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August 24, 2026, 5:05 am
Mareetsane Turns Tradition Into a Livelihood
- [Botswana Daily News] Maake -- The tiny white beads scattered across Beauty Mareetsane's hands may appear insignificant to an unfamiliar eye.
Botswana Donates FMD Vaccines to Lesotho
- [Botswana Daily News] Maseru -- Botswana has donated 100 000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine to Lesotho as part of efforts to strengthen the country's response to the disease and deepen cooperation between the two countries.
Dwnp Reviews Elephant Management Plan
- [Botswana Daily News] Maun -- The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) is reviewing National Elephant Management and Action Plan as growing human-elephant conflict puts increasing pressure on communities, livelihoods and wildlife conservation efforts. Speaking at a workshop to review the plan, Director of Wildlife and National Parks, Mr Moemi Batshabang, said the review was necessary to ensure that Botswana's success in conserving its elephant population was matched by measures to protect communities living alongside
Govt Backs Boxing As Catalyst for Development
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government continues to recognise sport as a vital vehicle for youth development, social cohesion, economic participation and national pride.
Lobatse Sets Sights On Regional Trade Centre
- [Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- The historic town of Lobatse is poised to chart a new economic path towards becoming a regional investment hub due to its geographic positioning, infrastructure, transportation, institutional presence, and heritage trail. This was said by Lobatse deputy district commissioner, Dr Malebogo Rathedi, during the inaugural Lobatse Economic Forum 2026 organised by Ba Bandleng Group (BBG). She said government had demonstrated confidence in Lobatse's future by designating the town as Special Economic Zone for the
Thomas Makes Winning Team
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Miss World Botswana, Ruth Thomas has made a strong start to her Miss World journey in Vietnam after winning the opening round of the Miss World Head Chef Beauty Challenge alongside her Team 9 teammates.
Government Commits to Electoral Reform
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government remains deliberate, resolute and sincere in its pursuit of electoral reform.
Unicef Vital Partner in Youth Empowerment
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- With an estimated two thirds of the country's population being under the age of 35, Botswana seeks to utilise this youth demographic dividend to propel the transformation of the economy, and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is a critical partner in that regard.
Debt Crisis Govt Borrowing Surpasses P56 Billion
- [The Patriot] Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe has revealed that Botswana's domestic debt doubled from P27.2 billion to P56.06 billion; a development that economic observers say will worsen over time as the economy remains subdued with no sign of positive recovery in the short to medium term.
Namibia, Botswana Stress Diversification in Managing Resource Wealth
- [Namibian] Namibia and Botswana have advanced discussions on how natural resource wealth can be transformed into sustainable and inclusive prosperity, with both countries highlighting the importance of economic diversification, strong institutions and saving for future generations.
Botswana Stands to Gain From CAF Women Qualifiers
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Hosting the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA qualifier will provide Botswana with an opportunity to showcase its ability to host major regional football competitions while giving local supporters the chance to watch some of Southern Africa's leading women clubs.
Unions Decry Lack of Consultation
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Public service unions have raised concerns over the consultative process surrounding the proposed Public Service Bill of 2026, arguing that inadequate engagement could undermine workers' rights and labour relations.
NHI Requires Legislative and Governance Reforms
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise has called on Members of Parliament to scrutinise the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) Reform, describing it as one of the most consequential initiatives in Botswana's history.
BCA Sets Stage for National XCO MTB Champs
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Botswana Cycling Association (BCA) is set to crown national champions across eight distance categories at the upcoming Cross Country Olympic (XCO) Mountain Bike (MTB) championships, billed for Mokolodi tomorrow.
Chombo Applauds Elders for Laying Botswana Foundation
- [Botswana Daily News] Metsimotlhabe -- Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Ms Lesego Chombo, has paid tribute to elderly citizens for their sacrifices, hard work and patriotism in laying the foundation for Botswana's development.
BFA Raises Concern Over Botswana Premier League Conduct
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Football Association (BFA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the Botswana Premier League conducts its business. Answering questions during a press briefing on Wednesday, BFA president Tariq, Babitseng, said when the current National Executive Committee (NEC) ascended to leadership, they made a deliberate decision to grant the Botswana Football League (BFL) full autonomy.
BFA Reshuffles Structures to Enhance Operations
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Football association (BFA) has announced a series of administrative and technical changes as it moves to strengthen its operations and improve the management of football in the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Gaborone, BFA president, Tariq Babitseng said the changes formed part of a broader strategic realignment aimed at ensuring that the association had people with appropriate skills and competencies in key positions.
Dtcb Botswana Women Football Finals Saturday
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- DTC Botswana Women's Football Championship final will be held at Royal Aria stadium, Tlokweng on Saturday.
Batho Ba Metsi Honours Okavango Delta Custodians
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The pristine, lush waterways, greenery, flora and fauna of the Okavango, the world's largest inland delta and the 1000th UNESCO Heritage Site, is a major tourism attraction, but the people living there as custodians of this environment seldom have their voices heard.
Baa Focuses On Squad Depth to Secure Legacy
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) is looking to aggressively build a deeper pool of talent to end the nation's long-standing reliance on a select group of elite runners.
Prisons Harvest Crops Worth Over P2million
- [Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- The Botswana Prison Service has recorded an agricultural harvest worth more than P2 million during the 2025/2026 cropping season.
Sehube Signs Off From the Airwaves
- [Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- For more than three decades, his voice rolled out of radios across Botswana like thunder in a drum. Deep, deliberate, unmistakable.
Modiakgotla Turns Gospel Teachings Into Inspirational Books
- [Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Despite being in her early 70s, Kgomotsego Modiakgotla of Mokgalo Ward in Molepolole remains unwavering in her mission to spread the gospel.
CAF Women's Champions League | Cosafa Qualifier Draw On Tuesday
- [Cosafa] The group stage draw for the CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 will take place in Gaborone on Tuesday, 3 August at 11h00 CAT (09h00 GMT) and will be broadcast live on CAF TV and COSAFA's YouTube channel.
Nowe and Masalela Carry Nation Hopes
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- All eyes will be on the 800-metre national record holder, Oratile Nowe, who carries the aspirations of a hopeful nation, as she steps onto the track for July 31 high-stakes final at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Soccer Fiesta Takes Centre Stage
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Four premier league giants are set to battle it out at the 5th Jwaneng Mine General Manager's Soccer Fiesta at the Jwaneng United Stadium from Friday until Sunday.
Kasane Mini Stadium Nears Completion
- [Botswana Daily News] Kasane -- The Kasane mini stadium, once complete, is poised to transform the Chobe tourism landscape by cultivating sport and events tourism.
Four Battle for Glory in Betway Spectacular
- [Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Four teams from the Northern Region will, on Saturday, tussle for honours in the Bet267 Charity Spectacular, a one-day tournament set to whet the appetite of football lovers in Francistown and its surrounding areas.
Artefacts Repatriation Drive Paramount
- [Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- History is the heritage and patrimony of mankind in the lessons of the past that gives priceless inspiration for the future.
Poultry Industry Attains Self-Sufficiency
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Parliament has been informed that the poultry industry has achieved self-sufficiency in chicken meat and eggs and is preparing to penetrate export markets.
