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Daniel Kwelagobe, who was Botswana’s longest-serving MP and Cabinet minister, turns 80 today. In this excerpt from his forthcoming memoirs, he reflects on Botswana’s Constitution

In a momentous announcement, Dr Matlhogonolo Mongwa, the visionary leader behind Kalafhi Medical Centre, has secured a coveted spot among Africa's Top 50 Business Heroes of 2023.

Maun-based poet and wildlife photographer, Tshepo Phokoje will showcase Botswana’s natural beauty such as flora and fauna during a photography exhibition slated for May 26-27 at The Fields Mall in Gaborone.

Nako Timepieces, the local watch brand, continues to make great strides through its homegrown and innovative creations.

Government, as a shareholder in the cash-strapped Air Botswana, says it is focusing on diversifying revenue streams for the national carrier as it looks to make it cargo driven, Parliament has been told.

Botswana continues to provide protection and assistance to refugees, returnees and asylum seekers. However, international observers have criticised the government's system for granting asylum or refugee status as being slow. This results in asylum seekers spending significant amounts of time at the Francistown Centre for Illegal Immigrants (FCII).

Botswanas Foreign Minister Lemogang Kwapes visit to India will strengthen bilateral relations between both countries, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said while welcoming him in New Delhi on Monday.

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said he’s never seen the world as polarized as it is over the issue of access to Covid-19 vaccines.