Opinion by human-wildlife conflict specialist: Botswana has found her voice about elephants – but will we listen?
Botswana elephants – to trophy hunt and cull, or not? The current international furore over a Botswana government White Paper…
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From despair to hope: journey of a young woman born with HIV
She was just ten years old when she found out she was infected with HIV: “I had been on treatment…
Botswana to construct heavy haul railway that will link with South Africa
The Botswana government is set to construct a new heavy haul railway line that will link the country’s Mmamabula area with South Africa’s…
Transnet, Botswana Railways collaborate to unlock coal reserves
Transnet and Botswana Railways on Thursday announced that they have resuscitated discussions on the construction of the heavy haul railway…
As the U.S. marks Black History Month, Botswana offers a valuable lesson about racial harmony
This country in the middle of the Kalahari Desert of southern Africa is a lure for safari tourists eager to…
Chinese loans no debt trap – President Masisi
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has moved to allay fears that loans from the world’s second largest economy China are a…
Kazungula Bridge to link, open up markets in eight African countries
Scenes of traders, travellers, fishermen and women crossing the Zambezi River on floating planks, ferries, rickshaw boats and canoes will…
Botswana Best Safari Country In Africa For 2018
Botswana is the best African country for safari travel. This is based on a thorough examination of more than 3,000…
5 Fascinating facts about the Okavango Delta
As a general rule, you’re likely to be spoiled for choice when booking a safari trip to Africa. After all,…
Botswana arrests men in possession of elephant tusks
Botswana has charged five men with the unlawful possession of elephant tusks. The five men appeared before Francistown Magistrate Kaveri…
When is the best time for a safari in Botswana?
Botswana is a popular safari destination for travellers and many experts have different opinions about when the best time to…
Christmas in Botswana
Christmas in Botswana I have to admit, I didn’t know much about Botswana or southern Africa until one of my…
Go walking with an elephant herd – right now
Get up close with the wildlife of the Okavango Delta in new 360 video. No special equipment required. Botswana is…
Lobatse to house Liberation Heritage Park
The Deputy Director in the Department of National Museum and Monuments, Steven Mogotsi says the government has proposed to develop…
Kobokwe’s Cave: where a witch, a legendary Scottish explorer and a tribal chief unite
Legends say Kobokwe’s Cave got its name from a witch who practised black magic. When the sorceress was thrown from…
President Masisi describes corruption as the sickness Africa should get rid of
Corruption is the most universally known impediment to the socio-economic development of Africa, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi said recently. Officially…
Botswana crowned best safari destination in Africa, SA ranked 8th
Botswana has been rated the best African country for safari travel by SafariBookings.com for its scenic tapestry containing a diverse…
Hundreds of buffaloes drown in Botswana
More than 400 buffaloes believed to have been chased by lions drowned in a river in northern Botswana this week,…
Mozambique, Botswana sign agreement for direct flights between the two countries
Mozambique and Botswana will be connected through direct flights between Maputo and Gaborone from next year, the Mozambican Minister of…
Why Botswana is a prime investment destination
The Special Economic Zones (SEZ) policy adopted by the Government of Botswana has been designed to attract world-class domestic and…
Mokgweetsi Masisi: We have a responsibility to solve conflict between animals and humans
Kedibonye (not her real name) — who lives in the village of Lesoma, situated in the Chobe Enclave in the…
Botswana slashes alcohol levy to attract investors
Botswana has slashed the alcohol levy from 55 to 35 percent as part of efforts to attract investors and create…
Khoemacau Mine to boost Ngamiland economy
The Khoemacau copper mine project Executive Director, Boikobo Paya says the mine will contribute significantly to the growth of…
Botswana manganese estimate fires up aspirant battery supplier
A maiden mineral resource at the Kgwakgwe Hill manganese field in Botswana has given a Toronto venture exchange junior exploration…
52 years of Independence – 52 cool facts about Botswana
Today marks 52 years since Botswana gained its independence from Britain. To celebrate, we bring you 52 cool facts about…
Doubts mount in Botswana over charity’s claim of elephant ‘poaching frenzy’
It was a shocking story that attracted global attention this month: A “poaching frenzy”in northern Botswana left 87 elephants dead,…