Boko Links Corporal Punishment to Rising GBV Cases
Africa-Press - Botswana. President Duma Boko has sparked fresh debate by linking the rise in gender-based violence to corporal punishment, warning that beating children...
Electricity Imports Surged in Q1 2025
Africa-Press - Botswana. Botswana’s electricity imports rose sharply in early 2025 amid a steep decline in local generation driven by operational issues at key...
Chobe Holdings Revenue Rises 18%
Africa-Press - Botswana. Improved room yields, lodge upgrades, and aviation investment drive top-line growth.
Chobe Holdings Limited has reported an 18 percent increase in revenue...
Household Debt Rises 6.2 %
Africa-Press - Botswana. The Bank of Botswana’s (BoB) Financial Stability Report dated May 2025 shows personal loans driving growth while mortgage lags persiste.
Household borrowing...
Over 50 Plots in Mmopane were Fraudulently Acquired
Africa-Press - Botswana. More than 50 residential plots at Mmopane Block 1 were fraudulently acquired through Mogoditshane Sub-Land Board in 2021, Parliament has heard.
Minister...
Mps Back Proposed Labour Reforms
Africa-Press - Botswana. More MPs have expressed support for the Employment and Labour Relations Bill 2025 presented by the Minister of Labour and Home...
New Scheme to Mitigate Water Supply Disruptions
Africa-Press - Botswana. The Minister of Water and Human Settlement Mr Onneetse Ramogapi has acknowledged the severe water supply challenges in Lobatse, stating that...
Ikago School to House Child Offenders
Africa-Press - Botswana. The Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Ms Nono Kgafela-Mokoka, announced plans to transfer children in conflict with the law...
Employment Bill Progressive Legislation
Africa-Press - Botswana. Members of Parliament (MPs) have hailed the Employment and Labour Relations Bill 2025, saying it will help promote decent work, safeguard...
Paje 200Km off Road Event to Promote Tourism
Africa-Press - Botswana. The organiser of the fourth edition of Paje 200km off-road motorbike race says they will use the fun-filled sporting event not...