Gaborone, Botswana — African diamond producers, led by Botswana, are demanding a review of the tracking and verification system that European Union and G7 nations introduced March 1. Under the arrangement, diamonds entering EU and G7 countries – which represent 70% of the global diamond market – have to be sent to Antwerp, Belgium, for […]
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The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs denies reports that Botswana and Namibia are working on an agreement to withdraw soldiers from the disputed Chobe River border. This denial comes after Botswana’s Sunday Standard reported on 3 March, that Botswana and Namibia are working on pulling back soldiers deployed along the contentious Chobe River, as […]
Blessings Chidakwa — Batswana First Lady Mrs Neo Jane Masisi is expected in the country this morning as she visits her counterpart, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, and exchange notes on various life-changing issues. Amai Mnangagwa has been championing various initiatives that have drawn the attention of many people and organisations worldwide, with her counterparts seeking to […]
Botswana Vaccine Institute is to help Uganda find a lasting solution to Foot and Mouth disease which has been a big challenge to the cattle industry in the country. This was revealed today in the meeting between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Botswana scientists at State House, Entebbe. The meeting was also attended by officials […]
Botswana’s president Mokgweetsi Masisi is the first international leader to touch down in Namibia to personally convey his condolences to former first lady Monica Geingos and Namibians at large, further cementing the close bond between the two countries. Geingob, Namibia’s third democratically-elected President, died in a Windhoek hospital on Sunday. He was 82. Engaging with […]
Mukudzei Chingwere — The agreement between President Mnangagwa and President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana to allow passport-free travel between Zimbabwe and its western neighbour is a trade masterstroke, a political and trade expert has said. University of Zimbabwe lecturer Dr Prolific Mataruse, who specialises in politics and international trade, said the agreement came at a […]
Zimbabwe and Botswana have initiated discussions for passport-free travel to facilitate smooth travel and trade between the two countries, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed. Currently, citizens from both countries require valid passports for cross-border travel. Mnangagwa was speaking in a Presidential panel discussion at the 5th edition of the Kusi Ideas Festival in Botswana. Mnangagwa […]
Cape Town — Botswana announced on Monday, December 5, 2023 that it would extend and expand restrictions on imports of some fresh produce from South Africa as it tries to become self-sufficient in food and cut its import bill. Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi said the import ban had slashed the country’s fresh-produce import bill by […]
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Botswana: Masisi Condemns Killings
Lerala — President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has condemned the recent suspected ritual killing incidents and arson that occurred in Molepolole. Addressing a kgotla meeting in Lerala yesterday, he said incidents of suspected ritual killings and burning of properties disrupted peace and stability in the country. He said these unfortunate occasions must stop and cautioned the […]
Bobonong — Government is committed to supporting capable Batswana companies and their contribution to the development of the energy sector, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mr Lefoko Moagi has said. Speaking at the commissioning of Bobonong three megawatts (3MW) solar PV plant on Friday developed by Sturdee Energy, he said government had reserved 10 remaining […]
Gaborone — Having been practicing and trading in Intellectual Property (IP) in a traditional setting for long, African states now need to apply its modern methods and harness it to grow their economies, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has said. Addressing the 19th Session of the Council of Ministers of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation […]
Harare — The newly appointed CEO of Canada’s Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) Brian Reinsborough, rejected environmental groups’ criticism of the project on Thursday, October 12, 2023 announcing that the company will launch a new drilling campaign early in 2024 close to Namibia’s protected Okavango Delta, Reuters reports. Although communities and environmentalists in Namibia have harshly […]
Canberra — President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi says Botswana can benefit a lot from the Africa Down Under Conference currently ongoing in Perth, Austrralia. Dr Masisi, who gave a keynote address at the conference, said the Africa Down Under Conference was a leading forum for Australia-Africa business and government relations, which was first launched to raise […]
Mogoditshane — The Pulp and Paper firm that was launched on Friday fulfilled in part government’s commitment to develop a strong waste recycling industry as a means to protect the environment and create sustainable employment. Officially opening the paper recycling and manufacturing plant situated at Nkoyaphiri in Mogoditshane, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi said projects of […]
The Republic of Botswana and the World Health Organization today announced designation of the Botswana National HIV Reference Laboratory as a WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence, in recognition of the laboratory’s excellence in the field of HIV diagnosis and the potential of deeper collaboration with WHO in advancing the health and well-being of people living […]
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Botswana: Walk the Talk Promotes Health
Gaborone — President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi and First Lady Neo joined multitudes of the 73rd Session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Conference committee delegates including Ministers of Health from African countries to Walk the Talk for six kilometres to beat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Addressing the Walk the Talk participants in Gaborone on Sunday*August […]
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Botswana: U.S. to Consider AGOA Extension
Maun — United States government will consider extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) programme which comes to an end in 2025, says US ambassador to Botswana, Mr Howard Van Vranken. Enacted in 2000, AGOA is a trade arrangement between the United States and Sub-Saharan African countries including Botswana which runs until 2025. The […]
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Botswana: Athletics Shine Brightest
Gaborone — Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) cracked the whip on other sporting codes at the 42nd Botswana Sport Awards on Saturday as it scooped more than half of the awards on offer. Sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo was the most notable winner as he walked away with three awards being Junior Sports Person of the Year, […]