Botswana-Based Artist Thebe Phetogo paints with shoe polish to subvert the history of blackface
In Thebe Phetogo’s paintings, acid-green backdrops offset spectral black figures that become all the more unsettling once you find out what…
Gov’t bows to Church pressure against LGBTIQ+ rights
1 August 2023 Following pressure from the Church, government has finally bowed down to pressure by deferring the homosexuality bill…
Botswana plans extra diamond sales route after De Beers deal
4 August 2023 Botswana‘s state diamond company is planning to diversify how it sells precious stones to the market as…
Botswana basketball player has eyes on America’s NBA
Serowe born and raised, Ntungwa Nkgaswa (pictured above) has been shortlisted as a free agent for the American National Basketball…
Botswana finally abolishes law prohibiting dual citizenship
It has been a long, hard slog, but finally, the President, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, has officially announced that the Botswana…
African Bush Camps opens luxury safari outpost in Botswana
31 July 2023 African Bush Camps has opened Khwai Lediba, a luxury tented safari camp located along the Khwai River banks…
Ministry of Health makes pitch for universal healthcare
1 August 2023 Batswana may soon have access to world class health care without having to break the bank. That…
Watch: All-white wild dog pup born in Botswana
28 July 2023 The cream-coloured dog has been observed closely and found to be healthy and happily interacting with the…
Small leather business thrives in Botswana despite tough market conditions
27 July 2023 In the vast landscapes of Botswana, where the cattle population is estimated to be at 2.1 million,…
Govt doubles Jindal’s 300MW contract
25 July 2023 Government has doubled its contract with Jindal Africa and now requires the firm to deliver 600MW of…
Motheo Copper Mine, Botswana
Mine Type: Open-pit copper mineCommodity: Copper concentrateLocation: BotswanaProcessing rate: 3.2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) initiallyLife of mine: Around ten…
Botswana-Angola committed to expanding cooperation
24 July 2023 Botswana and Angola are fully committed to fostering bilateral relations and expanding areas of cooperation in the…
Botswana Voted Best Safari Country 2023
Botswana is the best country in Africa for a safari. That’s the conclusion reached after a detailed study of more…
Orphaned elephants in Botswana receive a helping hand from AI
19 July 2023 Orphaned elephants in Botswana are about to receive some help thanks to a pioneering collaboration between wildlife…
Cobre unearths ‘prominent’ copper anomaly at Kitlanya West Project, Botswana
17 July 2023 Junior explorer Cobre (ASX:CBE) has identified a ‘prominent’ copper anomaly through aircore (AC) and reverse circulation (RC)…
Ginkgo Bioworks and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Botswana Announce Pathogen Monitoring Program at Key Ports of Entry
17 July 2023 Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, and the…
Lucara’s Botswana underground expansion faces delay, cost increase
17 July 2023 Canada-based Lucara Diamond Corp has pushed out the completion date for its underground expansion project (UGP) at…
A Rough Overhaul: Russia, Botswana and Excess Supply
12 July 2023 Newly published Kimberley Process numbers give fresh insights into current market developments. Too many rough diamonds were…
Will Smith having a blast in Botswana while shooting
10 July 2023 The actor has been sharing videos enjoying the wildlife in the Southern African country. Actor Will Smith has been…
The changing face of the safari guest
Remember the days when African safaris were a luxury that was reserved for rich, retired couples making the most of…
Gov’t working on electronic Omang
5 July 2023 With the national ID/Omang used to cross between Botswana and Namibia, the Minister of Labour and Home…
Francistown Academic Hospital opens
29 June 2023 Last Thursday, Francistown Academic Hospital officially opened its doors to the public. The private hospital lies along…
Gov’t plans toll gates for A3 road
29 June 2023 KAZUNGULA: Minister of Transport and Public Works, Eric Molale has revealed that government plans to build toll…
Diamonds are for now: Botswana inks new deal with De Beers
Botswana has reached an eleventh-hour deal with diamond giant De Beers after months of tense negotiations that saw the continent’s…
Botswana’s Dr Matlhogonolo Mongwa named among Africa’s Top 50 Business heroes of 2023
In a momentous announcement, Dr Matlhogonolo Mongwa, the visionary leader behind Kalafhi Medical Center, has secured a coveted spot among…
Debswana, BotsPost unveil ‘Diamond for Botswana’ stamps
27 June 2023 ORAPA: The country’s premier mining company Debswana, in partnership with Botswana Post launched 16 ‘Diamond for Botswana’…