Astounding architectural skill went into the construction of the traditional huts
The architectural thinking and materials engineering behind the humble traditional hut is a credit to the genius of our ancient…
Soldier, poacher killed in rhino hotspot shootout
A Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier and a poacher died during a poaching incident early on Wednesday morning (11 March)…
BotswanaPost revives home delivery project despite lukewarm reception
BotswanaPost is reportedly reviving its multimillion pula home mail delivery project. Initially piloted five years ago, despite the pilot has…
Botswana ranked safest country in Africa in 2020
The British media and Fleet Street Clinic travel expert have ranked Botswana the safest country in Africa to visit in…
Something for everyone: Botswana’s top 10 safari lodges and camps
Home to world-famous wildlife destinations the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park as well as less well-known ones like the…
14 facts that dispel the myths about Botswana’s spotted hyenas
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is the most widespread predator in Africa and is found in just about every country…
Spotlight on new camp, Nokanyana
Nokanyana, or Little River in English, overlooks the confluence where the Khwai and Mababe Rivers meet, creating a beautiful environment…
Harking back to the olden times: The art of Botswana’s mud huts
Travelling from the cities and towns to Botswana’s villages, the landscape changes from the modern high rises made of brick…
Memories of 1960s Botswana: Leaving Paradise
On the way home for one holiday, we were close to the border on the South African side when we…
Botswana to engage other partners to accelerate heavily-delayed digital migration
Botswana plans to engage other partners to accelerate the distribution of set-top boxes to the public in its endeavour to…
Expert tells Botswana to stop exporting raw minerals
International Mineral processing expert, Dr Vaikuntam Lakshmanan of Canada’s Process Research (ORTECH), has called on Botswana to seriously consider processing…
In the Okavango Delta, horseback safaris offer a whole new perspective
“Be able to gallop out of trouble.” This riding skill, required by Okavango Horse Safaris to join their horseback tours…
Zimbabwe set to build 1.5 billion fuel pipeline, in partnership with Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia
Zimbabwe intends to build a second fuel pipeline in partnership with three other Southern African countries in a deal that…
IMF to Botswana: It’s time for a new growth model
The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Tao Zhang has called on Botswana to fast-track coming up…
Botswana retains 13th position in investor attractiveness rankings
Botswana was again ranked Africa’s 13th most attractive destination for investment in the latest edition of Rand Merchant Bank’s eagerly…
Funders rally around Botswana’s coal dreams
Glimmer of hope for Botswana’s coal dreams The Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security Minister, Lefoko Moagi says contact…
Botswana Safe City Project in Gaborone, Francistown now operational
Botswana through the Safe City Project has installed 500 surveillance cameras across two of its major cities. The cameras, installed…
Botswana seeks new De Beers diamond sales deal by end of April
Botswana plans to conclude negotiations with De Beers on a diamond sales agreement by the end of April to replace…
Visit Rooiputs for Kalahari’s predators, stark beauty and remote desert experience
Rooiputs is located about 25 km north of Two Rivers along the Nossob River Valley. The lodge is perched along…
Challenges of life in 1960s Maun
There were many other challenges to living in Maun, probably best summed up by the neighbour who came around with…
Walking with Botswana’s Bushmen – a Kalahari safari experience
The plains of the Kalahari hold incredible stories, best told by those that have walked them for centuries, the Bushmen.…
Kalahari Plains – home of endless horizons, diverse habitats and beautiful skies
Kalahari Plains lies in a remote part of the diverse and productive Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) and offers some…
Gov’t reviews policies to create comparative advantage within the arts and cultural sector
With a focus on the promotion of private sector-led growth and job creation, the government has once again reiterated its…
Travel and Leisure’s 2020 Picks of the Best New Hotels in the World
A great hotel offers more than merely a place to rest your head and stow your stuff between sightseeing excursions.…
Former President Festus Mogae appointed chair of Ibrahim Prize Committee
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation this week announced former President Festus Mogae as the new Chair of the Prize Committee for…
Newly-launched Export Credit Insurance to help local enterprises scale their offer beyond Botswana
The Assistant Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Honourable Karabo Gare on Friday launched the Medium and Long Term Export…