U.S. Embassy in Botswana
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Botswana
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U.S. donates over 10,000 doses of HIV prevention medicine to Botswana
The United States government has delivered a shipment of long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) to Botswana.
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U.S. Embassy in Gaborone seeks vendor for cook and food services
The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) seeking a vendor to provide cook and food services at the embassy.
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U.S.-supported program trains new cohort of field epidemiologists in Botswana
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), in partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Government of Botswana, has continued its efforts to strengthen Botswana’s capacity to respond to...
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U.S. provides over 10 million Pula for new maternity clinic in Seronga
The United States has allocated more than 10 million Pula for the construction of a new clinic in Seronga, Botswana.
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U.S. Embassy in Botswana introduces online payment option for U.S. passport services
U.S. citizens living in Botswana can now pay their passport application fees online, according to an announcement from the U.S. Embassy in Botswana.
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U.S., Botswana defense forces hold joint disaster response training
The U.S. Embassy Gaborone Military Group and the North Carolina National Guard recently worked with Botswana Defense Force (BDF) medical personnel in a joint training event held from August 11 to 15.
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U.S. Embassy seeks A/E firms for ILEA facility upgrade in Otse
The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana has announced a request for qualifications from architecture and engineering firms for a project at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Otse.
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U.S. plans donation of two more C-130H aircraft to Botswana
The United States has formally notified Congress about a plan to donate two additional C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft to Botswana.
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U.S., Botswana teams highlight youth robotics partnership at embassy event
A robotics presentation and stakeholder engagement event was held at the U.S. Embassy Recreation Center in Gaborone on July 15, 2025.
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U.S.-led aquaculture training empowers Botswanan youth in Maun
Young people from Maun, particularly from the Mabudutsa ward, participated in a week-long aquaculture and business training from May 5 to 10, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy seeks internet connection bids through RFQ process
The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for connecting the internet through a fiber optic link.
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Botswana achieves milestone in HIV prevention efforts
Botswana has become the first country to achieve Gold Tier status in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.
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U.S. donates AI software to boost tuberculosis detection in Botswana
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has donated Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to Botswana's Ministry of Health.
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U.S. Embassy launches podcast to connect Botswana and U.S
The U.S. Embassy has introduced a new podcast titled "Dumela, America," aiming to foster connections between Botswana and the United States.
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U.S. Embassy hosts sports diplomacy brunch with Botswana volleyball community
On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone hosted a brunch event to celebrate a sports diplomacy exchange between Botswana and the United States.
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U.S.-funded research merges drones, AI, and tracking for conservation in Botswana
The U.S. Embassy’s Defense Attaché Office recently visited Professor Rodrigo S. Jamisola Jr. at the Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST) to evaluate the progress of a research project funded by the U.S. Army.
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Botswana lawmakers complete U.S.-sponsored exchange program on growth
A group of Botswana's emerging parliamentary leaders recently completed a visit to the United States as part of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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US ambassador outlines opportunities and partnerships between Botswana and United States
The United States Ambassador to Botswana, Van Vranken, shared insights into the ongoing diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Botswana in an interview with Botswana Television (BTV).
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U.S. Embassy seeks health insurance proposals for local staff in Botswana
The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana, has announced the release of Solicitation #19GE5025R0025, seeking health insurance for locally employed staff.
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Peace Corps welcomes new volunteers in Botswana
The Peace Corps recently held a swearing-in ceremony for five new Response Volunteers in Botswana.