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THE GABORONE DECLARATION OF THE SUMMIT FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN AFRICA
Registration of service providers
State of the Nation Address(Setswana)
Increase in the retail pump prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin
FINAL OUTCOME STATEMENT AGF-VIII:
127th Inter Parliamentary Union Assembly
Molefhi launches West Africa Cable System( WACS)
Botswana, South Africa ties run deep
Okavango Diamond Company-Interim Board
Points raised during Press Briefing by the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Poverty Eradication.
S&P affirms Botswana 'A-/A-2' ratings; outlook stable
FAREWELL MESSAGE BY HIS HONOUR THE VICE PRESIDENT
Message from President Khama for the 2012 President’s Day
Retirement Of H.H. the Vice President
Poverty Eradication Committee share experiances with Indian counterparts
Cabinet Community Service Day
The 2012 Public Service Convention and UN Public Service Day Celebrations (21-23 June 2012)
RE: Presidential Pardon
President Khama Opens Diphuduhudu Workshop
EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT OF SADC HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT LUANDA, ANGOLA JUNE 01, 2012
Gaborone Declaration Pioneers Commitment to Natural Capital Accounting as Pillar of Sustainable Development
Liberian President H.E. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf meets with President Khama
Her Excellency Ms. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf President of the Republic of Liberia’s Visit to Botswana 21st - 23rd May 2012
Summit for Sustainability in Africa to Convene Leaders in Gaborone, Botswana
Promotions, Transfers of Senior Public Officers
Summit on Sustainability in Africa
Gallup Poll finds 81% of Batswana approve of President Khama’s Performance
Botswana Government Declaration of Cessation of Refugee Status for Angolan Refugees
Response to TimesLive-"Decision of five African states to sell rhino horn criticised"
Hazardous Material Simulation Exercise
All set for VP in Mochudi
Press Conference on Google Streetview tomorrow (23/2/12)
Pattern of Malicious Personal Attacks Published in the Echo
RESPONSE BY THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE JUSTICE AND SECURITY TO THE SUNDAY STANDARD ARTICLE
OP MARKS COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
PRESIDENT KHAMA IN GERMANY
Minister Masisi interviewed on Poverty Eradication by Chinese News
State House on State Land
President Khama congratulates Zebras on their performance against Ghana
President encourages Public Servants to Wear of National Colours During AFCOM Game Days
H.E. the President's remarks at Sunday's Zebras sendoff
H.E. the President's Christmas and New Year's Message
Recent media speculation surrounding the re-employment of Government Nurses
President departs for New York ICC Assembly
Zebras Football Fridays
MINISTRY KICK STARTS INVESTIGATION IN TO THE STATE OF THE NATIONAL STADIUM
FOUNDING OMBUDSMAN MR. LETHEBE AMOS MAINE PASSES ON
Transparency International - Botswana still among the least corrupt with improved score and ranking
Statement by BONELA at World AIDS Day
Response to Mr. Bana Sekai
VICE PRESIDENT TO SPEAK AT THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
GOVERNMENT STATEMENT ON INCIDENT INVOLVING KGAFELA KGAFELA
Government of Botswana rejects MISA Slander
BOMBINGS OF YIDA REFUGEE CAMP INSIDE SOUTH SUDAN
Minister Kedikilwe honoured in Japan
There has been no 35% expatriate pay hike
DE-RECOGNITION OF KGOSI KGAFELA II
Appointments to Cabinet and the Senior Civil Service
Appointments to Cabinet
THE DEATH OF COL. MUAMMAR GADDAFI
The Ombudsman Mr. Ofentse Moatlhodi Lepodise has passed away
Justice Tebogo-Maruping appointed Judge President of the Industrial Court
Botswana, Cuba enjoy excellent relations
Botswana 1st in Africa in Accountability and the Rule of Law
Minister Masisi conducts media tour of Poverty Eradication projects.
President departs for New York ICC Assembly
Founding Ombudsman Mr. Lethebe Amos Maine passes on
Botswana still among the least corrupt with improved score and ranking
Statement by BONELA at World AIDS Day
African Ombudsman & Mediators Association (AOMA) conference concludes
Response to Mr. Bana Sekai
Response by Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration to a question asked in Parliament
Vice President - Government supports private investment
Moody’s upgrades outlook on Botswana’s 2011 sovereign credit rating to stable
Vice President to speak at The United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Office of the Ombudsman will host a meeting of the African Ombudsman & Mediators Association
Government statement on incident involving Kgafela Kgafela
Government of Botswana rejects MISA Slander
Bombings of Yida Refugee Camp inside South Sudan
Minister Kedikilwe honoured in Japan
2011 State of the Nation Address clarification in reported figures National Art, Basket and Crafts Categories
H.E. the President's Comments on the Constitutionas contained in last year's State of the Nation Address.
There has been no 35% expatriate pay hike
De-Recognition of Kgosi Kgafela II
Appointments to Cabinet and the Senior Civil Service
The death of Col. Muammar Gaddafi
The Ombudsman Mr. Ofentse Moatlhodi Lepodise has passed away
National AIDS Council Meeting of 13/08/11
Justice Tebogo-Maruping appointed Judge President of the Industrial Court
Botswana, Cuba enjoy excellent relations
Minister Masisi conducts media tour of Poverty Eradication projects.
Continued growth in Diamond sales
Botswana's economy grows by 9.6 pct in Q2: CSO
President Khama Share South-South Cooperation award
Botswana ranked 4 in the world for mining investment
President Departs for Mozambique to attend Machel Centre Opening
Tripartite and IGAD Investment Conference on Infrastructure
2011 Botswana Presidential Honours and Awards Ceremony
H.E. the President departs for Zambia to attend Inauguration
Vice President off to United States, Bahamas
African Union recognises Libyan National Transitional Council
Botswana and De Beers announce milestone agreement marking new era for Botswana diamonds
Vice President meets India’s Commerce Minister
IAAF - Giving thanks, Montsho hopes her medal will inspire
MESSAGE BY THE PERMANENT SECRETYARY TO THE PRESIDENT ON THE MAKING OF POLITICAL STATEMENTS BY PUBLIC SERVANT
Vice-President returns Luanda; SADC Summit End
President Khama returns from West Africa (Wrap-up)
President Khama in Monrovia, Liberia and Botswana to Cooperate in Diamond Sector
President Khama ends Ghana visit, Arrives in Liberia
President Ian Khama arrives in Ghana
President Khama in Ghana; Holds wide ranging talks with Nigerian President Jonathan.
President Khama leaves for Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia tomorrow; Vice President Merafhe SADC Summit; Kedikilwe to be Acting President
Vice President off to SADC Summit
President Khama Prime Minister Ramgoolam hold official talks.
The Prime Minister of Mauritius, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Navichandra Ramgoolam arrives for official visit.
OP SUPPORTS CULTURAL FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR DISABLED PERSONS
Botswana food donations received in Kenya
Botswana government and businesses join hands to assist Somalia
Monetary Policy Committee decision
GOVERNMENT CONCERNED ABOUT UNWARRANTED ATTACKS ON THE INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS
PRISONERS WERE NOT LEFT TO DIE
Mmegi articles malicious and deceitful
MDJS concerned about the unfortunate and undue misinterpretations
New York Daily News - City students change community in Botswana by listening to local concerns
Government disappointed by unwarranted attacks on BDF
President Departs for Mozambique, Swartz Acting
21ST SESSION OF THE NAMIBIA/BOTSWANA JOINT PERMANENT COMMISSION ON DEFENCE AND SECURITY
Government disappointed by annulment of Statutory Instrument on Essential Services
: Response to Echo Newspaper Article - KHAMA AGREE TO SPAR WITH MP’S IN THE ABSENCE OF CABINET
Transfer of Assistant Minister the Hon. Patrick Masimolole to MOESD
93% refers to all Batswana outside the public sector
Compassion is not choreographed.
Michelle Obama departs; Talks with President Khama underscored the "breadth and depth" of Botswana-USA relationship
Michelle Obama arrives in Gaborone, Botswana in the Global Spotlight
Amended List of Essential Services
Bloomberg - "Botswana Holds Off Labor Unions, Keeps Top Africa Credit Rating
Response: Mr. Dumelang Saleshando's comments on The Solid Morning Drive on Monday 13th June 2011
Unions meet with DPSM, confirms strike suspension
H.E. the President returns from US, H.H. the Vice President departs for South Africa
Cabinet not divided,No "fall out" with Sir Ketumile
Government processes employment applications by Essential Services workers
H.E. the President Departs for the United States
Government Welcomes back workers, to pay 3%
The 16th Session of The Botswana/Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security held in Lusaka
Government Concerned by false and alarmist reporting; Police Commissioner refutes false reports
Michelle Obama to visit Botswana
Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission to Botswana
Meeting with Unions "has been concluded without agreement"
Botswana still ranked among the world's most peaceful countries
32nd SADC Energy Ministers Meeting Gaborone, Botswana
Government Suspends wage negotiations
SADC Summit
Changes in Cabinet
OP Helps needy in Manxotai
H.H. the Vice President's statement on the closure of Government Schools
Botswana's stability based on the Rule of Law
Government urges striking workers to return to work while negotiations continue
President addresses HLCC and Nation on Strike
H.H. the Vice President's statement on the closure of Government Schools
Government and Unions reach no agreement; Government urges return to work
Industrial Court orders that essential services employees on strike should return to work
Agriculture Appeal for Unity in Controlling Foot & Mouth.
The Industrial Court reserves ruling on effect of Its judgment on Essential Services pending appeal by the Unions
Industrial Court Rules Strike by Essential Workers Illegal
H.H. the Vice President to resume work on 9/5/11
Mr. Abram Keetshabe appointed General Counsel in the Office of the President
Interim Court order regarding essential services employees on strike
Open Response by to the Petition received by BOFEPUSU alleging "Unlawful Acts" on the Part of Government:
Workers free to return to Work
Response to article in Mmegi newspaper of 15/4/11 "Khama rejects meeting with unions over strike"
Government and Unions agree on strike rules
Arrest of Laurent Gbagbo
African mediation efforts in Libya
Honourable Vincent F.T Seretse appointed Assistant Minister MFDP
Minister Masisi addresses the media on Market Day
Response/Letter to the Editor to Sunday Standard
Office of the President drives Poverty Eradication through Market Day
Appeals process at The Office of the President
Former President Mogae leaves for South Africa and USA Sunday 27 February 2011
Government did not fire DCEC Deputy Directors
Former President Mogae to Nigeria to deilver Inaugeral Claude Ake Memorial Lecure
Response to Echo Newspaper “Masire Hospitalised”
Update on the Condition of H.H. the Vice Presiden
Appointments to Cabinet and the Senior Civil Service
Permanent Secretaries Retreat Ends/Resolutions
Press Statement on Court of Appeal Decision involving some residents of the Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve (CKGR)
Beware of possible flooding in your area
OP Response to Mmegi article
"REPORT CARD 2010 - Vice President Lt. Gen. Mompati Merafhe"
Zebras move up to 53 in the World, Africa's 2010 most improved
The MasterCard Foundation Names President Festus G. Mogae of Botswana to its Board of Directors
0ver half a million Pula pledges for Miscellaneous
Response to recent article in The Botswana Gazette entitled “Merafhe has insulted HIV positive people”
Community Service Day 17/12/10 at Kumakwane
COTE D'IVOIRE Presidential Elections
H.H. the Vice President to respond to the State of Nation Address (06/12/10)
Botswana to Mark International Day for People with Disabilities Friday 03/12/10
Outcome of Special Sessions on Digital Terrestrial Television Standards for SADC Senior Officials and Ministers 22-24/11/10, Lusaka, Zambia
Assistant Minister to be dedicated to Remote Rural Development
Official Visit to Botswana by His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People's Republic of China
Update President's housing appeal for the needy
H.E. the President and Ministers to Launch Community Service Day Friday 5-11-10 at 0800 hrs
Appointments, promotions and transfers of senior government officials
Botswana again ratBotswana again rated "least corrupt in Africa" by Transparency International - 15 year record
H.H. the Vice President to interact with Media on flagship programmes
Joint Press Statement between the State of Japan and the Republic of Botswana
Khama meets with Japanese Emperor and Prime Minister etc - Official visit Day 1
President Khama’s Visit to put Botswana in Tokyo spotlight
Zimbabwe security personnel apprehended and released in Botswana
H.E. the President's State Visit to South Africa - Wrap-up
South Africa and Botswana establish Bi-National Commission
South Africa and Botswana call for win-win regional growth
State Visit to South Africa by His Excellency the President, Lieutenant-General Seretse Khama Ian Khama
Message by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Botswana's National Day
Summary of Statement by H.H. the Vice President at Plenary of the 65th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Receipients of Botswana Honours and Awards
Former President Mogae takes part in Clinton Global Citizen Awards
Communique of 20th Session of The Botswana-Namibia Joint Commission for Defence and Security
SADC Media Awards Competition Launch
Minister Motsumi addresses Public Servants in Sowa; Notes progress on adjusting salary payments
VP to attend Nigeria's golden jubilee
Zebras move up again in FiFA rankings
H.H. the Vice President to attend United Nations General Assembly
Minister Motsumi to Brief GCC Tomorrow (16/09/10) at 0900hrs
Conde Nast - Jack's Camp rated number 1 resort in Africa/Middle East
Resignation of the Minister of Defence Justice and Security
Botswana No. 1 in Sub-Saharan Africa, 24 among middle income countries
Minister Motsumi to Consult Councils on Economic Strategy
OP response to the report in Mmegi of Friday 06 August on rumored replacement of the Attorney General
Zambian President Rupiah Bwezani Banda To Visit Botswana
Response to article "Mystery over gov't P 28 million payment to Lesedi Motors."
Mr. Leornard Bapswa Sechele appointed Director of Public Prosecutions
Montso, Kgosiemang earn Gold in Nairobi
Response : Minister Mokaila Blows P300.000 on Home Furniture
Response by Press Liaison H.E. the article appearing in the Telegraph newspaper
Government not in Contempt
July FIFA Rankings - Botswana advances 23 places to enter top 100
Mogae to the 18th International AIDS Conference in Vienna
OP, not Minister, responsible for procurement. Administrative lapses occurred.
OP Response - "Tardy Mmegi tells a Big One"
H.E. the President's Condolence Message to the family of the Late Prof. Thomas Tlou
Press welcome at Cabinet meeting with Kweneng District Council.
Response to Mmegi editorial "Merafhe misled Indian investors"
Government has a responsibility to uphold sanctity of Cabinet Deliberations
Press Release: Botswana opens export and investment office in Mumbai
Merafhe promotes Botswana opportunities in India, Meeting with President and Prime Minister (Update)
No changes in Cabinet currently contemplated
Vice President Merafhe begins Indian Visit
Communiqué of the Tripartite Commission on the Repatriation of Namibian Refugees Meeting in Botswana
Khama returns Cuba State visit (Visit Wrap-up)
Index ranks Botswana among the world's most peaceful countries; significant improvement measured since 2008
Joint Press Statement from the Government of Botswana, the CKGR Residents' Committee and the CKGR Non-Governmental
Motsumi finds potential partners in China and Japan
President Khama travel to Cuba on a state visit
Matter of Fact from Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security (MDJS)
VP off to Africa-France Summit
Ban calls for free media, including on the Internet, in message tso Asian forum
Beijing Summit debates Media Ethics and Freedom
Asia Media Summit Open in Beijing
JSC Statement in response to Sunday Standard article
Motsumi: Botswana committed to media diversity(06/05/10)
The Amended Public Service Act (07/05/10)
OP Press Release: Botswana Delegation in Mauritius to observe elections (07/05/10)
New SSKA terminal building to be completed on time for World Cup
VP addresses media as govt steps up drive to eradicate poverty
H.E. the President has no investments in tourism projects in CKGR
SACU Heads of State and Government Meeting
Office of the President Press Statement on Recent Deliberations of Media Advisory Council
Changes in Vice President's Office to enhance delivery
Message of Condolences
Message of Condolences
SADC Ministers responsible for Health
SADC Press Releases on Swine Flu
H.H. the Vice President at Press Conference
Former President Mogae at Berlin Conference
Botswana's President Meets with Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Zhai Jun
PSP Undertakes Districts Tour To Ensure Local Service Delivery
Durban Review Conference
Press Release: His Excellency The President Meets With Editors Forum
MOH Press release on highly Infectious Swine Influnza vius in Mexico and other countries
H.E President Khama Meets with European Commission Leaders
Participation of Botswana at the meeting of African State Parties to the Rome Statute
Botswana among the World's most peaceful countries
President Khama to Pay Official Visit to Singapore
Government to establish Coordinating Office
Press Release 24/04/09
Vacancies
Government to establish Coordinating Office
26/09/09
Government to establish Coordinating Office

Government to establish Coordinating Office to address all matters pertaining to people with disabilities.

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