Local Politics

Botswana Steps Up FMD Controls In Disease Control Zone 11

Authorities are expanding livestock movement controls and fencing high-risk areas as part of efforts to contain Foot and Mouth Disease in Zone 11.

BY Ontlametse Motsamai•Aug 28, 2026

Government Has Paid P2.7 Billion In BDF Pension Enhancements

Thousands of former soldiers have received enhanced pension transfer values, with government targeting completion of payments to living eligible veterans by September.

Aug 27

Kesitegile Gobotswang: The Long Road From Political Setbacks To Tswapong South Victory

After repeated electoral defeats, the BCP legislator built a sustained grassroots campaign that eventually turned Tswapong South into a stronghold for his party.

Aug 27

Botswana’s Diamond Downturn Puts UDC Election Promises Under Pressure

Botswana’s economic slowdown is creating a difficult test for the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government as it seeks to implement election promises whi...

Aug 27

Local Politics

Botswana Steps Up FMD Controls In Disease Control Zone 11

Government Has Paid P2.7 Billion In BDF Pension Enhancements

Kesitegile Gobotswang: The Long Road From Political Setbacks To Tswapong South Victory

Botswana’s Diamond Downturn Puts UDC Election Promises Under Pressure

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