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As the name of this online newspaper suggests, it offers breaking news and a wealth of information on Botswana. www.thetswanatimes.co.bw aspires to be a one-stop reference point on Botswana that will serve both local and international audiences. It reaches an international audience interested in events taking place in Botswana, by carrying local stories, business, features, travel, sports and more

. To meet public demand for real-time news, it will provide news flashes which are updated as each story develops. Taking full advantage of the unlimited space available on the Web, The Tswana Times will also provide featured articles as well as special coverage that may not otherwise appear in the printed edition of competing newspaper. A picture often says more than words can ever tell. The Tswana Times photo gallery will unveil telling visuals of great human interest as well as journalistic and artistic shots that may not make it into printed edition of competing printing newspapers due to space restraints. Visitors will be able to browse selected photos for viewing or purchase. The Tswana Times is designed to become an important reference for those looking for complete and accurate information on Botswana. Researchers and Batswana in the diaspora as well as tourists looking to visit Botswana will benefit greatly from this facility, which no other online media in Botswana offers.

Lucara Botswana recovers large blue diamond1st April 2026Sello MotsetaGaboroneLucara Botswana which is synonymous with t...
01/04/2026

Lucara Botswana recovers large blue diamond

1st April 2026

Sello Motseta

Gaborone

Lucara Botswana which is synonymous with the largest diamond finds in the world, today unveiled the second largest recorded blue diamond in the world at 36.92 carats. This doscovery is made as Botswana is facing a severe diamond industry crisis with an unsold stockpile of over 12 million carats, nearly double its 6.5 million carat limit.

Weak global demand and competition from synthetics have triggered this slump, forcing a pause in production and strengthening the need for economic diversification.

https://www.thetswanatimes.co.bw/lucara-botswana-recovers-large-blue-diamond/

Botswana bets on gas mining boost for flagging economyIndustry experts and environmental watchdogs are worried about a l...
31/03/2026

Botswana bets on gas mining boost for flagging economy

Industry experts and environmental watchdogs are worried about a lack of transparency around a flagship project – and warn there may be dire consequences for the surrounding communities, wildlife and ecosystems.

Sello Motseta investigates

Botswana is no rough diamond when it comes to producing one of the world’s most sought-after minerals. The Southern Africa nation was responsible for 80% of global diamond exports in 2024, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity. Now, with global prices plummeting because of slowing demand and ever-more diamonds being grown in labs – and amid growing demand in the region for renewable energy solutions – Botswana’s nascent natural gas mining sector is on the rise.

https://www.thetswanatimes.co.bw/botswana-bets-on-gas-mining-boost-for-flagging-economy/

38 DAYS TO GO: DEBSWANA backs Botswana Athletics with P16million for World RelaysKutlo Motseta24th March 2026Debswana re...
27/03/2026

38 DAYS TO GO: DEBSWANA backs Botswana Athletics with P16million for World Relays

Kutlo Motseta

24th March 2026

Debswana reaffirmed its commitment to national sport, by partnering with Botswana Athletics with sponsorship of P16 million for the upcoming World Athletics Relay Championships.
The relays are the third biggest global athletics competition after the Olympics and World Championships. They will be held for the first on the continent on the 2nd and 3rd May at the Gaborone National Stadium. The event will attract over 1 700 athletes and officials across the world.

https://www.thetswanatimes.co.bw/38-days-to-go-debswana-backs-botswana-athletics-with-p16million-for-world-relays/

BDC resolves to sweat non performing businesses25th of March 2026Own correspondentThe Botswana Development Corporation(B...
27/03/2026

BDC resolves to sweat non performing businesses

25th of March 2026

Own correspondent

The Botswana Development Corporation(BDC) has released abridged results for 6 months ending 31 December 2025 showing P49million trade income, a nominal trade income growth year on year of 4%. It also reported credit losses of P77million.

This is despite hosting a portfolio boasting assets worth P4.1billion, a decline of 9% and total assets of P6billion, a modest growth of 2% year on year.
https://www.thetswana
times.co.bw/bdc-resolves-to-sweat-non-performing-businesses/

Declining mineral revenue lead to moves to improve tax collection19th March 2026Own CorrespondentThe performance of the ...
27/03/2026

Declining mineral revenue lead to moves to improve tax collection

19th March 2026

Own Correspondent

The performance of the mineral sector has become increasingly volatile with global demand shifting and depleting fiscal buffers forcing a change in approach to finance development spending officials have revealed.

Phodiso Valashia, Acting BURS Commissioner General, said “Botswana is faced with financing a significantly larger share of its development from domestic revenue, and many citizens and businesses remain sceptical, both about taxation itself and about the ability of the Revenue Service to administer it fairly, efficiently, and consistently.”

https://www.thetswanatimes.co.bw/declining-mineral-revenue-lead-to-moves-to-improve-tax-collection/

TICKETS available for World Relay ChampionshipsKutlo Motseta6th March 2026The Botswana’s World Athletics Relay committee...
10/03/2026

TICKETS available for World Relay Championships

Kutlo Motseta

6th March 2026

The Botswana’s World Athletics Relay committee has revealed that tickets for the historic upcoming Word Relay Championships to be held in Botswana, which will be the first time they are held on African soil on the 2nd and 3rd May 2026 are now available.
The Chief Operating Officer(COO) of the 2026 World Athletics Relays, Bobby Gaseitsiwe, stressed that the that program has been finalized and the track has been ready since early February.

“We are looking forward to the 2nd May 1405hrs, when the first event start …the 3rd May 1402hrs when the finals will be happening. It’s going to be like that nothing will change …” he enthused.

https://www.thetswanatimes.co.bw/tickets-available-for-world-relay-championships

HATAB – Tourism upbeat over Budget Speech projectionsKutlo Motseta28th February 2026The Hospitality and Tourism Associat...
10/03/2026

HATAB – Tourism upbeat over Budget Speech projections

Kutlo Motseta

28th February 2026

The Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HABAT), held a press conference at the Cresta President Hotel, Gaborone with Ms. Lily Rakorong, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the HATAB optimistic about the tourism scetor following the 2026 state budget speech.

“We believe we are going to have a good year … we look forward to working with our members and the media as we continue with our story,” she said.

Ms. Rakorong based her optimism on the governments proposed national infrastructural developments, infrastructural maintenance, airport and roads upgrades.

https://www.thetswanatimes.co.bw/hatab-tourism-with-budget-speech-projections/

Bots hosts International Conference on School FeedingKutlo Motseta1st March 2026Over the weekend, the Ministry of Basic ...
02/03/2026

Bots hosts International Conference on School Feeding

Kutlo Motseta

1st March 2026

Over the weekend, the Ministry of Basic Education and Child Welfare, hosted the Annual Africa Day for School Feeding at Royal Aaria Stadium in Tlokweng.

The day is commemorated annually on the 1st March, is led by the African Union and this year was themed: “Ensuring access to nutritious meals clean water and hygiene”.

https://www.thetswanatimes.co.bw/bots-hosts-international-conference -on-school-feeding/

‘AK 47 Kelefang Mobile Safari and Tours Safari Guide creating memorable lifelong experiences’Sello Motseta24th January 2...
26/02/2026

‘AK 47 Kelefang Mobile Safari and Tours Safari Guide creating memorable lifelong experiences’

Sello Motseta

24th January 2026

With a small staff complement of 2 employees, a self-driven local entrepreneur Safari Guide Akanyang Kelefang, who is the proprietor of AK 47 Kelefang Mobile Safari and Tours, is making trips inside the Chobe National Park a memorable and exhilarating experience.

His deep understanding and knowledge of the diverse and rich animal heritage within the Park makes Game Drives not only an aesthetically compelling exercise but provide an important foundational knowledge stream for those wanting a greater understanding of local wildlife species.

https://www.thetswanatimes.co.bw/ak-47-kelefang-mobile-safari-and-tours-safari-guide-creating-memorable-lifelong-experiences/

‘Budget speech eyes SMME’s and public works for Jobs'9th February 2026Own CorrespondentThe over-reliance on diamonds pos...
12/02/2026

‘Budget speech eyes SMME’s and public works for Jobs'

9th February 2026

Own Correspondent

The over-reliance on diamonds poses a significant risk to economic stability and so the Government has developed the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) by identifying 186 projects across six economic priorities and three social sectors revealed the Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe when presenting Budget Speech on Monday.

https://www.thetswanatimes.co.bw/ndaba-advocates-for-clean-government-and-public-works/

CHIEF JUSTICE reports progress in judicial reforms– Law Society demands greater accountability from Law Enforce...
10/02/2026

CHIEF JUSTICE reports progress in judicial reforms

– Law Society demands greater accountability from Law Enforcement Agents

Kutlo Motseta

3rd February 2026

The judiciary held its annual legal year opening ceremony at the Gaborone High Court, Central Business District in Gaborone.

The event was attended by representatives from across the country as well as different arms of Government such as the Acting President His Excellency Ndaba Gaolathe and the opposition leader of the Botswana Congress Party(BCP) Honorable Dumelang Saleshando.

https://www.thetswanatimes.co.bw/hief-justice-reports-progress-in-judicial-reforms

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