded a deal with Anglo American plc that would raise the country’…

7 October 2025

Orange Botswana People and Social Impact Director Modiri Nlanda handing over the digital kit

Orange Botswana donates to local schools in Phikwe and launches the Orange Phikwe National Marathon 2026

*Digital Schools Kit, whiteboards and an all-in-one printer & photocopying machine to Selebi-Phikwe Primary and Senior Secondary School, respectively, all valued at 300K. Orange Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to community development, sport, and education…

11 March 2026

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Praying for Empire: How Political Christianity Is Being Weaponised to Bless War and Imperial Power

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The spectacle of evangelical pastors gathering in the White House, surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump and laying hands on him in prayer while the United States and Israel escalate military aggression…

9 March 2026

Moscow Warns of Escalating Middle East Crisis as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Ignite Regional War

MOSCOW — The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a stark warning that the Middle East is sliding toward uncontrollable instability, blaming U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran for triggering a chain of violence that…

6 March 2026

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Cuba Condemns Ecuador’s Expulsion of Embassy Staff

Havana, March 4, 2026 — Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sharply criticised Ecuador’s decision to expel all personnel from the Cuban Embassy in Quito, calling the move “arbitrary and unjustified” and warning it will…

5 March 2026

Ms Elisabeth Harleman of the Embassy of Sweden

Call to safeguard SRHR gains as Angola hosts annual review of SRHR, HIV and AIDS Project

By Moses Magadza A two-day Annual Review Meeting of the Sweden-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV and AIDS Governance Project of the SADC Parliamentary Forum ended in Luanda, Angola on Tuesday. The…

3 March 2026

Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío

Cuba Reports Foiled Terrorist Infiltration Linked to U.S.-Based Groups, Seeks Cooperation from Washington

Havana, February 26, 2026 — Cuban authorities announced the interception of a vessel registered in Florida carrying ten individuals allegedly attempting to infiltrate the island for terrorist purposes. The incident, reported yesterday, has prompted immediate…

27 February 2026