Botswana begins privatising BMC
Botswana has launched the process of privatising its loss-making beef exporting company, the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC). This follows a…
Botswana safari specials for residents with SADC rates
Botswana’s stellar reputation for wildlife has always been matched by its prices; it’s not the cheapest safari destination. There is,…
Botswana listed among 10 trips that will change your life
We all need a break from our routines and busy schedules once in awhile. Doing the same things day after…
Ghoha Hills Safari Lodge – unspoilt African luxury
Perched high on the granite hillside overlooking the Savute area of the western Chobe National Park, Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge…
Government sets up sex offender register
The Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security is in the process of creating a mandatory sex predators and offenders register.…
Ausdrill grabs $800 million Botswana copper contract
Ausdrill Limited’s hard-rock underground mining subsidiary, Barminco has won a 5-year $800 million contract at a copper mine in Botswana.…
Botswana Human-Wildlife Conflict nears crisis mode
South African news broadcaster eNCA’s Gerhard Pretorius recently travelled across Botswana to file this story. The Human-Wildlife Conflict in Botswana…
&Beyond goes beyond plastic
Plastic is one of the materials most commonly found polluting the environment and minute traces of it have been found…
Wilderness Safaris Awarded 17 TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence
Esteemed American travel and restaurant review website, TripAdvisor has added eight Wilderness Safaris camps to its prestigious“Hall of Fame.” The…
Bible Studies removed from curriculum, replaced with Religious Education
Bible Studies has been removed from the curriculum and replaced with Religious Education in order to raise awareness on various…
Botswana ranked 30th on the 2019 Global Peace Index
Botswana has been ranked 30th on the Global Peace Index 2019 – one place above last year. The Global Peace…
Khoemacau pledges P3bn in royalties to govt
Khoemacau Copper Mine, a 62,000 tonne per annum operation currently under construction, expects to put US$263 million (P2.8bn) into the…
Lucara to turn Boteti around
Boteti, regarded as the home to the world’s most coveted gemstones – diamonds – carries the dishonourable badge of being…
New and revamped Jao Camp re-opens
In the heart of the Okavango, luxurious Jao is set amongst islands fringed with riverine forests and vast, floodplains with…
Benefits of a Botswana self-drive getaway
While a self-drive trip through Botswana is a real adventure, it can be equally as daunting. Whether you want to…
The Winter war – understanding colds and flu this winter
As we find ourselves in the midst of one of the coldest winters in Botswana, as the chill hits us,…
Wilderness Wildlife Trust helps fund Botswana Rhino Conservation operation
The Wilderness Wildlife Trust, in a collaboration led by Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), with generous support…
Lift The Hunting Ban, Save Botswana’s Elephants
Today’s Wall Street Journal (June 19) carried an edifying op-ed penned by Mokgweetsi Masisi, the President of Botswana. That Southern…
Botswana decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling
Botswana’s High Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of decriminalising homosexuality in a landmark decision for campaigners. The court rejected…
Pangolin Chobe Hotel wins Africa’s Leading New Hotel 2019 award
The Pangolin Chobe Hotel has won the prestigious title of Africa’s Leading New Hotel at this year’s World Travel Awards…
Botswana to export beef into the Chinese market from October
The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) will start selling beef to the lucrative market in China from October 2019. Botswana has…
Nation’s sweetheart Amantle Brown teams up with Jordan MoOzy to release ‘eternity’
Botswana’s sweetheart, Amantle Brown has teamed up with fellow crooner Jordan MoOzy to release a new single titled ‘eternity’. Eternity…
Escape to a serene corner of wild Gaborone – Crocodile Pools River Safaris
Gaborone has never really been a touristy city, with most people having to dash to the north or even over…
Ecoexist on the lifting of the hunting ban
On 22nd May 2019 the Government of Botswana lifted the moratorium on hunting. Here is a message from Ecoexist on…
8 enthralling activities do on the Okavango
The Okavango Delta is a large inland delta and is without a doubt, one of Botswana’s most popular safari destinations.…
Opinion: Botswana and lifting the hunting ban
The Botswana government’s recent decision to lift the hunting suspension was met internationally with shock and horror, followed by a…