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Botswana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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 News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Bo.Plug Blends Trade and Ads in Botswana | Botswana News
Botswana’s informal traders just got a game-changing upgrade: Bo.Plug is launching professional street workstations that double as dynamic advertising…
- Botswana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jehovah's Witnesses Conventions in Botswana | Botswana News
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Botswana just kicked off their annual “Eternal Happiness” convention — a free, open-to-all event spanning three days in Gaborone and…
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Parenting Programs That Work | Botswana News
A groundbreaking parenting program in Botswana, adapted during lockdowns via phone and WhatsApp, slashed abuse by 65% and emotional harm by 59%, while boosting…
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Botswana’s Heritage in Fashion | Botswana News
Botswana’s luxury designer Koki Chiepe is redefining global fashion by turning her nation’s rich heritage into wearable art. Her groundbreaking exhibition…
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Slumber Tsogwane’s Public Pivot | Botswana News
Slumber Tsogwane, once VP and defender of President Masisi’s public insults, has flipped his script—now a viral online sensation with millions of views, he’s…
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Economic Reality of Undocumented Workers | Botswana News
The debate over undocumented migrants’ economic impact is heating up, fueled by protests and fears over jobs and services—but the truth is more nuanced: these…
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Botswana’s Economy: Growth Amid Headwinds | Botswana News
Botswana’s economy is on a modest rebound track, with businesses projecting 2.1% growth this year after last year’s 0.7% contraction, but headwinds like weak…
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Omang Outage Halts National Services | Botswana News
When the national ID system Omang and key government services crashed, it brought airports to a halt, froze passport issuance, and crippled daily public…
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Botswana Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation | Botswana News
Botswana’s central bank holds interest rates steady at 5.5% despite stubborn inflation, signaling a cautious approach as businesses face low confidence and…
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Botswana Sets Debt Ceiling at 85 Billion Pula | Botswana News
Botswana’s government is proposing a new debt ceiling of 85 billion pula to manage finances and unlock pension fund investments, not to hit that number—but to…
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Win a House by Swiping Your Card | Botswana News
Stanbic Bank Botswana just dropped a jaw-dropping finale to their “Transact to Win” campaign — where everyday banking actions like swiping, paying, or sending…
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Botswana’s Family Rules Are Changing | Botswana News
Botswana’s family landscape is flipping upside down—84% of babies born in 2024 entered the world without their parents married, signaling a bold shift away…
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Letshego Surges Despite Economic Headwinds | Botswana News
Letshego Africa Holdings is proving resilient, posting a 25% jump in profit for H1 2026 despite falling operating income—thanks to slashed credit impairment…
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San Community Demands Police Accountability | Botswana News
Botswana’s San community is demanding justice after police allegedly assaulted a man during an investigation — the Khweedom Council has formally appealed to…
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Botswana's Auto Market Slows in 2026 | Botswana News
Botswana’s car market stumbled in early 2026, with new vehicle registrations plunging 18.3% in the first three months—hit across most categories except trucks…
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Dead Rats in Kids' Food Shock | Botswana News
Dead rats found in government-issued kids’ food has parents freaking out—this isn’t just gross, it’s a public health crisis. Tsabana, made by Foods Botswana…
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GIA Surges But Financial Pressure Lingers | Botswana News
The Government Investment Account surged nearly 88% by mid-2026, hitting 3.13 billion pula — a strong rebound amid ongoing fiscal turbulence. While the growth…
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BMC Processes More Beef Amid FMD | Botswana News
Botswana’s beef industry is on a roll—processing 12,000+ cattle in just seven months, a massive leap despite ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease challenges. How…
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Government Targets 3.1 Billion Pula | Botswana News
The government is set to raise 3.1 billion pula on August 28th through a familiar tactic: borrowing from the domestic market via Treasury bills and bonds, part…
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Chief Justice Defies Law Society | Botswana News
Botswana’s Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe has slapped down the Law Society, rejecting their bid to block South African lawyer Reginald Willis from…
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SADC Audit Reveals Millions Missing | Botswana News
Millions vanish from SADC’s secretariat in a damning audit exposing rampant financial mismanagement, broken oversight, and wasted resources—raising urgent…
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Botswana’s Tourism Potential Unlocked | Botswana News
Botswana’s got the wild, the scenic, and a stellar safety record—perfect for tourism—but a new BIDPA report reveals the country’s missing out on big economic…
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Botswana’s HIV Spending Fails to Deliver | Botswana News
Botswana’s HIV fight is costing a fortune—but results aren’t matching the cash. The World Bank’s new report reveals a glaring disconnect: massive spending…
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Judges Under Fire Over Frozen Funds | Botswana News
Bakang Seretse’s legal battle over millions in frozen pula interest heats up as he seeks to have two high-ranking judges recused—claiming their prior…
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Botswana's Medicine Shortages Explained | Botswana News
Botswana’s health system is in crisis, with chronic shortages of essential medicines leaving patients without critical treatments—despite pouring significant…
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Standard Chartered Botswana Profit Surge | Botswana News
Standard Chartered Bank Botswana is on track for a strong first half of 2026, projecting a 16-26% surge in pre-tax profit—potentially adding 22 to 36 million…
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Botswana’s Fertility Rate Drops Below Replacement | Botswana News
Botswana just hit a historic milestone: its fertility rate has dropped below replacement level for the first time, now sitting at 1.96 children per woman — a…