Botswana’s 5th President, Dr MEK Masisi is inaugurated
On Friday, November 1, Batswana were glued to tv screens up and down the country as the 5th President of…
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A look at President Masisi’s first 12 months in office
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi on 1 April celebrated one year in office with Francistown residents. Dr Masisi – inaugurated the…
Botswana ponders a move to amend the constitution to allow for direct election of the state President
Botswana is reportedly mulling amending its constitution. According to The Monitor, last week the Botswana Parliament passed a motion calling…
Parliament rejects motion of no confidence against Masisi
Parliament has rejected a motion of no confidence against President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his government, with 35 MPs voting against…
His Excellency President Mokgweetsi Masisi – profile
On the 1st of April 2018, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi was sworn in as the 5th President of…
4 facts about Botswana – TRT world
In comparison to other African states, Botswana has had smooth transitions of power since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.…
Botswana swears in 5th leader, President Mokgweetsi Masisi
Earlier today Botswana’s 5th president, Mokgweetsi Masisi was officially inaugurated to take the reigns from outgoing President, His Excellency Former President…
As President Khama bows out, a quick glance at his legacy
Botswana’s outgoing President, Ian Khama has stepped down after ten years in power, leaving Botswana looking perky. Khama has been…
Sir Ketumile – a timeline
The early years Quett Ketumile Joni Masire was born in Kanye, Botswana on July 23, 1925, to Joni Masire,…
Remembering the legend that was Sir Ketumile Masire – A tribute
The Botswana nation and indeed the rest of Africa and the world are in mourning. The night of the June…
The world mourns “The Great Lion” Sir Ketumile Masire
As messages of condolence poured in from across the country for The Great Lion, the legend that is Sir Ketumile…
Botswana’s much loved stalwart, Sir QKJ Masire passes on
Today Batswana woke up to the sad news of the passing of much loved, former president, Sir QKJ Masire. Sir…
Gaborone Dam
Constructed in 1963, Gaborone dam makes for a fantastic venue for beautiful Botswana sunsets. Gaborone dam, the largest man-made body…
David Oyelowo gets surprise visit from president of Botswana
David Oyelowo, who stars as Sir Seretse Khama, the first president of Botswana in “A United Kingdom,” says his character’s…