Botswana, Namibia complete Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study

Staff Reporter BOTSWANA and Namibia have completed the feasibility study for the proposed Trans-Kalahari Railway, marking a major step towards determining the project’s financing, procurement and implementation. The milestone was confirmed by Botswana’s …

From Diamonds to Debt: Botswana’s urgent call for economic diversification

Botswana’s heavy reliance on diamonds is exposing significant economic vulnerabilities, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) highlighting a US$6.2 billion development financing gap and rising public debt. The AfDB calls for urgent economic …

All about the wedding customs of Botswana

Traditional attire is an integral part of weddings in Botswana, with each garment symbolizing something unique. Women usually wear dresses made from colorful fabrics, while men wear traditional shirts with trousers or shorts. These outfits are not just …

Zambia draws Malawi, Botswana in COSAFA U20

THE Zambia Under-20 Men’s National Team has been drawn in Group C for the 2026 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers in the COSAFA Zone, where they will face Malawi, Comoros, and Botswana. The tournament, scheduled to run from 18-27 September in …

Strengthening Botswana's Space Capabilities Through Partnership

The space syndicate is part of the exercise’s broader effort to help BDF planners integrate capabilities across multiple domains. “The syndicate is focused on providing BDF personnel with a foundational understanding of the space domain and the …

Botswana’s Kelebogile Marope wins 2026 FNB Art Prize

Marope is the first artist from Botswana to receive the prize. Botswana artist Kelebogile Marope has been named the winner of the 2026 FNB Art Prize The announcement was made on Wednesday, 12 August, ahead of the 19th edition of FNB Art Joburg. Marope is …

Huawei Botswana Puts P100,000 Behind Child Safety at Batanani Walk

Huawei Technologies Botswana has contributed P100,000 to the 2026 Mascom Batanani Walk, adding its support to efforts to improve child protection and create safer communities in Botswana. Held in Francistown on Saturday under the theme “Step Up for Child …

Botswana’s external debt doubles to P60bn

Botswana’s Gamble: Regulating offshore betting to protect financial integrity

Botswana’s gambling sector, an industry poised for explosive growth yet shadowed by the pressing challenges of illicit financial flows and regulatory oversight, is at crossroads. With the nation’s gambling market expected to surge by over 400 percent in …

Botswana’s 41,000 deaths in 5 years

Botswana has recently unveiled a somber and unsettling portrait of its public health landscape, revealing nearly 41,000 deaths recorded over the past five years. This stark figure emerged in a parliamentary session where the Minister of Labour and Home …