Shoprite opens its first distribution centre in Botswana
Shoprite Botswana recently opened its own world-class distribution centre (DC) in Taung, Gaborone. The 3,700 m² state-of-the-art facility – the…
Botswana Human-Wildlife Conflict nears crisis mode
South African news broadcaster eNCA’s Gerhard Pretorius recently travelled across Botswana to file this story. The Human-Wildlife Conflict in Botswana…
Tlou Energy gassed up
Tlou Energy Limited has reached yet another milestone in its gas to power project after reaching the critical stage of…
Alarm raised as elephants invade Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Herds of elephants have repeatedly broken into the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, flattening its boundary fence in order to access food…
&Beyond goes beyond plastic
Plastic is one of the materials most commonly found polluting the environment and minute traces of it have been found…
Wilderness Safaris Awarded 17 TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence
Esteemed American travel and restaurant review website, TripAdvisor has added eight Wilderness Safaris camps to its prestigious“Hall of Fame.” The…
Bible Studies removed from curriculum, replaced with Religious Education
Bible Studies has been removed from the curriculum and replaced with Religious Education in order to raise awareness on various…
Botswana University reduces fees for Nigerians
Last week, the University of Botswana authorities announced that Nigerian undergraduate and graduate students would start paying lower fees than…
Botswana ranked 30th on the 2019 Global Peace Index
Botswana has been ranked 30th on the Global Peace Index 2019 – one place above last year. The Global Peace…
Khoemacau pledges P3bn in royalties to govt
Khoemacau Copper Mine, a 62,000 tonne per annum operation currently under construction, expects to put US$263 million (P2.8bn) into the…
1-billion Pula available for roads equipment
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Kabelo Ebineng, has confirmed that there is a 1-billion Pula Road…
Government set to pilot Hospitality and Tourism subjects
Maun Senior Secondary School is expected to offer Hospitality and Tourism subjects once the Education and Training Sector Strategic Plan…
Lucara to turn Boteti around
Boteti, regarded as the home to the world’s most coveted gemstones – diamonds – carries the dishonourable badge of being…
New and revamped Jao Camp re-opens
In the heart of the Okavango, luxurious Jao is set amongst islands fringed with riverine forests and vast, floodplains with…
Benefits of a Botswana self-drive getaway
While a self-drive trip through Botswana is a real adventure, it can be equally as daunting. Whether you want to…
The Winter war – understanding colds and flu this winter
As we find ourselves in the midst of one of the coldest winters in Botswana, as the chill hits us,…
Wilderness Wildlife Trust helps fund Botswana Rhino Conservation operation
The Wilderness Wildlife Trust, in a collaboration led by Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), with generous support…
Lift The Hunting Ban, Save Botswana’s Elephants
Today’s Wall Street Journal (June 19) carried an edifying op-ed penned by Mokgweetsi Masisi, the President of Botswana. That Southern…
Botswana decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling
Botswana’s High Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of decriminalising homosexuality in a landmark decision for campaigners. The court rejected…
Pangolin Chobe Hotel wins Africa’s Leading New Hotel 2019 award
The Pangolin Chobe Hotel has won the prestigious title of Africa’s Leading New Hotel at this year’s World Travel Awards…