The National Geographic Society and De Beers Group Announce Opening of New Nkashi Knowledge Centre in the Okavango Delta
11 April 2025 Led locally by the Nkashi Trust, the Nkashi Knowledge Centre in Beetsha, Botswana, is a vital community…
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Botswana’s solar energy plans take shape
8 April 2025 Botswana is positioning herself to be a regional hub for renewable energy buoyed by the vast sunshine…
Time to regain the sparkle: A new growth strategy for Botswana
7 April 2025 Botswana has lost some of its economic lustre. Consider these figures: from independence in 1966 to the…
Letsile Tebogo says athletics saved him from life of crime
5 April 2025 Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo said on Wednesday he could have become a delinquent if the sport…
World Athletics appoints Olympic champion Tebogo as Kids’ Athletics Ambassador
4 April 2025 World Athletics have appointed Botswana’s Olympic gold medallist and World Athlete of the Year 2024 Letsile Tebogo…
What makes Botswana the ultimate safari destination in March? Discover the best wildlife spots across Africa
2 April 2025 March offers travellers a unique chance to experience Botswana in its low season, making it a great…
OPINION: The nightmare that is Botswana’s 19-year old load-shedding headache
26 March 2025 Yesterday I woke up to no power. That same evening, we were hit again, on and off,…
Botswana eyes strategic partnerships in Europe
25 March 2025 Botswana’s Vice President, Ndaba Gaolathe has secured pivotal investment and trade agreements during a landmark mission across…
Botswana Successfully Launches First Satellite, BOTSAT-1
17 March 2025 Botswana’s first satellite, BOTSAT-1, was successfully launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9—Transporter 13 rideshare mission on Saturday, March…
Botswana to launch first satellite into orbit on March 5
4 March 2025 Botswana is set to make history with the launch of its first satellite, BOTSAT-1, on March 5…
China, Botswana sign agreement on economic, technical cooperation
28 February 2025 China and Botswana signed an agreement on economic and technical cooperation between the two governments on Thursday…
Namibia and Botswana Reaffirm Commitment to Trans-Kalahari Rail Corridor Project
27 February 2025 The governments of Namibia and Botswana have reiterated their commitment to the Trans-Kalahari Rail Corridor Development Project…
Mmamabula energy project takes shape
24 February 2025 Jindal Africa’s has so far injected over P715 million into the Mmamabula Energy Project as the power…
Korea Water Resources Corp. secures $15.7 million water management contract in
22 February 2025 The Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) has signed a significant contract with Botswana to develop and manage…
Artist from Botswana teaching in Ashland creates to explain the meaning of home
15 February 2024 Artist Louise Mandumbwa‘s family has been relocating for generations across Africa, and the painter and printmaker from…
Botswana undertakes Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment: A move towards a resilient health system on impacts of climate change
10 February 2025 The Government of Botswana conducted a Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment in selected districts to…
Botswana leaned on Lucara to renew diamond deal
10 February 2025 BOTSWANA may have had a lot to do with Lucara Diamond’s decision to renew a marketing agreement…
Tlou Energy to build data centre at Lesedi site, Botswana
9 February 2025 Facility for an unnamed developer will be located at Tlou’s gas production site. Australian-based energy firm Tlou…
Botswana to rearm rangers to combat poaching
9 February 2025 Botswana plans to rearm its game rangers to combat poaching, a senior official said on Thursday. In…
Trailblazer, Dr Gaositwe Chiepe dies at 102
Dr Gaositwe Chiepe, a trailblazing stateswoman and the first Motswana woman to earn a diploma and a college degree, has…
The unbelievable border between two African countries that’s only 150 metres long
19 January 2025 The border between two huge African countries is one of the shortest land boundaries in the world.…
Botswana primed as luxury tourism destination for Gulf Cooperation Council travellers
19 January 2025 Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are increasingly travelling beyond the region, with advisory firm Glasgow…
Driving Botswana’s Farming Revolution
7 January 2025 Since 2020, Chinese experts have partnered with their counterparts in Botswana to introduce drought-resistant rice varieties in…
Ghana plans to approve visa-free entry policy to Botswana and other African countries
30 December 2024 In a landmark decision, the Ghanaian Government has announced a new visa-free entry policy for nationals from…
Botswana issues 400 elephant hunting licenses, drawing fresh opposition
25 December 2024 Botswana has issued 400 elephant hunting licenses amid fresh opposition from conservationists. International hunters pay up to…
Mpho Sebina makes history as the first Botswana musician to join the Recording Academy
18 December 2024 It offers her a chance to serve the global music community and advocate for the rights of…