Significant Fuel Price Increase: The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) announced a substantial upward adjustment in retail pump prices effective March 28. Petrol rose by 505 thebe, diesel by 877 thebe, and illuminating paraffin by 1055 thebe per litre.
Chobe Connect 2026: Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe delivered a keynote address at this investor conference in Kasane, highlighting Chobe’s potential as a regional tourism and agribusiness hub.
Digital Connectivity: The National Development Bank (NDB) launched the “StarConnect Loan” in partnership with Thor International to provide affordable access to Starlink satellite technology for low-to-middle income households.
Government Debt Limit: The Ministry of Finance has proposed increasing the government borrowing limit from 40% to 60% of the GDP to align with SADC standards and create room for emergency responses.
Constitutional Amendment Bill Passed: Parliament has approved the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, which establishes a dedicated Constitutional Court as the final arbiter on legal validity and fundamental rights.
New Penal Code Penalties: A new law was passed prescribing a minimum of 20 years to life imprisonment for the illegal possession of human remains or body parts.
Church Regulation Shift: The government plans to scrap the requirement for religious leaders to hold accredited theology qualifications, replacing it with security vetting to comply with international anti-money laundering standards.
Okavango & Chobe Flooding: Authorities have warned residents in the Okavango and Chobe Enclave of potential flooding due to early and high inflows from the Okavango and Zambezi rivers.
Health Donation: Boitekanelo College donated medical equipment worth P200,000 to the Princess Marina Hospital ICU.
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