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news24.comworld2 days ago
Botswana, Lesotho Discuss Proposed Water Transfer Project
Botswana and Lesotho officials met to discuss a proposed water transfer project involving three countries. The meeting addressed water security, energy cooperation, and trade opportunities.
techcentral.co.zaworld4 days ago
Botswana to Begin Construction on First Large-Scale Solar Plant
Developers have secured $100 million in financing for Botswana's first large-scale solar plant. The project follows investor interest in meeting rising electricity demand.
citizen.co.zapolitics9 days ago
Botswana Parliament Holds Workshop on Oversight of Public Enterprises and Budgets
National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse addressed a three-day workshop on public enterprise oversight in Gaborone, calling on legislators to deepen accountability after Botswana's first change of government.
manilatimes.networld15 days ago
Botswana and De Beers Name Adesina Chairman of Diamonds for Development Fund
The Government of Botswana and De Beers Group appointed the former president of the African Development Bank to lead the Diamonds for Development Fund. The fund aims to convert diamond revenues into long-term economic gains for Botswana citizens.
sabcnews.comworld34 days ago
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies
Festus Mogae, who served as president of Botswana, died this week. He later chaired the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission for South Sudan and served on the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Prize Committee.
Al Jazeeraworld44 days agoUpdated
Botswana Declares Three Days of National Mourning After Death of Former President Festus Mogae at 86
The government announced that Festus Mogae, who served as Botswana’s third president from 1998 to 2008, died at the age of 86. President Duma Boko ordered flags flown at half-mast and paid tribute to Mogae’s leadership on economic growth and HIV/AIDS. Mogae had been reported unwe…
france24.compolitics46 days ago
Rwanda’s President Kagame Begins Two-Day Official Visit to Botswana
President Paul Kagame arrived in Gaborone, Botswana on May 6, 2026 for a two-day state visit. He was received by President Duma Boko at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The visit includes bilateral talks and the signing of multiple agreements.
citizen.co.zaworld59 days ago
Zimbabwe and Botswana Sign 11 Agreements at Bi-National Commission Session
Zimbabwe and Botswana signed 11 agreements during the fifth session of their Bi-National Commission in Harare on April 23, 2026. The agreements cover sectors including defense, trade, and immigration. Leaders from both countries called for prompt implementation to strengthen econ…
thezimbabwemail.comworld60 days ago
Zimbabwe President Proposes Identity Cards for Border Crossings with Botswana
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa proposed allowing citizens of Zimbabwe and Botswana to use national identity cards instead of passports for border crossings. The proposal aims to ease movement of people and goods to promote bilateral trade. It was made during a bi-nationa…