Botswana news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Botswana today:

Economy

• Botswana's economy is expected to grow by 4.5% in 2023, driven by the mining sector, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (Source: Botswana Daily News)
• The government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on luxury goods to raise revenue and reduce the country's dependence on diamond exports. (Source: Mmegi Online)

Politics

• The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has announced that it will hold its elective congress in May 2023 to elect new leaders. (Source: Botswana Guardian)
• The opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has called for the government to address the country's high unemployment rate and poverty levels. (Source: The Patriot on Sunday)

Health

• Botswana has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19, with 1,234 new cases recorded in the past week. (Source: Botswana Daily News)
• The government has launched a new initiative to improve access to healthcare services in rural areas. (Source: Mmegi Online)

Environment

• Botswana has launched a new conservation project to protect the country's endangered wildlife, including elephants and lions. (Source: The Botswana Gazette)
• The government has announced plans to increase the country's renewable energy capacity to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. (Source: Botswana Daily News)

Sports

• The Botswana national football team has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Namibia 2-1 in a playoff match. (Source: Botswana Guardian)
• The country's tennis star, Onkabetse Manganyi, has won the women's singles title at the ITF tournament in South Africa. (Source: The Patriot on Sunday)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Botswana today.