[This Day] Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said Benin Republic's historic first-ever AFCON win over Botswana has boosted their chances of reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament.

[CAF] DR Congo secure narrow 1-0 win over Benin in Rabat Senegal cruise to 3-0 win against Botswana Nigeria recover from scare to beat Tanzania Tunisia ease past Uganda

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Despite losing 3-0 to Senegal in their opening TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D clash on December 23 evening, the senior national football team, Zebras head coach Morena Ramoreboli saw some positiv...

[Botswana Daily News] Letlhakane -- One of t Festival organisers has promised nothing but a thriller event to be held in Mmatshumo on Christmas Day.

[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng -- As the festive travel season reaches its peak, Tlokweng Border Post officials are raising the alarm over a recurring issue of parents attempting to cross the border with children without the required birth certificat...

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- The Northern Division Traffic police are gearing up for a strict enforcement drive the festive season.

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Heavy rains on Monday night caused widespread damages in some parts of Francistown following the overflowing of Ntshe and Tati rivers.

[Botswana Daily News] Kanye -- The Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC) and the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) have partnered to enhance productivity across SEZA-supported investor projects, starting with a diagnostic review at the S...

[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, on December 22, joined Sehithwa senior citizens and People with Disabilities to celebrate early Christmas lunch courtesy of Kgosi Keokeditswe Dithapo and his wife, Gaongalelwe.

[CAF] Senegal begin their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 journey on Tuesday when they face Botswana at the Grand Stadium of Tangier, with the reigning champions eager to assert their status and the Zebras determined to seize a r...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Zebras went down 3-0 against Senegal in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade Ibn-Batouta in Tanger, Morocco this evening.

[Premium Times] Mr Masisi made the appeal after touring Agbeyewa Farms in Ekiti State.

[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng -- Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has commended staff of Parliament of Botswana and Ntlo Ya Dikgosi for their selflessness and unwavering commitment to serving the nation.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Like any other year, 2025 unfolded as a tapestry of highs and lows, a period marked by both celebration and solemnity. Among the events that captured national attention were Parliament's adoption of National Developm...

[The Conversation Africa] The history of labour migration in Botswana can be linked to the discovery of gold and diamonds in South Africa in the late 19th century. South Africa needed cheap labour, and men from neighbouring territories were pulled in...

[The Patriot] editors@thepatriot.co.bw

[Botswana Daily News] Serowe -- RELOCATION OF PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana is on high alert following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Waterberg District in the Limpopo Province in South Africa.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture is working on rationalising some of the vacant positions to create physical planner posts for the landboards and sub land boards.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- A season that brings profit has turned bleak for traders operating at the Gaborone bus rank market stalls, following a recent court order directing them to vacate the area by December 31.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Any vision, no matter how small, requires a dedicated partner to become a reality.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Since the establishment of Botswana and China diplomatic relations in 1975, the two have expanded cooperation in agriculture, health care, education, infrastructure, digital construction and other fields with the tot...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Bank of Botswana has introduced measures to respond to low excess liquidity challenges.

[Botswana Daily News] Hukuntsi -- Hukuntsi residents have welcomed government's proposal to establish the National Health Insurance (NHI), describing it as a long-term and sustainable solution to persistent challenges facing the country's health sect...

[The Patriot] Botswana's once-celebrated reputation as one of Africa's least corrupt nations is slipping, prompting renewed calls for the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) to be granted full autonomy and prosecutorial muscle. This c...

[Botswana Daily News] Samedupi -- Horse racing in Botswana has grown at an extraordinary pace. What began as a community pastime, deeply rooted in rural culture and tradition has evolved into a sport of national appeal, attracting competitors and sup...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- BONA Life has officially launched its partnership with the MAP Loxcion Golf programme, an investment that seeks to develop golf skills of young children aged between five and 13 years.

[The Patriot] Civil society organizations, trade unions and faith-based groups have warned that they will dragthe Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government to court if it proceeds with the Constitution (Amendment) Bill No. 14 of 2025 without in...

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- For many motshelo members, the end of the year is a moment of great anticipation, the long-awaited sharing of dividends after months of faithfully contributing to the communal pot.

[Botswana Daily News] Otse -- The enlistment of special constables into the regular police establishment marks a significant milestone that will enhance police visibility, boost officer morale and build a resilient and reputable police service commit...