Namibia and Botswana Presidents urge continued progress

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and President Duma Boko of Botswana have stressed the need to build on the progress and achievements made since the inaugural session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC), held in 2022. The two leaders co-chaired...

Namibia and Botswana sign agreements to strengthen bilateral ties

Namibia and Botswana have signed a series of agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation, following the conclusion of the second session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC). The new accords cover a wide range of sectors, including Energy...

Luvindao calls for investment in national reproductive health strategy

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Pictured here are (from left) Botswana's President Duma Boko; President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah; former President of Botswana Seretse Khama Ian Khama and Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja, during the renaming of Feld...

Capacity-Building, Working Conditions, and Health Worker Wel...

Abstract Healthcare workers are the backbone of resilient health systems, yet in many African countries they operate under extreme occupational stress, inadequate training, poor working conditions, and insufficient mental-health support. This...

Beyond The Noise: The Silent Crisis Of Mental Health In India

Both infrastructure and incentives remain largely absent from this sector. A telling figure lies in the fact that the country's expenditure on mental health is one percent of the health budget, which itself is a measly two percent of the GDP. This...

Botswana offers U.S. duty-free access to its diamonds in exchange for 0% tariff

Speaking to the BBC about Botswana’s ongoing trade discussions with the United States, President Duma Boko said, “The negotiations are in an advanced stage. We are on the verge of reaching an agreement.” Tariff Pressure on Botswana’s Diamond...

Namibia and Botswana to Sign Eight MOUs to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation and Sustainable Development

Namibia and Botswana are set to sign eight memoranda of understanding in key sectors aimed at advancing sustainable development between the two countries on Friday. This was revealed at the closing session of the ministerial segment held during...

Go for the HPV jab, it’s safe — Health Minister rallies girls

The country, yesterday, Wednesday, October 8, started the mass administration of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, targeting 2.5 million girls aged between nine and 14. The nationwide vaccination will be carried out in schools, health...

Boosting intra-African trade tops agenda at Botswana–Namibia BNC

Staff Reporter Boosting intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of the key issues under discussion at the Second Session of the Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC). This was highlighted by...

Botswana’s Diamond Destiny: Time to take control

The sudden wealth pushed up the currency, strangled manufacturing, and left the country dangerously dependent on one resource. Economists later gave this syndrome a name: when resource wealth undermines the broader economy, you have Dutch Disease....

Orange Money Botswana Launches Free Hospital Cash Insurance

Offering free hospital cash cover to its active customers Orange Money Botswana has unveiled a groundbreaking embedded insurance product offering free hospital cash cover to its active customers, marking a strategic push to expand financial...

Botswana Diamond Auction Collapse Highlights Growing Crisis in Global Market

An auction of nearly one million carats of diamonds in Botswana has collapsed, the latest sign of turmoil in the global precious stones trade. The failed sale underscores the growing challenges faced by African producers as synthetic stones gain...

43K animals vaccinated against FMD in Beitbridge

Foot-and-mouth disease About 43 000 various animal species have been vaccinated against the Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South. This was revealed in the Swine Disease Global Surveillance Report prepared by the Centre...

Botswana announces Citizenship by Investment Program

Botswana surprises with a Citizenship by Investment program to diversify from diamonds. Explore its strong passport, economic drivers, and potential global impact. In a surprising development, the President of Botswana, a nation in Southern...

Kongola residents decry stalled development

KONGOLA – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has promised to address years of stalled development in Kongola settlement, following an emotional outcry from residents and traditional leaders over “broken promises and neglect.” The...

Botswana plans to buy control of De Beers by October- President

BOTSWANA PRESIDENT IS THINKING CORRECTLY Botswana plans to buy control of De Beers by October- President by Deborah Dan-Awoh Anglo American PlcBotswana’s president, Duma Boko, says his government is determined to conclude a deal to take control of...

After hemp, gov’t turns to traditional medicine

According to an insider, under the National Development Plan 12 draft, which will be considered by Parliament in a special meeting from October 13 to November 7, the government is convinced that Botswana’s traditional healthcare remains largely...

Namibia and Botswana to sign research and technology agreement

Namibia and Botswana are to sign an agreement on research, science, and technology during the second Bi-National Commission, which will be co-chaired by the two nations' presidents this week. This was revealed by the Director of Research and...

Botswana, South Africa launches citizenship program to boost country's economy

President Duma Boko said on Friday his country will establish a citizenship-by-investment program, as the southern African country looks to diversify its economy away from its largest export, diamonds. Botswana's budget has been constrained this...

Bessie Head: From South African asylum to Botswana exile, claimed only in death

The first in a series on African women writers whose lives and work reshaped the continent’s literature. African literature was built in unequal conditions. Men like Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, and JM Coetzee became the canon....