Botswana

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nena ota ka talelapo ko South Africa

Omu President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nena ote li tumupo pambelewa oku ka talelapo oshishiindalongo South Africa. Omukanda wa pitifilwa oikundaneki onghela okudja mombelewa yo mupresident, owati etalelepo lo mupresident ko South Africa ola landula eshi ali atalelapo nale oishiindalongo ikwao omo mwa kwatelwa Zambia, Botswana, na Mozambique osho sha ningilwe mu May. Etalelepo lo mupresident Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah ola talika tali tale noku lalakanena kee nghendabala doku longela kumwe noilyolongo oshoyo […]

20 June, 2025 6

Oshiwambo

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nena ota katalelapo Botswana

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nena ote lidenge olweendo okuya poushiindalongo po Botswana. Olopota ya pitifilwa oikundaneki onghela okudja mombelewa yo mupresident, oyati omuwiliki wa Namibia konima yetalelepo laye lo pambelewa mo Botswana ota ka twikila ondjila okuya ko Zambia. Olweendo talelepo lomupresident ola talika lili oshikando shaye oshi 2, okudja nghene aningile omupresident woshilongo mu March, naashi oshalandula eshi ali atalelapo oshikando sho tete oshilongo Angola oshivike shadileko.

15 May, 2025 13

Africa

Botswana Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Rising Inflation

Botswana’s central bank has maintained its monetary policy rate at 1.90% for the third consecutive meeting, the bank announced on Thursday says CNBCAfrica. Inflation rose to 2.5% in January, up from 1.7% in December, but remains below the Bank of Botswana’s preferred range of 3% to 6% in the medium term. The country’s economy, heavily reliant on diamond exports, faced a contraction last year due to weakened global demand for […]

21 February, 2025 24

Business / Economics

Namibia and Botswana Officially Slash Roaming Charges

In September last year, the Information and Communication Technology ministry officially announced reduced roaming charges between Namibia and Botswana, effective August last year. In her speech last week, the minister Emma Theofelus reiterated recently that the new tariffs aim to enhance cross-border communication and strengthen bilateral ties. Directed by CRAN and Botswana’s BOCRA, mobile operators like Telecom Namibia, MTC, BTC, Mascom, and Orange Botswana implemented the reductions. Theofelus highlighted […]

27 January, 2025 46

Business / Economics

Economic and Social Justice Trust Discusses ReconAfrica Allegations

Rob Parker from the Economic and Social Justice Trust of Namibia spoke with Future Media News and revealed that ReconAfrica has faced serious allegations, including falsifying community consultations and delaying legal cases since 2022. Parker mentioned a petition and also highlighted concerns from international stakeholders about the company’s operations impacting Canada's $1.4 billion investment in Namibia and Botswana alongside that of Dundee Precious Metals in Tsumeb.

27 January, 2025 74

Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa faces challenges in birth registration, says UNICEF

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund has reported that 80% of children under five were registered globally in the past five years but 150 million children remain unregistered, with over half in sub-Saharan Africa. While countries like Botswana and Côte d'Ivoire have made progress, barriers such as high costs, discrimination, and weak political commitment continue to hinder progress, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

16 December, 2024 26

Africa

Botswana’s New President Highlights Historic Peaceful Transition

Botswana's new President, Duma Boko, assumed office, commending his predecessor for enabling a peaceful transition of power following elections that ended his party's nearly 60-year rule. ENCA indicates that Boko praised the handover by outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi as a testament to Botswana's democratic maturity, setting a global example of stability and progress. He made his remarks at the presidential office during the formal transfer of administration.

5 November, 2024 28

Africa

Botswana holds national election

Botswana is holding its national elections today, where the ruling Botswana Democratic Party is hoping to extend its 58-year reign. President Mokgweetsi Masisi is seeking a second and final term. Challenging Masisi are Duma Boko of the main opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change, Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party, and Mephato Reatile from the Botswana Patriotic Front.

30 October, 2024 29

Africa

Opposition pressures Botswana Electoral Commission on voter’s roll

Opposition parties in Botswana are putting pressure on the country’s electoral commission. With the country heading to elections on 30 October, the Botswana Congress Party is suing the Independent Electoral Commission over concerns about individuals registering in multiple constituencies. Party president Dumelang Saleshando wants these names removed from the voters' roll.

24 October, 2024 42