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The Bank of Botswana Governor Cornelius K Dekop has revealed that the Monetary Policy Committee has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate maintained at 1.9 percent. He also indicated that the revised import tariff rate for exports to United States of America(USA) set at 37 percent, which has been put on hold for 90 days, would if implemented adversely impact on Botswana’s exports which account for a significant amount of Botswana revenue earnings.

On the 3rd May 2025, all roads will lead to Ramotswa as it hosts a dynamic event, “GaMalete Family Fun Day”. It will cater for children whilst adults can let their hair loose and dance to the live performances from popular regional musicians.

The Institute of Labour and Employment Studies (ILES) and the Botswana Public Service College toda7y concluded the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to improve Public Service capacity and productivity but will also immensely cut litigation costs for government.

Preliminary accounts by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service(BURS) indicate that the net tax revenue collected as at 31st March 2025 amounts to P61.097 billion, surpassing the target of P58.704 billion by P2.393 billion (4.08%).

On the 12th April 2025, Botswana will be hosting its second World Athletics Continental Tour competition in Gaborone, Botswana at the National Stadium.

Seabo Saleshando has come of age in the junior tennis and goes into the World Tennis Tour Junior J30 and J60 tournaments carrying the hopes of Botswana as the highest ranked player in the tournament.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.