Botswana births outside wedlock rise as marriages plummet

The number of marriages registered in Botswana has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, while births outside wedlock now account for the overwhelming majority of registered births, according to the Botswana Statistics Report on births, marriages and …

China calls Trump’s bluff over new Iran sanctions, Botswana saves citizens from shady Russian military recruitment, ...

China rebuffs US economic threats over Iran Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump threatened “tremendous economic consequences” for countries that do business with Iran as Washington tries to squeeze Tehran economically. China, Iran’s biggest …

Botswana announces phased ban on single-use plastic bags

GABORONE, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Botswanan government has announced plans to implement a comprehensive ban on single-use plastic bags in a phased manner, in line with a directive from President Duma Boko. The action underscores the government's …

Makhadzi’s Botswana One Woman Show on hold

El Niño Heat Threat: Botswana’s Health Risks in 2026 

As southern Africa braces for another bout with El Niño, Botswana finds itself on the frontline of a looming health crisis. This climatic phenomenon, notorious for triggering extreme weather, is expected to bring soaring temperatures and prolonged dry …

Botswana intensifies FMD controls as outbreaks threaten livestock trade

Staff Reporter BOTSWANA is intensifying efforts to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with the outbreaks raising concerns for cross-border animal health and livestock trade in the region, including Namibia, which shares a border with Botswana and …

Mukuru’s new Visa Companion Card turns its Wallet into an everyday payment tool in Botswana

Mukuru has launched its Visa-branded Companion Card in Botswana, allowing customers to make cashless payments directly from their Mukuru Wallet balance without needing a traditional bank account. Linked to the Mukuru Wallet, the physical card enables …

SkyCloud helps bridge Botswana’s development gap

Speaking at a project financing engagement, SkyCloud managing director, Bruce Nkgakile, the company has identified opportunities in the housing , student accommodation, government offices and transport sectors through market intelligence and engagements …

Botswana Warned Over EU Rules

Botswana exporters risk losing access to lucrative European markets unless they can prove compliance with the EU’s stringent deforestation rules across their supply chains. BONGANI MALUNGA Botswana risks being shut out of critical European markets unless …

Nam, Botswana stress diversification in managing resource wealth

Namibia and Botswana have advanced discussions on how natural resource wealth can be transformed into sustainable and inclusive prosperity. Both countries highlighted the importance of economic diversification, strong institutions and saving for future …