Agribiz Botswana
FAO Backs Botswana on Fodder, Land and Climate Finance
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Botswana's agricultural transformation, policy development and climate finance...
Sta-Fresh Flowable Wax 4000 launches
JBT Marel unveiled Sta-Fresh® Flowable Wax 4000 which represents a concentrated, easier-to-handle evolution of the company's Sta-Fresh pineapple wax portfolio.
Sta-Fresh Flowable Wax 4000 eliminates...
Pretoria Weights Reopening to Botswana Beef from Disease Free Zones
Botswana's struggling beef industry could win a crucial export lifeline after South Africa signalled its willingness to reconsider restrictions on red meat imports, provided...
The legal, trade and compliance implications of FMD outbreak
By PATRICK KAUTA*
Since being confirmed on 23 September 2026, Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has escalated into a major regional livestock trade issue. The...
Strengthening Food Systems Amid Climate and Livestock Pressures
Climate pressures and livestock disease are reinforcing the urgency of building more resilient food systems in Botswana, where the government is seeking to strengthen...
FMD Recovery Hinges on Surveillance, Immunity and Cross-Border Cooperation
Sustaining vaccination coverage, detecting renewed viral activity and managing cross-border transmission risks are central to Botswana’s efforts to recover from Foot and Mouth disease...
Jwaneng Mine and Town Council Join Forces to Challenge GBV
Addressing gender-based violence (GBV) requires more than public awareness. It demands sustained action against harmful social norms, unequal power relations and the culture of...
SADC Steps Up Preparedness as Severe El Niño Threat Looms
More than 70% of the people of the Southern African Development Community depend on agriculture for their livelihoods, so a poor rainy season is...
