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Botswana News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Botswana and Southern Africa. From national politics and business developments to the economy, mining, diamonds, agriculture, energy, tourism, public safety, technology, culture, entertainment, sports, and major events happening across the country, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each day. Whether you're living in Botswana, part of the Batswana community abroad, or simply want to…
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Botswana’s Diamond Dilemma | Botswana News
Botswana’s diamond rush is hitting a snag—12 million carats mined last year far exceeds their target, forcing them to keep digging just to clear inventory…
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Unity Dow Walks Out of Parliament | Botswana News
Botswana’s trailblazing first female high court judge, Unity Dow, is stirring controversy once more—this time by walking out of parliament over what she sees…
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Africa’s Malaria Fight at a Crossroads | Botswana News
Malaria in Africa is hitting a deadly wall—270 million cases and 600,000 deaths last year, mostly among children—with economic costs crippling growth. Funding…
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Botswana’s Economic Diplomacy Reset | Botswana News
Botswana is on a bold new economic mission — ditching its diamond-dependent past to become a regional powerhouse through smart diplomacy and private-sector…
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Cont Re Eyes 2026 African Stock Listing | Botswana News
Continental Reinsurance is set to make waves in 2026 with a major stock market listing in Africa—stepping away from Nigeria’s exchange to chase bigger…
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Adesina Leads Botswana’s Diamond Transition | Botswana News
Akinwumi Adesina, Africa’s top development strategist, has taken the helm of the Diamonds for Development Fund — a bold new initiative by Botswana and De Beers…
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Botswana’s UDC Wins Historic Election | Botswana News
Botswana just delivered a seismic political shift as the Umbrella for Democratic Change sweeps to victory in a landmark election, signaling a bold new chapter…
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Boko Meets Khama Early | Botswana News
Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko, moved swiftly after his private swearing-in, meeting with former president Ian Khama just two days post-election — a bold…
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US Backs Fossil Fuels for Africa | Botswana News
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s bold endorsement of fossil fuels at the Powering Africa Summit has sparked excitement among African energy ministers…
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Africa Hero Deal Under Scrutiny | Botswana News
Botswana’s government struck a major deal with Africa Hero to build schools and clinics—but now the Botswana Democratic Party and the Public Employees Union…
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Botswana Tightens SOE Governance | Botswana News
Botswana’s government is shaking up leadership at key state-owned enterprises, appointing new boards to restore accountability and public trust after years of…
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Unions Ignore Job Push Amid Per Diem Shift | Botswana News
Botswana’s government pushes for 500,000 new jobs—but labor unions are oddly silent on the issue. Meanwhile, public servants face a major shift: moving from…
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PwC Pays After Losing Choppies Battle | Botswana News
PwC just got hit with a legal bill after losing a three-round court battle with Choppies shareholders Ramachandran Ottapathu and Farouk Ismail — a grueling…
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Poachers Target Bushmeat, Not Just Elephants | Botswana News
Poachers in Botswana are shifting tactics, turning their sights from elephants and rhinos to bushmeat species like kudu and gemsbok—revealing a hidden crisis…
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Batswana Prefer Staying Within Africa | Botswana News
Botswana’s movers are staying home—43% of Batswana prefer to migrate within Africa, far outpacing Europe (24%) and North America (19%), revealing deep…
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Elite Top 8 Tournament Set to Revolutionize Botswana Football | Botswana News
Botswana’s top eight football clubs are set to battle it out in the historic Elite Top 8 tournament, with a massive three million Pula prize pool and potential…
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Zebras Lose Coach Ahead of Afcon Qualifiers | Botswana News
Botswana’s national football team, the Zebras, are in chaos after losing head coach Morena Ramoreboli, who’s now jumped to an assistant role with South…
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Botswana and Angola Unite for Natural Diamonds | Botswana News
Botswana and Angola are forging a powerful alliance to defend the value and mystique of natural diamonds as lab-grown alternatives flood the market. Together…
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One Man, One Festival, Big Impact | Botswana News
For over a decade, one man’s vision has turned September in Gaborone into a global music festival phenomenon — drawing international artists, flooding local…
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Botswana Seeks Korean Tech Investment | Botswana News
Botswana is boldly inviting Korean investors to reshape its economy beyond diamonds, targeting energy, manufacturing, agriculture, AI, and finance at a major…
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Botswana’s Diamonds Shine Amid Global Slowdown | Botswana News
Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Company shattered expectations in just eight months of 2026, raking in over two billion Pula from global diamond auctions — proving…
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Fusionspark’s Engen Deal With Conditions | Botswana News
Fusionspark is cleared to buy 70% of Engen Botswana—but only after Ramachandran Ottapathu’s linked company exits the Reddy Group, as the CCA demands to prevent…
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Botswana's Cattle Numbers Decline | Botswana News
Botswana’s cattle numbers have dropped nearly 6% in a decade, from 1.74 million in 2015 to 1.64 million in 2025, despite commercial farmers expanding their…
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Balopi Faces Court Amid Corruption Probe | Botswana News
Mpho Balopi, head of Botswana’s ruling party, is facing mounting legal pressure after the DCEC launched an investigation into potential corruption — but…
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Botswana Companies Rush to File Constitutions | Botswana News
Botswana’s companies are racing against the clock to file their new constitutions before September 30, 2026 — a deadline that could erase them from the…
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Botswana Passport Under Fire | Botswana News
Botswana’s passport is under fire as Bermuda joins a growing list of countries imposing stricter visa rules — a global credibility hit that undermines the…
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Botswana Questions Death Penalty | Botswana News
Botswana’s top lawmakers are sparking a national reckoning on the death penalty, challenging decades of state-sanctioned executions and asking whether killing…
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Khama Warns on Presidential Power | Botswana News
Sheila Khama, former De Beers chief, warns that Botswana’s real governance crisis isn’t in the constitutional tweaks—it’s the unchecked presidential power that…
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From Botswana to Australia Netball | Botswana News
From Botswana’s under-21 netball team to Australia’s national squad, Sarona Hans—aka “Sasa”—defied the odds, turning frustration into triumph. Once overlooked…
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Botswana Sports Safeguarding Shift | Botswana News
In 2022, Botswana’s sports scene ignited a crucial conversation around athlete safeguarding, led by the Sport Management Agency and key figures Tsoseletso…
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Stanbic Promotes Local Leaders for Botswana's 60th | Botswana News
Morufhi Masikara and Lebea Sephuma are stepping into pivotal leadership roles at Stanbic Bank, signaling a bold push for local talent and growth across Africa…
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Botswana’s New Wealth: Human Capital | Botswana News
Botswana is turning its sights from diamonds to people—building a future where talent, not treasure, drives the nation’s success. With a bold pivot toward…
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Botswana FMD Outbreak Threatens Beef Exports | Botswana News
Botswana’s beef exports are under serious threat as foot-and-mouth disease surges in the southern region, with two major outbreaks hitting communal herds in…
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GUC Law Graduates Blocked by Bar | Botswana News
Botswana’s legal education is in turmoil as the Law Society blocks Gaborone University College of Law graduates from taking bar exams, citing flaws in their…
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Malawi’s Battery Breakthrough | Botswana News
Malawi just turned on its first standalone battery energy storage system, the Kanengo BESS — a game-changer that’s not just stabilizing power but setting a…
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Russia’s Spy Net Stops Arms Ship | Botswana News
Equatorial Guinea just intercepted a major arms shipment bound for its port of Bata, thanks to a tip from Russian intelligence now stationed on the ground — a…
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M23 Builds Parallel Government in Congo | Botswana News
The M23 rebels are building a full-fledged parallel government in the territories they’ve seized, appointing officials, collecting taxes, and creating their…
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US Eyes Southern Nigeria with New Envoy | Botswana News
The U.S. has tapped Brandon Hudspeth as its new top rep for southern Nigeria — and he’s already hitting the ground running, touring all 17 states in just two…
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Miners Must Prove Community Benefits | Botswana News
The government is cracking down on mineral exploration companies, demanding they prove they’re delivering real community benefits—or risk losing their…
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Salakae Resigns Amid Billion-Pula Scandal | Botswana News
Botswana’s political landscape just got shaken as MP Noah Salakae resigns from his role as Minister of Transport and Infrastructure amid explosive allegations…
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Hichilema Pushes Unity Amid Mundubile Arrest | Botswana News
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema doubles down on unity as his top rival, Brian Mundubile, faces treason charges and arrest—just weeks after Hichilema was…
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China and Egypt Deepen Strategic Ties | Botswana News
Egypt’s President al-Sisi and China’s President Xi Jinping sealed a major deal to expand Chinese investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, launching phase…
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Nigeria Back on Global Index Ahead of Historic IPO | Botswana News
Nigeria’s return to the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index after three years is a major milestone, especially as Aliko Dangote prepares for Africa’s…
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Senegal Secures $2.2B IMF Deal | Botswana News
Senegal’s long-awaited IMF deal unlocks $2.2 billion in financing over 36 months, ending a two-year negotiation saga and marking a pivotal moment for the…
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Real Estate Rules Under Review | Botswana News
Botswana’s real estate sector is gearing up for a major overhaul as the government revamps the Real Estate Professionals Act to close loopholes and align with…
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Castel Family Power Struggle Escalates | Botswana News
The Castel family’s power struggle is heating up as rival branches clash over control of the Castel Group, turning corporate strategy into a high-stakes family…
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Abubakar Targets Tinubu's Economic Narrative | Botswana News
Atiku Abubakar is turning President Tinubu’s touted economic wins into potential political liabilities, betting that voters will see through the…
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Pensioner’s Discovery Sparks Mobile Money Scam Panic | Botswana News
A Botswana pensioner’s chilling discovery that someone knew exactly when her pension was deposited sparked a nationwide panic. As more people shared stories of…
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Consistency Builds Real Results | Botswana News
Consistency isn’t just about showing up—it’s about showing up every single day, no matter the pain or distraction, to build trust, deepen connections, and turn…
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The Hug That Healed a Nation | Botswana News
A presidential hug at the BOMU Awards didn’t just go viral—it became a symbol of healing for Vee Mampeezy, who claimed it erased his political baggage and…
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Botswana Veterans Get Long-Awaited Pay | Botswana News
After years of tension over unpaid retirement pay, Botswana’s military and government have finally reached a historic agreement. A special committee of…
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BDP's Unity Test Before Elections | Botswana News
Mpho Balopi, head of the Botswana Democratic Party, is walking a tightrope ahead of youth and women’s wing elections, publicly pledging neutrality while…
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Debswana Excludes Eight for Fronting | Botswana News
Debswana just expelled eight companies from its supplier list after uncovering rampant fronting—fake local businesses masquerading as genuine SMEs—undermining…
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DCEC Under Fire Over Alleged Political Bias | Botswana News
The DCEC is under fire as major opposition parties accuse it of political bias, claiming it targets dissenters while ignoring corruption among allies. The…
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Niger’s Presidential Guard Defuses Coup Attempt | Botswana News
Niger’s presidential guard crushed a potential coup attempt Saturday as they stormed back control of Niamey’s key Air Base One-Oh-One, halting gunfire and…
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UDC at a Crossroads | Botswana News
UDC is in crisis mode as students, faculty, and alumni demand urgent action over rising tuition, lack of support, opaque decision-making, and declining…
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Van Niekerk Joins Cape Radio Board | Botswana News
Olympic sprint legend Wayde van Niekerk is making a bold move off the track—joining the board of Cape Town’s RX Radio to help amplify community voices across…
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Public Service Transformation Now | Botswana News
Matshidiso Bokole is spearheading a bold overhaul of South Africa’s Public Service, demanding a radical shift toward accountability, responsiveness, and real…
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Rising Rates Strangle Business Growth | Botswana News
Botswana’s businesses are sounding the alarm as rising interest rates and tighter credit conditions choke growth—over 100 firms across 13 sectors report…