Botswana’s GDP Down 0.3% in Q1

Weaker diamond and mining output drove slight GDP contraction in early 2025   GAZETTE REPORTER    Botswana’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025, a moderation compared to the 5.2 percent decline recorded …

Botswana vs Mozambique Live Streaming, Womens T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier: Toss Update, Playing XIs

Mozambique Women Squad: Irene Mulhovo, Amelia Mundundo, Isabel Chuma, Olga Mondlane, Palmira Cuinica, Wisley Bucuane, Cristina Magaia(w), Angelica Salomao(c), Laura Chipanga, Olga Matsolo, Yudney Murrure, Regina Mazumba, Alda Mangue, Rosalia Haiong

US$4M HEIST : SUSPECT NABBED IN BOTSWANA

Namibia to host Flames in Botswana

 Namibia will host the Flames in their upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup Group H qualifier in Francistown, Botswana, this September, marking a shift in home match venues for the Brave Warriots. The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has opted to move their …

Doping: Botswana’s ticking time bomb

In recent weeks, the entire nation has been left searching for answers as doping cases continue to escalate. This week, Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) announced two more cases from athletics involving Tshepang Manyika and Mpho Lekwalo who …

NexMetals secures $150m LoI from EXIM for Botswana mines redevelopment

Botswana-focused exploration and development company NexMetals Mining has received a non-binding letter of interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for financing of up to $150m for its critical metals mine redevelopment …

Botswana government opposes sale of De Beers

AK&M 18 July 2025 17:47 The decision of the British Anglo American Plc to sell De Beers caused dissatisfaction with the government of Botswana, which owns 15% of the shares in the diamond producer. This is reported by foreign media. The Government of …

Zimbabwean Sangoma and Three Others Arrested in Botswana

Zimbabwean Sangoma and Three Others Arrested in Botswana A Zimbabwean traditional healer has landed in serious trouble after being arrested in Botswana over a murder case. The Botswana Police Service confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Friday, …

Police Arrest Third US$4 Million Ecobank Heist Suspect In Botswana Days After Capturing First Two Suspects

Ecobank Heist: Police Arrest Third Man Linked To US$4 Million Robbery Police have arrested a third suspect in the US$4 million (approximately R72 million) Ecobank heist that shocked Zimbabwe last year. This latest development comes just days after the …

Botswana To Host Women’s Cricket Qualifier 

Tuelo Shadrack will captain the nation’s team at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Division 2 Africa Qualifier in Gaborone that BCA is hoping will be broadcast live on Btv to elevate the sport’s visibility and inspire more young Batswana girls to take up …