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The SADC fact-finding mission to Madagascar will be led by former Malawian President Joyce Banda.

Botswana, AU Commission hold a donor roundtable in Gaborone to mobilise funds for the Africa Biodiversity Summit set for November 2–5.

Botswana and Angola aim to form a pan-African diamond consortium to jointly acquire De Beers and boost southern Africa’s control over its mineral wealth.

President Boko last month declared public health emergency after shortages of medical supplies left health facilities unable to meet basic patient needs.

Botswana now requires prior approval to use President Boko’s image for commercial or promotional event materials.

Olympic gold medalist Letsile Tebogo recently led a children’s athletics session in Tokyo, inspiring young athletes ahead of the World Athletics Championships.

Botswana trade unions petition government over poor working conditions and stagnant public sector wages, demanding urgent action and salary adjustments.

Army deployed to oversee emergency distribution efforts as hospitals and clinics face crippling shortages of essential medicines and supplies.

Botswana will host an AU conference from 25–27 August, with delegates from 40 nations to address synthetic drug trafficking across Africa.

Botswana and Turkey to sign visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports during visit to Ankara by foreign minister.