The cost of the HUNTING BAN to the government
As the global furore against Botswana on whether to cull or not to cull its exploding elephant population continues…
5 Things You May Not Know About Human – Wildlife Conflict in Botswana
Botswana has a population of about 2.2 million people and an estimated 134,000 elephants, the largest population of elephants in…
Cabinet sub-committee recommends lifting hunting ban, culling elephants
Former President Ian Khama’s fortress in the tourism industry, which disproportionately benefits few of his friends to the detriment of…
Lucara recovers 223-carat high white gem diamond from Karowe
Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the recovery of a 223-carat, high white gem diamond, from its 100 per cent owned…
Climate Change: The challenges of Botswana
Ninety percent of the inhabitants of African countries rely on firewood or coal for cooking or domestic use. Most of…
From despair to hope: journey of a young woman born with HIV
She was just ten years old when she found out she was infected with HIV: “I had been on treatment…
Kobokwe’s Cave: a supernatural site that was feared, now a sacred place of worship
Caves have always been fascinating to people and often been regarded with awe and superstition. Many a tale has been…
Well done and thank you to companies who have stopped using plastic bags
Last November, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism announced that the planned plastic ban had been postponed…
Botswana to construct heavy haul railway that will link with South Africa
The Botswana government is set to construct a new heavy haul railway line that will link the country’s Mmamabula area with South Africa’s…
Transnet, Botswana Railways collaborate to unlock coal reserves
Transnet and Botswana Railways on Thursday announced that they have resuscitated discussions on the construction of the heavy haul railway…
What you should know about cancer
Fresh from commemorating World Cancer Day on February 4, Dr Noorain writes to empower us all to show support, raise…
Is an annual 10% rent increase fair?
As a returning Motswana who lived in the UK for over a decade, it came as a shock to learn…
Botswana’s new tourism policy aims at creating famous wilderness by 2036
Botswana aims to have the most authentic and exciting wilderness in the world by 2036, offering unparalleled nature, heritage and…
Chinese firms awarded contract for interchanges project in Botswana
Botswana’s Ministry of Transport and Communications on Thursday signed a contract with Chinese firms for the construction of three interchanges.…
As the U.S. marks Black History Month, Botswana offers a valuable lesson about racial harmony
This country in the middle of the Kalahari Desert of southern Africa is a lure for safari tourists eager to…
Delicious, locally made condiment hits South African shelves – coming to a local store near you soon!
For the longest time, Botswana’s retail space being dominated by South African stores has seen Batswana breathe, eat and live…
The little-known Botswana artist whose British Airways tail art angered Margaret Thatcher
When British Airways was looking for art design for their aircraft’s tail in 1997, they settled for the artwork of…
Chinese loans no debt trap – President Masisi
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has moved to allay fears that loans from the world’s second largest economy China are a…
Botswana mourns revered Reverend Boniface Setlalekgosi
Reverend Boniface Setlalekgosi passed away on 25 January 2019 aged 91. The much-respected clergyman made history when he became Botswana’s first…
Kazungula Bridge to link, open up markets in eight African countries
Scenes of traders, travellers, fishermen and women crossing the Zambezi River on floating planks, ferries, rickshaw boats and canoes will…
Botswana Best Safari Country In Africa For 2018
Botswana is the best African country for safari travel. This is based on a thorough examination of more than 3,000…
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…