News & Events

Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel

Location: Botswana Event: On March 16, the Government of Botswana announced a ban on all travelers (except Batswana citizens and Botswana residents) originating from or transiting through the following countries: the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, Iran, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and India. Batswana and ...

By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services

Teacher Exchange Competition Announcement for 2020-21 (CLOSED)

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an open competition for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program. Application forms can be accessed from the following link https://oas.irex.org/fulbrightdai and the deadline for submission is Friday, March 6, 2020. Program Overview: The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (DA) Program is sponsored by the United States Department of ...

By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | 10 February, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, U.S. & Botswana

Swearing in of Peace Corps Volunteers

It is my pleasure to take part in this swearing in today. Since arriving in Botswana in February, I’ve met many volunteers as I’ve traveled the country and taken part in various events. I look forward to doing the same with you throughout your service. Today you are undertaking an important and serious commitment by ...

By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Health Issues, News

USG Exchange Alumni Symposium

Dumela bo rra le bo mma! Thank you for joining us at the United State Government Exchange Program Alumni Symposium on this wonderful day. I am pleased to be here with you this morning. There is no better way to start my day than being in a room filled with so much creativity, drive, and ...

By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | 4 October, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Events, News

Substance Abuse Awareness Month Launch

I’d like to thank BOSASNet and all those here today who are supporting this kickoff of Substance Abuse Support Month. You are here this morning to help increase awareness of the deadly link between substance abuse and gender-based violence, as well as the role these behaviors play in driving the transmission of HIV. The U.S. government, ...

By U.S. Embassy Gaborone | 4 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Health Issues, News

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