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16 Feb 2026

Botswana Oil Limited strategic intervention in petroleum industry challenges

Parliament has heard that the establishment of Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) in...
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16 Feb 2026

Pilane project requires 417 000 litres of water daily

The 200 new Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) units currently under construction in...
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16 Feb 2026

No need to change land policy for 18-year-olds

There is no need to review current land policies, as 18-year-old citizens...
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12 Feb 2026

MPs Divided Over Healthcare Solutions And Economic Reforms

The 2026/27 budget deliberations in Parliament have revealed a division among lawmakers,...
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12 Feb 2026

Ookeditse Gives Clarity On COVID-19 Vaccines

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that while over 1.9 million vaccine...
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12 Feb 2026

Ministry to address overpopulation in schools

The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs is in the process...
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12 Feb 2026

Government plans to increase district councils

Parliament has heard that consultations are ongoing to create additional District Councils...
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12 Feb 2026

Saleshando Calls For Bold Financial Reform

Leader of the Opposition and MP for Maun North, Mr Dumelang Saleshando,...
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12 Feb 2026

MPs Urges Job Creation And Fiscal Discipline

The ongoing parliamentary debate on the 2026/27 Budget has highlighted a significant...
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11 Feb 2026

Govt Reviews BDF Retirement Age and Pension Disparities

Government is currently consulting on the minimum compulsory retirement age of 45...
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11 Feb 2026

A35 road under construction

Parliament has been informed that the construction of the A35 Gumare-Sepopa Road...
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11 Feb 2026

Siviya Health Post Projects Depends On Funds Availability

The upgrading of Siviya Health Post will be considered alongside other facilities...
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11 Feb 2026

Ministry plans to close and rehabilitate landfill

The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs is planning to close...
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11 Feb 2026

BDF gets P5bn to settle pension matters

Government has allocated P5 billion for the next financial year to settle...
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11 Feb 2026

Find alternative transport for learners

Local authorities have been instructed to find alternative modes of transport following...
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10 Feb 2026

NARDI Laboratories To Undergo Upgrading

Government will upgrade NARDI’s laboratories towards accreditation, expand testing capabilities and modernise...
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10 Feb 2026

BVI sets up lab to scale up production

 In an effort to address ageing infrastructure and unlock additional capacity, a...
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10 Feb 2026

Govt Launches Strategic Policy Instrument

Government will launch the Botswana Mercantile Exchange (BMX) as a strategic policy...
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18 Dec 2025

Parliament Approves Citizenship Amendment Bill

Parliament on December 17 voted in favour of the Citizenship Amendment Bill...
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18 Dec 2025

Nuclear laws inadequate

The current laws do not adequately cover all elements of comprehensive legislation...

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