Botswana assures EU, UK commitment to fight terror, money laundering
Botswana has assured the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) of its commitment to the global fight against…
National Museum multi-million pula facelift project commences
The Department of National Museum and Monuments (DNMM) has commenced the construction of its multi-million pula permanent exhibition in Gaborone.…
Germany 4.8 million Euros to Botswana tourism
The Federal Republic of Germany has donated an estimated P65.8 million (€4.8 million) to the Ministry of Environment Natural Resources,…
Botswana sees risk of no De Beers sales deal by end-2020
The Botswana government says there is a risk it will be unable to renew a 10-year sales agreement with De…
The Botswana Pavilion: Collective Ties
The Botswana Pavilion is the name of an artist collective comprising Batswana artists Thebe Phetogo, Legakwana Leo Makgekgenene, Thero Makepe, Kim…
Botswana secures markets for sheep, goat meat in Saudi Arabia, Norway
President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Saturday announced Botswana has secured lucrative markets for sheep and goat meat in Saudi Arabia and…
Botswana could become a producer of cleaner, cheaper electricity
As the Coronavirus continues to take its toll on global economies, the pandemic is exposing all manner of deficiencies across…
Botswana, Namibia to build 5,000-MW solar project
Namibia and Botswana are set to sign an agreement to jointly develop a solar project of up to 5,000 megawatts…
Business Botswana proposes probe into cannabis as a cash crop
The country’s largest business lobby, Business Botswana has proposed for the government to investigate the introduction of the cannabis family…
Painting eyes on cow butts could save the lives of cattle and lions
The four-year study in Botswana found cattle with eye marks painted on their behinds were less likely to be killed…
African Safari industry suffering as COVID-19 restrictions continue to take their toll on tourism
The 6th SafariBookings.com survey of 344 safari tour operators has revealed that most have experienced a drop in business of…
The traditional hut peep hole tells a mildly erotic matrimonial story
Centuries ago, the closest thing to a stag party Batswana grooms had was enjoying roasted meat of a stag-like animal…
Global Peace Report ranks Botswana 2nd most peaceful African country, 33rd in the world
South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire and Equatorial Guinea have become more peaceful in the past year, but the situations in Benin…
Survey ranks Botswana among top 10 safest holiday destinations amid COVID-19 pandemic
Berlin-based travel startup, Tourlane, has carried out a study to determine safe holiday destinations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company…
Kaone Kario to groom aspiring models
Botswana’s best-known modelling export, Kaone Kario is embarking on a mission to nurture and inspire upcoming models to grow the…
President Masisi takes over chairmanship of Organ on Politics Defence and Security Cooperation
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has been elected as chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. This took place…
Savage Kingdom: Look who’s winning the renewable energy battle in Botswana
Fans of the Nat Geo TV series Savage Kingdom are in for a treat, as Season 4 of the real-life…
Duo launch Classmate Online e-learning platform
Botswana aspires to become a high-income earning knowledge-based digital economy by 2036. To embrace the fourth industrial revolution and create…
Botswana announces decision to reserve domestic courier freight for locals
More detail is still coming in following a reported decision by the government of Botswana to reserve 100% of domestic…
De Beers rough diamonds demand under short-term pressure
Diamond giant De Beers Group says demand for rough gems remains under short-term pressure as travel restrictions in southern Africa…
Botswana e-learning initiative wins prestigious UN Public Service Award
In some parts of Botswana, parents looking for regular updates on their children progress in school, or teachers trying to…
African Bush Camps unveils COVID-19 safety protocols, deal for 2021 travel
African Bush Camps (ABC) has taken significant steps to safeguard health at each of its 15 luxury tented bush camps…
Elephants successfully translocated to Nxai and Makgadikgadi to address overpopulation
In the first operation of its kind between the Department of Wildlife and National Parks and Limpopo Limpadi Private Game…
Botswana anti-poaching unit returns to arms
Two years after making international headlines by disarming its anti-poaching unit, Botswana is preparing to give game rangers back their…
Botswana ranked World’s No 1 country in Wildlife Conservation
Botswana tops the list of countries that are doing the most to protect wildlife. It has the highest conservation land…
The Best New Hotels in the World
Legendary leisure travel magazine, Town and Country has released its list of the world’s best hotels and resorts. The 65…