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…
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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,…
Masisi mends relations with international community
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says his government intends to codify the country’s foreign policy aimed at improving and promoting good relations…
Compelling reasons to invest in Botswana
Botswana has developed a reputation as Africa’s leading destination that offers a predictable and secure environment for your investment and…
Bling from Botswana: a documentary on the country’s ethically sourced diamonds
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend but they can come at a high cost for the people who…
The stunning kaleidoscope of the Sedudu Island sunset
Sedudu Island – also known as Kasikili Island in Namibia – is an Island located on the Chobe River. A…
Kazungula Bridge | Gateway to SADC’s North-South Trade Corridor
The Kazungula Bridge in Kasane represents the triumph of regional integration and cooperation as the infrastructure has ripple trade benefits…
Top 10 fun things to do in Botswana
here is something truly remarkable about the wild places of Botswana. So remote and pristine, Botswana is a nature-lover’s dream.…
Botswana’s unique wilderness area, Okavango Delta, faces an uncertain future
Conservationists are racing to protect the UNESCO world heritage site’s two main source rivers in Angola “The number one rule…
Botswana, Namibia create heritage trail linking attraction sites
In an effort to diversify the region’s tourism away from the Big Five, there are plans are to create a…
Review: ‘Pula!’ Dancing for Rain on Broadway
One of the first things you learn in “Pula!, Botswana on Broadway,” the large-spirited song-and-dance show performed by the I…
Prince Harry visits Botswana in support of rhino charity
The Duke of Sussex has returned to his beloved Botswana to catch up on the work of a rhino charity…
Wilderness Safaris buy-out: investors include Bono, Branson, Pierre Omidyar and Mo Ibrahim
The iconic safari company has announced that it has sold 58% of its shares to two groups, one of which…
Botswana welcomes scrutiny of competition law and policy
Botswana welcomes voluntary peer review of legal and institutional competition framework, underlining the government’s commitment to a fair business environment…
Masisi, opposition build rapport and start on a clean slate
President Mokgweetsi Masisi this week met with leaders of the opposition leaders and apologised for anything his government and party…
Air Botswana extends routes, signs agreement with Mozambique airline
Air Botswana has extended its route network by signing a special prorate agreement (SPA) with Mozambique’s national airline, Lam Linhas…
Ministry announces simultaneous issuance of work & residence permits
The Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs this week announced it has taken the decision to grant Visas at…
No funds for Lobatse Leather Park just yet
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry is still seeking development funds for the long-anticipated Lobatse Leather Park almost five…
Fragment of impacting asteroid recovered in Botswana
On Saturday, 23 June, a fresh meteorite was recovered in Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR). The meteorite is one…
Wilderness Safaris receives 19 TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence
Nineteen Wilderness Safaris safari camps across four different countries have received the coveted TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2018,…
Okavango Diamond Company pilots GIA M2M to provide Botswana origin diamonds
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has announced that Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) is participating in the Institute’s M2M program.…
2018 Global Peace Index released – Botswana still ranked among world’s most peaceful nations
The 2018 Global Peace Index (GPI) has been released, once more ranking Botswana as one of the world’s most…