Umbrella For Democratic Change - UDC - Botswana

07/09/2026

Regionally, Botswana has attained one of the most comprehensive social welfare schemes under the UDC Administration, New Born Grants, Senior Citizen Grants and Student Grants, all of which have been adjusted far above inflation rates. However, the UDC still finds creative, non-detrimental ways to cushion the cost of living for Batswana.

04/09/2026

Dr. Modise expressed strong confidence that the National Health Insurance will transform healthcare across Botswana, ensuring every Motswana, whether in a bustling city or a remote village, receives the same high-quality medical services.

03/09/2026

Responsibility | Ethics | Accountability

That is how a Government of the People is defined and operates. That is the system of governance the UDC Administration is building.

02/09/2026

Thank you President Duma Gideon Boko. Your continued advocacy around human rights has saved a Motswana Woman's life. 🙏🏿🇧🇼

02/09/2026

Effective systems are what protect the State from corruption and rot. The UDC Government fully understands today's bread and butter issues, but we also need to ensure that what Botswana is going through now never happens again.

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Ministry of Minerals and Energy has engaged Huawei Technologies Botswana to explore technology-driven solutions that can support Botswana’s transition to renewable energy and strengthen national energy security.

Minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo met with Huawei representatives to discuss opportunities for collaboration in expanding reliable, sustainable and accessible energy solutions across communities.

31/08/2026

Understanding the historical dynamics of State Fiscal Activity is key to understanding both our status quo and trajectory as a Nation. Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe gives context to the Government Investment Account.

28/08/2026

Botswana’s push to diversify its economy away from diamonds is showing early signs of progress, with non-diamond exports rising by 16% in the first five months of 2026, according to Econsult.

The increase was driven mainly by copper and manufactured goods, with copper exports rising by 22% while manufactured exports increased by 14%.



📸 Credit: Business Weekly

27/08/2026

The Ministry of Sports and Arts together with SCUD Missile Promotions, unveiled the IBO Title Belt ahead of Battle for Bots 60, set for 18 September 2026. The event will mark the first-ever IBO title fight to be hosted in Botswana, a major milestone for the country’s boxing fraternity.

Botswana’s 29-year-old Kutlwano Ogaketse, popularly known as “Chino” of DTub Boxing Club, will carry the nation’s hopes in the main bout when he faces South Africa’s Aphiwe “Swagger” Mboyiya in a highly anticipated Junior Welterweight clash.