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…
Khoemacau Mine to boost Ngamiland economy
The Khoemacau copper mine project Executive Director, Boikobo Paya says the mine will contribute significantly to the growth of…
Botswana manganese estimate fires up aspirant battery supplier
A maiden mineral resource at the Kgwakgwe Hill manganese field in Botswana has given a Toronto venture exchange junior exploration…
52 years of Independence – 52 cool facts about Botswana
Today marks 52 years since Botswana gained its independence from Britain. To celebrate, we bring you 52 cool facts about…
Doubts mount in Botswana over charity’s claim of elephant ‘poaching frenzy’
It was a shocking story that attracted global attention this month: A “poaching frenzy”in northern Botswana left 87 elephants dead,…
Shumba Energy plans to turn Palapye into coal producing town
Shumba Energy Country Manager, Comfort Molosiwa says the company intends to turn Palapye into a coal-producing centre. Molosiwa, who was…
The Majestic Five Hotel
My wife and I recently needed accommodation in Mahalapye but due to most hotels and lodges in Mahalapye being fully…
Botswana remains committed to the conservation of natural resources – President Masisi
Botswana remains steadfast in its commitment to protect and safeguard the world’s natural heritage under its care, says President Mokgweetsi…
Masisi mends relations with international community
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says his government intends to codify the country’s foreign policy aimed at improving and promoting good relations…
Botswana under pressure to reboot ‘stalling’ economy
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has revealed that he is under pressure to get Botswana’s stalled economy moving again to…
Botswana plans to reopen liquidated BCL copper mine
The Botswana government has revealed that plans are underway to re-open the liquidated state-owned BCL copper mine. Selebi-Phikwe’s BCL mine…
Compelling reasons to invest in Botswana
Botswana has developed a reputation as Africa’s leading destination that offers a predictable and secure environment for your investment and…
Bling from Botswana: a documentary on the country’s ethically sourced diamonds
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend but they can come at a high cost for the people who…
Showcasing Haina Kalahari Lodge
The stunning Haina Kalahari Lodge is in the heart of the Kalahari, bordering the Central Kalahari Game Reserve at the…
BHC’s Tsholofelo housing development update
This week the Botswana Housing Corporation issued a notice giving an update on its Tsholofelo housing development. Below is the…
5 great things to do on safari other than a game drive
Think safari and the first thing that normally comes to mind is a group of people on a vehicle wearing…
The stunning kaleidoscope of the Sedudu Island sunset
Sedudu Island – also known as Kasikili Island in Namibia – is an Island located on the Chobe River. A…