Botswana's government is eyeing deriving economic benefits from a monument proposed to be built in Botswana's second-largest city in honour of the founding leaders of Namibia.

The Botswana government has approached authorities in Namibia through the Namibian Embassy in Gaborone with a view to erect a monument in honor of Namibia's founding leaders.
 

Despite enduring an economically challenging year, crowds poured into the central business districts of Botswana's major cities and towns to buy fireworks.

For citizens of Botswana, 2025 was a year of economic struggle and a fragile hope. 

With significant downturns quarter after quarter and a collapsing currency, Botswana experienced the worst economic challenges. 

Botswana's Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship has extended its liquor trading period to 20 hours during this festive season, as the southern African country trudges towards becoming a 24-hour economy. 

Francistown City Council, Botswana’s second-largest municipality, is exploring the possibility of establishing twinning arrangements with Windhoek City Council and the coastal municipality of Swakopmund. 

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has warned that the increasing number of boys disengaging from education is becoming a concern.