The latest news from Botswana, summarised in English from the local press: politics, business, society, culture and sport. 8 articles published.
Botswana’s Mascom Wireless unveiled a new brand identity in Gaborone and announced plans to expand its business beyond connectivity. The company intends to develop digital platforms and services for individuals and businesses as part of an evolution presented for its 28th anniversary, reports The Voice Botswana.
Source: The Voice Botswana
Retailer Choppies Enterprises increased its retail sales by 7.9% to 9.82 billion pula in the financial year ended 30 June 2026. The group also opened 27 stores, bringing its network to 314 outlets in three countries, and says it fully repaid a consortium debt in January, according to its results.
Source: Weekendpost
Botswana’s Busang Collen Kebinatshipi won the 400 metres in Budapest in 43.39 seconds, setting a new national record and beating Rai Benjamin. The victory earned him the inaugural Ultimate Championship title and $150,000, before he briefly felt unwell after the finish, according to Weekendpost.
Source: Weekendpost
The Botswana Athletics Association is preparing to organise the 2028 African Senior Championships after the event was awarded to Botswana. A meeting scheduled for 24 October in Palapye is due to launch the creation of the local organising committee and define its composition, according to the association and its acting president, Oabona Theetso.
Source: Weekendpost
Botswana’s economy grew by 8.7% in the second quarter of 2026, driven by an approximately 124% rise in diamond production to nearly 3.4 million carats. Statistics Botswana confirms the rebound after a period of contraction linked to falling global demand.
Source: Weekendpost
Absa Bank Botswana now allows its customers to pay for purchases with a compatible Garmin smartwatch through the Garmin Pay service. The system offers contactless payments directly from a registered bank card, an innovation described as convenient and secure by Tidimalo Mwiya, a bank executive, according to Weekendpost.
Source: Weekendpost
Former Botswana National Front president Otsweletse Moupo proposes regulating the appointment of party activists to the administration through competence, political responsibilities and the needs of the state. His document is to be presented at the party’s special conference, scheduled for 23 to 25 October, reports Weekendpost.
Source: Weekendpost
The term of Brigadier Peter Fana Magosi, director general of Botswana’s Directorate of Intelligence and Security, is due to expire on 13 October 2026. President Duma Boko will then have to decide the future of this strategic directorate, according to Weekend Post.
Source: Weekendpost
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