Bolt lands bet as legend inspires stunning 10-year first after pre-race 100m drama

Oblique Seville won Jamaica’s first men’s world 100m title in 10 years after outpacing Kishane Thompson and defending champion Noah Lyles for gold in Tokyo — making good on a bold prediction from the legendary Usain Bolt. Seville timed a personal...

Botswana bags podium finishes at MXoAN

A seven-member squad flew the flag high, battling against over 200 riders in what was a record entry for the continental showpiece. Botswana wrapped up the weekend fifth overall out of the eight participating nations, tallying 159 points. South...

Botswana Secures $12 Billion Investment Deal With Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings

Botswana’s President Duma Boko on Thursday announced a landmark agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, with the Gulf firm committing to invest $12 billion across multiple sectors of the southern African nation’s economy. The deal, signed in...

Botswana secures historic $12 billion investment agreement from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings

In a strategic move to counter a deepening economic downturn and accelerate long-term development, Botswana has signed a $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings. The deal, encompassing multiple high-impact sectors,...

Botswana Secures $12 Billion Deal for Economic Diversification

Botswana has secured a $12 billion investment deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, a move President Duma Boko says will help tackle pressing national challenges. The investment deal was signed during a recent visit to Gaborone by a...

Botswana signs $12bln investment deal with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings

Botswana's President Duma Boko announced on Thursday an agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings, aimed at addressing immediate national challenges, with the Gulf firm committing to $12 billion in investments in various economic sectors. The...

Botswana signs $12bn investment deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings

Botswana's President Duma Boko announced on Thursday an agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings aimed at addressing immediate national challenges, with the Gulf firm committing to $12bn (R212.7bn) in investments in economic sectors. The deal...

Richards eases in World Champs 400m semifinals

Clayton Clarke Sports Correspondent Jereem Richards booked his spot in the semifiinal round of the men’ 400m with a comfortable win in the heats on second day of the 2025 World Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the National Stadium,Tokyo,...

Botswana was once ‘at risk of extinction’ from HIV. Now it is a world leader in eliminating the virus in children

At the turn of the century, HIV was so rampant in Botswana that politicians and doctors viewed it as an existential threat. One in eight infants were reported to be infected at birth, while rates of mother to child transmission either through...

Chinese Film Festival held in Botswana to mark bilateral ties, victory of World Anti-Fascist War

GABORONE, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Film Festival opened here on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Botswana diplomatic relations and the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of...

Lab-grown diamonds robbing southern Africa of riches

Botswana and southern African peers that built much of their prosperity on diamonds are scrambling for alternatives as cheaper, lab-grown stones threaten their economies. Diamond-dependent Botswana is leading the way and launched a sovereign...

Botswana’s Duma Boko signs $12bn investment deal with Qatar

Botswana’s President Duma Boko announced on Thursday an agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour, aimed at addressing immediate national challenges, with the Gulf firm committing to $12bn in investments in various economic sectors. The deal signed in...

Botswana top engineer chides African leaders over AI failure

Africa continues to lag behind in technological advancement compared to other continents. A LEADING Botswana engineer this week criticised Africa’s political leaders for failing to provide the strategic direction needed to harness artificial...

Seloba Creations soars after Creation Botswana

Thapelo Mokgethi, the visionary founder of the outfit, never misses an opportunity that comes her way. When she spotted an advert from Creative Botswana seeking upcoming and established fashion designers to mentor and share skills, she seized the...

Jefferson-Wooden, Seville blaze to glory

Jamaica’s Oblique Seville, left, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men’s 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Oblique Seville scorched to the World 100m gold in a personal...

UN expert on Indigenous Peoples’ rights to visit Botswana

OHCHR GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, Albert K Barume, will conduct an official visit to Botswana from 1 to 12 September 2025. The expert will examine a diverse range of issues affecting Indigenous Peoples,...

Launched Strategic Plan Roadmap to Guide Dioceses on Migration, Human Trafficking in Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa

“Human trafficking happens in our own communities, through social media, through false job offers. Unemployment makes our young people vulnerable. We as the Church must raise awareness, be vigilant, and work with others to stop it,” he said....

Esparza Excels: Morgan State Libero Wins Gold in Botswana

Mikaela Esparza, a senior libero and defensive specialist for Morgan State's volleyball team, showcased her skills internationally, representing the university and the MEAC in Botswana this summer. Competing in the Ditsala International Cup, she...

Jamaica back on top as Seville, Thompson lead way

It was just like old times in Tokyo this morning. Usain Bolt was the star attraction and Jamaica went 1-2 in the men's world 100m final - this time with Oblique Seville scorching a personal best 9.77 seconds ahead of Kishane Thompson, second again...

Seville and Jefferson-Wooden claim blue riband 100m titles in Tokyo

DPA Tokyo Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden crowned themselves new 100 metres king and queen with world titles on Sunday under the eyes of sprint icon Usain Bolt. Seville claimed the first global Jamaican gold since Bolt at the 2016...