FNB Botswana has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, reaffirming its position as a leading financial institution committed to delivering meaningful help, innovation, and sustainable impact: Botswana’s Best Bank 2026 Botswana’s Best Bank for ESG 2026 The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are among the most respected and sought-after accolades in the global banking industry, recognising institutions that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, resilience, and outstanding performance. This recognition comes...

The much-anticipated 11th season of Big Brother Naija officially premiered last night as 24 housemates from across Nigeria entered Biggie’s House, marking the start of what promises to be another compelling chapter of Africa’s biggest reality television show. The 24 housemates – 12 females and 12 males – drawn from diverse backgrounds bring with them distinct personalities and strategies into this year’s edition themed “Show ya sef”. Over the coming weeks, they will navigate Biggie’s challenges, nominations...

Following its adoption by the National Assembly, the fate of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, whose object is the amendment of the Constitution of Botswana, 1966 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Constitution’) to establish the Constitutional Court, now lies with a referendum, after which the President may assent to it. It seems, to me, to be settled that the issue is no longer so much whether Botswana needs a Constitutional Court, but whether it is...

A recent Botswana Inbound Visitor Survey by the Department of Tourism reveals that North American and European tourists make up a significant share of first-time visitors to the country.

The old adage says behind every successful man, there is a woman. But the adage has evolved overtime by emphasising true success is consequent to ‘a collaborative partnership of equals.’

As of today, over 200 current and former heads of state, UN leaders, organisations, advocates, practitioners, and researchers from all regions of the world are calling on the next United Nations Secretary-General to commit, act and deliver on five concrete actions to advance gender equality across the UN system during their tenure. The open letter, coordinated by Global 50/50 and published on the same day as the UN Townhall with Secretary General candidates, warns that the United Nations...