New Botswana Science & Technology Park takes shape
The project through which the Botswana government is developing a Science and Technology Park is reportedly taking shape. Once officially…
Bahurutshe Cultural Lodge – a glimpse into the Setswana culture
Often, visitors to Gaborone are at a loss as to what to do because quite simply put, the city cannot…
Motswana’s art piece among “7 best artworks on offer at expo Chicago fair 2017”
Botswana’s own artist, Meleko Mokgosi (pictured below) is making waves at the ongoing sixth edition of the Expo Chicago fair.…
Construction of P309 million Shakawe hospital underway
President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama recently launched the 309 million Pula 70-bed Shakawe Primary Hospital project.…
Progress on the procurement of Gaborone city interchanges
Thirteen companies have shown interest in constructing three interchanges in the capital City, Gaborone. Eight of the companies are…
The nation mourns Morake
Botswana’s former Education Minister, Kebatlamang Morake has died. Morake, who also served in various ministries and at one point acted…
Sleek Foods wins tender to supply KFC
Local Company, Sleek Foods has won a tender to supply giant fast food franchise, Kentucky Fried Chicken-KFC with locally produced…
10 amazing facts about hippos
Hippos often get a bad rep because let’s face it; they are known for being extremely foul tempered. What’s worse,…
Mophato Dance Theatre performance dazzles New York, Financial Times rates it 5 stars!
Each year, Battery Dance, an American cultural ambassador as well as dance ensemble, travels to countries underserved by modern dance,…
Seileng by Han C – another catchy offering from Botswana
This week, we bring you yet another great track straight out of Botswana. Released on June 19, this tune recently…
Timeline of the Isaac Makwala controversy at the 2017 World Athletics Championships
This year has proven very eventful for Botswana’s athletes as they continued to surprise, delight and impress us all with amazing…
Botswana transgender seeks legal recognition as female following gender re-assignment
In a case that could force Botswana’s conservative society to address the rights of the gay, lesbian and transgender…
Amantle Brown – Follo Ft. Juju Boy: Pure, unadulterated ear candy
For years and years Botswana had no music industry to speak of, as we relied on beats coming out of…
Dros RiverWalk – A Review
Dros, as described on their website, is a family-friendly restaurant chain with a rustic feel, a South African wine cellar…
MultiChoice’s DSTV – A Review
Those of you who’ve ventured beyond Botswana will know that you can often access the landline, internet access and cable…
Thamalakane River Lodge Management address claims of being closed to locals
Following last week’s furore on Facebook purporting to the closure of Thamalakane River Lodge to Batswana, we are happy to…
Sir Ketumile – a timeline
The early years Quett Ketumile Joni Masire was born in Kanye, Botswana on July 23, 1925, to Joni Masire,…
President Khama meets with Roy Sesana
This week the President Lt. General Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama had a meeting with Central Kgalagadi community activist,…
15 Cool and fun facts about meerkats
Most people will agree that meerkats are some of the cutest animals you’ll ever find, and Yourbotswana firmly agrees. Just…
Government honours former president, Sir Masire
The state of the art medical facility at the University of Botswana in Gaborone has been renamed the Sir Ketumile…
Sir Ketumile Masire, the last member of Botswana’s inaugural cabinet
Batswana have laid to rest Botswana’s second President and the very last member of Botswana’s inaugural cabinet, Sir Ketumile Masire.…
Sir Seretse Khama, Botswana’s first president
With Sir Ketumile Masire’s passing, the period of mourning and his burial, naturally, Batswana’s emotions are still raw. Perhaps that…
Remembering the legend that was Sir Ketumile Masire – A tribute
The Botswana nation and indeed the rest of Africa and the world are in mourning. The night of the June…
The world mourns “The Great Lion” Sir Ketumile Masire
As messages of condolence poured in from across the country for The Great Lion, the legend that is Sir Ketumile…
Botswana’s much loved stalwart, Sir QKJ Masire passes on
Today Batswana woke up to the sad news of the passing of much loved, former president, Sir QKJ Masire. Sir…
12 Interesting things to do in Gantsi
12 Interesting things to do in Gantsi (or Ghanzi as it is often referred to) There’s the widely held but…