Latest news in Botswana? September 13th, 2026

Key developments and notable news concerning Botswana around September 13, 2026:

• S&P Sovereign Credit Rating: On September 11, 2026, S&P Global Ratings affirmed Botswana’s long-term sovereign credit rating at “BBB-” with a negative outlook, as well as maintaining the short-term rating at “A-3”. The ratings for the Bank of Botswana were similarly maintained alongside the country’s transfer and convertibility assessment. S&P Global+ 1
• Africa Continental Cup Cricket: The Botswana men’s national cricket team secured a 23-run victory against Sierra Leone on September 12 at the Gahanga Stadium in Kigali, and is scheduled to face Rwanda on September 13 in the ongoing T20 tournament.
• Diplomatic Community Mourning: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the diplomatic corps in Gaborone extended condolences following the passing of the accredited Sahrawi Ambassador to Botswana and SADC, Sidi El-Hiba Abbas, with official condolence signings held at the embassy. www.spsrasd.info
• Regional Law Enforcement & Cross-Border Stock Theft: Cross-border police collaboration between Botswana and Zimbabwe led to the conviction of stock thieves in Matabeleland after a stray cow was positively tracked and identified via its official Botswana national livestock brand mark and ear-tag code. The Herald