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In a historic triumph for Botswana, the Zebras, the country’s senior men’s national football team, have achieved what was once deemed improbable: qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This remarkable feat was not just a victory on the field but a moment of profound national pride, as Botswana re-emerges on the continental football stage after a 12-year hiatus. The Zebras’ qualification journey culminated in a gripping 1-1 draw against Egypt on November...
The National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB) has announced the appointment of Ms. Otsetswe Koboyankwe as its Acting Chief Executive Officer. The announcement, made on November 26, 2024, entrusts Ms. Koboyankwe, a distinguished legal expert with a rich tapestry of international experience, with the helm of its operations during a crucial transitional phase. This appointment not only underscores the council’s commitment to strategic leadership but also highlights its ambition to invigorate Botswana’s vibrant cultural scene....
The Botswana Film Association and Botswana Screen Society have raised serious concerns over the Botswana Ignite project, a government-backed initiative spearheaded by international entertainment mogul Steve Harvey. Addressing the media, the associations expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to invest over P500 million in a three-year tender awarded to Steve Harvey Global. The associations are set to stage protests against the project, arguing that it undermines local talent and fails to build capacity within the...
Township Rollers have opted to exclude South African stars Thabo Rakhale and Tsepo ‘Skhwama’ Matete from their squad as they gear up for the highly anticipated 2024-2025 football season. This strategic decision is part of the club’s efforts to finalize its roster ahead of the competitive battles that lie ahead. At a press briefing on Friday evening, Rollers’ head coach, Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote, articulated that the exclusion of the two players stemmed primarily from persistent...
Botswana’s economic expansion is projected to decelerate to a mere 1% in 2024, predominantly due to a downturn in the diamond market, as highlighted in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2024 Article IV consultation. This follows a notable decline from a robust 5.5% in 2022 to 2.7% in 2023, indicating a significant reduction in the nation’s growth trajectory. The diminished demand for diamonds on the global stage has directly stifled mining activities, contributing to the...
The Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) has announced promising results from its aeromagnetic survey studies in the western regions of Botswana, particularly in the Nossop-Ncojane area. These studies have identified the presence of critical minerals, including lithium and gold, significantly boosting the prospects for future mining ventures in the region’s sandy terrains. Initiated in April 2024, the project is slated for completion by December. It aims to conduct a high-resolution aeromagnetic survey over the remaining areas...
The Minister of Entrepreneurship, Karabo Socraat Gare, officially inaugurated the Maja-A-Ikgorosa Primary Livestock Relief Programme this week in Kang, underscoring the government’s steadfast commitment to bolstering small and medium-scale farmers throughout Botswana. This pioneering initiative aims to address enduring challenges faced by livestock producers and enhance their economic engagement through targeted interventions. In his keynote address, Gare highlighted the government’s resolute dedication to uplifting the lives of Batswana, despite the setbacks inflicted by the COVID-19...
Former Deputy Attorney General, Nchunga Nchunga, has cautioned the nation that the recently rejected, controversial constitutional amendment bill could reemerge in the next parliamentary session should the ruling party secure sufficient votes in October to pass it. The bill was blocked in a dramatic parliamentary session on Wednesday after the opposition walked out, and some members of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chose not to participate in the vote, preventing the two-thirds majority needed...
