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  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paying for your visa

    From 16 December all applications for a UK visa made in Botswana must be completed and paid for online in South African Rand.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consular and visa services change of hours

    Change of hours for Visa and Consular service in Gaborone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • High Commission in Gaborone is accepting applications for Chevening scholarships

    The British High Commission’s Chevening scholarship scheme is now open for applications from the public in Botswana. The closing date for Botswana applicants is 15 November 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission marks Chevening's 30th anniversary

    British High Commission celebrates 30 years of Chevening and bids farewell to 2013/14 scholars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • High Commission in Botswana celebrates anniversary of London 2012

    British High Commission in Botswana and Brazil celebrate One Year Anniversary of the London 2012 Games & Kick-Off for the Rio 2016 Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission Gaborone Closed on July 15-16

    We will reopen for normal services on Wednesday 17 July 2013

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • G8 transparency: UK and France join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

    The United Kingdom and France announce that they will join the global standard ensuring transparency of payments from natural resources.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission Gaborone closed on May 27-28

    We will reopen for normal services on Wednesday 29 May, 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK MP visits Botswana Parliament

    UK MP Sir Malcolm Bruce visited Botswana to discuss strengthening Parliamentary oversight.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK champions a greater role for Commonwealth youth

    Foreign Office Minister attends Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting to discuss involvement of young people in current affairs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner opens Ditshwanelo Human Rights Film Festival

    The British High Commissioner to Botswana Nick Pyle opened the 13th annual Human Rights Film Festival in Gaborone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • SADC regional infrastructure development master plan launched

    The British High Commission in Botswana hosted a one-day investment forum on infrastructure development in the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa visits Botswana

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds visited Botswana on 11 March, 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary visits Botswana

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is in Botswana. The first visit by a British Foreign Secretary in twenty-six years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government