Hundreds of buffaloes drown in Botswana
More than 400 buffaloes believed to have been chased by lions drowned in a river in northern Botswana this week,…
Hot new tune alert! ATI (ft. And Spaces) – Rolling Stone
ATI, one of Botswana’s hottest pop stars, has just released a hot new tune that’s guaranteed to have party lovers…
Mozambique, Botswana sign agreement for direct flights between the two countries
Mozambique and Botswana will be connected through direct flights between Maputo and Gaborone from next year, the Mozambican Minister of…
Why Botswana is a prime investment destination
The Special Economic Zones (SEZ) policy adopted by the Government of Botswana has been designed to attract world-class domestic and…
Botswana’s work ethic a concern – is it fair to say Batswana are lazy?
The topic of Botswana’s poor work ethic seems to creep up quite often and recently the Permanent Secretary to the…
President Masisi clarifies First Lady’s role
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has clarified the role played by the First Lady, Ms Neo Masisi. Speaking to the media…
Steve Harvey gives one lucky audience member a once in a lifetime summer break to Chobe!
A friend sent us a video clip of Steve Harvey giving one of his lucky audience members a once-in a-lifetime…
As government postpones plastic carrier ban, Batswana have their say
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism has announced that the planned plastic ban has been postponed until…
Former Premier League star, Okocha inspires local talent
Former Bolton Wanderers football star, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha last Sunday concluded his promotional tour of Botswana by holding a…
Recipients of Youth Fund grants owe P400 million
The Youth Development Fund (YDF) is owed approximately P400 million in uncollected loan repayments from beneficiaries. The Permanent Secretary in…
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…