CITES tightens giraffe protection, upholds elephant ivory ban
CITES delegates at the ongoing meeting in Geneva have overwhelmingly voted to tighten the status of giraffes and make future…
New kimberlite field in Botswana?
The identification and confirmation of a new kimberlite field in Botswana could be on the cards. TSXV-listed diamond explorer Pangolin…
Breastfeeding – Not just milk but love
One of the most magical moments in a woman’s life is when she has had a baby after growing her…
Vietnam, Botswana sign visa exemption agreement
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Botswana’s Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation, Unity Dow on…
Yet another life tragically lost in Human-Wildlife Conflict incident
A 41 one-year-old man has become the latest elephant attack statistic hardly two weeks after another death in Maun. This…
Nationality ministry introduces Blue Card
The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs has released a statement stating that the government has introduced the Botswana…
Breaking through the glass ceiling: Motswana woman looking after the health of a billion Africans
Four years ago, Dr Matshidiso Moeti smashed the glass ceiling when she became the first woman to lead the World…
CITES tightens giraffe protection, upholds elephant ivory ban
CITES delegates at the ongoing meeting in Geneva have overwhelmingly voted to tighten the status of giraffes and make future…
Steve Harvey to help Botswana’s production of global standard content
American comedian cum radio and television host Steve Harvey on Wednesday held live networking sessions with the youth of Botswana…
Emerging manganese project in Botswana delivers hot economics
SXV-listed Giyani Metals Corp. has reported positive economic results from its preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its K.Hill manganese project…
Old Palapye Museum concept bags global award
“This is the beginning for us as architects in Botswana to search for an architectural language that embodies who we…
Make Botswana the Dubai of Africa – former Francistown mayor
The former BOCCIM (now Business Botswana) President, Iqbal Ebrahim, has called for the diversification of stakeholder minds to successfully diversify…
Could this be the reason behind Botswana’s stalled growth?
I must admit that I had a wry smile on my face when I read recent reports of proposals to…
Man, woman killed in separate Human-Wildlife Conflict incidents
The police in Maun were this week investigating an incident in which a 48-year-old man of Moeti ward in Maun…
Choral group, KTM Choir bags gold at European Choir Games
Botswana’s local choral group KTM Choir, has brought home gold from the 2019 European Choir Games in Gothenburg. The choir…
Economy to grow by over 4 percent going into 2020
Botswana’s economy is expected to grow by 4.8 per cent in 2020 after registering a 4.2 per cent growth this…
Botswana: The Rhino Reintroduction Story
Imagine, if you will, Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 1850: vast, sprawling grassy plains and lush verdant waters, attracting populations of…
Period Pains – Understanding menstrual cramps
Being a woman is awesome, but once a month many a woman, no matter where in the world, go through…
Botswana Global Expo 2019: 9 emerging businesses to watch
This year, we at YourBotswana were lucky to attend the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) ’s business to business…
Documentary on the impact of Botswana’s Human-Wildlife Conflict on communities premieres
Local filmmaker, Jack Ramsden has released a documentary showcasing the impact of wildlife on Botswana communities from the hardest-hit people’s…
Botswana’s private coal mine produces first saleable coal
Botswana’s privately owned coal mine has produced its first saleable coal that has been exported to South Africa and Namibia,…
Opinion… Could Botswana become the Dubai of Africa?
“Democracy, like a little plant, does not grow or develop on its own. It must be nursed and nurtured if…
As drought takes its toll, thirsty elephant works out how to open tap to quench its raging thirst!
A parched elephant has been caught on camera turning on a tap and helping himself to “plenty of drinking water”.…
Another life tragically cut short in Human-Wildlife Conflict incident
Last Sunday, a 28-year-old man was tragically trampled to death by an elephant at Muchenje Lodge, some 60 km from…
Nine years into Botswana’s poverty eradication programme
With its documented history of being one of the poorest nations to becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa,…
Hot air balloon safaris for Chobe
AirVentures will extend its hot air balloon Safaris to Chobe-based Elephant Valley Lodge, according to the company’s Environmental Management Plan…