Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Botswana
AfricaEnglishSetswana
Country facts
Botswana at a glance
Capital
Gaborone
Population
Approximately 2.4 million
Official languages
English, Tswana
Currency
Botswana pula
Region
Africa
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Internet domain
.bw
Calling code
+267
Why this country matters
Why Botswana matters in the news
Botswana, with Gaborone as a key national reference point, is part of the Africa news region, where coverage often connects to regional politics, development, trade, climate resilience, public health, security, culture, and cross-border migration. Its population is listed as approximately 2.4 million, and news in Botswana is commonly read through English, Tswana sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 10 listed sources across Newspaper, TV News, Radio.
AfricaEnglish, TswanaCurrency: Botswana pula
Country overview
Botswana news and media context
Africa. 10 listed outlets across Newspaper, TV News, Radio.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Botswana pula.
Geographic context
Regional links with Algeria, Angola, Benin shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
English, Tswana.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Newspaper: 8Radio: 1TV News: 1
Botswana Source Guide
Best for breaking news
Botswana Television
National / public television
Best public broadcaster
Botswana Television
National / public television
Best business source
Botswana Guardian
National / newspaper group
Best local source
Mmegi
National / Gaborone-based weekly and digital daily
National: 10Business: 6Government: 2Local: 2Investigative: 2Public Broadcaster: 1Independent: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Botswana
Botswana's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- English
- Setswana
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Botswana page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
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10 of 10 listings
Botswana Guardian
guardiansun.co.bw
Botswana newspaper brand and digital outlet connected with Guardian and Midweek Sun coverage of national news, politics, business, and society.
BotswanaNewspaperEnglishNational / newspaper groupVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Botswana Television
www.btv.gov.bw
Botswana public television service carrying news, national events, public information, culture, sport, and government programming.
BotswanaTV NewsEnglish, SetswanaNational / public televisionVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Daily News Botswana
dailynews.gov.bw
Government-owned Botswana news service and newspaper covering national news, government, development, districts, sport, and public information.
BotswanaNewspaperEnglish, SetswanaNational / government-owned dailyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Mmegi
www.mmegi.bw
Independent Botswana newspaper and digital outlet covering politics, business, society, sport, culture, opinion, and local affairs.
BotswanaNewspaperEnglish, SetswanaNational / Gaborone-based weekly and digital dailyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Sunday Standard
www.sundaystandard.info
Botswana Sunday newspaper and digital outlet covering politics, investigations, business, society, sport, and opinion.
BotswanaNewspaperEnglishNational / Sunday newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Botswana Gazette
www.thegazette.news
Botswana weekly newspaper and digital outlet covering news, investigations, politics, business, sport, lifestyle, and opinion.
BotswanaNewspaperEnglishNational / weekly newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Patriot on Sunday
thepatriot.co.bw
Botswana Sunday newspaper and digital outlet covering politics, current affairs, business, sport, lifestyle, and opinion.
BotswanaNewspaperEnglishNational / Sunday newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Voice Botswana
thevoicebw.com
Botswana newspaper and digital outlet covering national news, crime, entertainment, sport, society, and community stories.
BotswanaNewspaperEnglishNational / tabloid and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Weekend Post
weekendpost.co.bw
Botswana weekend newspaper and digital outlet covering politics, business, sport, lifestyle, opinion, and entertainment.
BotswanaNewspaperEnglishNational / weekend newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Yarona FM
yaronafm.co.bw
Privately owned Botswana radio station with news, entertainment, youth culture, music, lifestyle, and public conversations.
BotswanaRadioEnglish, SetswanaGaborone / national urban radioVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28