The tunes of Gaborone… the unlikely heavy metal hub in Botswana
Botswana is a country unlike any other in Africa. Since its 1966 independence, it has been one of the most…
A Botswana special needs programme wins UNESCO sustainability education Prize
A holistic and sustainable programme to find and unleash the potential of special needs students at a Botswana school has…
Botswana Top 10 safety tips
Overall, Botswana is a safe country – arguably the safest in Africa and attacks towards tourists are a rare occurrence. While…
Natural Selection’s Sable Alley
Khwai Private Reserve is not only one of Botswana’s best-kept secrets, but it’s also home to the lovely Sable Alley.…
The ‘old’ Maun Bridge as it was in the early 1960s
The pictures featured are of the construction of the ‘old’ Maun bridge. I’m sure you will recognise it from the…
More reports of rhino poaching incidents in the delta
Reports say over three rhino carcasses were recently discovered in the prime touristic area of the Okavango Delta. While the…
Botswana poll body shrugs off rigging claims
Botswana’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) was on Wednesday forced to respond to allegations that it was involved in the alleged…
Policing Bechuanaland Protectorate
As we continue the memories of Bechuanaland Protectorate series recounted by Ian Brooks, this article and photos showcase some of…
Okavango River dreams three-part miniseries premieres
The Okavango in Southern Africa is a special river born in the highlands of Angola. Unlike most rivers that flow…
Okavango Delta: What to expect in 2020 high season
Safari Destinations, a local destination management company for Botswana and Zimbabwe, expects 2020 to deliver exceptional game viewing thanks to…
Botswana’s top 5 must-visit safari lodges
From desert to delta, there are few countries that offer such natural diversity as Botswana. Botswana is the crème de…
“Diabetes – don’t sugar coat it!” Understanding diabetes
The 14th November saw the health world promoting and spreading awareness of Diabetes. Diabetes is an infamous disease that has…
Reunion-based Motswana, Danielle Swagger releases ‘I’m Woke’ video
Botswana’s Reunion-based rapper, Danielle Swagger has released the much-anticipated video to her single I’m Woke. Shot on Reunion Island, the…
President Masisi appoints cabinet ministers
President Mokgweetsi Masisi this Wednesday appointed Botswana’s new cabinet from the 12th Parliament. A swearing in ceremony at the Office…
Botswana: Why Masisi held on and how voters rejected ethnic politics
We did not expect this result. Analysts had given the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), led by Mokgweetsi Masisi less…
Developing countries kick back against eco-colonialism
The 16 nations of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have threatened to withdraw from the Convention on the International…
How Masisi outsmarted Khama to take the reins in Botswana
Mokgweetsi Masisi’s decisive victory in the recent Botswana elections over a coalition backed by his former boss, Ian Khama, is…
Prince Harry’s sweet welcome message at Botswana charity was just revealed
Prince Harry recently visited a centre for his charity Sentebale in Botswana and was heralded with a special greeting. He’s…
American investor acquires lucrative Okavango Concession
Jeffrey Lynn Rann, a US-based investor, has proposed to acquire hospitality outfit Afro Ventures Botswana (AVB) and its businesses mostly…
Memories of a time gone by – The 1960s Botswana series
Exciting times for YourBotswana and our valued readers! A friend of Botswana has reached out to us to share his…
President Masisi’s inaugural pledge to Batswana
On Friday, November 1, Batswana across the country were glued to tv screens up and down the country as the…
Botswana’s 5th President, Dr MEK Masisi is inaugurated
On Friday, November 1, Batswana were glued to tv screens up and down the country as the 5th President of…
SADC Mission urges Botswana to review role of Chiefs in politics
The SADC Observer Mission has noted areas of the electoral process that require improvement in Botswana. While declaring the 23rd…
Garden of Eden in Africa: Humanity’s first home traced to Botswana
A study provides a window into the first 100,000 years of the history of modern humans. The real Garden Of…
Botswana activist Alice Mogwe, new FIDH President: “The universality of human rights is under attack – we must fight back!”
The member organisations of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) recently elected their new president, Botswana activist Alice Mogwe,…
Tlou Energy to become first CBM power generator in SADC
Tlou Energy Limited says it is progressing well with drilling operations aimed at exposing underground resources, placing the company in…