President Masisi pays tribute to Eaton
His Excellency, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi recently paid tribute to Richard Eaton – one of Botswana’s very first politicians –…
The Runs – The dreaded diarrhoea and vomiting bug
We have all been there – one second you are relaxing; or in the middle of the sweetest dream; or even mid-meeting…
5 Fascinating facts about the Okavango Delta
As a general rule, you’re likely to be spoiled for choice when booking a safari trip to Africa. After all,…
Makgadikgadi Pans: Beautiful. Breathtaking.
Two Oxford University experts have described Makgadikgadi Pans situated in the Kalahari basin as an amazing area with unique features…
Botswana arrests men in possession of elephant tusks
Botswana has charged five men with the unlawful possession of elephant tusks. The five men appeared before Francistown Magistrate Kaveri…
Why is internet in Botswana inconsistent?
I’m not going to lie because the bitter truth is internet in Botswana can be incredibly unreliable. In comparison to…
Serowe is not Botswana – Festus Mogae
In a democracy, every adult citizen of sound mind is eligible to be elected president of the country. It was…
Joseph Seeletso – a Botswana Celebrity TV Chef in Poland
Joseph Seeletso is Botswana’s Polish-based celebrity chef, who is also the first black professional TV chef in Poland. A Seepapitso…
When is the best time for a safari in Botswana?
Botswana is a popular safari destination for travellers and many experts have different opinions about when the best time to…
A chat with one of Maun’s finest basket weavers, Nangana Kambathi
Many of us will have seen Botswana’s finest baskets displayed across various establishments up and down the country. But how…
Once most feared man In Botswana arrested on corruption charges
Former Botswana Director-General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Isaac Kgosi was earlier this week arrested at the…
Feeling The Heat
Feeling The Heat: An article on coping with heat waves Summertime is one of the most wonderful times of the year…
Lucara recovers 127-carat diamond in Botswana
Lucara Diamond Corp. said Thursday January 10 that it has recovered a 127-carat top-white gem diamond from its 100%-owned Karowe…
Beef producers approve commercialisation of BMC
Botswana National Beef Producers Union (BNBPU), the cattle producers’ apex body, has applauded a decision by the government to commercialise…
BTSGC to preserve Botswana traditional games
In a country now dominated by western culture and games, the Botswana Traditional Sport and Games Confederation (BTSGC) has taken…
Christmas in Botswana
Christmas in Botswana I have to admit, I didn’t know much about Botswana or southern Africa until one of my…
Maungo Craft turns indigenous fruits into award winning jam and chutney
Maungo Craft trio, Bonolo Monthe, Motseoeme Taunyane and Olayemi Aganga of Maungo Craft have turned to indigenous fruits to bring…
Just back from: Botswana – Lonely Planet’s Matt Phillips reports on his Botswana wildlife adventure
Lonely planet’s Matt Phillips is just back from a wildlife adventure in Botswana. He reflects on the once-in-a-lifetime safari experiences…
5 reasons that make the rainy season a perfect time to visit Botswana!
An incredible place to visit at any time of year, Botswana tops the chart of Africa’s best safari destinations. Here’s…
Maun Lodge staff profiles
Matthews Mbumbo (Supervisor) We met Matthews back in 2008 before we moved to Botswana and he was just as fantastic…
Maun Lodge Review
I first visited Maun Lodge back in 2006 when I first came to Botswana on holiday. The lodge is literally…
Go walking with an elephant herd – right now
Get up close with the wildlife of the Okavango Delta in new 360 video. No special equipment required. Botswana is…
The history of Botswana’s Hip Hop music
Botswana’s music industry has without a doubt come a very long way and is for the first time showing real…
Lobatse to house Liberation Heritage Park
The Deputy Director in the Department of National Museum and Monuments, Steven Mogotsi says the government has proposed to develop…
Kobokwe’s Cave: where a witch, a legendary Scottish explorer and a tribal chief unite
Legends say Kobokwe’s Cave got its name from a witch who practised black magic. When the sorceress was thrown from…
5 questions about Air Botswana’s rebrand
Air Botswana recently purchased two brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft and upon seeing pictures of the aircraft, I couldn’t help…