Botswana has the best Police Force in Africa
The Botswana Police Service has been ranked the best police force in Africa. There is no arguing that the Southern…
Government develops disability legislation
The government is currently developing a national disability strategy and disability laws to address the rights of people living with disabilities.…
A slice of Italy in the heart of Gaborone… Basilico Restaurant
Basilico Italian Restaurant in Gaborone describes itself as a “unique, relaxing and innovative Italian dining experience, in the heart of Botswana”…
Botswana crowned best safari destination in Africa, SA ranked 8th
Botswana has been rated the best African country for safari travel by SafariBookings.com for its scenic tapestry containing a diverse…
The Lodge at Feline Fields offers holiday retreat in Botswana
This December, travellers are invited to spend the holidays at one of Botswana’s most stunning hideaways, The Lodge at Feline…
Hundreds of buffaloes drown in Botswana
More than 400 buffaloes believed to have been chased by lions drowned in a river in northern Botswana this week,…
Hot new tune alert! ATI (ft. And Spaces) – Rolling Stone
ATI, one of Botswana’s hottest pop stars, has just released a hot new tune that’s guaranteed to have party lovers…
Mozambique, Botswana sign agreement for direct flights between the two countries
Mozambique and Botswana will be connected through direct flights between Maputo and Gaborone from next year, the Mozambican Minister of…
Why Botswana is a prime investment destination
The Special Economic Zones (SEZ) policy adopted by the Government of Botswana has been designed to attract world-class domestic and…
Botswana’s work ethic a concern – is it fair to say Batswana are lazy?
The topic of Botswana’s poor work ethic seems to creep up quite often and recently the Permanent Secretary to the…
President Masisi clarifies First Lady’s role
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has clarified the role played by the First Lady, Ms Neo Masisi. Speaking to the media…
Duduetsang Melanie Rantshabeng
Dumelang, my name is Duduetsang Melanie Rantshabeng. I’m a 23-year old Motswana and here’s my profile. My first name means…
Steve Harvey gives one lucky audience member a once in a lifetime summer break to Chobe!
A friend sent us a video clip of Steve Harvey giving one of his lucky audience members a once-in a-lifetime…
As government postpones plastic carrier ban, Batswana have their say
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has announced that the planned plastic ban has been postponed until…
Former Premier League star, Okocha inspires local talent
Former Bolton Wanderers football star, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha last Sunday concluded his promotional tour of Botswana by holding a…
Recipients of Youth Fund grants owe P400 million
The Youth Development Fund (YDF) is owed approximately P400 million in uncollected loan repayments from beneficiaries. The Permanent Secretary in…
What you can bring into Botswana
This article may strike some as a weird one for YourBotswana. However, we receive a very interesting variety of questions…
‘Bogadi is not Setswana culture’ – KgosiKwena Sebele
Bogadi or bride’s price is not part of the Setswana culture according to former Bakwena regent – also former president…
Chobe residents support lifting of the hunting ban
Chobe District residents have expressed support for the lifting of the hunting ban. Kgosi Bafedile Lesoma said at a kgotla…
U.S. Government, Lazare Kaplan to Fund Botswana Diamond Cutting
Another $125 million loan guaranty has been pledged to boost diamond cutting and polishing in Botswana. The loan is backed…
Government sets aside millions for museum projects
Vice President Slumber Tsogwane says there are plans to take the mandate of the National Museum and Monuments to a…
Mokgweetsi Masisi: We have a responsibility to solve conflict between animals and humans
Kedibonye (not her real name) — who lives in the village of Lesoma, situated in the Chobe Enclave in the…
Botswana to open ivory, geology and mining museums
Botswana will open an ivory museum and a geology and mining museum, an official said on Tuesday. The ivory museum…
Nhabe Museum to create craft markets
Nhabe Museum is constructing craft facilities worth P600,000 that are aimed at catering for artisans and buyers, in particular, tourists.…
Could rebranding piece back together Botswana’s national identity?
I recently watched an interview by Bloomberg featuring Botswana’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry. In response to a number…
Botswana slashes alcohol levy to attract investors
Botswana has slashed the alcohol levy from 55 to 35 percent as part of efforts to attract investors and create…