https://m7zsvsah.scispace.co/news-capital.html Aggregated official news from the Government of Botswana. Sourced from Botswana Daily News (dailynews.gov.bw) and Government of Botswana (gov.bw). Full articles remain with original publishers. en Original content © respective Botswana government sources. Aggregated by Embassy of Botswana Brussels. boteur@gov.bw (Embassy of Botswana Brussels) info@alglobal.systems (Atine Labs) Thu, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 30 https://dailynews.gov.bw/news-detail/93590 https://dailynews.gov.bw/news-detail/93590 Thu, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Botswana Daily News Trade, Investment & Economy Botswana and Zimbabwe have formalised a bilateral agreement on waste management cooperation, marking a significant step in strengthening regional environmental governance between the two neighbouring nations. Botswana Daily News https://dailynews.gov.bw/news-detail/93591 https://dailynews.gov.bw/news-detail/93591 Thu, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Botswana Daily News Education & Innovation The newly established Duma Boko School is making final preparations for its inaugural January intake, representing a milestone in Botswana's expanding national education infrastructure under the current administration. Botswana Daily News https://dailynews.gov.bw/news-detail/93589 https://dailynews.gov.bw/news-detail/93589 Wed, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Botswana Daily News Parliament & Legislation Political parties in Botswana have reported substantive progress in ongoing consultations on the review of the Electoral Act, as the All-Party Conference continues to seek consensus on key reforms to the country's electoral framework. Botswana Daily News https://dailynews.gov.bw/news-detail/93403 https://dailynews.gov.bw/news-detail/93403 Mon, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Botswana Daily News Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy An official Press Statement confirms that His Royal Highness the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are scheduled to undertake an official visit to Botswana, underscoring the continued bilateral ties between Botswana and the United Kingdom. Botswana Daily News https://gov.bw/node/1511 https://gov.bw/node/1511 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Ministry of Higher Education, Botswana Education & Innovation The Ministry of Higher Education and MMG Khoemacau signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 24 July 2026, marking a major milestone in strengthening collaboration between Government and industry to develop a highly skilled workforce for Botswana's mining sector. Government of Botswana https://gov.bw/botswana-hosts-au-drc-peace-talks-and-public-lecture-urging-action https://gov.bw/botswana-hosts-au-drc-peace-talks-and-public-lecture-urging-action Fri, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Botswana Government Communication & Information Systems Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy As conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo enters its fourth decade, Botswana hosted a High-Level Harmonisation Meeting of the African Union Panel of Facilitators alongside a public lecture at the University of Botswana, both aimed at fast-tracking peace efforts. Government of Botswana https://gov.bw/botswana-au-vow-strengthen-conflict-prevention-and-security-mechanisms https://gov.bw/botswana-au-vow-strengthen-conflict-prevention-and-security-mechanisms Thu, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Botswana Government Communication & Information Systems Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy The African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, paid a courtesy call on the Assistant Minister for State President, Defence and Security, as part of his official visit to Botswana to strengthen conflict prevention frameworks. Government of Botswana https://gov.bw/node/1507 https://gov.bw/node/1507 Wed, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Botswana Government Communication & Information Systems Parliament & Legislation The Government of Botswana has announced it will convene an All Party Conference to review the Electoral Act, demonstrating the current administration's commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and electoral integrity in Botswana. Government of Botswana https://gov.bw/president-boko-hails-successful-hemp-trials-key-step-economic-rebuild https://gov.bw/president-boko-hails-successful-hemp-trials-key-step-economic-rebuild Thu, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Botswana Government Communication & Information Systems Trade, Investment & Economy President Duma Boko says Botswana is on course to realise the economic benefits of industrial hemp farming following the success of trial production, positioning the sector as a driver of economic diversification beyond diamond revenues. Government of Botswana https://gov.bw/speaker-charts-bold-vision-parliamentary-reform-historic-legislative-opening https://gov.bw/speaker-charts-bold-vision-parliamentary-reform-historic-legislative-opening Mon, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Parliament Services, Botswana Parliament & Legislation At the historic opening of the new parliamentary session, the Speaker of the National Assembly outlined a bold vision for parliamentary reform, emphasising transparency, inclusivity, and the modernisation of Botswana's legislative processes. Government of Botswana https://gov.bw/president-boko-urges-batswana-embrace-sir-seretse-khamas-values https://gov.bw/president-boko-urges-batswana-embrace-sir-seretse-khamas-values Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Botswana Government Communication & Information Systems Presidency & Government On the occasion of Sir Seretse Khama Day, President Duma Boko called on all Batswana to honour the founding president's legacy of unity, democracy, and visionary leadership as the country continues to navigate its development path. Government of Botswana https://gov.bw/vp-gaolathe-forge-botswanas-future-beyond-diamonds https://gov.bw/vp-gaolathe-forge-botswanas-future-beyond-diamonds Sun, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Botswana Government Communication & Information Systems Trade, Investment & Economy Vice President Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe delivered a keynote address urging Batswana to proactively build economic resilience by diversifying livelihoods and industries beyond the traditional dependence on diamond revenues. Government of Botswana https://gov.bw/govt-eyes-export-diamond-valuation-skills-lesotho-pm-visits-dtcb https://gov.bw/govt-eyes-export-diamond-valuation-skills-lesotho-pm-visits-dtcb Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Botswana Government Communication & Information Systems Trade, Investment & Economy During the Prime Minister of Lesotho's visit to the Diamond Trading Company Botswana, the Government expressed ambitions to export Botswana's world-renowned diamond valuation and sorting expertise to regional partners. Government of Botswana https://gov.bw/president-boko-proposes-lesabo-water-project-lesotho-pm-visits-botswana https://gov.bw/president-boko-proposes-lesabo-water-project-lesotho-pm-visits-botswana Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Botswana Government Communication & Information Systems Infrastructure & Development President Duma Boko proposed the 'Lesabo Water Project' during the official state visit of the Prime Minister of Lesotho, aimed at securing long-term water security for Botswana through bilateral cooperation on shared water resources. Government of Botswana