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October 8, 2026, 6:07 pm
BPP Party That Birthed Nation
- [Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Behind the freedom that Botswana enjoys today is a story that is often glossed over, the story of the men who first dared to ask Britain to let go. That story belongs to the Botswana People's Party (BPP).
Youri Eyes Golden Glory in Angola
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana tennis player, Ekua Youri will compete in the WTA $125K Angola Ladies Open from November 2 to 8.
Government Commits to 100 000 Homes By 2028
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has set a target of 100 000 housing units by 2028 under the Bonno National Housing Programme.
Molale's Day in Court
- [The Patriot] Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) former Specially Elected Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, Eric Mothibi Molale will on Friday be arraigned before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate, facing one count of abuse of office.
Sikwane Church Legacy Built On Faith Education and Service
- [Botswana Daily News] Sikwane -- Long before Botswana raised its national flag as an independent nation, communities such as Sikwane were already laying foundations that would shape generations.
Envoy Pledges Continued Support for Botswana
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Outgoing High Commissioner of India to Botswana, Mr Bharath Kumar-Kuthati, has pledged to remain an advocate and spokesperson for Botswana wherever his next assignment takes him, saying his three years and three months in the country have left a lasting impression.
Serurubele Turns Poetry Into Cultural Legacy
- [Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- For Edwin Moroka, popularly known as Serurubele, poetry is more than entertainment; it is a calling and a vehicle for preserving Setswana language and culture.
Boko Hails Royal Visit
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has commended the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester for their visit to Botswana, hailing it as a powerful symbol of the nation's status within the Commonwealth family.
Plight of BDF's Forgotten Soldiers
- [The Patriot] The Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa has directed Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF) to find missing records of retired Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldiers whose transfer values on which to apply the n/375 denominator enhancement vanished, and to correct the anomaly.
All of Africa Today - October 1, 2026
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Mozambique First Lady Backs Botswana Anti-GBV
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The fight against gender-based violence (GBV) is not a national priority but a continental responsibility.
Chapo Reaffirms the Need for Stronger Cooperation With Botswana
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has described his state visit to Botswana as positive, highlighting stronger bilateral cooperation, new investment prospects and plans to establish air links between the two countries.
Botswana Criticised for Slaughtering 23 Elephants for Independence Celebrations
- [allAfrica] Botswana has authorised the killing of 23 elephants and other wildlife for meat as part of celebrations marking the country's 60th anniversary of independence, drawing criticism from animal rights and conservation groups.
Diamond Jubilee Calls for Reflection
- [Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- The 60th anniversary of Botswana's independence, the Diamond Jubilee, provided an opportunity for every Motswana to reflect on the country's journey, Bangwato deputy chief, Kgosi Seretse Peter Khama has said.
Gaolathe Hails Private Sector Investment in Education
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana needs people who can take knowledge and convert it into enterprise, stronger institutions, better services and solutions to real problems.
Samora Machel Museum Restaurant Development Underway
- [Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- Botswana is in the process of developing a Samora Machel Museum restaurant earmarked to sell Setswana and Portuguese cuisine, Minister of Environment and Tourism Mr Wynter Mmolotsi has said.
Chapo Calls for Renewed Dynamism in Economic Cooperation With Botswana
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo calls for renewed dynamism in economic cooperation between Mozambique and Botswana, arguing that the current cooperation is far below the potential of both nations.
Beyond Diamonds - Why Botswana Is Attracting Growing Interest From Belgian Technology Companies
- [The Patriot] As Botswana accelerates its economic diversification through its Vision 2036 strategy, the country's new growth momentum is attracting increasing interest from European businesses. A delegation of 15 Belgian companies is visiting Gaborone to meet Botswana's business community and explore the opportunities emerging from this new phase of economic development, while helping to open a new chapter in economic relations between the two markets.
'Follow the Money' - Sehurutshe
- [The Patriot] Bank Gaborone Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Positive Change in Botswana
Breast Cancer Awareness Tour Underway
- [The Patriot] Journey of Hope (JoH) Botswana is hosting it's 15th Annual Big Journey tour, which is a breast cancer awareness and screening initiative. The important screening initiative comes as a result of the rise in lifestyle related diseases. According to JoH Public Relations Personnel Onica Lekuntwane, there is a real need to educate communities about breast cancer as a non-communicable disease, and to make breast screening accessible to underserved communities throughout the country.
Sixty Years of Music Shapes Nation Cultural Identity
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The visual spectacle of the recent Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) Awards presented, like Cinderella at the ball, the coming out party of an ugly duckling turned pretty princess.
Navigating Botswana Economic Evolution
- [Botswana Daily News] Letlhakane -- For nearly six decades, the story of Botswana has been inextricably linked with the brilliance of its natural diamonds.
Botswana Veterinary Surgeons Council Launches Website
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Veterinary Surgeons Council (BVSC) has launched a website to strengthen professional accountability and help farmers identify legitimate veterinary practitioners.
Morocco, Botswana Discuss Areas for Expanded Bilateral Cooperation
- [New Republic] New York -- Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, held talks Tuesday with Botswana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Phenyo Butale, on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Botswana and Oman Strengthens Strategic Partnerships
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Minerals and Energy Ms Bogolo Kenewendo says Botswana is committed to strengthening its strategic partnership with Oman.
Zunaid Moti - Malawi's Newest 'Proof Point' for a Deal Already Unravelling in Botswana
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi's government has been accused of misleading the public over a scheme to build 450 schools, clinics and vocational centres, after officials described the project as costing taxpayers nothing -- only for the fine print to suggest otherwise. Behind the deal sits Zunaid Moti, the South African businessman whose Moti Group is bankrolling the venture alongside Jindal Power Group.
Cyclists Gear Up for 800km Race
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Cyclists will next week embark on an 800km race from Jwaneng to Maun through the annual AM640+ charity cycle ride.
Bakwena Uphold Letsema Tradition
- [Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Bakwena tribesmen, led by Kgosi Kgari Sechele III, will on September 18 converge at the Kgotla in Molepolole for a night vigil to mark the beginning of the declaration of Letsema.
The Mares Prepare for Olympic Qualifier Assignment
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The senior women's football national team, The Mares, reported for camp on September 14 to prepare for the Olympic qualifier clash.
