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Botswana Growth Outlook Weakens Firms
Businesses cite fiscal strain, weaker government spending, and rising costs as economic headwinds, according to a Bank of Botswana survey. TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Businesses in Botswana are increasingly viewing government spending as a major constraint on operations, reflecting what firms describe as the country’s weakened fiscal position, according to the Bank of Botswana Quarterly…
Mining Summit Focuses Transformation Investment
Botswana’s mining sector leaders will gather in Gaborone to discuss investment, beneficiation and industry leadership at a summit set for late June GAZETTE REPORTER Botswana’s mining sector is positioning itself for transformation as global demand for critical minerals continues to rise. These issues will be examined at the Future of Mining Summit 2026,…
When Every Pula Demands Hard Choices
Households across Botswana are recalculating daily spending as inflation reshapes food, transport, and basic living costs GAZETTE REPORTER At a butcher in Gaborone, meat is selling at about P120/kg, compared to around P60/kg in previous periods, reflecting broader price pressures affecting households across Botswana. The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) has listed a…
Huawei Unveils nova 15 Max in Botswana
By Leatile Zachariah Huawei Botswana has officially launched the new HUAWEI nova 15 Max in Gaborone this Tuesday, introducing a smartphone designed to meet the growing demands of modern digital lifestyles and strengthen the company’s position in the local handset market. The launch marks another step in Huawei’s renewed focus on Botswana, where the company…
Desert Diamonds Take JCK Stage
As the global jewellery industry gathers in Las Vegas, De Beers’ Desert Diamonds campaign places natural colour, individuality and origin at the centre of renewed demand for natural diamonds. BY STAFF WRITER GLOBAL STAGE The global jewellery industry gathers in Las Vegas this week for JCK, one of the world’s most influential jewellery trade…
BMC Records Revenue Turnaround
Revenue rises from P206 million in 2021 to P1 billion in 2025 amid persistent losses, rising costs, and structural pressures GAZETTE REPORTER The review period between 2021 and 2025 marks what officials describe as a pivotal phase in the performance of the Botswana Meat Commission, characterized by both sharp revenue growth and continued…
Botswana Positions Diamonds as Global Trust Anchor
Minister Bogolo Kenewendo tells international diamond leaders the country is expanding beyond production into trade, value addition, and provenance-driven growth GAZETTE REPORTER At the World Federation of Diamond Bourses summit held at Orapa House on Monday, Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, positioned Botswana as a central player in the global…
Inflation Surges in April 2026
Fuel and transport price hikes pushed Botswana’s annual inflation rate to 10.3 percent in April 2026, according to Statistics Botswana GAZETTE REPORTER Botswana’s annual inflation rate climbed to 10.3 percent in April 2026, up from 4.2 percent in March, according to a report released by Statistics Botswana. The agency said the Transport…
Karowe Underground Project Gains Momentum
Lucara says underground project financing and rare stone recoveries strengthened its position in the first quarter of 2026 GAZETTE REPORTER Lucara Diamond Corp said the first quarter of 2026 marked a key phase in the execution of its financing strategy for the Karowe Underground Project (UGP), a development expected to extend the life…
Lifestyle News
“I Owe William Last”
After performing in Thamaga, Kwesta says a long discussed collaboration with William Last KRM remains unfinished business. TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Celebrated South African hip hop artist Kwesta has revealed that he still owes Botswana’s comedian, musician and content creator William Last KRM a collaboration. Speaking to this publication after his performance at the Pacers Drip…
Goo-Moremi Boosts Giraffe Monitoring
Goo-Moremi Resort has received tracking equipment from Save Giraffes Now to support giraffe conservation and visitor education. BONGANI MALUNGA For wildlife lovers and eco conscious travellers seeking conservation based experiences, Goo-Moremi Resort is positioning itself as one of Botswana’s destinations linked to wildlife protection. The resort has received advanced giraffe tracking equipment from the…
Leaders Seek Kuru Return
Ghanzi leaders say reviving the Kuru Dance Festival could support cultural preservation, tourism and local economic activity. BONGANI MALUNGA For decades, the Kuru Dance Festival was more than an annual gathering in D’Kar village. It was a celebration of San heritage, a tourism attraction and a cultural bridge connecting Botswana to visitors from other…
Kasimba: The New City Escape
Just a stone’s throw from the city, Kasimba Boutique Hotel is redefining the modern escape blending safari elegance, curated calm, and Instagram-ready interiors into one seductive escape in the hills of Mokolodi GOSEGO MOTSUMI Gaborone moves fast. Between traffic, meetings, deadlines, and the endless hum of city life, the modern luxury is no…
Fruit Picking: GC’s Juiciest Weekend Obsession
Between mall runs and restaurant hopping, Gaborone families are hunting for something different. Enter fruit picking, the countryside-style experience turning orchards into weekend playgrounds, sparking both excitement and eye-rolls in equal measure GOSEGO MOTSUMI Somewhere between overpriced brunches, endless coffee dates, and the annual struggle to answer “what are we doing this weekend?”,…
What Makes Where Stories Meet Fascinating
Inside a leafy Gaborone tea garden, ancient San stories, wild animals, dreamscapes and survival collide in colour. Where Stories Meet is not just an exhibition, it is a reminder that culture survives when people dare to keep telling their stories GOSEGO MOTSUMI At first glance, Sanitas Tea Garden in Gaborone feels too soft…
Africa’s Joke Circuit Lands Here
From Kampala to Gaborone, Africa’s comedy scene is moving like a rock band on tour as Ugandan comedy star Dr. Hilary Okello brings his explosive Jokes From Far Away tour to Botswana GAZETTE REPORTER For years, African stories travelled the world through music, film and fashion. Now comedy is grabbing the microphone —…
Shanti Lo in Concert this Weekend
For 25 years, Shanti Lo has turned rhythm into memory and music into cultural identity. Now, Botswana Craft becomes the stage for a celebration that feels less like a concert and more like a national time capsule GOSEGO MOTSUMI There are musicians, and then there are cultural fixtures — the kind whose songs…
Sports News
Unaswi Matebu Remembered in Sport
GAZETTE REPORTER The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) Board Botswana National Olympic Committee Board, together with Botswana Hockey Association (BHC) have announced the passing of Unaswi Matebu. She served on the BNOC Board from 2021 to 2025 as an Additional Member and chaired the Sustainability Committee. At the time of her passing, she…
Botswana Youth Chess Impress
Strong performances in Uganda underline rising competitiveness despite narrow medal misses GAZETTE REPORTER The 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship 2026 concluded in Uganda, with Team Botswana delivering a mixed but largely encouraging performance against strong continental opposition. Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) spokesperson Goitsemodimo Makgatle said the team showed resilience throughout the competition.…
Beyond The Court, Purpose Found
A promising young Motswana basketball player’s career is disrupted by a devastating ACL injury in the United States. What follows is not the end of his journey, but a powerful transformation from athlete to analyst, student, and emerging sports professional redefining success beyond the court Authored by: Abaleng Lesego Botswana Basketball Association Atang…
Botswana Darts Selection Final Stage Set
Final trials in Palapye will determine national squad for Region V Games in Gaborone amid intensified competition among 52 qualifiers GAZETTE REPORTER The Botswana Darts Association (BDA) will stage its final selection on Saturday, 30 May 2026, at Lotsane Senior School in Palapye, beginning at 0830 hours. The process will reduce 52 players,…
Orange FA Cup P800k Battle Friday
Mochudi Centre Chiefs will face Jwaneng Galaxy in the Orange FA Cup final at the National Stadium on Friday night, with P800,000 and pride on the line under the floodlights GAZETTE REPORTER The stage is set for a final that brings together momentum, pedigree and pressure in equal measure. Under the floodlights of…
GU Eye Africa Challenge
Newly crowned champions shift focus from domestic dominance to a CAF Champions League campaign after retaining the league title with 74 points GAZETTE REPORTER Gaborone United have retained the 2025/26 FNB Premiership title after a dominant campaign that saw the club crowned champions with four games left to play. The club secured…
FNB Premiership Set for Exciting Close
The 2025/26 FNB Premiership season will conclude in Gaborone this weekend as supporters gather for the final match and championship celebrations The 2025/26 FNB Premiership season is set to conclude on Saturday, May 23, with Gaborone United taking on BDF XI at Gaborone United Stadium. Kick-off for the season-ending fixture is scheduled for 3pm,…
Betway Boosts Legends Tournament
P1.5 million sponsorship reshapes Botswana’s “Clash of the Legends,” as football icons gather in Gaborone for today’s announcement ahead of the 20 June tournament GAZETTE REPORTER The Betway Clash of the Legends Football Tournament was officially announced yesterday (Tuesday) following a P1.5 million sponsorship from Betway, which has now become the title sponsor…