Serowe is not Botswana – Festus Mogae
In a democracy, every adult citizen of sound mind is eligible to be elected president of the country. It was…
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Once most feared man In Botswana arrested on corruption charges
Former Botswana Director-General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Isaac Kgosi was earlier this week arrested at the…
Beef producers approve commercialisation of BMC
Botswana National Beef Producers Union (BNBPU), the cattle producers’ apex body, has applauded a decision by the government to commercialise…
President Masisi describes corruption as the sickness Africa should get rid of
Corruption is the most universally known impediment to the socio-economic development of Africa, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi said recently. Officially…
Measures in place to fight corruption – Masisi
Officially opening the African Union (AU) High-Level Dialogues on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Gaborone recently, the President of…
A slice of Italy in the heart of Gaborone… Basilico Restaurant
Basilico Italian Restaurant in Gaborone describes itself as a “unique, relaxing and innovative Italian dining experience, in the heart of Botswana”…
Hundreds of buffaloes drown in Botswana
More than 400 buffaloes believed to have been chased by lions drowned in a river in northern Botswana this week,…
Mozambique, Botswana sign agreement for direct flights between the two countries
Mozambique and Botswana will be connected through direct flights between Maputo and Gaborone from next year, the Mozambican Minister of…
Steve Harvey gives one lucky audience member a once in a lifetime summer break to Chobe!
A friend sent us a video clip of Steve Harvey giving one of his lucky audience members a once-in a-lifetime…
As government postpones plastic carrier ban, Batswana have their say
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has announced that the planned plastic ban has been postponed until…
Former Premier League star, Okocha inspires local talent
Former Bolton Wanderers football star, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha last Sunday concluded his promotional tour of Botswana by holding a…
Recipients of Youth Fund grants owe P400 million
The Youth Development Fund (YDF) is owed approximately P400 million in uncollected loan repayments from beneficiaries. The Permanent Secretary in…
Botswana slashes alcohol levy to attract investors
Botswana has slashed the alcohol levy from 55 to 35 percent as part of efforts to attract investors and create…
Masisi mends relations with international community
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says his government intends to codify the country’s foreign policy aimed at improving and promoting good relations…
Botswana under pressure to reboot ‘stalling’ economy
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has revealed that he is under pressure to get Botswana’s stalled economy moving again to…
BHC’s Tsholofelo housing development update
This week the Botswana Housing Corporation issued a notice giving an update on its Tsholofelo housing development. Below is the…
Botswana Police Service installs cameras in fight against crime
Botswana Police Service (BPS) has resolved to embrace technology by installing surveillance cameras in strategic areas around Gaborone in an…
Kazungula Bridge | Gateway to SADC’s North-South Trade Corridor
The Kazungula Bridge in Kasane represents the triumph of regional integration and cooperation as the infrastructure has ripple trade benefits…
Envoys to promote Botswana abroad to diversify economy
Heads of the Botswana diplomatic mission convened in Gaborone on Wednesday with the aim of finding the means through which…
Botswana, Namibia create heritage trail linking attraction sites
In an effort to diversify the region’s tourism away from the Big Five, there are plans are to create a…
Review: ‘Pula!’ Dancing for Rain on Broadway
One of the first things you learn in “Pula!, Botswana on Broadway,” the large-spirited song-and-dance show performed by the I…
BPC extends national grid to 100 more villages
The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) is extending the national grid to 100 more villages this year, in a move that…
Prince Harry visits Botswana in support of rhino charity
The Duke of Sussex has returned to his beloved Botswana to catch up on the work of a rhino charity…
BPC goes green as 2,822 households set to get solar electricity
Over 10,300 Batswana are set to benefit from a massive off-grid solar project targeted at Ghanzi, Ngamiland, Kgalagadi and…
Botswana welcomes scrutiny of competition law and policy
Botswana welcomes voluntary peer review of legal and institutional competition framework, underlining the government’s commitment to a fair business environment…
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…