African Trade Magazine

11/05/2026

New week. New decisions. Same goals… stronger mindset. ✨

10/05/2026

💖 Happy Mother’s Day 💖

Wishing every mom a beautiful day filled with happiness, appreciation, and love. 🌸
Thank you for your endless care, strength, sacrifices, and unconditional love that make every home brighter each day.

Today is all about celebrating the amazing mothers who inspire us with their kindness and love. 💕✨

10/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Botswana mourns the loss of former President Festus Mogae, who has died after a long illness. His passing closes a defining chapter for one of the nation’s most respected statesmen and a leader recognized globally.

As Botswana’s third president from 1998 to 2008, Mogae led a period remembered for fiscal discipline, democratic stability, and strong governance. Prior to the presidency, he served as Vice President and Minister of Finance, where he helped shape the country’s economic direction during key years of development.

On the international stage, Mogae was widely commended for his decisive response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. His administration scaled up access to antiretroviral treatment and strengthened public health systems, earning praise from global leaders and institutions.

Known for his measured approach, technocratic leadership, and commitment to accountability, Mogae’s influence extended far beyond Botswana. After retiring in 2008, he remained active in African and global forums on governance, democracy, and economic development.

Tributes are expected from leaders, civil society, regional bodies, and citizens across Botswana and beyond as the nation reflects on his lasting legacy.

Details on funeral arrangements and official government communications will be shared in due course.

05/05/2026

30/04/2026

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Botswana increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MoPR) by 200 basis points from 3.5 percent to 5.5 percent. This policy decision is intended to strengthen policy transmission. Commercial banks are directed not to increase their Prime Lending Rates (PLRs).

29/04/2026

PRESS RELEASE

26/04/2026

THE DIACORE GABORONE MARATHON COMES TO A VICTORIOUS END!!!

The dust has just settled at Grand Palm for the Diacore Gaborone Marathon, and what a day it was. With over 11,000 participants taking over the streets, the energy was unmatched, the spirit was high and the records were shattered.

Whether you were running for a personal best, for fitness or just to survive the morning chill, you made this event legendary.

Huge congratulations to our marathon finishers who showed us the true meaning of grit and speed, you have proven once again why this is the biggest race in the nation.

The ultimate test of endurance, these champions own the road;

42km Race
Men and Women
1. Evans Kiptum
1. Annika Berlin
2. Godiraone Nthompe
2. Rosinah Kiboino
3. Thatayaone Kelapile
3. Kitsiso Joseph

21km Race
Men and Women
1. Tatenda Hove
1. Gaone Bathoeng
2. Ibel Chibanda
2. Bontle Nginya
3. Sesebo Matlapeng
3. Lesedinyana Tumelo

10km Race
Men and Women
1. Wilson Othusitse
1. Mosadikwena Gotswakgosi
2. Karabo Bosele
2. Kefilwe Galeitsiwe
3. Kagiso Kebatshwaretse
3. Boikhutso Bakha

Enjoy the well-deserved rest, keep those medals shining and we’ll see you at the starting line again next round.

📸 Ministry of Sport and Arts

26/04/2026

Live and Direct from the Diacore Gaborone Marathon