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June 3, 2026, 8:13 pm
BDF Sets Course for Modern and Agile Future
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Commander, General Mpho Mophuting has unveiled a roadmap aimed at transforming the military into a modern, agile and globally aligned force capable of responding to evolving security threats.
Initiative Opens Energy Opportunities
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- As Botswana seeks to reduce dependence on diamonds and prepare for a rapidly changing global economy, government has launched the Botswana Youth, Women and Citizen (BYWC) Oil and Gas Programme, an initiative aimed at positioning citizens at the forefront of the country's emerging energy sector.
Miss World Botswana Embraces Nama Culture
- [Botswana Daily News] Lokgwabe -- When Miss World Botswana 2026, Ruth Thomas, arrived at the Nama community in Lokgwabe on Friday, she was dressed in a crisp white suit that reflected modern elegance and sophistication.
Skills Shortage Threaten Investment Drive
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana's plans to attract foreign investment and transform its economy are being undermined by a growing shortage of critical skills, a challenge that government now considers one of the biggest obstacles to national development.
San Healing Dance Highlight of Macheng Bushfre Festival
- [Botswana Daily News] Hukuntsi -- In an age where civilisation and modernity often dominate, one may be forgiven for thinking that Kgalagadi culture has faded into memory.
Sport Remains Pillar of Hope
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The downturn in Botswana's fiscal position, coupled with global instability and international conflicts, continues to exert heavy pressure on local markets and economies.
Minister Advises Residents to Reach Consensus
- [Botswana Daily News] Marapong -- Leadership of Marapong and Semitwe have been encouraged to find a common ground on the name of the newly constructed police station.
Botswana and EU Commits to Shared Prosperity
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana and the European Union have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and shared commitment to sustainable development.
Multi Choice Cautions Against Piracy
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Piracy remains a complex, multifaceted issue that affects the entire satellite and cable broadcast industry across sub-Saharan Africa.
Baggy Blues Miss Regional Final Despite Stellar Run
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Botswana senior men's cricket team, affectionately known as the Baggy Blues, can, despite missing out on a berth in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final, take immense pride in a campaign filled with stellar performances and historic milestones.
Festus Mogae - This Diamond Is Forever
- [Bridges Institute] Washington, DC -- When Festus Mogae died in early May, the world lost a global statesman and I lost a beloved friend of more than 40 years.
Tebogo's 200m Mastery Sparks Debate
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The debate over whether reigning Olympic 200-meter champion Letsile Tebogo should ditch the 100 meter dash to focus exclusively on the half-lap event continues to divide athletics pundits.
Cheers and Tears Seals the Orange Cup
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- It was a contrast of cheers and tears on Friday evening as Jwaneng Galaxy etched their names in football history books, winning the Orange FA Cup for the third consecutive time in the final showdown of Season 7.
Invest in Young Talent - Ramoreboli
- [Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -- Investing in emerging talent from an early age is critical in driving a new era of development and sustainability in football, says Botswana national team football coach, Morena Ramoreboli.
Botswana Athletics Association Convenes AGM
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) remains the premier sporting code that consistently positions the country on the global map.
Boko Hails Botswana and Belgium Relations
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana's diamond industry and broader development efforts.
BURS Introduces New Digital VAT On June 1
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is expecting to rake in an additional P450 million annually when it officially introduces Value Added Tax (VAT) on remote digital services on June 1.
Botswana On Guard As Ebola Screening Starts
- [Botswana Daily News] Ramokgwebana -- North East District Environmental Health Officer, Mr Joseph Senamo conducting Ebola health screening on incoming international arrivals at Ramokgwebana Border on May 27. Botswana has heightened Ebola surveillance protocols at all points of entry, including airports and land borders, after World Health Organisation declared Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda outbreak a global health emergency.
Zone 13 Confirms Cases of Foot and Mouth Disease
- [Botswana Daily News] Tsabong -- The Principal Veterinary officer in Tsabong Dr Ketlhophilwe Dihawa, has confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Zone 13.
Ikageng Receives Largest Share of Budget
- [Botswana Daily News] Mabutsane -- The Ikageng Public Works Programme has been allocated over 75 per cent of the Mabutsane District Council 2026/2027 financial year development budget, while the second largest allocation goes to the Constituency Community Programme (CCP).
National Skateboarder to Represent Botswana in Italy and Russia
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- As athletics continue to carry Botswana's flag with pride and racket sports such as tennis steadily gaining momentum, a quieter revolution is taking shape on skate ramps through national skateboarders such as Theo Setsetse.
Tebogo Shifts Focus to 200m in Rabat
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Rabat takes centre stage this Saturday as the sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo, steps onto the track to officially open his 200-metre Diamond League account at the Meeting International Mohammed VI.
Moremi Road Reopening Eases Tourism
- [Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Tourism operations are gradually returning to normal following the reopening of the road into the Moremi Game Reserve after months of closure caused by severe flooding in the Okavango Delta.
World Athletics Raises Bar With Tough New Standards
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Local elite track stars will face a steep uphill battle to reach the Beijing 2027 World Athletics Championships after the global governing body unveiled a new qualification system.
First Lady Calls for Empowerment of Boy-Child
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- First Lady Kaone Boko has called for attention to the welfare of the boy child, warning that leaving boys behind while empowering girls can contribute to violence and other social challenges.
Hobbyist Turns Artisanship to Entrepreneurship
- [Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- For many, a hobby is simply a way to pass the time. But for Maria Bothman, a hobbyist's leatherworking story became the icing on the cake of a remarkable journey, moving from humble beginnings to mastering a timeless craft. While the narrative of a hobbyist turning into an entrepreneur after experimenting with simple designs is common, many of the world's most prominent brands began exactly this way.
Botswana Oil Addresses Fuel Stock Concerns
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) acting Chief Executive Officer has assured the nation that stock levels will improve, as supply trucks continue to arrive daily despite the current fuel cover standing at just 12.2 days as of last Friday.
Two Appear for Single Count of Murder
- [Botswana Daily News] Letlhakane -- Two men of Letlhakane, Boikhutso Nkoshwane (42) and Donald Malonda (36) were on Monday arraigned before Letlhakane Magistrate Court on a single count of murder.
GBV Survivors Centre for Sepopa
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has approved a one-stop centre for
FMD Positive Cases Hit 159 in Good Hope
- [Botswana Daily News] Goodhope -- Despite efforts to curb the Foot and Mouth disease in the GoodHope district, the number of positive cases has risen to 159 from the time the disease was first detected at the Ramatlabama Artificial insemination and Training Center in April.
