Botswana Delays Digital VAT 

Botswana’s plan to tax foreign digital services has been postponed until 2026, with critics warning it may push up consumer costs while government insists it will boost revenue and fairness. BONGANI MALUNGA The introduction of Value Added Tax...

Botswana at 59: Running the Right Race

As Botswana turns 59, Dr Douglas Rasbash contrasts the discipline of sport with the drift of governance, warning that the nation risks jogging in circles unless it rekindles its hunger for results. By Dr Douglas Rasbash Independence anniversaries...

Botswana Shows Promise at World Bowls Champs

Despite playing indoors for the first time and limited wins, Botswana’s national singles champions are posting competitive performances that often compel tie-breakers at the 2025 World Bowls Champion of Champions TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Botswana’s...

Botswana Eyes Majority Stake in De Beers to Reclaim Diamond Power

President Duma Boko has declared that his government intends to secure a controlling share in De Beers by the end of October, pushing Botswana to renegotiate its position in the global diamond supply chain. The move comes as Anglo American, the...

Taylor century sinks Botswana as Zimbabwe reach semi-finals

Brendan Taylor century Zimbabwe CricketZimbabwe – 259-5 in 20 overs (Brendan Taylor 123, Brian Bennett 65, Sikandar Raza 21; Boemo Kgosiemang 2/50, Dhruvkumar Maisuria 1/31, Tharindu Perera 1/57) Botswana – 89-8 in 20 overs (Tharindu Perera 31*,...

Botswana wants control of De Beers

In a rapidly shifting African economic landscape, two nations are grabbing headlines as they navigate future-defining decisions. Zambia stands on the brink of announcing its 2026 budget, amidst a stronger kwacha, inflation at a two-year low, and a...

Miss Universe Botswana raises questions

Speaking at the announcement of reigning queen Lillian Andries's homecoming and international preparations, Sekgwa urged government and other institutions to see pageantry as a growing sector that, like tourism, diamonds, and athletics, can...

Botswana Meat Commision to build new US$17M meat processing plant in Lobatse

BOTSWANA – The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) is constructing a new meat value-addition and secondary processing facility at its Lobatse abattoir, with estimated construction costs of around US$17 million. The project is intended to replace the...

Orapa powers Botswana diamond production

OLDM General Manager, Mogakolodi Maoketsa, said the industry has been challenged by the increasing appeal of synthetic diamonds, higher extraction costs, and slower economic growth in major markets. “People are buying synthetic diamonds at lower...

Chinese community in Botswana celebrates National Day

GABORONE, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese community in Botswana gathered on Sunday at wheelbarrow, a nature park southwest of Gaborone, the capital, to celebrate China's National Day, which falls on Oct. 1. Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong...

CAFConfederationCup: Zesco Utd to face Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy

Zesco United United will face Jwaneng Galaxy in second round of the CAF Confederations Cup. The Botswana saw off Malaw’s Mighty Wanderers 7-6 on post match penalties. Jwaneng beat Mighty Wanderers 1-0 but with match tied 1-1 on aggregate, it was...

Taylor-inspired Chevrons beat Botswana

39-Year-Old Brendan Taylor Becomes Second Zimbabwean Cricketer to Score T20I Century, Achieves Feat During Zimbabwe vs Botswana ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025

Brendan Taylor became the second Zimbabwean cricketer to score a T20I century, achieving the feat during the Zimbabwe vs Botswana ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025 at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Sunday, September 28. The...

Botswana aims to buy majority stake in De Beers by October end 

Botswana is seeking to close a deal to acquire a majority stake in De Beers by the end of October as negotiations continue with Anglo American, the diamond miner’s controlling shareholder, and other interested buyers, reported Bloomberg. Anglo...

Botswana declares public holiday after \'historic\' athletics gold medal

BBCBotswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate the country\'s victory in the men\'s 4x400 metres event at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, marking the first time... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

Botswana celebrates World Championship success with public holiday

I’ll take “Things that would never happen in Canada” for $1,000. One of the biggest storylines from last week’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo was the breakout success of the African nation of Botswana, which left the meet with two gold...

Branch crashes out, eyes 2026 Dakar comeback 

It has been a tough outing for Botswana’s Dakar Rally world rally raid championship (W2RC) defending champion, Ross Branch. The Kalahari Ferrari, as the affable rider is affectionately called, crashed out during stage three of the fourth round....

Zimbabwe Vs Botswana Live Streaming, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final 2025: First Clash In Internationals

Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Clive Madande, Trevor Gwandu

Motswana convicted of wife's murder in UK

According to BBC News, 39-year-old Mompati Dodo Isaacs fatally stabbed his wife, Keotshepile Naso Isaacs, 33, at their home in North Berwick, Scotland, on New Year’s Day in 2024. The state is currently assessing Isaacs' life history to determine...

Botswana Signs Hemp Investment MoU

In a development that involves the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the National Agricultural Research and Development Institute, the government has signed a MoU with Hemp Innovations Europe towards establishing an...