The death toll is now at 110, with wildlife officials ruling out poisoning and anthrax, after initial tests
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says the country's tourism sector needs a boost after the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic
Lines of trucks stretch up to 10 kilometers at Botswana’s entry points as drivers spend days to be declared free of the coronavirus
Wildlife authorities and conservationists say chances of poisoning appear slim, as investigations continue
Sex workers, on the verge of starvation, received food hampers this week, with priority given to migrants, those with young children and those who are HIV-positive
Most immigrants survive through odd jobs, which have dried up during the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 outbreak
National Assembly members were forced to quarantine after coming into contact with an infected health worker
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says measure is needed because people are not complying with restrictions on movement to prevent spread of coronavirus
The wildlife-rich southern African country has seen 50 rhinos killed in 10 months
The southern African nation was one of the few African countries without a confirmed case until Monday, when three people tested positive
Soldiers will be watching border crossings, but authorities say Zimbabweans who use unauthorized entry points present a real challenge
The southern African nation this week banned travelers from 18 countries, including key diamond markets Belgium, China and India
Sadie Keamogetse Kenosi has become the first ever woman boxer to represent her country at the Olympic Games
The 23 year-old boxer failed to make it through high school, but has managed to book a spot in the world's biggest sporting tournament, the Olympic Games
Conservationists have criticized the move, but authorities in Gaborone argue the development is meant to benefit local communities
Mopane worms are a key source of income and food for rural communities in Botswana
A prolonged dry spell in Southern Africa has caused a decline in mopane worms, a key source of income and food for rural communities in Botswana. Experts say over-harvesting of the protein-rich caterpillars has also affected breeding
A prolonged dry spell in Southern Africa has caused a decline in mopane worms, a key source of income and food for rural communities in Botswana. Experts say over-harvesting of the protein-rich caterpillars has also affected breeding, as Mqondisi Dube reports from the town of Palapye.
Passenger arriving in Gaborone aboard Ethiopian Airways flight from China on Thursday was immediately taken to a local clinic
Activists say successful anti-rape campaigns have made victims more confident about reporting when they are attacked. But the higher recorded levels of rape also have spurred activists in Botswana to demand more action against sexual assault.
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