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
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FNB Premiership Finale Set for Gaborone Showdown
Gaborone, May 19, 2026 — The 2025/26 FNB Premiership season will reach its climax this Saturday when Gaborone United host BDF XI at the Gaborone United Stadium, with kick-off set for 15h00. Thousands of supporters…
19 May 2026
Orange Botswana Chief Marketing Officer Yves Famien (L) with Ntungamili (R) during the signing session
Orange Botswana Signs Tennis Sensation Ntungamili Raguin as a second Brand Ambassador
Orange Botswana has officially signed rising tennis star Ntungamili Raguin as its second Brand Ambassador, reinforcing the company’s commitment to youth empowerment, sporting excellence and the development of future champions in Botswana. The partnership, anchored…
19 May 2026
Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special Representative to SADC.
Cuba and Botswana strengthen ties ahead of 50-year diplomatic milestone
Gurjeet Singh and Cynthia Thanda The Embassy of Cuba in Gaborone hosted a meet-and-greet session on 11 May 2026, led by His Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special…
13 May 2026
Orange Botswana Rolls Out School Kits to Underserved Learners
Orange Botswana Foundation has launched the first phase of its Education+/Back to School (BTS) 2026 programme, distributing essential school kits to learners in underserved communities. The rollout began on 7 May at Kalakamati, Makaleng and…
12 May 2026
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Haven City Medical Clinic Targets Trusted, Quality Healthcare in Gaborone
Botswana’s growing demand for accessible, reliable and patient-centred healthcare has received a boost following the official opening of Haven City Medical Clinic in Bontleng, Gaborone. The newly launched private medical facility officially opened its doors…
12 May 2026
Former President died today, Friday 8th May, 2026 at 86 years
Botswana Mourns Former President Festus Mogae
The Pan-Afrikanist Watchman GABORONE, 8 May 2026 — Botswana’s third President, Festus Gontebanye Mogae, passed away Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. after a long illness. He was 87. President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko announced the…
8 May 2026
Bharath Kumar Kuthati, High Commissioner of India to Botswana and Special Representative to the SADC (Pic. TPA)
Botswana poised to reap gains from Fourth India–Africa Summit
By Cynthia Thanda On May 7, 2026, the Indian High Commission in Gaborone briefed the press on the forthcoming Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), set for May 28–31 in New Delhi. Under the theme “India–Africa…
7 May 2026
Bharath Kumar Kuthati, High Commissioner of India to Botswana and Special Representative to the SADC (Pic. TPA)
Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit set for end of May in New Delhi
GABORONE – India has announced preparations for the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), describing it as a pivotal moment in strengthening South–South cooperation and deepening ties with African nations, including Botswana. Speaking at India House…
7 May 2026
Some of the UB Staff members were recognised as the inaugural global cohort of the WIPO-KIPO-CIPA IP Meister Programme. Photo: Emmanuel Berrod.
UB Staff graduate from world’s first WIPO IP Meister Programme
Gaborone, Botswana 6th May 2026 – A group of staff members from the University of Botswana (UB) has graduated as part of the world’s first cohort of the Intellectual Property (IP) Meister Training Programme, a…
7 May 2026
