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News Botswana: Marinica hails crowd pressure ahead of Botswana test

Published on: Thursday 26 March 2026
Marinica hails crowd pressure ahead of Botswana test
News source: https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200053180/marinica-hails-crowd-pressure-ahead-of-botswana-test

Marinica started with goalkeeper Marley Tavaziva, while Ishe Mauchi and Corbin Mthunzi anchored central defence. Mbeba began at right-back before shifting into central defence, allowing Mthunzi to ...

News Botswana: Kgatleng, Botswana - Weather Forecasts | Maps | News - Yahoo Weather

Published on: Monday 31 March 2025
Kgatleng, Botswana - Weather Forecasts | Maps | News - Yahoo Weather
News source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather/forecast/55949019

Night - Clear. Winds ENE at 7 mph (11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 43 °F (6.1 °C). Cloudy with a high of 70 °F (21.1 °C). Winds from ENE to NE at 7 to 11 mph (11.3 to 17.7 kph). Sunny today with ...

News Botswana: Botswana police confirm recapture of Zimbabwean woman who escaped from prison

Published on: Wednesday 04 February 2026
Botswana police confirm recapture of Zimbabwean woman who escaped from prison
News source: https://nehandaradio.com/2026/02/05/botswana-police-confirm-recapture-of-zimbabwean-woman-who-escaped-from-prison/

The Botswana Police Service has confirmed that it has recaptured Stella Sibanda, a 50-year-old Zimbabwean national, who escaped from the Gaborone Women's Prison.

News Botswana: UPDATE: Botswana police recapture Zimbabwean prison escapee

Published on: Wednesday 04 February 2026
UPDATE: Botswana police recapture Zimbabwean prison escapee
News source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/botswana/update-botswana-police-recapture-zimbabwean-prison-escapee/

Botswana police have recaptured a Zimbabwean woman who escaped from Gaborone Women’s Prison while on remand for murder.

News Botswana: US, Botswana finalize planning for exercise Southern Accord 2024

Published on: Sunday 23 June 2024
US, Botswana finalize planning for exercise Southern Accord 2024
News source: https://www.army.mil/article/277499/us_botswana_finalize_planning_for_exercise_southern_accord_2024

Back to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa GABORONE, Botswana – The U.S. Army and Botswana Defence Force (BDF) successfully concluded the final planning conference for exercise Southern ...

News Botswana: Diamond slump pushes Botswana to broaden mining base

Published on: Monday 09 February 2026
Diamond slump pushes Botswana to broaden mining base
News source: https://www.mining.com/diamond-slump-pushes-botswana-to-broaden-mining-base/

Botswana is stepping up exploration beyond diamonds as weak prices and lab-grown rivals expose risks of reliance.

News Botswana: Botswana on FMD red alert

Published on: Tuesday 20 January 2026
Botswana on FMD red alert
News source: https://www.mmegi.bw/news/botswana-on-fmd-red-alert/news

Botswana’s veterinary authorities have issued fresh warnings over the growing risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) spreading into the country, following confirmed outbreaks in neighbouring South Africa and Zimbabwe.

News Botswana: Women in Botswana watch from sidelines as country prepares for election

Published on: Tuesday 22 October 2019
Women in Botswana watch from sidelines as country prepares for election
News source: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/africa/article/2001495635/women-in-botswana-watch-from-sidelines-as-country-prepares-for-election

As Botswana prepares for general elections in October, the number of women running for office remains low. Political parties have finalized their list of candidates for the 2024 vote, and the majority ...

News Botswana: Botswana plans to launch $100K 'Golden Passport' program

Published on: Sunday 04 January 2026
Botswana plans to launch $100K 'Golden Passport' program
News source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/botswana-plans-to-launch-100k-golden-passport-program/articleshow/126351339.cms

Botswana is considering a "golden passport" program, offering citizenship for investments up to $100,000 to offset declining diamond revenues. The initiative aims to attract 5,000 families over five years, potentially raising $500 million. This move aligns with a global trend of citizenship-by-investment schemes, with Botswana's political stability and rule of law attracting initial interest.

News Botswana: Diamond slump pushes Botswana to eye $100,000 ‘golden passport’

Published on: Tuesday 06 January 2026
Diamond slump pushes Botswana to eye $100,000 ‘golden passport’
News source: https://businessday.ng/africa/article/diamond-slump-pushes-botswana-to-eye-100000-golden-passport/

Botswana is weighing a “golden passport” scheme that would grant citizenship to foreign investors in exchange for a one-off investment of...

News Botswana: Botswana 0-3 DR Congo, AFCON 2025-26 Highlights: Mbuku-Kakuta Combine As Leopards Cruise Past Zebras - As It Happened

Published on: Tuesday 30 December 2025
Botswana 0-3 DR Congo, AFCON 2025-26 Highlights: Mbuku-Kakuta Combine As Leopards Cruise Past Zebras - As It Happened
News source: https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/football/botswana-vs-dr-congo-live-score-afcon-2025-group-d-matchday-3-caf-africa-cup-of-nations-updates-highlights

Botswana Vs DR Congo, AFCON 2025-26: DR Congo surged into the AFCON knockouts for the fifth straight tournament, delivering a dominant 3-0 masterclass in Rabat to brush aside Botswana and extend their impressive streak on the continental stage

News Botswana: Botswana’s economy expands to 5-year high as diamond, mining activity surge

Published on: Monday 29 December 2025
Botswana’s economy expands to 5-year high as diamond, mining activity surge
News source: https://businessday.ng/business-economy/article/botswanas-economy-expands-to-5-year-high-as-diamond-mining-activity-surge/

Botswana’s economy rebounded in the third quarter of 2025, expanding to its fastest pace in five years after contracting in the previous...

News Botswana: Benin secure first AFCON 2025 points with 1-0 victory over Botswana in Group D

Published on: Saturday 27 December 2025
Benin secure first AFCON 2025 points with 1-0 victory over Botswana in Group D
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/benin-secure-first-afcon-2025-160000434.html

Yohan Roche strike reopens wide-open Group D raceBenin secure first AFCON 2025 points with 1-0 victory over Botswana in Group DBenin breathed new life into their AFCON 2025 campaign after edging Botsw...

News Botswana: Benin vs Botswana: Official lineups confirmed for AFCON 2025 Group D clash

Published on: Friday 26 December 2025
Benin vs Botswana: Official lineups confirmed for AFCON 2025 Group D clash
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/benin-vs-botswana-official-lineups-120000304.html

oth sides desperate for first points in RabatBenin vs Botswana: Official lineups confirmed for AFCON 2025 Group D clashThe starting lineups are in for Benin vs Botswana as both teams look to get off t...

News Botswana: These Are the Best Botswana Safari Lodges for Every Type of Traveler, According to a Top Travel Advisor

Published on: Thursday 11 December 2025
These Are the Best Botswana Safari Lodges for Every Type of Traveler, According to a Top Travel Advisor
News source: https://www.travelandleisure.com/botswana-safari-luxury-adventure-11862621

T+L A-List advisor Amie O’Brien shares her top recommendations for Botswana safari camps based on what travelers are looking for—luxury, adventure, or tranquility.

News Botswana: Women’s voices fading in politics

Published on: Thursday 04 December 2025
Women’s voices fading in politics
News source: https://www.mmegi.bw/news/womens-voices-fading-in-politics/news

Botswana’s political landscape is changing every year, but not always for the better. One of the most troubling shifts is the steady decline of strong women willing and able to compete in a space still dominated by men.

News Botswana: Tunisia – Botswana: probable line-ups for the CAN 2025 warm-up match

Published on: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Tunisia – Botswana: probable line-ups for the CAN 2025 warm-up match
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tunisia-botswana-probable-line-ups-075500422.html

Probable line-ups for the Tunisia – Botswana preparation matchTunisia/@FTFTunisia will face Botswana on Thursday, December 18, as part of their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025)....

News Botswana: Two men from Botswana ‘tricked into fighting in Russia’s war’

Published on: Sunday 14 December 2025
Two men from Botswana ‘tricked into fighting in Russia’s war’
News source: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2025-12-15-two-men-from-botswana-tricked-into-fighting-in-russias-war/

The men were allegedly led to believe they would participate in a short-term military school training programme in Russia.