Taylor Swift’s 2015 hit song “Wildest Dreams” was filmed in Botswana
Did You Know that acclaimed pop star Taylor Swift’s 2015 hit song, Wildest Dreams was filmed in Botswana? Hard as it…
Botswana Coat of Arms
Botswana’s Coat of Arms of was adopted on January 25, 1966, the year within which Botswana gained independence from Great…
Spotlight on Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Botswana relies very heavily on tourism for its revenue income and very year, hundreds of people from across the world…
Botswana’s Kgotla System
What Exactly Is A Kgotla? Botswana has often been lauded as one of the oldest democracies in the world, and…
Dutch company rakes it in off the back of Setswana Kgotla system!
In recent years, some Batswana have questioned whether the Kgotla system has a place in 21st century Botswana. Imagine my…
Air Botswana: Through a passenger’s eyes
I travelled to and from Maun via Air Botswana over the festive season, and I’m pleased to say both journeys…
Actor Jesse Metcalfe and his fiancée visited Botswana with UNICEF
In 2014 American actor Jesse Metcalfe and his fiancée Cara Santana took a trip to Botswana for UNICEF. They visited…
Top Gear – Botswana Special
Top Gear: Botswana Special is a full-length, special edition episode for BBC motoring programme Top Gear, and was first broadcast…
The meaning behind the Botswana flag
Not many people know this, but former British protectorate, Botswana adopted its current flag in 1966 to replace the Union…
BotswanaPost launches Kgotla Stamps
BotswanaPost has unveiled the new Kgotla stamps with the tagline, ‘Democracy through dialogue’. The four stamps were designed under four…
Botswana Weather – What To Expect
Climate Botswana’s climate is semi-arid. It is hot and dry for most of the year. The rainy season falls over…
Botswana Superstitions
Ask anybody if they are superstitious, and most of them aren’t happy to admit they are. Yet across the world,…
Food glorious food
If there’s a trump card up Botswana’s sleeve, it’s Botswana beef. Prepare to add an inch or two to your…
Nico and Vinz – Am I Wrong music video
Nico & Vinz are a Norwegian Afrobeat/Hip-hop/R&B duo consisting of Kahouly Nicolay “Nico” Sereba Vincent “Vinz” Dery, both from Oslo.…
The World’s Strictest Parents – Botswana
The World’s Strictest Parents is an international television franchise reality series developed by TwentyTwenty Television with its original broadcast in…
Geography Now! Botswana
Thanks to Paul B. (aka Barby) for this great video on Botswana! Visit his YouTube page for more videos on other countries…
Batswana are not tourists?
I spent the festive period in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta and therefore a popular destination for most…
Power cuts and water rationing
Anyone travelling to (or planning to relocate to) Botswana needs to understand and appreciate the situation regarding water and electricity. Water…
The Ivory Elephant Sculpture (SSK International Airport)
The majestic sculpture of an elephant at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport may not be to everyone’s one taste,…
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Airport: A Brief Review I recently flew to Maun from Gaborone over the festive season. I was very pleasantly surprised…
Public Transport – Long Distance Buses
There’s an abundance of privately owned local buses that travel from Gaborone outwards to various parts of Botswana. The buses…
Dialling Codes and Emergency Numbers
Botswana Emergency Service Numbers (Toll Free) Ambulance Service 997 The Police 999 Fire Brigade 998 Medical Rescue 911 *Medical Air Rescue…
Electricity in Botswana
Electricity just like water in Botswana is a huge challenge. I find it ironic that it took us until the…
Water Supply In Botswana
For a very long time, Botswana water was always considered safe to drink straight out of the tap. However, it…
Smart ways to survive the harsh Botswana heat and all it comes with
During this time of the year, a lot of people around the world are wrapping up warm in their winter…
Celebrating Christmas and New Year’s in Botswana
For some people, the festive season is cold, grey, wet and maybe even snowy. If you’re one of those people,…