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Economy Under Pressure, Botswana to Allow Currency to Depreciate Quicker

Economy · Gaborone

Economy Under Pressure, Botswana to Allow Currency to Depreciate Quicker

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Botswana said on Thursday it will allow its pula currency to depreciate by 2.76% over the next year, a faster rate than previously announced, as its economy is under pressure because of a prolonged downturn in the global diamond market.See the Story

Govt, Parl Face Contempt of Court Over Anti-LGBT Debate

United Nations · Gaborone

Govt, Parl Face Contempt of Court Over Anti-LGBT Debate

While the presentation of Botswana to the UN seems to be angled for temporising in order for the issues to be debated in Parliament, a human rights lawyer who successfully acted for LEGABIBO in court is in no doubt that Parliament has no constitutional authority to debate laws already nullified by the judiciary GAZETTE…See the Story

BOTSWANA: AN ENIGMA OF WEALTH AND STRUGGLE

Economy · Gaborone

BOTSWANA: AN ENIGMA OF WEALTH AND STRUGGLE

DOUGLAS RASBASH discusses why banning car washes misses the bigger picture In late June 2025, the Gaborone City Council issued a directive that sent ripples through the city’s informal economy: car washes operating in open spaces and road reserves were to cease operations immediately, deemed illegal under Section 30 of the Town and Country…Read Article

Financial recovery and fleet revamp: Air Botswana’s major overhaul under new leadership – YourBotswana

10 July 2025 Botswana, Gaborone, Air Botswana, and Dane Kondić all come to the forefront as the national airline undertakes ambitious…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

Motswana private equity tycoon Bame Pule acquires stake in Medlane Holdings

Africa Lighthouse Capital, the private equity firm founded by Motswana financier Bame Pule, has acquired a controlling 76% stake in Medlane Holdings, a leading day hospital in Botswana.The Gaborone-based Medlane specializes in ophthalmic procedures, from corneal transplants to retinal surgeries. With the fresh capital injection, founders Warren Lane and Dr. Tyler Lane plan to widen the hospital’s therapeutic offerings, roll out new medical speci…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

Creation Botswana Validates Local Designers

Local fashion designers reflect on the powerful validation, industry insight and lasting community sparked by Creation Botswana, a game-changing fashion development programme GOSEGO MOTSUMI When Boikanyo Molale, stood to speak at the close of the programme, he didn’t begin with celebration. Instead, the creative director of Kanyo M Atelier and member of the second cohort…Fashion · Gaborone Read Article

End Stage for Fashion Revolution

As Creation Botswana wraps up its local phase, its mission to reshape the country’s fashion economy will continue through international mentorship, events and global exposure at the Paris Fashion Week and the Biennale Euro-Africa GOSEGO MOTSUMI After a year of mentorship, innovation and creative breakthroughs, Création Botswana is reaching the tail end of its local…Paris Fashion Week · Gaborone Read Article

Junior Chess Champs Face Off at UB

Botswana Chess Federation will host a national junior championship this weekend to select players for the Africa Junior Chess Championship TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) is set to host the 2025 Botswana Junior Chess Championship at the University of Botswana (UB) from 12 to 13 July in Gaborone. The FIDE-rated…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

Gaborone Hosts National Arts Festival

Thousands gathered in Gaborone for the first leg of the National Arts Festival, celebrating creativity, cultural expression, and grassroots talent GAZETTE REPORTER The National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB) successfully hosted the Gaborone edition of the 2025 National Arts Festival from 5 July, drawing thousands of artists, performers, and art lovers under the theme “Recognising…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

Air Botswana's new board to re-assess fleet, contracts

Air Botswana's new board intends to re-assess the airline’s fleet and its ability to generate revenue, according to a report by the Botswana Guardian newspaper. This decision was reportedly made clear during the board's first meeting following its announced appointment on June 27. Part of the discussion involved evaluating a leaner fleet structure, "to keep a few [aircraft] and lease others," which could offer better commercial returns. Air Bots…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

Youri Triumphs, Eyes Bigger Stage

The 20-year-old California-based star won both singles and doubles at the Botswana Open over the weekend TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Botswana’s 20-year-old tennis sensation based in California, Ekua Youri, made a triumphant return to Botswana by claiming both the women’s singles and doubles titles at the 2025 Botswana Open Championships in Gaborone over the weekend.…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

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