Explanatory journalism: Botswana’s antidote to disinformation and civic confusion

In recent years, the media landscape in Botswana has undergone a profound shift. Social media platforms, podcasts, and instant messaging services have created unprecedented speed in the dissemination of news, but this rapidity often comes at the...

Zimbabwe bails out Botswana with truckloads of ARVs

Zimbabwe has stepped in to help neighbouring Botswana with a consignment of anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), sending a shipment that combines both a donation and a loan as Gaborone grapples with temporary shortages in its HIV treatment programme....

Botswana traditional ‘funeral policy scheme’ binds community together

Odireleng Sengwaketse, a local cleric and chairman of the scheme, said Letlharapana was more than an insurance policy for the villagers. BY YVONNE MOOKA In a Botswana rural community where a few can afford funeral insurance policies, villagers...

Botswana to Launch $75,000 Citizenship-by-Investment Program to Attract Foreign Capital

Botswana will launch a citizenship-by-investment (CBI) program next year, offering foreign nationals the chance to obtain citizenship for an investment of US $75,000, as the southern African nation seeks new ways to diversify its economy and...

Reclaiming Botswana’s Tourism Wealth

As Botswana charts a new course for tourism, the Blue Route project promises to return value and ownership to local hands — shifting the model from extraction to inclusion. For decades, Botswana’s tourism model has been hailed as Africa’s gold...

Botswana Is Launching a ‘Golden Passport’ that Lets You Buy Citizenship for $75,000

Botswana's diverse wildlife and stunning natural scenery have long attracted safari-goers and adventure seekers from all over the world. Soon, travelers will have the option to make the South African nation their permanent home through a new dual...

For sale, citizenship to Botswana, starting at just $75,000

In a bold move to attract investors, Botswana is rolling out one of the world’s most affordable citizenship-by-investment programmes, positioning its passport as a resource for economic empowerment. It marks an ambitious strategy to help protect...

Botswana Pink Diamond Discovery Stuns Gemologists with Rare Two-Tone Formation

A 37.4-carat Botswana pink diamond, discovered at the Karowe Mine, has captivated gemologists worldwide with its unique half-pink, half-colorless structure — a geological marvel millions of years in the making. Botswana Pink Diamond Unearthed at...

Botswana minister hails Chinese medical team, charity group for boosting community health

GABORONE, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Botswana's Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Nelson Ramaotwana on Saturday commended the 17th batch of the Chinese medical team in Botswana and the Charity Association of Chinese in Botswana for their...

$124 Trillion And Counting... These Are The World's Largest Economies

The 2026 world economy has a cautious outlook, according to the October report put out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization says that global growth is slowing amid fragmentation and rising protectionism. Significant downside...

Charting the Global Economy: Fed reins in rate-cut expectations

Central bankers in North America’s two largest economies lowered borrowing costs this week, though yields on government debt climbed after the heads of US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada damped expectations for further reductions by...

BUAN and ABCB Seal Historic Partnership to Empower Youth and Strengthen Botswana’s Food Security

The partnership establishes a strategic framework for collaboration between academia and industry, aimed at providing practical training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for BUAN graduates and young agricultural...

Zimbabwe sends ARVs to Botswana amid shortages

Zimbabwe sends ARVs to Botswana amid shortages Zimbabwe has dispatched a substantial shipment of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) to Botswana, which is currently facing temporary shortages in its HIV treatment programme. The consignment, which left the...

Departure Lounge: Head for Botswana for a safari escape

Bringing together the thrill of a safari, the luxury of a Wilderness camp and the beauty of Botswana, The Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo is the first of Wilderness’s new wellness destinations. Opened last month in the awe-inspring Okavango Delta,...

Court rules in favour of ethical rhino horn trade for conservation

The decision could save the species, fund conservation, and uplift rural communities across South Africa. The Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley has ruled that conservation breeding facilities can be granted permits to export rhino horns. This...

Finance ministry should be practical on the health sector

Finance ministry should be practical on the health sector A STRONG health system is a prerequisite for sound economic development. It is undeniable that health and development are symbiotic in nature. The World Health Organisation put forward six...

Botswana Kalahari Zotus city lure investors in Dubai

A high-powered delegation from Zotus City, led by Chief Executive Officer Davison Simango, is currently in Dubai engaging with global business leaders after being invited to the prestigious Global Impact Project Showcase at the Mayor’s City Hall...

Botswana hikes key rate as liquidity squeeze pushes market rates higher

Zimbabwe bails out Botswana with truckloads of ARVs amid shortages hitting Gaborone

Zimbabwe has stepped in to help neighbouring Botswana with a consignment of anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), sending a shipment that combines both a donation and a loan as Gaborone grapples with temporary shortages in its HIV treatment programme....

'She Hunts For Both': Man Shares Meat From Lioness's Recent Kill In Botswana Reserve, Viral Video Stuns Netizens

'She Hunts For Both': Man Shares Meat From Lioness's Recent Kill In Botswana Reserve, Viral Video Stuns Netizens | Instagram @sirgathelioness A heartwarming video from Botswana has gone viral, showcasing an extraordinary bond between a man and a...