Botswana stands at a critical crossroads as climate change threatens to deepen economic struggles, strain public finances, and imperil livelihoods. Yet amid these mounting challenges lies a rare opportunity to reshape the nation’s economy through renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and green industries. The 2026 World Bank Botswana Economic Update, titled *Seizing the Moment: How Botswana Can Turn Crisis into Opportunity*, underscores that the country’s future prosperity hinges on its ability to swiftly adapt to climate...

PASTOR’S WIFE BREAKS SILENCE ON HIDDEN MINISTRY PAIN Behind the smiles, unwavering faith and public expectations, many pastors’ wives are quietly battling rejection, grief and emotional exhaustion, according to author Saziso Patience Itani. Speaking in an exclusive interview with WeekendLife ahead of the 1 August launch of her new book titled Pastor’s Wife: Refined, Restored and Still Called. Saziso Itani says the role is often misunderstood and the women who carry it are expected to...

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and move beyond traditional technology systems, Botswana’s cybersecurity experts are urging a shift toward collective defense.

First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) insists it has found no trace of a contested €500 million (around P7.4 billion) international transfer within its systems, setting the stage for a tense courtroom showdown with investor Alithea Investment (Pty) Ltd.

The drawn-out dispute over the frozen assets of the late former intelligence chief Isaac Kgosi is approaching a crucial turning point.

The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) is undertaking an ambitious overhaul that could fundamentally reshape the country’s capital markets.

The debate over whether Botswana’s universities are driving meaningful economic change has sharpened following candid remarks from University of Botswana Vice Chancellor Professor David Norris. He insists that true impact, empowerment, and livelihood creation must define the modern university, not academic output alone. His comments have brought new scrutiny to whether UB’s innovation agenda is turning ideas into industries or merely producing prototypes. Botswana’s flagship innovation hub is nurturing advanced technology and ambitious startups. But...