The Voice

Francistown, North-East, BotswanaEnglish

The Voice is a prominent English-language tabloid newspaper based in Francistown, Botswana. Established in 1993, it is one of the country's most widely read publications, known for its mix of investigative journalism, local news, and human-interest stories, often presented with a sensationalist flair.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN BOTSWANA

English and Setswana language publications form the core of a newspaper tradition that has grown steadily since the nation gained independence in 1966. The state-owned Daily News leads in circulation, providing free bilingual content nationwide. Independent reporting is anchored by Mmegi, a prominent private daily established in 1984, and the Sunday Standard, known for its investigative journalism. Popular weekly titles like The Botswana Gazette and the tabloid-format The Voice round out the major readership. Print media remains highly concentrated in the capital city of Gaborone, though titles circulate countrywide. Paperboy indexes 6 Botswanan newspapers — browse the full directory below.