Memories of Botswana and an enduring friendship with one Isaac Motsusi
Isaac came to work for my family in Francistown when he will have been a mere teenager, in 1949 (mainly…
Botswana 4 places up on Press Freedom Index rankings
The World Press Index has ranked Botswana number 44 in press freedom. According to its website, The World Press Freedom…
KAZA members back Botswana’s elephant management plans
Partner countries in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area have thrown their weight behind Botswana’s management plans on elephants, which includes…
Botswana announces massive investments in renewable energy
The Botswana government has recently reached an agreement with the World Bank to develop a national strategic plan for the…
New 10m tonne coal railway construction set for 2021
Botswana Railways has announced its intention to start construction of the long-awaited Mmamabula-Lephalale line in the second half of 2021,…
Local company – True Afribites – packages phane for global market
True Afribites is a local innovative food processing company that aims to explore Botswana’s indigenous foods. The company Director, Ame…
A seasonal guide to planning your Botswana safari
Botswana is a year-round destination with an enviable 300 days of sunshine a year but anyone planning a safari should take…
Safari operators step up conservation efforts
A number of tourism companies are playing a far greater role in African conservation. As dusk settles over the Okavango…
Explore 4 African countries in one easy road trip
No signpost indicates the exact spot, but in northern Botswana near a place named Kazungula, four countries meet at the…
Lucara recovers record 1,758 carat diamond from Karowe
Lucara Diamond Corp. this week announced the recovery of a 1,758 carat diamond from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine…
What you need to know about the Okavango Blue
What makes a Diamond blue? How long did it take to cut and clean the just unveiled Okavango Blue, whose…
France’s richest man invests in Botswana
The spirited campaign by some conservationists against the Government of Botswana regarding the proposed lifting of the hunting ban seems…
Botswana unveils rare 20-carat blue diamond, the country’s largest ever
A remarkable oval-shaped blue diamond weighing over 20 carats, was this Wednesday unveiled to the world by Okavango Diamond Company…
Driving inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve – CKGR
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve, or the CKGR as it is commonly known, is an immense 52.800sq km and we…
Record breaking 302 carat Botswana diamond now for sale
The Graff Lesedi La Rona weighs 302.37 carats. It is the largest, highest clarity, highest colour diamond ever graded, and…
Botswana: The best kept African secret
The landlocked country is a mix of sweeping views and amazing wildlife. “Just remember, there are no fences” was the brief…
Botswana Tourism scoops World Travel Market Africa Trade Show Award
This week has proven to be a very good week for Botswana tourism! Hot on the heels of news of…
MP Keorapetse appeals for Media Practitioners Act to be repealed
Selebi Phikwe West legislator, Dithapelo Keorapetse has challenged Parliament to repeal the Media Practitioners’ Act which was passed on December…
Autism – Be aware. Be understanding
April is Autism Awareness month and it truly is imperative to bring understanding to this complex disorder that has so…
Re-living memories of 1947 Francistown
We were all so excited at our lovely new car, the blue Nash Ambassador. It cost £641. The number plate…
6 amazing things about Botswana
Back when Prince Harry was wooing his now-wife Meghan Markle, a key ingredient in his recipe for romance was an…
Ghanzi in 1952 “in years gone by” – caught on film!
This 9-minute silent film, taken in front of the Ghanzi government offices (the low white buildings with pillars), was taken…
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A look at President Masisi’s first 12 months in office
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi on 1 April celebrated one year in office with Francistown residents. Dr Masisi – inaugurated the…
15 facts that every Motswana should know about one of Botswana’s founding fathers, Archibald Mogwe
He was one of Botswana’s most erudite civil servants. A modest son of Botswana whose sharp mind saw him rise…
Seasonal Botswana: Dry Season Safari
Choosing whether to travel to Botswana for a wet or dry season safari will very much depend on what you…