Botswana Vaccine Institute

30/07/2026

BVI’s Technical Support in Action

Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) is widely recognised for supplying high-quality, fit-for-purpose vaccines. Beyond this, BVI provides specialised technical support that strengthens animal health systems through diagnostics, disease surveillance, advisory services, and outbreak response support.

Watch as Botswana Television captures the visit of Angola’s Minister of National Defence, Former Combatants and Veterans of the Homeland, His Excellency General (Rtd) Lúcio Gonçalves Amaral, and his delegation to BVI during their diplomatic visit to Botswana.

During the engagement, our Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Keabetswe Moagabo and the BVI Executive Team unpacked BVI’s technical support offering to Angola, especially as the region responds to the current FMD outbreak.

With proven expertise and continental and international experience, BVI continues to provide this critical service across Botswana, the SADC region, and beyond.

Did you know technical support is one of BVI’s key services?

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30/07/2026

Notice of Evaluation Outcome - Intention to Award
BVI/CEO/36/2025-26: A Tender for Consultancy Services for the Development of a Five Year Corporate Strategic Plan

30/07/2026

🎙️ Tune in this morning as BVI takes the regional animal health conversation to Gabz FM.

Join Keenese Katisenge-Tizhani, our Acting Chief Commercial Officer on Gabz FM Breakfast in HD-News Segment as we discuss:

“FMD Vaccines, Partnerships, Impact: BVI’s SADC Footprint.”

BVI remains a trusted Botswana-born brand, delivering solutions and impact across the region and beyond.

29/07/2026

🎙️ Tune in tomorrow morning as BVI takes the regional animal health conversation to Gabz FM.

Join Keenese Katisenge-Tizhani, our Acting Chief Commercial Officer on Gabz FM Breakfast in HD-News Segment as we discuss:

“FMD Vaccines, Partnerships, Impact: BVI’s SADC Footprint.”

BVI remains a trusted Botswana-born brand, delivering solutions and impact across the region and beyond.

29/07/2026

Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has a valued collaboration with the Republic of Angola. Over the years, this partnership has included capacity-building support for CBPP provided by BVI, reflecting our shared commitment to strengthening animal health systems, enhancing technical expertise, and advancing regional livestock disease control.

This collaboration continues to provide a strong foundation for deeper engagement and expanded cooperation between BVI/Botswana and Angola.

29/07/2026

BVI Hosts Angolan Minister and Delegation

Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) was honoured to host the Minister of National Defence, Former Combatants and Veterans of the Homeland of the Republic of Angola, His Excellency General (Rtd) Lucio Gonçalves Amaral, and his delegation on 28 July 2026, during their diplomatic visit to Botswana.

The delegation was welcomed by BVI Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Keabetswe Moagabo, and the Executive Team.

The engagement acknowledged the existing collaboration between BVI and Angola, with both parties reaffirming their shared commitment to further strengthen and expand this partnership for greater impact in animal health, livestock protection, and regional development.

27/07/2026

Botswana Vaccine Institute supported the Southern District Beef Farmers Association Workshop held on 25 July 2026 at Marapalalo Farm, Tshidilamolomo, under the theme: “Sensitising the Communities on FMD Biosecurity Measures.”

Officially opening the workshop, Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Gorataone Dikoloti, commended community volunteers for their role in constructing and patrolling containment fences. He urged farmers to support vaccination campaigns, comply with biosecurity measures, and report illegal livestock movements to help contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

Providing a disease update, FMD Coordinator for Zone 11, Dr Odireleng Thololwane, reported that approximately 88% of the 150,000 cattle within the containment zone have been vaccinated and called for continued community cooperation to eliminate FMD from affected areas.

The workshop reinforced the importance of collective action in protecting Botswana’s livestock sector, safeguarding market access, and strengthening farmer livelihoods.

As a key animal health partner, BVI reaffirmed its commitment to national FMD control efforts through the provision of fit-for-purpose vaccines and technical support, working alongside government, veterinary authorities, and farming communities to enhance disease prevention and biosecurity across the country.

Together, through vaccination, awareness, and responsible biosecurity practices, we can build a more resilient and sustainable livestock industry.

25/07/2026

25/07/2026

Today is the day!

Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) is proud to participate in and support the Southern District Beef Farmers Association Workshop, taking place today 25 July 2026 at Tshidilamolomo, Marapalalo Farm, under the theme:

“Sensitising the Communities on FMD Biosecurity Measures.”

The workshop will be officially opened by the Honourable Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, who will also deliver the keynote address.

As Botswana continues to safeguard its livestock sector, workshops of this nature play a vital role in empowering farmers and communities with practical knowledge on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) prevention, early detection, reporting, movement control, and farm-level biosecurity practices.

BVI’s relevance to this important engagement lies in its core mandate of supporting animal health through the production, and supply of high-quality livestock vaccines, including vaccines used in the control of transboundary animal diseases such as FMD.

FMD biosecurity is not only a veterinary responsibility, it is a shared community commitment. Every farmer, herder, trader, and stakeholder has a role to play in protecting livelihoods, preserving market access, and securing the future of Botswana’s beef value chain.

Together, through vaccination, awareness, training and empowerment, as well as responsible biosecurity practices, we build stronger and more resilient farming communities.

24/07/2026