More reports of rhino poaching incidents in the delta
Reports say over three rhino carcasses were recently discovered in the prime touristic area of the Okavango Delta. While the…
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Botswana poll body shrugs off rigging claims
Botswana’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) was on Wednesday forced to respond to allegations that it was involved in the alleged…
Policing Bechuanaland Protectorate
As we continue the memories of Bechuanaland Protectorate series recounted by Ian Brooks, this article and photos showcase some of…
Okavango River dreams three-part miniseries premieres
The Okavango in Southern Africa is a special river born in the highlands of Angola. Unlike most rivers that flow…
Okavango Delta: What to expect in 2020 high season
Safari Destinations, a local destination management company for Botswana and Zimbabwe, expects 2020 to deliver exceptional game viewing thanks to…
Botswana: Why Masisi held on and how voters rejected ethnic politics
We did not expect this result. Analysts had given the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), led by Mokgweetsi Masisi less…
Prince Harry’s sweet welcome message at Botswana charity was just revealed
Prince Harry recently visited a centre for his charity Sentebale in Botswana and was heralded with a special greeting. He’s…
Botswana’s 5th President, Dr MEK Masisi is inaugurated
On Friday, November 1, Batswana were glued to tv screens up and down the country as the 5th President of…
SADC Mission urges Botswana to review role of Chiefs in politics
The SADC Observer Mission has noted areas of the electoral process that require improvement in Botswana. While declaring the 23rd…
Garden of Eden in Africa: Humanity’s first home traced to Botswana
A study provides a window into the first 100,000 years of the history of modern humans. The real Garden Of…
HE Mokgweetsi Masisi, BDP wins Botswana 2019 General election
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has comfortably won what was expected to be a tightly contested general election. Following this week’s much-anticipated…
Ibrahim Index ranks Botswana high on rule of law but low on independence of the judiciary
The Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) has rated Botswana as the fourth country in the continent in regards to…
Botswana – a Seasonal Guide
As is true for numerous destinations in Africa, planning a visit is largely dependent on a traveller’s set of preferences.…
How Botswana’s Dazzling 20 Carat Blue Diamond Is Inspiring The Country’s Brightest Creative Talent
When is a diamond more than just a diamond? That question might be best answered by the Okavango Diamond Company…
Botswana is one of Africa’s premier wildlife watching destinations – Lonely Planet
Botswana is one of Africa’s premier wildlife-watching destinations. The wildlife is prolific and extraordinary and the landscapes – the Kalahari, the Okavango Delta,…
BotswanaPost launches “Endangered Birds of Botswana: The Cranes” Stamp Issue
BotswanaPost has in partnership with Hoisting Solutions have launched the fourth stamp issue for the year 2019 – “Endangered Birds…
Botswana beefs up resources in anti-poaching clamp-down as second rhino is killed within same week
Last Wednesday spelt a very sad day for Botswana when it emerged a rhino was killed in the Okavango Delta. News…
Botswana Dry Port to expand its services at Port of Walvis Bay
The Botswana Dry port, which is managed by Sea Rail Botswana, is undergoing a facelift at its premises at the…
Botswana and Russia go visa-free on October 8
An intergovernmental visa waiver agreement between Russia and Botswana, signed by foreign ministers Sergey Lavrov and Unity Dow on the…
Remember the 813-Carat Diamond Found in Botswana?
The 812.77-carat “Constellation” in rough form. Found in Botswana in November 2015, the Type IIa stone yielded eight polished diamonds,…
It’s pretty special’: Calgary naturalist in awe of Botswana elephant herd
Brian Keating says you have to experience it to fully understand ‘One of the highlights was sitting in a wildlife…
Prince Harry says Botswana helped him deal with mum’s death
Prince Harry has said Botswana was a “place to get away from it all” after his mum’s death in 1997. …
No rain, no gain: Why travel to Botswana in the green season
Botswana is generally a place of empty blue skies and boasts an enviable 300 days of dazzling sunshine a year.…
Africa’s top 5 places to spot rhino
The 21st September is World Rhino Day and to celebrate, I thought that sharing my knowledge of Africa’s best places…
Botswana Travel Guide
Travel and Tourism Botswana has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Thanks to a resurgence in diamond mining,…
The Botswana Police Service employs one of four H125s for anti-poaching
The statistics are dire. Less than 4,000 tigers are left in the wild. The western black rhino and northern white…