[VOA] Gaborone, Botswana -- Botswana has been added as a second center, in addition to Belgium, to verify the origin of rough diamonds meant for export to the Group of Seven leading industrialized countries, the nation's presidency announced Thursday.
[The Patriot] Zimbabwe Migrants Workers Union (ZMWU) remains hopeful that President Duma Boko's stance on Zimbabwean migrants will address concerns that UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination have raised about migrants who are subjected to domestic servitude and labour rights violations. UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination raised concerns last year after they were inundated with reports about domestic servitude among undocumented Zimbabwean migrants in Botswana
[This Day] With one match to spare host Nigeria and Botswana went four games unbeaten to secure the top two spots at the ongoing International Cricket Council Men's T20 World Cup Sub-regional Africa Qualifier C in Abuja.
[Daily Trust] Africa's economic success and sustainability are intrinsically linked to accountable governance, Botswana's president, Duma Boko, has said.
[Premium Times] The ICC T20 Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier C commenced on 23 November and concludes on 28 November at Abuja's Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
[SAPS] Mompoloki Okocha Boitshoko (42) appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, for alleged corruption. Boitshoko was arrested by members of the Mahikeng-based Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation and Serious Organised Crime Investigation on Monday, 25 November 2024, in Mahikeng.
[The Conversation Africa] In late October, more than 80% of Botswana's electorate went to the polls and voted out the incumbent government. The unexpected result was accepted by all parties, and the outgoing president immediately announced his plans for a smooth transition of power.
[Namibian] As Namibia prepares for the upcoming elections, it's time for us to reflect on the kind of leadership we need for the future.
[VOA] Gaborone, Botswana -- Botswana's new leader, President Duma Boko, has promised zero tolerance for graft in his administration. The pledge comes as scores of Botswana residents join in youth-led anti-corruption protests, urging the government to prosecute former officials accused of looting public coffers.
[CAF] Botswana secured their ever second appearance at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, after holding Egypt to a 1-1 at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium on Tuesday.
[ISS] After nearly six decades of BDP rule, the triumphant UDC government has the tough task of restoring sound governance.
[The Patriot] Not against expectations, the animosity between the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) was on full display on the floor of Parliament on Thursday. It is common cause that the marriage of convenience between the two ended in an acrimonious fashion after their misunderstandings were unresolved. One would have thought an understanding of sorts was in the offing after the BCP was the first political party to send congratulatory messages after the historic win by
[The Patriot] Since Botswana's independence in 1966, its education system has seen many transformations aimed at making quality education accessible to all and building a skilled national workforce. Today, however, the system faces significant challenges: high dropout rates, limited access to updated resources, and a disheartening disconnect between academic training and job market demands. Graduates often find themselves unable to find work relevant to their studies, prompting a nationwide reassessment of whether
[The Conversation Africa] The dramatic loss of power by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had governed Botswana since independence in 1966, will go down in history as one of the biggest electoral upsets in Africa.
[allAfrica] Botswana's new president intends to legalize undocumented Zimbabwean migrants, saying migrants "perform jobs that otherwise not get done".
[The Herald] A delegation of 8 Zimbabwean companies in the building, construction and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors will undertake a trade mission to Botswana from November 13 to 16, 2024.
[Namibian] Botswana's new vice president, Ndaba Gaolathe, worked in Namibia and was detained for allegedly supporting former Swapo veteran Hidipo Hamutenya's presidency.
[Premium Times] Virtually everyone one we spoke with or article we read cited issues of corruption and dissatisfaction with the management of the economy as the key reasons for the defeat of the BDP.
[New Zimbabwe] FORMER Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC/ president, Nelson Chamisa says the democratic transition in neighbouring Botswana is a sign that winds of change are blowing in the region.
[VOA] Gaborone, Botswana -- Three out of 28 female candidates were elected to Botswana's National Assembly in last week's general election, as women's rights activists called on the new administration to increase female representation in the nation's politics.
[The Herald] President Mnangagwa, who is also the SADC Chair, has left the country for the inauguration of Botswana's in coming President Duma Boko.
[Namibian] President Nangolo Mbumba has postponed the unveiling ceremony of chief Hosea Kutako's shrine to attend the the inauguration ceremony of Botswana's new president.
[The Conversation Africa] The electoral defeat delivered to the Botswana Democratic Party led by Mokgweetsi Masisi was met with incredulity in neighbouring states. Not many expected the party that had run the country comfortably since independence in 1966 to be so roundly defeated in national elections on 30 October 2024. Of the 61 seats in the national assembly, the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition won 36 seats, the Botswana Congress Party 15. The Botswana Patriotic Front won five seats, the Botswana Democratic Party
[Daily Maverick] With this groundbreaking result that shocked many, Botswana has become the trailblazer of peaceful, democratic change in the SADC region, picking up the mantle from Zambia and Lesotho whose most recent elections also resulted in decisive change.
[Namibian] Ian Khama reflects on Bostwana's historic vote and warns of a similar fate for Swapo if citizens remain dejected.
[The Patriot] Youth impact at the elections led to regime change against the BDP ·
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[New Era] We have seen seismic political changes in both South Africa and Botswana, some of which were projected, others that came as a surprise even to the then-incumbent and succeeding regimes.
[New Zimbabwe] The Southern African Development Committee (SADC) is set to hold an extraordinary summit in Harare next week with Mozambique and Botswana's recent elections and other regional issues on the agenda.
[allAfrica] Botswana's new president took office on Friday after a fast transfer of power after elections that ended nearly 60 years of rule by the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).