The Zambezi Education Directorate has officially launched September as Lifelong Learning Month as part of its efforts to promote lifelong learning and raise public awareness on the importance of community participation in learning opportunities.

 The Kavango West Regional Council has signed an agreement with Metzeger Koranyara Trading to improve the socio-economic status of the region and collaborate in key development areas.
 

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) has launched a new Employment Permit to Conduct Business, aimed at creating a more streamlined and predictable immigration process for investors and businesspersons.

The planned 1,617-kilometre railway line that will connect the port of Walvis Bay and Gaborone has got the potential of creating 40,000 jobs.

Botswana's President Duma Boko made this revelation in an interview with journalists in Gaborone following the 46th SADC Summit in Durban.

Zambia's main opposition leader Brian Mundubile who was recently arrested, has been charged with treason along with 17 others.
 
Others charged with the capital offence include Mundubile's running mate and vice president Makebi Zulu.