Road Tolling in Botswana: Exploring the Options for a Sustainable Future for Roads

As Botswana looks to ensure the sustainability of its road network and adapt to a rapidly changing transport landscape, satellite tolling could be the key to securing long-term road funding and promoting smarter, more efficient transportation   DR DOUGLAS …

Botswana To Re-Negotiate Eskom Power Deal

Energy minister says she expects no smooth-sailing because in addition to its huge debt to neighbouring power utilities, BPC has accumulated a bad payment history BONGANI MALUNGA  The government has initiated talks with South Africa’s Minister of …

2025 AWVC: CNS Puts Nigeria On The Map With Stunning 3-0 Win Over Botswana

ABUJA – The 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship reached an exciting peak on Day 2, as Nigeria’s CNS (Chief Naval Spikers) secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Botswana’s SSV. The Nigerian team displayed outstanding skill and teamwork, …

Trump’s Executive Order A Blow To Botswana’s Solar Energy Plan

Tshepiso Masilonyana of Botswana Climate Change Network has summed it up thus: “This decision sets a dangerous precedent, encouraging other major polluters to deprioritise their climate commitments and reversing years of progress”   GAZETTE REPORTER   The …

Fireworks in Botswana as Bayanda Walaza faces Akani Simbine, Wayde van Niekerk returns

This is the race we’ve all been waiting for: Akani Simbine versus Bayanda Walaza. The two Olympic silver medallists will go head-to-head next Saturday when they line up in the 100 metres at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix in Gaborone. The event organisers …

Ruth Thomas sets out to redefine pageantry in Botswana

Botswana Sports Awards Weekend 

GAZETTE REPORTER   This Saturday, the Fairgrounds Hall in Gaborone will host the 44th Botswana Sports Awards, a highly anticipated event that celebrates the nation’s top sporting achievements. The awards will see athletes, coaches, and administrators from …

Mmadinare Solar Complex, Botswana

Name of the Project Mmadinare Solar Complex. Location Mmadinare, in Botswana, close to the former mining town of Selebi-Phikwe. Project Owner/s Renewable-energy provider Scatec. Project Description The project entails the construction of a 120 MW solar …

The kids are alright with Botswana sprint hero

BOTSWANA sprint hero, Olympic gold medallist and World Athlete of the Year 2024 Letsile Tebogo has been installed as an ambassador for World Athletics’ Kids’ Athletics programme, a global initiative that uses the power of athletics to inspire children …

Desert & Delta Safaris unveils plans for new lodge in Botswana

3 April 2025 Luxury eco-tourism expert Desert & Delta Safaris has unveiled plans to open Sediba Sa Rona, a safari lodge in Botswana’s Khwai Concession.  Set to launch in March 2026, the new venture will celebrate the area’s legacy, sustainability and …