Botswana is poised to make sporting history as it hosts the 2026 World Athletics Relays, marking the first time this prestigious global event is staged on African soil. Scheduled for 2–3 May 2026 at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone.
Botswana has launched a 500MW solar photovoltaic plant alongside a 500MWh battery energy storage system in the Ngamiland District. This project aims to reduce dependence on electricity imports and position Botswana as a net electricity exporter by 2030.
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Scalar Botswana Decarbonation Fund Innovation Program Launched to Drive Innovation and Economic Diversification --> https://t.co/TLkSs7wOSy #BotswanaYouthMagazine#Botsw
🇧🇼 Botswana & 🇿🇲 Zambia have launched the Kazungula Bridge Authority to jointly manage the Kazungula Bridge and its One-Stop Border Post. The new authority will oversee operations along a critical section of the North-South Corridor, which handles more than 60% of SADC trade.
Equestrian Team 🇧🇼 brings GOLD 🏆home at the 4th #AfricanYouthGames in Angola. Congratulations to Kayla Smit, who clinched an individual gold🏆 in the Endurance riding category
#TeamBotswana
Botswana’s leading clean energy IPP, @ASEBotswana , has partnered with the world-renowned @UniofOxford to deliver Phase 1 of Pioneer Projects 38MW of clean energy across SADC . This milestone marks a major step forward for the region, powered by cutting-edge UK BESS technology.
Botswana's has donated eight cheetahs to aid India's efforts to regenerate its cheetah population. This translocation is part of an ongoing initiative in India to reintroduce the species decades after its extinction in the country.
President of Botswana @duma_boko hosts a historic State of the Children Address as young leaders take over Parliment for the Day.
“Nothing for us without us,” urging political will to turn promises into action for a future where every child’s voice leads.
#WorldChildrensDay
Botswana Memorial, commemorating 161 Botswana soldiers who served with the African Pioneer Corps (High Commission Territories) regiment during WW2. Also commemorated here is a WW1 Botswana soldier who died serving with the Bechuanaland Protectorate Police. #LestWeForget
Lest We Forget.
On #RemembranceDay, we honour the courage & sacrifice of British & Commonwealth servicemen & women who gave their lives for peace.
We will remember them.
#Remembrance2025 🇬🇧🌺
Botswana continues to moved up the world @TheWJP Rule of Law rankings to now 50th position globally. This marks an improvement of 2% from last year. https://t.co/EJmm0cW1LE