Parents feel the pinch as private school fees soar
Once again, the news that every parent across Botswana dreads to hear; private school fees have gone up. Discontented with…
African elephants are migrating to safety – and telling each other how to get there
The Chobe National Park in northern Botswana is a 11, 700 sq km (4,517 sq mile) sanctuary for animals.…
Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique revive massive railway project
Zimbabwe and Botswana have revived talks on the construction of a railway line that would link the two countries to…
Botswana reacts to the government’s execution notice of Joseph Tselayarona
On the morning of February 17, the Botswana Prison Service announced via the Botswana Government Facebook page the execution notice…
Black Panther costume designer inspired by Okavango Delta
The colourfully printed garments, which are most commonly worn in and associated with western Africa, have been co-opted as the…
Transparency International rates Botswana least corrupt in Africa
Transparency International (TI) has once again rated Botswana the least corrupt country in Africa. This is contained in the organisation’s…
Enraged elephant CHARGES at terrified tourists in a safari park
Enraged elephant CHARGES at terrified tourists in a safari park, headbutts the back of their car so hard its tusk…
2017 World Democracy Index – Botswana ranked 28 out of 167 countries
The Economist Intelligence Unit has released its 2017 World/Global Democracy Index (GDI) of 167 countries. In its latest GDI,…
The wonder that is Botswana’s Gcwihaba Caverns
Far off the beaten path, accessible only by 4×4, are Botswana’s Gcwihaba Caverns; a fantastical series of caverns filled with…
Botswana as role model – an example of the best living in the world is across the border
Botswana was recently rated in a BBC study as one of the world’s six best countries to live in —…
Botswana’s Tjawangwa “TJ” Dema named winner of 2018 Sillerman first book prize for African poets
Photo courtesy of Stuart James Arnold (Kalahari Stuart) Botswana’s Tjawangwa “TJ” Dema has won the 2018 Sillerman First Book Prize…
Honeymoon guide: 10 stunning all-inclusive resorts around the world
There’s no denying that the best part after saying your “I dos” is the honeymoon (well, that and spending the…
Botswana parliamentary democracy under spotlight
The Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor David Sebudubudu along with other scholars have published a well-researched handbook…
Introducing the new polymer P10 banknote
The public is informed that the Bank of Botswana will introduce a new polymer P10 banknote, to be issued into…
Marc’s Eatery – a jewel in the delta
Location – From Spar at the New mall, as if you’re heading towards The Village Church (Life Centre) on the…
Spotlight On Tswii Interiors, Nunga Centre (Maun)
While having a bite to eat at the fantastic Marc’s Eatery recently, I noticed that there was a quaint little…
Jazellas – A Botswana shopping experience like no other
Gift shop + Accessories + Clothes shop I first knew of Jazellas in Maun, where it all started and right from…
Botswana one of the “best governed countries in the world” – BBC
Botswana has been named one of the six best-governed countries in the world by the BBC – alongside Denmark, New…
Rhinos Without Borders moves 40 rhino to Botswana
Rhinos Without Borders is proud to announce the successful translocation and release of another 40 rhinos from South Africa to…
Aerial surveys of Botswana’s elephants show the numbers have stabilised
Aerial surveys indicate a greater concentration of elephants in Botswana than anywhere else in Africa. Botswana is home to the…
Botswana music found to be among the most unique in the world
A computer-based analysis of the world’s folk music found that musical traditions in some countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, differ…
Botswana applauds China’s ivory trade ban
Botswana Wildlife authorities and experts on Thursday commended China’s ivory trade ban as a vital step to reducing the slaughter…
Tshilli Farmstall Café, Maun – for the most decadent of brownies
There used to be a time in Maun where you’d be hard-pressed to find somewhere accessible to have a decent…
Do black people really need to wear sunscreen?
This week the Botswana Met Office issued a heatwave warning as the mercury soared, leaving us wilting in its…
Youth Housing and Instalment Purchase Scheme update
For those of you who don’t know, the Youth Housing and Instalment purchase scheme, a 750 two-bed unit project,…
Why doing business in Botswana in 2018 is a great option
Botswana has developed a reputation as Africa’s leading destination that offers a predictable and secure environment for your investment and…