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…
Gantsi – home of the Kalahari Desert and meerkats
Gantsi (sometimes referred to as Ghanzi) Population – Just over 12 000 (2011 census) Location – Western Botswana and borders…
A view of Mombo Camp – Wilderness Safaris
We at YourBotswana always strive to give credit where it’s due and will be the first to agree Wilderness Safaris…
Botswana amends citizenship law to attract more investors
Botswana has amended its immigration laws to attract more investors into the country to contribute significantly to the economy. The…
A review of Sanitas, Gaborone
Sanitas is Botswana’s oldest and largest Nursery & Garden Centre and is located near Gaborone Dam. As restaurants have come…
Celebrating 18 years since Botswana’s Mpule Kwelagobe won Miss Universe
It seems like only yesterday when Mpule Kwelagobe put Botswana on the map by winning the coveted Miss Universe pageant…
Special economic zone to house diamond trading hub
A Special Economic Zone is to be developed near the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, where the Diamond Trading Company,…
Botswana ranked world number 1 in megafauna conservation
Botswana has been ranked number one in the world for its efforts to conserve megafauna. This is according to a…
The truth about religion in Botswana
I recently observed with great interest and a heavy heart a very emotionally charged discussion thread on religion in Botswana…
Spotlight on Thamalakane River Lodge
Maun being the centre of Botswana tourism and the gateway to the Okavango Delta has no shortage of lodges to…
Botswana signs gender protocol
Image Source: SADC LinkedIn article President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama this week signed and acceded to the…
8 Fascinating facts about Tsodilo Hills – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Picture credit Wildlife Wanderer Due to its rich historical and cultural importance, Tsodilo was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site…
8 Fascinating facts you may not know about the Kalahari White Bauhinia tree
In the wake of Africa Earth day and indeed (World) Earth day, it seems fitting to do a piece that…
In Botswana, ecotourism and conservation attract travellers
Botswana is one of the most sparsely populated nations in the world, a country the size of France but with…
Botswana Tourism Organisation wins World Travel & Tourism Council Destination Management Award
Congratulations to Botswana through the Botswana Tourism Organisation – BTO on winning the much deserved World Travel & Tourism Council…
Botswana Vaccine Institute makes strides in vaccine production
Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has made strides in producing vaccines for livestock diseases, including those that have successfully control livestock…