Africa Botswana HIV mother-to-child transmission rate has dropped to less than 5%, "one of the lowest in the world" said Health Minister; the country also provides antenatal care and anti-retroviral treatment to more than 90% of pregnant women
Africa Botswana Botswana-born visual artist Totang Motoloki unveiled mixed–media works that redefine 'Home' using recycled street tins and traditional Tswana techniques; the solo exhibition at Lannieus Sanitas gallery in Gaborone is part of contemporary Art Botswana 2025
Africa Botswana As Botswana sees a booming elephant population, a government-backed documentary argues for hunting and ivory sales; "Paradise in Peril", locally produced, places Batswana livelihoods at the centre of a global conservation battle
Africa Botswana Local manufacturer Botala Plastics has launched the nationwide rollout of its compostable bags; the initiative is major contribution to environmental protection and improves waste management, as Botswana intensifies efforts to curb plastic pollution
Africa Botswana The number of people employed in the banking industry rose by 3,9% in 2024, growing from 5.293 despite the increasing spread of digitisation in the sector