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Botswana Links 10 Startups to $150M Climate Fund
InnovationMar 30

Botswana Links 10 Startups to $150M Climate Fund

Botswana just launched a program connecting climate tech startups to $150 million in funding, creating a bridge between bold ideas and real-world impact. The 12-month initiative could help millions across Southern Africa gain access to clean, reliable electricity.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Botswana Beats Back Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak
Planet WinsMar 26

Botswana Beats Back Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak

Vaccination efforts in Botswana are winning the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease, with rates above 95% in affected zones and clinical cases dropping significantly. The success shows how coordinated public health response can protect both livestock and livelihoods.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Botswana Opens One-Stop Centers for Violence Survivors
Acts of KindnessMar 24

Botswana Opens One-Stop Centers for Violence Survivors

Botswana is launching specialized centers where survivors of gender-based violence can access medical care, legal help, counseling, and support all in one place. The initiative aims to end the fragmented system that once forced survivors to navigate multiple agencies alone.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
EU Backs Botswana's Plan to Double Tourism Jobs to 100K
Planet WinsMar 24

EU Backs Botswana's Plan to Double Tourism Jobs to 100K

European Union ambassadors just pledged major support to help Botswana double its tourism workforce from 50,000 to 100,000 jobs while protecting wildlife. The partnership focuses on helping communities thrive alongside conservation efforts in one of Africa's leading eco-tourism destinations.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Botswana Uses GPS Collars to Protect Lions and Farmers
Planet WinsMar 24

Botswana Uses GPS Collars to Protect Lions and Farmers

Botswana is tackling human-wildlife conflict with smart technology and community programs that help both farmers and endangered animals thrive together. GPS-collared lions now send early warnings to livestock owners, while predator-proof shelters and guard dogs give communities new tools to coexist peacefully.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Botswana Court Launches New System to Speed Up Justice
SolutionsMar 17

Botswana Court Launches New System to Speed Up Justice

Workers waiting nearly a year for their day in court could soon see justice delivered three times faster. Botswana's Industrial Court is rolling out game-changing reforms to slash case backlogs and bring hearings closer to home.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
Botswana Targets 99% Sanitation Access Across Nation
SolutionsMar 17

Botswana Targets 99% Sanitation Access Across Nation

Botswana is pushing to bring its sanitation coverage up to match its impressive 90% water supply rate, with government and global partners joining forces to close the gap. Already four out of five citizens have basic sanitation access, but rural communities still face challenges the country is determined to solve.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Botswana Launches New Climate Tech Startup Accelerator
InnovationMar 13

Botswana Launches New Climate Tech Startup Accelerator

A new program in Botswana is giving climate and digital tech startups the tools they need to grow faster and solve big challenges. The partnership between Botswana Innovation Fund and Scalar Energy Africa launched this week with government backing.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
5 African Startups Join EU Program to Scale Innovation
InnovationMar 12

5 African Startups Join EU Program to Scale Innovation

Five African tech startups from Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and Namibia have been selected for a European-backed program designed to help them grow and attract investment. The ventures tackle everything from farmer financing to digital healthcare across the continent.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Botswana Strengthens Polio Defenses to Protect Children
Health & WellnessMar 9

Botswana Strengthens Polio Defenses to Protect Children

Botswana's health officials are boosting vaccination efforts and surveillance systems after detecting polio traces in neighboring countries' wastewater. The country remains polio-free with no recent clinical cases, and officials are ensuring it stays that way through preventive action.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Nine Cheetahs from Botswana Arrive at India's Kuno Park
Planet WinsFeb 28

Nine Cheetahs from Botswana Arrive at India's Kuno Park

India's ambitious cheetah conservation project just welcomed nine new big cats from Botswana to Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park. The arrival marks another major milestone in bringing cheetahs back to India after they went extinct seven decades ago.

The Hindu2 min read
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SolutionsFeb 25

Botswana Helps 591 Farmers Boost Cattle Herds with AI

Nearly 600 farmers in Botswana's remote Okavango District have gained access to artificial insemination services that are helping them build healthier, more productive cattle herds. The government is now expanding the program with ambitious plans to grow the national cattle population to five million.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Botswana Herders Save Lions, Boost Population 50%
SolutionsFeb 24

Botswana Herders Save Lions, Boost Population 50%

By bringing back traditional cattle herding practices, northern Botswana has cut livestock losses and stopped revenge killings that once wiped out half the region's lions in a single year. Now lion cubs are thriving and the population has jumped 50% in four years.

Mongabay2 min read
$1.8M Funds 700km Water Project Linking Three Nations
SolutionsFeb 12

$1.8M Funds 700km Water Project Linking Three Nations

Three Southern African nations are moving forward with an ambitious 700-kilometer water pipeline that will carry precious water from Lesotho's highlands through South Africa to water-scarce Botswana. A new $1.83 million grant will fund the critical planning studies needed to make this life-changing regional project a reality.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Botswana Startup Brings 6M Rural Africans Online
InnovationFeb 6

Botswana Startup Brings 6M Rural Africans Online

A Botswana company is helping six million rural Africans access the internet on basic phones, and now they're expanding to bring even more farmers online with AI-powered advice. Their secret? Building tools that work on the simplest devices people already own.

TechCabal3 min read
Botswana Farmer Saved as Vaccination Replaces Cattle Culls
Acts of KindnessFeb 6

Botswana Farmer Saved as Vaccination Replaces Cattle Culls

Rebecca Dube lost her cattle herd twice to disease control measures, but this time authorities chose vaccination over culling. The 63-year-old farmer can now keep the livestock that lifted her from poverty.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Southern Africa to Remove Fences, Restore Wildlife Routes
Planet WinsFeb 6

Southern Africa to Remove Fences, Restore Wildlife Routes

Botswana is considering removing disease-control fences that have killed hundreds of thousands of migrating animals since the 1950s. A new study shows the barriers don't actually protect cattle and removing them could boost both wildlife tourism and farming income.

Phys.org2 min read
Botswana Town Launches Monthly Clean-Up for Tourism Boost
SolutionsFeb 4

Botswana Town Launches Monthly Clean-Up for Tourism Boost

Maun, Botswana's gateway to the Okavango Delta, kicked off a community-led cleanliness campaign that ties environmental care directly to economic growth. The initiative supports a national directive making the second Saturday of every month a country-wide clean-up day.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
African Wild Dogs in Botswana Defy Nature, Eat Fruit
Planet WinsFeb 3

African Wild Dogs in Botswana Defy Nature, Eat Fruit

Endangered African wild dogs, long thought to eat only meat, have surprised scientists by munching on jackalberries in Botswana's Okavango Delta. This unexpected adaptability could help the species survive in a changing world.

Mongabay2 min read
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SolutionsJan 27

World Bank Invests $43M in Botswana Health System

Botswana just scored a major win for its healthcare future with $43 million in World Bank funding to strengthen medicine supplies, speed up disease detection, and build climate-ready labs. The investment comes as the country tackles medicine shortages and works to prevent future health crises. #

AllAfrica - Health2 min read