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November 30, 2025, 10:31 pm
Mophuting Lauds Efforts to Restore Dignity
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The reduction of tariffs and revising minimum wage upward amidst economic hardship, demonstrates government's commitment to justice, equity, and restoration.
Dow Criticises Government for Poor Consultation
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Kgatleng West Member of Parliament, Dr Unity Dow, has faulted the government for lack of consultation even on important issues, and departure from policies.
Boko Applauds New Drone Initiative
- [Botswana Daily News] Chanoga -- President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the Drones for Health initiative, designed to deliver medical supplies and strengthen public health.
Motshegwa Acknowledges Persistent Shortage of Medicines
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Mr Ketlhalefile Motshegwa has acknowledged the persistent shortage of medicines and consumables across all facilities, including those in rural areas.
Botepco and Bou Strives to Professionalise Teaching
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Botswana Teaching Professional Council (BOTEPCO) has cemented a broad partnership with the Botswana Open University (BOU) to accelerate teacher professionalisation, strengthen digital literacy and support the rollout of national teaching standards.
Botswana Warned - 'Break the Bottleneck or Lose the Future' - Kamalabadi Pushes for Bold Economic Reforms
- [Nyasa Times] Botswana must shatter its long-standing economic bottlenecks and move aggressively toward decentralisation and private-sector growth if it wants to seize its full potential on the global stage. This was the hard message delivered by the Presidential Envoy on International Relations and Economic Development, Dr Farzam Kamalabadi, during a high-level session at the Botswana Economic Forum in Gaborone today.
Untold GBV Reality Against Men
- [The Patriot] For many years, the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) has primarily focused on women and children as victims, often leaving men and the boy child behind even in advocacy efforts. While women are the most affected by GBV, men and boys are also victims who are overlooked in many aspects.
Precision Farming Challenge to Operators
- [Botswana Daily News] Lotlhakane East -- Lack of knowledge on the use of precision farming implements such as the technologically advanced planters by self-taught operators has been identified as one of the primary challenges for local farmers.
Envoys Present Credentials
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has received letters of credence from Bangladesh, Denmark, Venezuela and Dominican Republic at the Office of the President on November 18.
Thuto Enters Music Scene
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Musical talent runs in the family as debut artiste, Thuto Rantao, also jazz artiste, Kearoma Rantao's daughter, has officially made her entrance in the music scene, with debut EP titled, Baloi.
Jwaneng Galaxy Draws Near FNB Premiership Log Summit
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- "I fear the white man's liquor more than I fear the assegai of the Matebele," the historic quote by Khama III (1837-1923), could easily have been attributed to Jwaneng Galaxy spokesperson Tankiso Morake after this weekend's round of fixtures.
Council and Bhc Hand Bonno House
- [Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Bonno Housing Programme is on track in realising its mandate of providing affordable and dignified housing to citizens.
India Eases Botswana's Health Crisis
- [The Patriot] India has stepped in to assist Botswana in addressing its acute shortage of essential medicines, with availability levels reported to be as low as 36 percent. The announcement was made during a joint media briefing on Tuesday by President Duma Boko and visiting Indian President Droupadi Murmu, following the signing of a series of agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations.
Raguin Roars On Home Soil
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana's rising tennis star, Ntungamili Raguin will roar on home soil on November 19 when he takes on Nithin Padmanabhan of India at the ITF J60 tournament.
Modise Kgalagadi South MP Elect
- [Botswana Daily News] Tsabong -- The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has retained the Kgalagadi South constituency following a by-election held over the weekend.
Botswana Hosts Africa's Premier Aviation Forum 2026
- [The Patriot] Botswana is set to make history by hosting the 10th edition of Aviadev Africa in June 2026, marking the first time the continental aviation forum will be held in the country. The official launch of the event took place in Gaborone on Tuesday, led by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) and its strategic partners under the Botswana Air Access initiative.
Masa Takes to World Stage
- [Botswana Daily News] Maun -- At just nine-years-old, Masa Phodiso carries herself with the poise, determination, and cultural pride that seasoned beauty queens spend years trying to perfect.
UDC Retains Kgalagadi South Constituency
- [Botswana Daily News] Tsabong -- Mr Tokyo Modise of the Umbrella for Democractic Change is the new Member of Parliament elect for Kgalagadi South constituency after garnerning 6 766 votes to win the bye election held on November 15
Partial Pensions Withdrawal Strives for Balance
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Any consideration of allowing partial access to pension funds during active service needs to balance the need for short-term financial relief with the long-term goal of ensuring adequate retirement income, says Minister of Finance, Mr Ndaba Gaolathe.
SADC Secretariat Convenes the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access Stakeholder Engagement Workshop in Gaborone
- [SADC] Southern African Development Community (SADC) in conjunction with the European Union (EU) will convene the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Project Stakeholder Engagement Workshop in Gaborone, Botswana, from 12 to 13 November 2025.
Botswana Positions Itself As Trade and Connectivity Hub
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government intends to improve the national roads network through high quality tolled roads to ensure sustainability in the development and maintenance of roads in Botswana.
New Strategic Minerals Enter Fold
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana's mining sector is evolving rapidly with new strategic minerals entering the fold alongside diamonds, said President Advocate Duma Boko has said.
Botswana's Ian Khama Calls Samia Suluhu 'Illegitimate President' Citing Flawed Polls
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Botswana President Ian Khama has branded Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu an "illegitimate leader", citing widespread irregularities, violence, and suppression of dissent during the country's disputed October 29 General Election.
Government to Revamp Higher Education
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government is set to comprehensively transform higher education and prioritise Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), President Advocate Duma Boko has said.
Botswana Transformation Nigh
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana stands at the threshold of a bold transformation, reforming governance, modernising infrastructure, revitalising education and diversifying its economy with purpose and precision.
Alcohol Levy to Fund Creative Arts Content
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has taken a decision to avail P200 million from the Alcohol Levy Fund toward procurement of Creative Arts content for the young people, says President Advocate Duma Boko.
Gu Ladies Takes On TP Mazembe
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Gaborone United, popularly known as the Red Roses, will face TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo in their CAF Women's Champions League Group B clash scheduled for Wednesday.
Akpap to Preserve Africas Ecosystems
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership (AKPAP) is a bold and vital collaborative initiative aimed at preserving the African continent's ecosystems and ensure sustainable future for its biodiversity.
Kanye Brigade Centre Strives for Excellence
- [Botswana Daily News] Kanye -- Through its focus on scarce skills transfer, Kanye Brigade Centre continues to bolster Botswana's human resource capital by producing industry-ready graduates.
Tafic and Gunners Share Spoils
- [Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- TAFIC and Extension Gunners shared the spoils in an FNB Premiership encounter played at the Francistown Council Stadium on Saturday.
