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Government moves to mend industrial relations, review labour laws
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to review labour laws as well as its determination to improve industrial relations.…
Scientists shocked by mysterious deaths of ancient trees
A tree regarded as the icon of the African savannah is dying in mysterious circumstances. International scientists have discovered that…
Hot new track alert Motlha & ATI’s Hisa Hisa promises to be 2018 party anthem
Batswana artists are currently on a creative streak that isn’t showing any signs of slowing down any time soon! This…
Botswana – Into the wild
Video shot for the Old Bridge Safaris & Tours in Okavango Delta, Khwai area close to Moremi Game Reserve and…
Daniel B. Shoopara
Dumelang, my name is Daniel B. Shoopara. I’m a 24-year old Motswana and here’s my profile. My full name is…
Batswana athletes cruise to victory in various international events
Last weekend Batswana athletes continued to blaze their way through various track events, bringing home more prizes. In Geneva, Switzerland,…
Export opportunities push Botswana to boost coal production at Morupule
Botswana’s sole operating coal mine will increase output almost threefold within seven years as it eyes export opportunities created by…
Botswana cancels plans to sell troubled power plant to Chinese firm
Botswana has scrapped talks to sell a power station plagued by technical problems to a state-owned Chinese company linked to…
Kopore picks up more hot property in Kalahari copper belt
Kopore Metals has acquired 4 additional prospecting licences for its emerging base metals play near MOD Resources’ major copper find…
Botswana’s arts and culture – 10 activities you may want to explore
Botswana has made peace with the fact that diamonds really aren’t forever, and as such, recognises the need to find…
Black Butterfly – Mpho Sebina
It’s been a while since we shared some homegrown ear candy. Finally, the wait is over and is well worth…
Security guards lock councillors inside council premises to protest non-payment
Angry Trium security guards on Monday reportedly locked Boteti councillors and management inside the council premises in a desperate bid…
Two meteors lit up the sky in China and Botswana a day apart
Two meteors recently hit Earth just 27 hours apart. The first of the two, which fell on June 1 over…
Delta bravo! As Botswana’s seminal Mombo Camp reopens, now’s the time for an Okavango Delta safari
‘Welcome to paradise!’ Doc, our designated guide, declared as my wife and I arrived at the Mombo safari camp in…
Plastic carrier bag ban to take effect on 1st November 2018
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism announced on Wednesday that the Waste Management (Plastic Carrier Bags and…
IMF and Botswana discuss policies to increase economic growth
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Gaborone during May 22 – June 6, 2018 to hold discussions…
Botswana coal economical to mine – expert
Minergy Coal Chief Executive Officer, Andre Boje says developing African countries including Botswana should be allowed to mine fossil fuels.…
Immigration ministry works around the clock to clear Omang cards backlog, announces changes
The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs this week announced it is working “around the clock” to clear the…
Certifying paperwork is wasting time, money and resources
It was around a year ago I posted an article entitled “Botswana is NOT a paperless country” and it’s a…
This African Country Was Once the World’s Third Poorest
This African Country Was Once the World’s Third Poorest. Botswana, buried in the heart of Southern Africa, is a success…