Oyo, Botswana meet, share AfCFTA implementation strategy

The Oyo state government, Monday, shared its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation strategy blueprint with Botswana. This was made known by the special adviser on International Trade and AfCFTA to the Oyo state governor, Ms Neo …

Vunani Botswana Women Sports Awards set for March 27

The application process has been opened for, and will run until February 27, 2026. This year’s theme is 'Honouring women, shaping Botswana’s sporting legacy.' “The 4th instalment of the Awards reaffirms our readiness as a country, to propel gender …

Plans afoot to bring back Botswana Open

Africa Business Weekly: Botswana’s economic rebound

Africa Business Weekly on CNBC Africa brings you the most impactful business stories across sub-Saharan Africa every week. From the capital markets to economic news affecting the regions from East, West ad Southern Africa, we will speak to the major …

Namibia procures equipment, vaccines to combat FMD …as SA, Botswana battle disease

Namibia, through the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) and the Directorate of Veterinary Services, has placed its livestock sector on high alert after it procured equipment, vaccines and materials to combat potential outbreaks of …

UK Shuts Door on Botswana Beef

The UK has imposed an immediate ban on Botswana’s fresh beef following a confirmed outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease   GAZETTE REPORTER   The United Kingdom (UK) has slammed the door on Botswana beef, imposing an immediate ban on imports of fresh bovine …

Botswana to decide on 2028 AFCON bid

The deadline to submit bids was February 1, with the CAF executive committee due to meet in Tanzania tomorrow, where the issue is expected to be on the agenda. Botswana authorities are yet to come out in the open regarding the status of the bid, with much …

Prudence must remain Botswana’s North star

These are not ordinary times. Yet, history reminds us that this nation has navigated difficult waters before and did so by clinging firmly to the principles of prudence and macroeconomic stability. From independence in 1966, Botswana chose a path few …

Namibia and Botswana Explore N$97.5 Billion Joint Oil Refinery

Namibia and Botswana Explore N$97.5 Billion Joint Oil Refinery Namibia and Botswana are exploring a massive joint oil refinery project, estimated to cost N$97.5 billion (US$5 billion), with Walvis Bay in Namibia the likely site due to its deep-water port …

Botswana-China relationship to grow stronger-Mohwasa

“This year, ushering in the Year of the Horse, a symbol in Chinese culture of energy, perseverance, strength, and forward momentum. These qualities resonate deeply with the enduring spirit of friendship, cooperation, and progress that characterise the …