Botswana

WHO IS GABANTHATE MOLOSI? 

●       Written by volunteers at Upright African Movement Some individuals help shape a nation’s identity, yet their names gradually fade from public memory even as their work continues to influence generations. Such is the story…

22 July 2026

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FNBB Foundation Commits P950,000 to Refurbish Schools Nationwide

Gaborone, 16 July 2026 — As part of its 35 Years of Help celebrations, the FNBB Foundation has launched Thuso e aga bokamoso (Help Builds the Future), a national Community Service Day initiative aimed at…

21 July 2026

Orange Money Botswana Chief Executive Officer Seabelo Pilane

Orange Money Launches P1.11 Million DuelaEasy Pay and Win Promotional Competition

Orange Money Botswana has unveiled its DuelaEasy Pay and Win promotion, a 24-week competition that will reward customers, merchants and frontline operators with prizes worth more than P1.11 million as the company marks 15 years…

15 July 2026

Indian High Commissioner, H.E Bathath Kumar flanked by Batswana scholars that have won ICCR scholarship to study in India

ICCR lighting the path: Batswana scholars embark on journey to India

By Cynthia Thanda The Tswana idiom, “Thuto lesedi la sechaba,” meaning education is the light and future of the people, aptly reflects the spirit of cooperation between Botswana and India. Both nations continue to invest…

14 July 2026

FNB Botswana Retail Banking Executive Monkgogi Mogorosi

FNB Botswana Opens Tutume Branch to Expand Community Banking Access

Tutume, Botswana – July 8, 2026 – First National Bank Botswana (FNB Botswana) has opened a new branch in Tutume as part of its strategy to bring full-service banking closer to communities across the country. The…

14 July 2026

Vice Chancellor Prof. David Norris insisted when he joined UB in 2018 that the institution must be subjected to peer review by reputable ranking institutions

University of Botswana Climbs Times Higher Education Impact Rankings on SDG Gains

Gaborone — The University of Botswana (UB) has improved its standing in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026, reflecting measurable progress across several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and underscoring the institution’s expanding role…

1 July 2026

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BPOMAS Marks 35 Years of Service, Trust and Healthcare Excellence in Botswana

ADVERTORIAL Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS) is proudly celebrating 35 years of dedicated service to the people of Botswana, marking more than three decades of consistent delivery of quality healthcare financing, customer-focused service…

25 June 2026

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

President Duma Boko’s Full Interview with Russia Today

August 16, 2026 Nikki Aaron: Well, it’s always good to have you with us here on RT International. Coming up next, we have an exclusive interview with the president of Botswana, Duma Boko. Enjoy. Voluvuyo…

26 August 2026

President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko

Gaborone Turns to Moscow for Mineral Technology, Diamond Market Protection

Botswana has announced a strategic shift in its foreign and economic policy, deepening ties with Russia as global demand for rare earth minerals and diamonds intensifies. Speaking in an interview with Russia Today (TR) Correspondent,…

25 August 2026

Vivo Energy Botswana tests emergency readiness

Vivo Energy Botswana tests emergency readiness

Gaborone, Botswana – 25 August 2026 – Vivo Energy Botswana, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country, has successfully conducted a large-scale emergency response simulation designed to test the…

25 August 2026

Mid-Term Report and Update on the Outcomes of the 2nd Session of the 13th Parliament

By Moeti Mohwasa Introduction Nearly two years ago, this Government received a mandate for change: to build an economy that works for more people, restore dignity in public services, strengthen social protection, reform the institutions…

24 August 2026

Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa

Government Mid-Term Report Highlights Social Gains, Fiscal Strains

Gaborone – At the halfway mark of its five-year mandate, government has presented a mid-term report to Parliament outlining progress on social protection, education support, public service reforms and fiscal recovery, while acknowledging unfinished commitments…

24 August 2026

Statement in accordance with Standing Order 9.3.2 by Honourable Dumeelang Saleshando MP for Maun North, Leader of the Opposition

20th AUGUST 2026, National Assembly, Gaborone Right Honourable Speaker, I find it necessary to make a Statement as provided for by Standing Order 9.3.2. I rise today to address this Honourable House and the nation…

24 August 2026