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‎‎Botswana’s tourism industry has been shrinking since 2019, according to Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi. ‎‎Speaking at the 2026 HATAB Annual Conference in Maun, Mmolotsi noted that international visitors aren’t just coming in smaller numbers — they’re also leaving sooner. The average stay fell from 6.3 nights in 2019 to just 4.9 nights inContinue reading “BOTSWANA SEES DROP IN TOURISM NUMBERS”

‎‎Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) has pledged P10 million and 120 natural diamond- embedded medals for the World Athletics Relays, set for May 2–3 in Gaborone. The contribution adds to ongoing industry support led by firms such as Lucara, Diamond Trading Company Botswana and Debswana Diamond Company.‎‎In his keynote, President Advocate  Duma Boko said the eventContinue reading “Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 to have medals embedded with Botswana diamonds.”

According to a public notice from the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana, all individuals applying for an A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H1-B, H-3, H-4 dependent of H-1B and H-3, F, M, J, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, or U nonimmigrant visa are instructed to adjust the privacy setting onContinue reading “‎
‎USA vetting process now require you to “open” your social media accounts”

Below is the timetable of movies at New Capitol Cinemas at Masa and Acacia

Parliament has voted unanimously to adopt the National Youth Policy 2026–2036 and its Implementation Plan, a crucial step in advancing youth development, inclusion, and empowerment.‎‎This milestone strengthens the foundation for a more responsive, forward-looking, and action-driven approach to youth policy, one that speaks more directly to the realities, needs, and future of young people acrossContinue reading “Parliament adopt the National Youth Policy 2026–2036
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The Copyright Society of Botswana (Cosbots), the country’s Collective Management Organisation, today met with Minister Jacob Kelebeng to discuss key challenges facing the creative industry. 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿: Led by Board Chairperson Ms. Bakalanga Malikongwa, Cosbots emphasised its commitment to strengthening the creative sector and supporting artists. She highlighted the organisation’s focus on inclusivityContinue reading “𝗞𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖”

Go back The Chairperson of Bus Operators Association  Tirafalo Mponang has announced that starting tomorrow Bus Operators will withdraw their services until further notice. He was addressing the media after the bus operators lost the urgent application challenging government decision to review public transport fares. They are protesting the transport fare increases that were announcedContinue reading “BUS OPERATORS ASSOCIATION PLAN TO STRIKE STARTING TOMORROW”

Saturday (04/04/2026) ● Morupule Wanderers vs Mochudi Centre Chiefs – Palapye Stadium,  1530hrs ● Sua Flamingoes vs Police XI – Sowa Town Council Stadium,  1530hrs ● Jwaneng Galaxy vs Santa Green – Galaxy Stadium,  1530hrs ● Orapa United vs Extension Gunners – Lucara Stadium,  1530hrs ● TAFIC vs BDF XI – Francistown Council Stadium,  1530hrsContinue reading “BOTSWANA FNB PREMIERSHIP EASTER HOLIDAYS FIXTURES”

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 inContinue reading “Wednesday 1 April 2026”