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REGULATING THE NEW TRILLION DOLLAR ‘BITCOIN’ INDUSTRY

Stanbic Bank Botswana hosted an event at Royal Aria, Tlokweng, in which experts discussed the growing virtual asset industry and the need to remain vigilant about cybercrime.

BIHL Trust Donates P500,000 to Botswana Red Cross Society for Flood Relief

The BIHL Trust, the charitable arm of the BIHL Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting communities across Botswana by donating P500,000.00 to the Botswana Red Cross Society to assist with flood relief efforts.

BDF soldiers receive French language course proficiency certificates

Botswana Defence Force(BDF) students received official certificate of French language (called “DELF”) from The Ambassador of France to Botswana, His Excellency Mr Pierre Voillery, and the Director of the Alliance Française de Gaborone, Ms Aurélie Gbeffa, during an award ceremony at the Residence of France in Gaborone.

BDF AND BPS GRADUATE WITH FRENCH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES

Alliance de France held a graduation ceremony for its Botswana Police Services (BPS) and Botswana Defence Force (BDF) new French language graduates.

Kgafela calls for support for children affected by recent flooding

A total of 19 districts reported gradual increase in the number incidences of hazards, disasters and casualties during the recent heavy rainfall and floods experienced by the country in February, 2025 Botswana officials have revealed.

‘Cook calls De Beers-Bots deal as greatest private-public partnership in the world’

After 6 years of ptotracted negotiations, the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group formally announced that, the two partners have signed the formal new agreements for a 10-year Sales Agreement.

‘Bots Central Bank cautiously optimistic’

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Botswana has determined to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MoPR) at 1.9 percent.

‘Budget Speech loaded with optimism but scant details’

Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe used his maiden budget presentation to reaffirm the newly elected Umbrella for Democratic Change(UDC) Government’s commitment to earning the trust and faith of Batswana in public office bearers.

‘Mokgware implores big business to pay P4,000 minimum wage’

The Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Pius Mokgware said there is no reason that companies earning profits in excess of P500million annually could not pay a minimum wage of P4,000 monthly.

Coach Justice Dipeba, known as Coach “JD” inspires Athletics revolution

He was sitting under a tree shade when the asked to fill in for a missing relay runner and stunned the school coach. That fateful afternoon, the seeds were sown that would provide shelter for numerous athletes that he would guide to the global stage and contribute to Botswana’s sprinting revolution and global impact.

Botswana Post launches Post for Health initiative

Botswana Post has launched the innovative Post4Health initiative ensuring that essential medicines, vaccines, and medical supplies reach all corners of the country—particularly our most underserved communities officials have revealed.

MONICAH MPEDI: Breaking barriers as Botswana’s First Female International Kettlebell Trainer

Botswana has a new trailblazer in the fitness world. Monicah Mpedi has achieved a monumental milestone by becoming the first Motswana woman to earn international certification as a Kettlebell Trainer under the prestigious International Kettlebell Fitness Federation (IKFF).

Bank of Botswana revises Currency Basket

The Bank of Botswana has announced the revision of the prevailing Pula currency basket weights of 45% for the South African rand and 55% for the Special Drawing Right (SDR) comprising the US dollar, Euro, British Pound, Japanese Yen and Chinese Renminbi.

‘Rich nurtures his athletic talent despite facing prejudice and challenges’

December 3rd marked International Day for People with Disabilities. The topic about physical ‘disabilities’ is contentious and the contention begins with description of the word itself, ‘disability’.

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BERA announces decreases in petrol prices

‘Bank of Botswana launches refurbished headquarters’