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BOTSWANA WINS 🥇🇧🇼BREAKING: Botswana mens national tennis team has just gained promotion to the Davis Cup Group IV champi...
26/07/2025

BOTSWANA WINS 🥇🇧🇼

BREAKING: Botswana mens national tennis team has just gained promotion to the Davis Cup Group IV championships. In a tightly contested doubles match Ntugamili Raguin and Mark Nawa won 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 against Madagascar. The duet secured the win following a tie at 1-1 in singles. Botswana last year missed the qualification spot by a whisker falling to Gabon in doubles deciding match.

Botswana’s men’s national tennis team is on the cusp of making history as they prepare for a high-stakes playoff clash a...
25/07/2025

Botswana’s men’s national tennis team is on the cusp of making history as they prepare for a high-stakes playoff clash against Madagascar tomorrow at the National Tennis Centre.

A win in the crucial tie will see Botswana promoted to Africa Group IV of the Davis Cup, marking a major milestone for the local tennis fraternity. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/07/25/mens-tennis-team-historic-showdown-madagascar/

President Advocate Duma Boko yesterday joined key national leaders at a strategic workshop aimed at driving the developm...
24/07/2025

President Advocate Duma Boko yesterday joined key national leaders at a strategic workshop aimed at driving the development of the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), a bold initiative focused on translating policy and planning into tangible change across sectors.

Delivering the official opening remarks, the Vice President and Minister of Finance, Ndaba Gaolathe and set the tone for the day, describing the workshop not as a meeting, but a moment of reckoning and a critical test of the country’s ability to not only govern, but to transform. He outlined the central objective of the programme which is to convert sound policy and sound economics into measurable outcomes, real jobs, real investment, enhanced competitiveness, and the restoration of dignity for citizens.

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/07/24/boko-strategic-workshop-economic-transformation-programme/

AP Concludes Successful Elective Congress in Serowe The Alliance for Progressives (AP) has wrapped up a successful elect...
23/07/2025

AP Concludes Successful Elective Congress in Serowe

The Alliance for Progressives (AP) has wrapped up a successful elective congress today in Serowe, marking a decisive moment in the party’s leadership renewal.

The internal elections, which were declared free and fair by the party’s electoral commission, saw a strong showing by senior Members of Parliament and ministers of the party, which is an affiliate of the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) coalition. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/07/23/ap-successful-elective-congress/

Botswana Vies for Glory at Davis Cup Tournament The Botswana tennis team is vying for glory at this year’s Davis Cup tou...
23/07/2025

Botswana Vies for Glory at Davis Cup Tournament

The Botswana tennis team is vying for glory at this year’s Davis Cup tournament.

Slated for 23 July – 26 July, the tournament presents redemption time for team Botswana, which will be seeking a promotion to Group IV of the tournament. Botswana is hosting the tournament for the second time in a row and will be hoping for a good showing
following a last-minute loss against Gabon last year in the playoff. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/07/23/botswana-glory-davis-cup-tournament/

Miss Clap and Tap 2025 Set for August Preparations are in full swing for the much-anticipated Miss Clap and Tap 2025, se...
23/07/2025

Miss Clap and Tap 2025 Set for August

Preparations are in full swing for the much-anticipated Miss Clap and Tap 2025, set to take place on 23rd August 2025.

More than just a pageant, the event is a faith-rooted cultural empowerment initiative that uplifts young women in the clap and tap music fraternity, blending tradition, spirituality, and purpose. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/07/23/miss-clap-and-tap-2025-set-for-august/

Boko Reaffirms Youth Commitment at AP Elective Congress President Duma Boko has reiterated the government’s unwavering c...
23/07/2025

Boko Reaffirms Youth Commitment at AP Elective Congress

President Duma Boko has reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to the youth during his address at the Alliance for Progressives (AP) elective congress held in Serowe yesterday. The AP is a member party of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) coalition.

Boko dismissed claims that the government has sidelined the youth, stating that leadership is actively working to build a Botswana that young people can proudly identify with. “Government is holding it together for the youth,” he said. “We are summoning the best attributes and deep domain expertise in this country to create a new Botswana that the youth can own up to.” VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/07/21/boko-youth-commitment-ap-congress/

Why Botswana’s Radical Economic Transformation MattersIn an endeavour to steer Botswana out of economic stormy waters an...
19/07/2025

Why Botswana’s Radical Economic Transformation Matters

In an endeavour to steer Botswana out of economic stormy waters and propel the country on course for economic prosperity, characterised by a diversified, knowledge-driven economy, the government has rolled out a new economic blueprint dubbed the Economic Transformation Programme (BETP). VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/07/16/botswanas-economic-transformation-matters/

Boko Hails Botswana–Lesotho Ties at Maseru State Banquet Botswana President Advocate Duma Boko has reaffirmed Botswana’s...
16/07/2025

Boko Hails Botswana–Lesotho Ties at Maseru State Banquet

Botswana President Advocate Duma Boko has reaffirmed Botswana’s commitment to strengthening ties with Lesotho, highlighting the countries’ shared development ambitions and regional aspirations. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/07/16/boko-botswanalesotho-ties-state-banquet/

Botswana Set for Landmark Judicial Reform: Constitutional Court Bill Unveiled Botswana is on the cusp of a transformativ...
15/07/2025

Botswana Set for Landmark Judicial Reform: Constitutional Court Bill Unveiled

Botswana is on the cusp of a transformative legal overhaul with the publication of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Government Gazette. The groundbreaking legislation, dated July 4, 2025, proposes significant changes to the nation’s judicial architecture, most notably the establishment of a dedicated Constitutional Court. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/07/15/botswana-judicial-reform-constitutional-court-bill-unveiled/

Botswana’s Bold Economic Move: Unpacking the New Sovereign Wealth Fund – A Path to Lasting ProsperityBotswana is embarki...
15/07/2025

Botswana’s Bold Economic Move: Unpacking the New Sovereign Wealth Fund – A Path to Lasting Prosperity

Botswana is embarking on a significant economic journey with the establishment of its own sovereign wealth fund, the Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited (BSWFL). This strategic move signals the nation’s forward-looking vision, designed to secure its economic future and ensure lasting prosperity for generations to come. Registered as a public company on May 27, 2025, and wholly owned by the Government of Botswana, the BSWFL operates directly under the Office of the President in Gaborone, underscoring its national importance. Its overarching goal is the long-term management and investment of national funds and resources, aiming for growth without compromising the sustainability of Botswana’s economy.

What Exactly is a Sovereign Wealth Fund?

A sovereign wealth fund (SWF) is an investment fund owned by a state, utilised by governments to invest surplus revenues and other financial reserves. These funds are characterized by a dual nature, serving both non-financial objectives, such as domestic political and social policy aims, and purely financial goals, focused on protecting and expanding the capital entrusted to them. VISIT THE WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/07/15/botswanas-wealth-fund-path-prosperity/

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