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....

Member of Parliament for Lobatse, Kamal Jacobs, has retracted explosive allegations he made last week against President Duma Boko. Initially, Jacobs claimed that Boko and his bodyguard had sent him life-threatening text messages, an assertion that shook the political landscape and raised questions about safety and governance within the country. Jacobs, who had first voiced these concerns on the floor of Parliament, has now requested that his statement be expunged from The Hansard, the official...

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) and Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) officially launched their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing digital healthcare services with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony. This collaboration will focus on implementing advanced digital health solutions to improve healthcare access, quality, and efficiency across Botswana.  The project has commenced with a six-month proof of concept phase, running from March to September 2025. The key deliverables of this partnership include establishment of a...

To mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, themed #AccelerateAction, members of the WAN IFRA WIN Guild, a collection of top editors and publishers from the Women in News (WIN) community, have committed themselves to a series of collective and individual actions to move the dial on gender equality in newsroom leadership. The pledge is in response to WAN-IFRA WIN’s latest findings that fewer than 1 in 5 CEO/Publisher roles worldwide are held by women, while...

During a powerful address at the Serowe Distict Full Council meeting today, the Vice Chancellor of BUAN, Professor Ketlhatlogile Mosepele emphasized the importance of collaboration and partnerships in achieving sustainable development goals for Botswana. In his speech, the Vice-Chancellor shared BUAN’s strategic vision to foster new partnerships that would significantly benefit the livelihoods of the Serowe District and contribute to Botswana’s socio-economic growth. “Our mission is to add value to the lives of Batswana by...

Bloom Sanitary Pads, a homegrown sanitary pad manufacturer, has come a long way since its humble beginnings. What started as a small-scale operation selling products at bus and taxi ranks has now evolved into a thriving business with a presence in major retail chains across Botswana. From servicing tuck-shops and general dealers to securing listings with retail giants like Sefalana Group, Choppies, and Pick N Pay, Bloom has cemented its place as a trusted local...

Business Botswana is pleased to announce the establishment of the Private Sector Disaster Response Fund (PSDRF), a private sector-led initiative designed to provide rapid disaster response and immediate recovery support during times of crisis. The fund aims to address critical gaps in disaster management by providing agile financial assistance when government funding may be delayed or insufficient. The PSDRF is specifically structured to fill vital financial voids, ensuring that businesses and communities can respond promptly...