A fierce heatwave is on its way to southern Africa. Starting October 2026, the region braces for an intense El Niño event expected to push temperatures into the punishing range of 35 to 45 degrees Celsius. Among the hardest hit will be Botswana, where residents face blistering heat and a looming threat to their livelihoods. El Niño, a climate phenomenon defined by warming of the Pacific Ocean waters, has long been a harbinger of extreme...

Diplomatic tensions surrounding South Africa’s recent surge in xenophobic violence have escalated sharply, drawing in international legal bodies, regional organizations, and even the continent’s beloved sports arenas. At the heart of this storm are two Ghanaian nationals who have taken the extraordinary step of petitioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) to initiate a preliminary investigation into what they argue are attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa that may amount to crimes against humanity. Their...

The world stands at a precarious crossroads in the fight against hunger. According to the 2026 edition of the FAO’s flagship report, The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI), hunger is declining but remains a staggering challenge: an estimated 645 million people went hungry in 2025, and nearly 2.7 billion; about one in three people – cannot afford a healthy diet. This stark reality underscores the urgency of innovative solutions that...

Botswana ushered in a new era of payroll and employment income compliance under its revamped Income Tax Act, 2026. This overhaul demands that employers take a hard look at their payroll systems, benefits, reimbursements, and termination payments to ensure full alignment with the updated tax rules laid out by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS).

The Botswana National Front (BNF), a social democratic party founded in 1965, has carved out a niche as the main opposition force, enduring decades of political struggle with a financial model as disciplined as it is distinctive.  

Beneath the surface of two critical government-linked industries – mining and energy – a storm is unfolding that threatens to upend careers, shake public trust, and spotlight systemic vulnerabilities in hiring practices.

The Eastern Mediterranean region stands at a critical crossroads in global health, grappling with some of the most complex challenges in access to essential medicines and health products. Nearly two billion people worldwide lack regular access to these vital resources, and the situation in this region is particularly acute due to conflict, fragmented procurement systems, and supply chain disruptions. Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, underscored these urgent issues in her...

In a year marked by extraordinary milestones and transformative impact, the Cure Blindness Project has unveiled its 2025 Impact Report, chronicling what may well be the most significant chapter in its history. This Vermont-based global nonprofit organization, led by CEO K-T Overbey, reported delivering over 315,000 sight-restoring cataract surgeries worldwide – an achievement that accounts for more than one percent of the world’s cataract blindness cases. The scale and scope of this accomplishment underscore a...