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Duma Boko

Also known as: President Duma Boko · Botswana President Duma Boko · Advocate Duma Boko

Duma Boko — President of Botswana, discussed trade and bilateral cooperation with Namibia in April 2026.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    Botswana President Duma Boko will assume SACU Chairmanship from 15 July 2026

    Source

    “The Summit also confirmed that Botswana will assume the SACU Chairmanship from 15 July 2026, succeeding South Africa.”

    SACU backs industrialisation drive, approves N$5bn regional fund

  3. Windhoek Observer

    President Duma Boko said Botswana was searching for investment partner in De Beers

    Source

    “Botswana President Duma Boko said the country was searching for an investment partner as Anglo American moved forward with the sale of its 85% stake in the diamond producer.”

    Botswana seeks UAE, Oman support to acquire De Beers stake

  4. Windhoek Observer

    Boko visited Oman after disclosing talks with sovereign wealth fund

    Source

    “Earlier this year, Boko visited Oman after disclosing talks with a sovereign wealth fund regarding financing a controlling stake in De Beers.”

    Botswana seeks UAE, Oman support to acquire De Beers stake

  5. Windhoek Observer

    President Advocate Duma Boko delivered a profoundly emotional and reflective eulogy for the late former President Dr. Festus Mogae on May 16, 2026

    Source

    “We were deeply moved by Botswana President Advocate Duma Boko when he delivered a profoundly emotional and reflective eulogy for the late former President Dr. Festus Mogae on May 16, 2026, at the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Arena.”

    Why liberation movements struggle to transform revolutionary legitimacy into enduring governance systems?
  6. May 2026

  7. The Namibian

    President Duma Boko has powers under Section 3 of the Public Holidays Act

    Source

    “This is in line with President Duma Boko's powers under Section 3 of the Public Holidays Act.”

    Botswana declares unpaid public holiday in honour of Mogae
  8. March 2026

  9. The Namibian

    President Duma Boko discussed with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah implementing no-stop border posts

    Source

    “Meanwhile, presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Duma Boko discussed implementing no-stop border posts to facilitate seamless trade and the smooth movement of people.”

    Eastern Zambezi still uses Botswana pula as NDP's Lukato blames past leadership for bridge delays

  10. The Namibian

    Duma Boko said the aim is to increase the volume of quality intra-Africa trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement

    Source

    “Boko said the aim is to increase the volume of quality intra-Africa trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement and in the context of the southern regional agreements that should be operationalised.”

    Nam-Botswana want ‘no-stop' border posts

  11. The Namibian

    President Duma Boko says is part of his country's plans to strengthen trade between Botswana and Namibia

    Source

    “President Duma Boko of Botswana says part of his country's plans with Namibia is to strengthen trade between both counties.”

    Botswana’s president seeks to strengthen trade relations with Namibia

  12. The Namibian

    Duma stressed that both nations will persist in collaboration to establish a joint oil refinery for regional growth

    Source

    “Duma stressed that both nations will persist in their collaboration to establish a joint oil refinery for regional growth and energy security, calling for ongoing updates on progress and challenges encountered.”

    Botswana’s president seeks to strengthen trade relations with Namibia
Business

SACU approves N$5 billion regional fund for industrial development

The News

The Southern African Customs Union Heads of State approved a SACU Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism with an initial capitalisation of N$5 billion over the 2027/28 and 2028/29 financial years, directed toward development projects across member states as part of a broader commitment to regional integration and industrial development.

Why it matters

SACU approves N$5 billion regional industrial development fund, a significant economic commitment to regional integration.

30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

  1. SACU approves N$5 billion regional fund for industrial development

    The Southern African Customs Union Heads of State approved a SACU Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism with an initial capitalisation of N$5 billion over the 2027/28 and 2028/29 financial years, directed toward development projects across member states as part of a broader commitment to regional integration and industrial development.

    30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 22 June

  1. Botswana seeks UAE, Oman backing for De Beers stake

    Botswana President Duma Boko said the country is seeking an investment partner from the UAE and Oman to acquire a strategic stake in De Beers as Anglo American sells its 85% stake in the diamond producer. Botswana already owns 15% of De Beers and is also engaging with Namibia and Angola to explore alliances to increase its holding.

    22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 19 June

  1. Why liberation movements struggle with post-independence governance

    An analysis examines the paradox that while many African, Asian, and Latin American liberation movements won political independence, far fewer delivered on promises of social transformation, economic justice, and democratic accountability. The article attributes this gap to complex factors including inherited colonial structures, institutional weaknesses, economic realities, and international pressures.

    19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Botswana's Boko pays respects to late president Mogae

    Botswana president Duma Boko paid respects to former president Festus Mogae, who died on 8 May after a long illness, praising him as a distinguished leader whose stewardship strengthened Botswana's democracy and stability. Botswana declared 15 May an unpaid public holiday in his honour.

    14 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Botswana declares unpaid public holiday for former president Mogae

    Botswana's government has declared 15 May an unpaid public holiday to honour former president Festus Mogae, who died last week. The day allows citizens to pay respects to Mogae, who served as the country's third president from 1998 to 2008.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 8 May

  1. Namibian president mourns passing of former Botswana leader Mogae

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed condolences on behalf of Namibia following the death of former Botswana President Festus Mogae, aged 86, whom she described as a distinguished statesman and Pan-Africanist who strengthened bilateral ties between Namibia and Botswana.

    8 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Eastern Zambezi communities still use Botswana pula currency illegally

    Political leaders including National Democratic Party chief Martin Lukato are blaming past corruption and poor planning for Impalila and Kasika islands' continued illegal use of Botswana pula 36 years after Namibia's independence, and are calling for government action to build a delayed bridge linking the islands and addressing transport challenges in the flood-prone region.

    24 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. Namibia and Botswana plan 'no-stop' border posts

    Presidents Nandi-Ndaitwah and Duma Boko discussed implementing no-stop border posts to facilitate seamless trade and movement of people, aiming to boost intra-Africa trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. The countries plan to collaborate on trade, tourism, infrastructure, natural resources, and logistics, with Namibia positioning Walvis Bay as a regional gateway.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 March

  1. Botswana's president visits Namibia to boost trade and bilateral ties

    Botswana President Duma Boko visited Namibia to discuss strengthening trade relations and bilateral cooperation with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, including plans for a joint oil refinery and modernizing border crossings to facilitate seamless movement of goods and people.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Former Botswana president addresses Namibia, acknowledges support and border disputes

    Former Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi delivered a public lecture at the University of Namibia, highlighting Botswana's role in supporting Namibia's liberation struggle and sheltering genocide victims, while also formally apologizing for killings of Namibian fishermen by the Botswana Defence Force during past border disputes. He emphasized that the two countries have since strengthened bilateral relations through higher-level cooperation platforms and a formalised bi-national commission covering politics, trade, and defence.

    11 February 2026 · New Era →

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