https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Sat, 26 Dec 2020 11:27:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-5th-president-dr-mek-masisi-is-inaugurated/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-5th-president-dr-mek-masisi-is-inaugurated/#respond Sun, 03 Nov 2019 10:39:51 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=9472

On Friday, November 1, Batswana were glued to tv screens up and down the country as the 5th President of…]]>

On Friday, November 1, Batswana were glued to tv screens up and down the country as the 5th President of…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-5th-president-dr-mek-masisi-is-inaugurated/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/a-look-at-president-masisis-first-12-months-in-office/ https://yourbotswana.com/a-look-at-president-masisis-first-12-months-in-office/#respond Sun, 07 Apr 2019 16:24:59 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7584

President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi on 1 April celebrated one year in office with Francistown residents. Dr Masisi – inaugurated the…]]>

President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi on 1 April celebrated one year in office with Francistown residents. Dr Masisi – inaugurated the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/a-look-at-president-masisis-first-12-months-in-office/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-ponders-a-move-to-amend-the-constitution-to-allow-for-direct-election-of-the-state-president/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-ponders-a-move-to-amend-the-constitution-to-allow-for-direct-election-of-the-state-president/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2019 14:51:21 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7322 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-ponders-a-move-to-amend-the-constitution-to-allow-for-direct-election-of-the-state-president/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/parliament-rejects-motion-of-no-confidence-against-masisi/ https://yourbotswana.com/parliament-rejects-motion-of-no-confidence-against-masisi/#respond Sun, 15 Jul 2018 14:23:48 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=5366 https://yourbotswana.com/parliament-rejects-motion-of-no-confidence-against-masisi/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/his-excellency-president-mokgweetsi-masisi-profile/ https://yourbotswana.com/his-excellency-president-mokgweetsi-masisi-profile/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2018 16:23:02 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=3951

On the 1st of April 2018, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi was sworn in as the 5th President of…]]>

On the 1st of April 2018, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi was sworn in as the 5th President of…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/his-excellency-president-mokgweetsi-masisi-profile/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/4-facts-about-botswana-trt-world/ https://yourbotswana.com/4-facts-about-botswana-trt-world/#respond Sun, 08 Apr 2018 15:01:22 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=3921

In comparison to other African states, Botswana has had smooth transitions of power since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.…]]>

In comparison to other African states, Botswana has had smooth transitions of power since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/4-facts-about-botswana-trt-world/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-swears-in-5th-leader-president-mokgweetsi-masisi/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-swears-in-5th-leader-president-mokgweetsi-masisi/#respond Sun, 01 Apr 2018 13:06:44 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=3896 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-swears-in-5th-leader-president-mokgweetsi-masisi/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/as-president-khama-bows-out-a-quick-glance-at-his-legacy/ https://yourbotswana.com/as-president-khama-bows-out-a-quick-glance-at-his-legacy/#respond Sun, 01 Apr 2018 13:00:36 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=3893

Botswana’s outgoing President, Ian Khama has stepped down after ten years in power, leaving Botswana looking perky. Khama has been…]]>

Botswana’s outgoing President, Ian Khama has stepped down after ten years in power, leaving Botswana looking perky. Khama has been…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/as-president-khama-bows-out-a-quick-glance-at-his-legacy/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/sir-ketumile-a-timeline/ https://yourbotswana.com/sir-ketumile-a-timeline/#respond Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:46:33 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=2529

  The early years Quett Ketumile Joni Masire was born in Kanye, Botswana on July 23, 1925, to Joni Masire,…]]>

  The early years Quett Ketumile Joni Masire was born in Kanye, Botswana on July 23, 1925, to Joni Masire,…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/sir-ketumile-a-timeline/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/remembering-the-legend-that-was-sir-ketumile-masire-a-tribute/ https://yourbotswana.com/remembering-the-legend-that-was-sir-ketumile-masire-a-tribute/#respond Sun, 25 Jun 2017 13:49:30 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=2305

The Botswana nation and indeed the rest of Africa and the world are in mourning. The night of the June…]]>

The Botswana nation and indeed the rest of Africa and the world are in mourning. The night of the June…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/remembering-the-legend-that-was-sir-ketumile-masire-a-tribute/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/the-world-mourns-the-great-lion-sir-ketumile-masire/ https://yourbotswana.com/the-world-mourns-the-great-lion-sir-ketumile-masire/#respond Sun, 25 Jun 2017 13:34:11 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=2291

As messages of condolence poured in from across the country for The Great Lion, the legend that is Sir Ketumile…]]>

As messages of condolence poured in from across the country for The Great Lion, the legend that is Sir Ketumile…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/the-world-mourns-the-great-lion-sir-ketumile-masire/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-much-loved-stalwart-sir-qkj-masire-passes-on/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-much-loved-stalwart-sir-qkj-masire-passes-on/#respond Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:45:04 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=2259

Today Batswana woke up to the sad news of the passing of much loved, former president, Sir QKJ Masire. Sir…]]>

Today Batswana woke up to the sad news of the passing of much loved, former president, Sir QKJ Masire. Sir…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-much-loved-stalwart-sir-qkj-masire-passes-on/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/gaborone-dam/ https://yourbotswana.com/gaborone-dam/#comments Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:07:22 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=1227

Constructed in 1963, Gaborone dam makes for a fantastic venue for beautiful Botswana sunsets. Gaborone dam, the largest man-made body…]]>

Constructed in 1963, Gaborone dam makes for a fantastic venue for beautiful Botswana sunsets. Gaborone dam, the largest man-made body…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/gaborone-dam/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/david-oyelowo-gets-surprise-visit-from-president-of-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/david-oyelowo-gets-surprise-visit-from-president-of-botswana/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2017 10:09:58 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=1002

David Oyelowo, who stars as Sir Seretse Khama, the first president of Botswana in “A United Kingdom,” says his character’s…]]>

David Oyelowo, who stars as Sir Seretse Khama, the first president of Botswana in “A United Kingdom,” says his character’s…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/david-oyelowo-gets-surprise-visit-from-president-of-botswana/feed/ 4