Botswana wants its place among liberation movements in southern Africa
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi wants recognition for his country’s role in the decolonisation of southern Africa. Masisi made the comments during…
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Inside the Lab that Identified Omicron
For years, Botswana’s scientists have been on the cutting-edge of research Last year, international attention briefly turned to a lab…
Concerns COVID-19 expenditure may hamper conservation efforts
Concerns have been raised about the ability of governments to maintain their commitment to wildlife conservation in the face of…
Kalahari calling: Swapping Dunedin for Botswana
Gillian Bremner and her husband Graeme have swapped a life in temperate, green New Zealand for semi-arid, ochre Botswana. The…
That world happiness survey is complete crap
The 2022 World Happiness Report recently came out, and as usual, Botswana found itself languishing in the bottom five least…
Young female teacher committed to introducing Chinese language in Botswana
Goitseone Ishmael, 33, a Chinese language assistant teacher at Legae English Medium School in Gaborone, Botswana, teaches around 350 Standard…
Botswana youth turns newspapers into pencils
Across the globe, cities are synonymous with pollution and other urban activities that are major emitters of greenhouse gases. Hence,…
Botswana bids to host anti-conflict diamond watchdog body in Gaborone
Botswana wants to host the Kimberley Process Secretariat despite interest from China and Austria. President Mkgweetsi Masisi has emphasised the importance…
In Botswana, heavy metal bands’ fame and fortune grow online in pandemic
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Tshomarelo “Vulture” Mosaka used to think connecting with his leather-clad fans could only ever happen as…
Migration of the mighty zebra
From November to December every year, a captivating spectacle of Southern Africa’s longest migration of animals takes place in Botswana…
Okavango Eternal: Protecting a natural wonder
Through Okavango Eternal, De Beers is in partnership with National Geographic to address one of Africa’s most critical conservation challenges:…
Why this lesser-known town in Botswana is the perfect post-safari destination
Maun has blossomed as travellers needed a mandatory PCR test before returning from the Okavango Delta, but this Botswana town’s…
Botswana struggling to get out of South Africa’s shadow
A recent report by the United Nations (UN) shows how Botswana is struggling step out from South Africa’s shadow as…
De Beers extends Botswana sales deal as it negotiates new contract
De Beers Group said on Friday it has extended by six months a 10-year agreement with Botswana for the sale…
Kavango on Course to Intercept Major Conductive System at Botswana Project
Kavango Resources PLC said Friday that it is on course to intercept a major conductive mineral system at its Kalahari…
Kavango’s current drilling campaign in Botswana may be the most important it’s ever undertaken
Is the current round of drilling at the Kalahari Suture Zone likely to be the most significant ever undertaken by…
Losses increase at Teeling’s Botswana Diamonds
John Teeling’s Botswana Diamonds has reported an operating loss of £472,107 (€552,072) for the 12 months to June 30. This…
Witness the zebra migration in Botswana
When thinking of animal migrations in Africa, the first thing that springs to mind is the wildebeest migration in the…
Botswana base metal drill targets aplenty for Si6
Si6 Metals has unlocked a flurry of new high quality untested anomalies through interpretation of recent audio frequency magnetotelluric or…
Stunning images of African wild dogs feature in new book about the species
The endangered African wild dog has been immortalised in a new book featuring stunning images donated by leading wildlife photographers.…
Botswana now way ahead on coronavirus vaccination
Botswana is now way ahead of Southern African countries in terms of coronavirus vaccination, having dispensed 53.3 doses for every…
Evolve Back unveils first international luxury resort in Kalahari, Botswana
Evolve Back, one of India’s leading luxury experiential resorts has launched its first ever international property in Central Kalahari, Botswana.…
You know the drill: Prince Harry issues another eco-plea… this time for his beloved Botswana
Prince Harry has spoken out against drilling by an oil and gas company in the Okavango River basin in a…
Desert & Delta Safaris increases its portfolio with Nxamaseri Island Lodge acquisition
Desert & Delta Safaris has announced a new addition to its luxury lodge portfolio. The company which is based, owned…
The woman bringing Shea butter to Botswana
Botswana’s Tuduetso Tebape is an entrepreneur running a sustainable beauty brand in a male-dominated industry. She explained to True Africa…
Donkey milk gains popularity in Botswana as treatment for post-COVID complications
When Francinah Chennapragada recovered from COVID-19 in July, she experienced post COVID-19 complications that brought her to the point of…