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HANDING OVER OF VEHICLES TO SUPPORT ECO-RANGER TRAINING AND RANGELAND RESTORATIONThe Ministry of Lands and Agriculture (...
06/08/2026

HANDING OVER OF VEHICLES TO SUPPORT ECO-RANGER TRAINING AND RANGELAND RESTORATION

The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture (MoLA), in partnership with Conservation International Botswana, officially handed over vehicles to the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) under the Ecosystem-based Adaptation and Mitigation in Botswana's Communal Rangelands Project.

The vehicles will support BUAN in developing an accredited curriculum on rangeland restoration and skills development for the training of Eco Rangers and restoration workers. The programme aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to restore degraded communal rangelands while creating employment opportunities in ecosystem restoration.

Upon completion of their training, the Eco Rangers will be deployed to communities across Botswana to rehabilitate degraded ecosystems through sustainable land management practices. Their work will contribute to improved land productivity, healthier soils, enhanced livestock production, and increased resilience of communal rangelands to the impacts of climate change.

The initiative forms part of broader efforts by the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture and Conservation International Botswana to promote ecosystem-based adaptation and mitigation, strengthen sustainable natural resource management, and improve the livelihoods of communities that depend on Botswana's communal rangelands.



𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫.The Director of Survey...
06/08/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫.

The Director of Surveys and Mapping, Mr Price Puleng engaged key stakeholders on the future of geomatics and mapping standards in Botswana, with discussions focusing on compliance, professional alignment, and institutional reform within the sector.

During the meeting, the Director underscored the importance of compliance with the Land Survey Act, particularly Part VIII, Sections 42-46, which require the submission of geospatial data and related work to the Director. He also stressed the need for continued stakeholder engagement to ensure broader understanding of the Directorate's mandate and the procedures governing the submission of such information.

He further emphasized the need for stronger alignment within the geomatics profession in order to improve the quality, management, and integrity of Botswana's spatial data. He noted that the current land governance reforms provide an important opportunity for the profession to affirm its role in advancing national development and safeguarding the public interest through an enabling legislative framework.

The Director also highlighted the need to expedite the establishment of the Geomatics Practitioners Act (GPA), which is expected to strengthen the regulation and protection of professionals in the sector in line with regional practice.

The meeting also discussed the proposed National Land Commission, which is expected to oversee land vested in tribal territories.



𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞. 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭. 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
06/08/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞. 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭.

𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮.



𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 ...
06/08/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

The Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Hon. Dr Edwin Gorataone Dikoloti, today received a courtesy call from the World Bank Group (WBG), marking the farewell of outgoing Country Manager, Mr. Liang Wang, and the introduction of the incoming Country Manager, Ms. Madalo Minofu.

During the meeting, Mr. Wang expressed confidence that Ms. Minofu would build on the strong partnership established with the Ministry and continue driving impactful initiatives.

Hon. Dr Dikoloti commended Mr. Wang for his dedication, professionalism, and invaluable support in advancing Botswana's agri-land development, describing the World Bank Group as a trusted partner in the Ministry's transformation agenda.

Welcoming Ms. Minofu, the Minister expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to flourish, emphasizing that there is still much to be achieved and that the Ministry looks forward to the World Bank Group's continued expertise and support in transforming Botswana's agri-land sector and contributing to the country's economic development.



06/08/2026

Mothusa Mokwaledi mo Lephateng la Lefatshe le Temo Thuo ,Ngaka Kefentse Motshegwa,a tlhomamisetsa sechaba fa ba tla fenya bolwetsi jwa tlhako le molomo.Ngaka Motshegwa are go fefosa se,go tlhokafala tshwaragano magareng ga batsaa karolo botlhe.






𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, ...
06/08/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, through its Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Unit, hosted a Retirement Planning Workshop to empower employees with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for life beyond formal employment. The workshop brought together representatives from Gaborone City Council (GCC) Primary Health Care and the Department of Apiculture and Fisheries to share practical insights on healthy ageing and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Welcoming participants, SHE Coordinator Ms. Tiny Rammika encouraged employees to begin planning for retirement early, noting that adequate preparation is essential for a secure, healthy and fulfilling future.

Officially opening the workshop, Deputy Permanent Secretary Mr. Odirile Mabaila commended the initiative and urged participants to embrace retirement planning as a lifelong process. He encouraged employees to make informed decisions that would enable them to remain active, independent and productive after leaving formal employment.

Presenting on healthy ageing, Ms. Mercy Nyeko of Gaborone City Council Primary Health Care explained that growing older is influenced not only by age but also by lifestyle choices and daily habits. She highlighted that unhealthy diets, physicak inactivity, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption increase the risk of non- communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. She further encouraged participants to adopt healthier lifestyles and create age-friendly environments that promote dignity, independence and quality of life.

The workshop also featured a presentation by Mr. Baatametse Dimeko from the Department of Apiculture and Fisheries, who introduced beekeeping as a practical business opportunity for retirees. He highlighted that beekeeping can provide a reliable source of income through honey and other bee products while alsc contributing to environmental conservation and agricultural productivity through pollination.

The workshop concluded with an interactive question and answer session, where participants shared experiences and sought further quidance on retirement planninc and post-retirement opportunities. The discussions reinforced the importance of preparing early, maintaining healthy lifestyles and exploring entrepreneurship to ensure a rewarding retirement.

06/08/2026

VEHICLES HANDING OVER

06/08/2026

Handingover of Vehicles by MoLA and Conservation InternationalI to BUAN.




𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐢 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.Boteti West Farmers Association continues to ma...
05/08/2026

𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐢 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Boteti West Farmers Association continues to make commendable progress in maintaining the veterinary line separating 4A and 4B, stretching from Mokoboxane Main Gate to Chai End.

On Day 9 of the exercise, the association had successfully covered 30 kilometres of the fence line. The farmers have set themselves a target of completing the maintenance work within 20 days, demonstrating their commitment to protecting the area's livestock and supporting disease control efforts.

Members of the Boteti Foot and Mouth Disease Steering Committee visited the worksite to monitor progress and commend the farmers for their dedication and teamwork. The committee expressed satisfaction with the pace of the work and encouraged the association to maintain the momentum as they work towards achieving their target.






𝐑𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐚…𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠…Stay tuned as we unveil what 𝐘𝐎𝐔 said and how your voice is helping drive a mean...
05/08/2026

𝐑𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐚…𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠…

Stay tuned as we unveil what 𝐘𝐎𝐔 said and how your voice is helping drive a meaningful land service delivery.

Re a leboga. Le ka moso…


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