Africa Botswana Road accidents claimed lives of 22 people over the just ended festive period; 440 accidents were recorded, -19,7% with respect to the festive period 2021, according to latest statistics statement from Botswana Police Service
Africa Botswana Elections will be held on 30 October, as announced by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who also declared 30 and 31 October public holidays to facilitate greater access to the ballot box, urging all citizens to exercise their democratic rights
Africa Botswana Health officials have begun screening travelers for smallpox at entry points in the country after neighboring South Africa recorded deaths
Africa Botswana A countrywide half-day holiday was decreed in honour of Letsile Tebogo, the first Botswanian to win an Olympic gold medal, achieved in the 200 metres flat in Paris; he is also the first African to achieve this
Africa Botswana A free outdoor community gymnasium has been opened in Francistown; designed to improve the well-being of the inhabitants, it will benefit at least 5.000 people