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.
The southern African country has seen a rise particularly in rhino poaching, with 13 killed since October
Activists say successful anti-rape campaigns have made victims more confident in reporting when they are attacked but more action still needed
Hunters say they mistakenly shot the bull, which was collared for research purposes
The 135 refugees, facing a Dec. 31 deadline to leave Botswana, say they had no option but to return to Zimbabwe despite an uncertain future
Southern Africa is having one of the worst droughts in years with more than 40 million people expected to face food insecurity because of livestock and crop losses. Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe have declared this year's drought an emergency. As Mqondisi Dube reports from Botswana's village of Gamodubu, drought is so frequent that the government plans to stop calling it an emergency and instead make drought a part of the national budget.
Southern Africa is experiencing one of the worst droughts in a decade, with more than 40 million people expected to face food insecurity
The lives of more than 350,000 HIV-positive patients were at risk due to a protracted legal tussle between the Botswana government and a supplier of life-prolonging anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs
Academics, locals and tourists welcome the genetics-based study, but say more research is needed for evidence
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