India-Botswana talks to import eight more cheetahs in final stages: MP forest official

Talks between India and Botswana to import eight more cheetahs from the Southern African country are in the final stages, an official from the Madhya Pradesh forest department said on Monday. He said that it was too early to say whether the...

Weak local responses threaten security gains

Nigeria has spent billions on strengthening security agencies and tackling insurgency, but weak responses at local levels are threatening to undermine those efforts. Security agencies have struggled to respond to terrorist attacks on communities...

Nigeria loses 2026 World Cup ticket

Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have ended in disappointment as the Yellow Greens finished sixth at the Africa Qualifiers following a 66-run defeat to Uganda in the fifth-place playoff on Saturday. Uganda set a...

A Triumph for Botswana, A Victory for Africa: The Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign Celebrates in Gaborone

As Botswana prepares to mark its 59th Independence Anniversary on September 30, 2025, the nation is already awash in jubilation. The streets may be quiet, with Batswana retreating to their villages to celebrate with kith and kin, but the air hums...

Botswana organises surprise diamond auction to raise money

Botswana is staging an unprecedented diamond auction as it seeks to shore up revenues hit by a prolonged downturn in the global gems market. State-owned Okavango Diamond Co. (ODC) is offering about 1 million carats of rough stones in a one-off...

IMF recommends reforms as Botswana faces mining-induced fiscal pressure

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed an Article IV consultation in Botswana, which found that the diamond sector is dragging the country’s economic growth down. After growing by 3.2% in 2023, Botswana’s economic activity contracted...

Uganda vs Botswana LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

Follow live coverage of Uganda vs Botswana from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural...

Botswana economy suffers steep contraction in Q2 on diamond sector woes

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...

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 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...

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