Protecting Botswana’s Natural Wealth: Leading Conservation and Climate Action

As climate volatility intensifies and global scrutiny on environmental governance increases, Botswana’s conservation model stands at a defining moment. Protecting wildlife alone is no longer sufficient; safeguarding natural capital now requires measurable systems, renewable energy transition and disciplined environmental accountability. The newly released 2025 Wilderness Botswana Impact Report positions the organisation not simply as a tourism operator, but as a long-term investor in the resilience, governance and future competitiveness of Botswana’s conservation economy. At the...

Botswana solidifies its position as a regional energy pillar

Following its successful hosting of the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week, Botswana has officially passed on the mantle of leadership for this vital regional forum, underscoring its expanding role in Southern Africa’s energy cooperation. The event spotlighted the collective determination across Southern Africa to accelerate the energy transition while enhancing cross-border power integration. In doing so, it firmly established Botswana as a rising anchor in the region’s dynamic energy landscape. Addressing the high-level assembly, Bogolo...

AfDB Unveils Africa-Wide Aviation Financing Platform

With Africa poised to become the world’s fastest-growing aviation market, policymakers and industry leaders are focused on a central challenge: how to translate rising demand into sustainable connectivity, competitiveness, and financial viability. This question anchored deliberations at the two-day Airlines, Capital and Connectivity Forum convened in Nairobi on 25–26 February 2026 by the African Development Bank Group in partnership with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). Despite strong demand fundamentals, Africa’s aviation sector continues to face...

Minister Calls for Collective Effort to Advance Justice and Equality for Women

Moshana Village – The Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Honourable Lesego Chombo, has called on Batswana to play an active role in advancing justice, equality and empowerment for women and girls, stressing that gender equality must begin at home and be sustained across communities and institutions. Speaking during the commemoration of International Women’s Day in Moshana Village on Wednesday, the Minister said the 2026 theme, “Give to Gain: Advancing Justice, Equality and Empowerment for...

3rd Industrial Relations Conference heralds transformation

Botswana stands at a pivotal crossroads in its labor and industrial relations landscape as it prepares to host the 3rd Industrial Relations Conference in May 2026 under the banner “New Dawn: Key to Industrial Relations Transformation.” This theme captures more than a slogan; it resonates deeply with the country’s recent political shift to a government prioritizing human rights for the first time in its history and the enactment of a sweeping new Employment and Labour...

In Celebration of International Women’s Month, CANAL+ and MultiChoice celebrate African women

Across Africa and beyond, women continue to shape and elevate the stories that define our societies. In celebration of International Women’s Month, CANAL+ pays tribute to the storytellers, athletes, mothers, creators, leaders and icons whose voices inspire millions of households across the continent. The African entertainment industry is driven by women, actresses, directors, screenwriters and producers who bring depth and authenticity to every production. From captivating telenovelas and popular comedies to powerful drama series, female...

Minet Botswana Retirement Solutions Calls for National Focus on Retirement Readiness Ahead of the Botswana Pension Society Conference

Gaborone, Botswana: As industry stakeholders prepare for the upcoming Botswana Pension Society Conference scheduled to take place in Palapye on the 12th and 13th of March 2026, under the theme “Beyond Returns: Leveraging Pension Capital for National Development and Secure Retirement Communities,” Minet Botswana Retirement Solutions (MBRS) has called for renewed national focus on retirement preparedness. The organization warns that pension coverage, member education, and financial literacy remain key challenges in strengthening retirement outcomes across...

New Era, No Limits: SuperSport Gears Up for the Most Transformative Formula 1 Season in History

SuperSport kicks off the revolutionary 2026 Formula 1 season this weekend in Melbourne, delivering unrivalled, on-the-ground coverage with anchor Nqobile Kwezi. As the sport enters a new era of active aerodynamics and hybrid power units, fans across Africa can rely on SuperSport to bring them the heart of the action as Lando Norris begins his title defence against a revitalised grid. The momentum for a Formula 1 return to the African continent continues to build, with Haas driver...

Minister Calls for Collective Effort to Advance Justice and Equality for Women

Moshana Village – The Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Honourable Lesego Chombo, has called on Batswana to play an active role in advancing justice, equality and empowerment for women and girls, stressing that gender equality must begin at home and be sustained across communities and institutions. Speaking during the commemoration of International Women’s Day in Moshana Village on Wednesday, the Minister said the 2026 theme, “Give to Gain: Advancing Justice, Equality and Empowerment for...