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Botswana women’s 4x400m relay team finishes seventh
Botswana’s hopes for a medal were last night dashed as the women’s 4x400m relay team finished in seventh position with…
Timeline of the Isaac Makwala controversy at the 2017 World Athletics Championships
This year has proven very eventful for Botswana’s athletes as they continued to surprise, delight and impress us all with amazing…
Dalai Lama cancels Botswana visit
Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama has cancelled a scheduled trip to Botswana out of concern for his health.…
Botswana transgender seeks legal recognition as female following gender re-assignment
In a case that could force Botswana’s conservative society to address the rights of the gay, lesbian and transgender…
Sojwe region hit by 4.8 earthquake
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake reportedly rocked the Sojwe area early Saturday morning at around 4:37 AM. While there was…
IMF revises Botswana’s 2017 growth forecast as diamond demand rises
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Botswana’s 2017 and 2018 economic growth forecast due to rising diamond demand, investment…
Air Botswana worth P300m – Mokaila
The national carrier, Air Botswana is currently valued at 300-million Pula, including its aircraft and property, says the Minister…
President Khama honours police officers
President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama on August 4 bestowed medals for Meritorious Service and Botswana Police Distinguished…
BITRI develops FMD diagnostic test
The Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Mr Patrick Ralotsia says the Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation-BITRI…
MPs reject Tshekedi’s move to impose another tourism levy
Members of Parliament have rejected the tourism amendment Bill tabled by the Minister of Environment, Natural Resources, Conservation and…
Prince Harry brings girlfriend to Botswana, sparking rumours of a proposal
It’s no surprise that Prince Harry recently brought his girlfriend, Meghan Markle to Botswana for a safari break on the…
Rehab centre to be built in Serowe
With Botswana grappling with a drug and alcohol addiction scourge that is growing at an alarming rate, it may come…
Botswana government and Debswana sign Tokafala programme MoU
The Botswana Government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anglo…
Parliament adopts motion on free sanitary pads for schools
Members of Parliament have adopted a motion tabled by the Member of Parliament for Nata-Gweta, Mr Polson Majaga, which called…
France-Botswana double taxation avoidance deal to boost investment
The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Mr Kenneth Matambo (pictured above) says the double taxation avoidance agreement between Botswana…
Ministry of Health & Wellness takes steps to decongest Princess Marina hospital
Expectant mothers and patients alike will be happy to learn that the Ministry of Health & Wellness and Princess Marina…
Amantle Brown – Follo Ft. Juju Boy: Pure, unadulterated ear candy
For years and years Botswana had no music industry to speak of, as we relied on beats coming out of…
‘Harrods of South Africa’ Stuttafords shuts shop after 159 years
Department store Stuttafords, the 159-year-old “Harrods of South Africa”, is closing down, a victim of a global shift to online…
Dros RiverWalk – A Review
Dros, as described on their website, is a family-friendly restaurant chain with a rustic feel, a South African wine cellar…
Government invests P700m towards better internet access
The government has invested 701-million Pula through the Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) on the national backbone and local internet…