https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:06:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/scatec-starts-commercial-operation-of-second-60-mw-phase-of-botswanas-120-mw-mmadinare-solar-cluster/ https://yourbotswana.com/scatec-starts-commercial-operation-of-second-60-mw-phase-of-botswanas-120-mw-mmadinare-solar-cluster/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:06:33 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19997

12 January 2026 Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy company, has commenced commercial operation of the second 60 MW phase…]]>

12 January 2026 Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy company, has commenced commercial operation of the second 60 MW phase…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/scatec-starts-commercial-operation-of-second-60-mw-phase-of-botswanas-120-mw-mmadinare-solar-cluster/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-on-the-rise-how-passion-drives-its-athletes-to-podium-success/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-on-the-rise-how-passion-drives-its-athletes-to-podium-success/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:22:20 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19787

24 November 2025 Botswana has started producing notable stars, especially on the track, and their achievements are creating tangible ripple…]]>

24 November 2025 Botswana has started producing notable stars, especially on the track, and their achievements are creating tangible ripple…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-on-the-rise-how-passion-drives-its-athletes-to-podium-success/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/giant-dome-shaped-coal-storage-set-to-boost-botswanas-power-stability/ https://yourbotswana.com/giant-dome-shaped-coal-storage-set-to-boost-botswanas-power-stability/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:18:50 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19467

1 October 2025 Morupule B Power Station in Palapye, Central, is getting a massive dome-shaped coal-storage facility to help ensure…]]>

1 October 2025 Morupule B Power Station in Palapye, Central, is getting a massive dome-shaped coal-storage facility to help ensure…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/giant-dome-shaped-coal-storage-set-to-boost-botswanas-power-stability/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-government-reports-progress-in-medicine-distribution-after-health-emergency-declaration/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-government-reports-progress-in-medicine-distribution-after-health-emergency-declaration/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:01:43 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19402

15 September 2025 The Botswana government has reported progress in distributing medicines to various parts of the country following President…]]>

15 September 2025 The Botswana government has reported progress in distributing medicines to various parts of the country following President…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-government-reports-progress-in-medicine-distribution-after-health-emergency-declaration/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/un-pledges-support-to-address-botswanas-medicine-shortage/ https://yourbotswana.com/un-pledges-support-to-address-botswanas-medicine-shortage/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:13:53 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19181

2 September 2025 The United Nations has pledged comprehensive support to Botswana as the country confronts a nationwide shortage of…]]>

2 September 2025 The United Nations has pledged comprehensive support to Botswana as the country confronts a nationwide shortage of…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/un-pledges-support-to-address-botswanas-medicine-shortage/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/all-13-pick-n-pay-stores-in-botswana-now-under-full-corporate-ownership/ https://yourbotswana.com/all-13-pick-n-pay-stores-in-botswana-now-under-full-corporate-ownership/#respond Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:54:13 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18853

9 August 2025 All Pick n Pay stores in Botswana are now under full corporate ownership, signalling its commitment to…]]>

9 August 2025 All Pick n Pay stores in Botswana are now under full corporate ownership, signalling its commitment to…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/all-13-pick-n-pay-stores-in-botswana-now-under-full-corporate-ownership/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/hayo-expands-african-presence-with-new-offices-in-botswana-liberia-and-malawi/ https://yourbotswana.com/hayo-expands-african-presence-with-new-offices-in-botswana-liberia-and-malawi/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:49:00 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18773

22 July 2025 Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has expanded its African footprint with new offices in Gaborone…]]>

22 July 2025 Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has expanded its African footprint with new offices in Gaborone…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/hayo-expands-african-presence-with-new-offices-in-botswana-liberia-and-malawi/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/a-vast-nature-park-spanning-five-countries-has-lions-elephants-and-africas-most-jaw-dropping-waterfall/ https://yourbotswana.com/a-vast-nature-park-spanning-five-countries-has-lions-elephants-and-africas-most-jaw-dropping-waterfall/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:46:31 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18725

2 July 2024 Wildlife enthusiasts and adventurous travellers journey to Africa for safaris like those at Ruaha National Park — Tanzania’s…]]>

2 July 2024 Wildlife enthusiasts and adventurous travellers journey to Africa for safaris like those at Ruaha National Park — Tanzania’s…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/a-vast-nature-park-spanning-five-countries-has-lions-elephants-and-africas-most-jaw-dropping-waterfall/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/spanish-foreign-ministry-declares-botswana-safest-country-in-africa/ https://yourbotswana.com/spanish-foreign-ministry-declares-botswana-safest-country-in-africa/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 16:25:20 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18579

15 May 2025 The Spanish foreign ministry has declared Botswana the least risky country for travel in Africa. This is…]]>

15 May 2025 The Spanish foreign ministry has declared Botswana the least risky country for travel in Africa. This is…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/spanish-foreign-ministry-declares-botswana-safest-country-in-africa/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/africa-should-let-some-countries-get-rich-first/ https://yourbotswana.com/africa-should-let-some-countries-get-rich-first/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 16:19:05 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18576

15 May 2025 Each African country has its own economic advantages. These should be embraced rather than trying to focus…]]>

15 May 2025 Each African country has its own economic advantages. These should be embraced rather than trying to focus…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/africa-should-let-some-countries-get-rich-first/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/wiring-africas-industrial-future-african-development-banks-helping-to-spur-botswanas-automotive-revolution/ https://yourbotswana.com/wiring-africas-industrial-future-african-development-banks-helping-to-spur-botswanas-automotive-revolution/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 18:43:57 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18551

8 May 2025 Across sprawling factory floors, hundreds of skilled hands meticulously assemble intricate wiring harnesses – components that will…]]>

8 May 2025 Across sprawling factory floors, hundreds of skilled hands meticulously assemble intricate wiring harnesses – components that will…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/wiring-africas-industrial-future-african-development-banks-helping-to-spur-botswanas-automotive-revolution/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-aims-to-be-africas-next-film-hub/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-aims-to-be-africas-next-film-hub/#comments Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:24:03 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18478

19 April 2025 Botswana is using strategic reforms to turn its creative sector into an engine for economic growth. The…]]>

19 April 2025 Botswana is using strategic reforms to turn its creative sector into an engine for economic growth. The…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-aims-to-be-africas-next-film-hub/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-host-2026-world-athletics-relays/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-host-2026-world-athletics-relays/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:14:23 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18389

27 March 2025 Botswana Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng on Tuesday expressed his delight over Botswana’s having been…]]>

27 March 2025 Botswana Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng on Tuesday expressed his delight over Botswana’s having been…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-host-2026-world-athletics-relays/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/how-botswanas-brastorne-is-turning-basic-feature-phones-into-digital-gateways/ https://yourbotswana.com/how-botswanas-brastorne-is-turning-basic-feature-phones-into-digital-gateways/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:29:51 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18367

24 March 2025 Botswana startup Brastorne is connecting millions of Africans who lack internet access by turning basic feature phones…]]>

24 March 2025 Botswana startup Brastorne is connecting millions of Africans who lack internet access by turning basic feature phones…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/how-botswanas-brastorne-is-turning-basic-feature-phones-into-digital-gateways/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-delegate-at-focac-dismisses-western-smearing-calls-for-chinese-expertise-in-modernising-africas-development/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-delegate-at-focac-dismisses-western-smearing-calls-for-chinese-expertise-in-modernising-africas-development/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:58:56 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17757

5 September 2024 Otsile Morake, a PhD student at Jiangsu University from Botswana and President of the Botswana Expatriates in…]]>

5 September 2024 Otsile Morake, a PhD student at Jiangsu University from Botswana and President of the Botswana Expatriates in…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-delegate-at-focac-dismisses-western-smearing-calls-for-chinese-expertise-in-modernising-africas-development/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-turns-to-digital-as-it-eyes-afcfta-market/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-turns-to-digital-as-it-eyes-afcfta-market/#respond Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:18:40 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16124

Botswana Export Manufacturer Association (BEMA) is integrating its online store with the Pan-African Payment Settlement System (PAPSS) developed by AFREXIM…]]>

Botswana Export Manufacturer Association (BEMA) is integrating its online store with the Pan-African Payment Settlement System (PAPSS) developed by AFREXIM…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-turns-to-digital-as-it-eyes-afcfta-market/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/the-african-safari-is-changing-for-the-better-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ https://yourbotswana.com/the-african-safari-is-changing-for-the-better-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:01:38 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16108

If you’re eyeing a luxury safari in Africa in 2023 and 2024, expect to find a changing landscape on the…]]>

If you’re eyeing a luxury safari in Africa in 2023 and 2024, expect to find a changing landscape on the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/the-african-safari-is-changing-for-the-better-heres-what-you-need-to-know/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/top-10-most-powerful-african-passports-in-2023/ https://yourbotswana.com/top-10-most-powerful-african-passports-in-2023/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:17:14 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16099

The top 10 most powerful passports in Africa in 2023 are Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi,…]]>

The top 10 most powerful passports in Africa in 2023 are Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi,…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/top-10-most-powerful-african-passports-in-2023/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/us-africa-summit-yields-positive-results-for-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/us-africa-summit-yields-positive-results-for-botswana/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:41:30 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=15687 https://yourbotswana.com/us-africa-summit-yields-positive-results-for-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/tourism-thought-leaders-in-africa-gather-in-botswana-to-look-into-intra-africa-travel/ https://yourbotswana.com/tourism-thought-leaders-in-africa-gather-in-botswana-to-look-into-intra-africa-travel/#respond Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:42:55 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=15369 https://yourbotswana.com/tourism-thought-leaders-in-africa-gather-in-botswana-to-look-into-intra-africa-travel/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/about-20-of-botswana-workers-living-in-poverty/ https://yourbotswana.com/about-20-of-botswana-workers-living-in-poverty/#respond Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:38:36 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=14715

The figure wouldn’t have changed much but in 2019, some 20% of the employed population in Botswana was living below…]]>

The figure wouldn’t have changed much but in 2019, some 20% of the employed population in Botswana was living below…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/about-20-of-botswana-workers-living-in-poverty/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/concerns-covid-19-expenditure-may-hamper-conservation-efforts/ https://yourbotswana.com/concerns-covid-19-expenditure-may-hamper-conservation-efforts/#respond Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:31:25 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=14454

Concerns have been raised about the ability of governments to maintain their commitment to wildlife conservation in the face of…]]>

Concerns have been raised about the ability of governments to maintain their commitment to wildlife conservation in the face of…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/concerns-covid-19-expenditure-may-hamper-conservation-efforts/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/motswana-pens-kids-adventures-in-africa-books-taking-you-on-a-journey-to-discover-africa-country-by-country/ https://yourbotswana.com/motswana-pens-kids-adventures-in-africa-books-taking-you-on-a-journey-to-discover-africa-country-by-country/#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:09:05 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13469

When two mums – one South African, another Zimbabwean/Motswana – found themselves struggling to find just the right resources to…]]>

When two mums – one South African, another Zimbabwean/Motswana – found themselves struggling to find just the right resources to…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/motswana-pens-kids-adventures-in-africa-books-taking-you-on-a-journey-to-discover-africa-country-by-country/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/post-covid-safari-companies-rethink-who-should-stay-at-their-lodges/ https://yourbotswana.com/post-covid-safari-companies-rethink-who-should-stay-at-their-lodges/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:23:39 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13289

Some operators are turning the classic business model on its head in hopes of increasing margins and better funding their…]]>

Some operators are turning the classic business model on its head in hopes of increasing margins and better funding their…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/post-covid-safari-companies-rethink-who-should-stay-at-their-lodges/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/africa-beckons-ultra-luxe-travel-with-a-conscience/ https://yourbotswana.com/africa-beckons-ultra-luxe-travel-with-a-conscience/#respond Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:18:23 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13120

Roar Africa is redefining ultra-luxury travel with a range of storybook experiences that also support conservation, humanitarian work and economic…]]>

Roar Africa is redefining ultra-luxury travel with a range of storybook experiences that also support conservation, humanitarian work and economic…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/africa-beckons-ultra-luxe-travel-with-a-conscience/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/vaccine-hoarding-is-dividing-nations-botswanas-president-says/ https://yourbotswana.com/vaccine-hoarding-is-dividing-nations-botswanas-president-says/#respond Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:59:52 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13037

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said he’s never seen the world as polarised as it is over the issue of access…]]>

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said he’s never seen the world as polarised as it is over the issue of access…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/vaccine-hoarding-is-dividing-nations-botswanas-president-says/feed/ 0