Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) and its AVN/SKA Botswana department are proud to announce that it has been selected to host the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) Conference 2026. This prestigious event will take place in the scenic town of Kasane and will bring together leading astronomers, researchers, industry experts, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond. The successful bid is a significant achievement for Botswana and underscores BIUST’s commitment to establishing the...

The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has escalated the legal battle against Botswana Defense Force (BDF) Lance Corporal Moagi Nkomeng by filing an additional three charges. Nkomeng, accused of the recent tragic slaying of three family members in Kgomokasitwa, now faces a daunting total of nine charges, up from the original six. These include murder, attempted murder, and three counts of malicious damage, as revealed by Modipedi Tladi of the DPP in the Lobatse Magistrate’s...

BTC handed over the revamped Jubilee Psychiatric Unit to Nyangabgwe Hospital in Francistown. The project was undertaken through the BTC Employee Social Responsibility Movement (BTC-ESR) based in the Northern region. The newly renovated Jubilee Psychiatric Ward costed a total amount of P170,000 (one hundred and seventy thousand pula), and will enhance the environment as well as the quality of care for both patients and staff members. Officiating the donation handover event, the Minister of Health,...

The highly anticipated launch of the first Botswana satellite (BOTSAT-1) aboard a SpaceX rocket, has been postponed due to a series of challenges including adverse weather conditions. The postponement was necessitated by routine updates to the rocket’s mission manifest. The adjustments are part of standard procedures to accommodate multiple payloads on the mission, ensuring optimal coordination among all partners involved. Such adjustments are standard in multi-satellite launches and ensure optimal coordination among all mission partners....