Latest news in Botswana? September 7th, 2026

Key headlines and developments in Botswana around September 7, 2026:

• State Visit to Angola & Bilateral Agreements: President Duma Boko begins an official state visit to Angola scheduled for September 7–9, during which the establishment of a formal Binational Commission is set to be signed. This follows bilateral agreements signed in Luanda by International Relations Minister Phenyo Butale establishing a political consultation mechanism and reciprocal employment rights for diplomats’ dependants. allAfrica.com+ 1
• Foreign Investment & Economic Diversification: Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji (MeTL Group) has held discussions with President Boko, Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe, and Bank of Botswana leadership regarding potential capital investments in renewable energy, financial services, and capital markets. Billionaires.Africa
• Telecommunications Targets: Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) announced strategic growth targets aiming for P1.7 billion in revenue and an EBITDA margin above 35%. www.thegazette.news
• National Security & Drug Enforcement: The government launched an intensified six-month narcotics enforcement and investigation course for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) at the Otse Police College under the Botswana Police Service 2026–2030 corporate strategy, targeting regional trafficking networks. DailyNews
• Domestic Energy Regulation: The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) issued a three-month compliance ultimatum to retail fuel operators across the country to resolve identified site safety and operational breaches or risk forced closure. www.thegazette.news