Why doing business in Botswana in 2018 is a great option
Botswana has developed a reputation as Africa’s leading destination that offers a predictable and secure environment for your investment and…
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How Botswana is shaping the future of sustainable travel
Botswana truly is the jewel of Southern Africa, with extraordinary landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and some of the best opportunities for…
Botswana Police Service toll-free numbers
As we head towards a busy festive season amid all the celebrations, some of us will inevitably find ourselves in…
A modern day fairy tale as Prince Harry proposes to Meghan with Botswana sourced ring
Botswana has played a central role in Prince Harry’s fairytale romance with the American actress Meghan Markle. After just two…
Botswana cancels controversial US$30 tourist levy
Fearing a backlash from various tourism industry stakeholders, the Botswana government has knocked on its head the introduction of a…
Botswana tops list of African countries to see in 2018 – Africa Travel
If Africa isn’t on your travel agenda for 2018, perhaps it should be. According to new figures released by the United…
Botswana ranks highly in 2017 Ibrahim Index
The 2017 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) has been released. The index once again places Botswana in third position…
Pricing in foreign currency illegal
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, Ms Peggy Serame (pictured below) has urged the…
Diamond rebound prompts Botswana upgrade
Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has raised Botswana’s economic outlook from negative to stable, citing an upturn in the diamond sector.…
Francistown celebrates 120 years
Yesterday Botswana’s second biggest city, Francistown celebrated 120 years! This will no doubt come as a big surprise to most,…
Regional drug barons invade Botswana
Despite intensified efforts to stem the tide of drugs surging into the country; international drug barons reportedly continue to target Botswana.…
Botswana in 60 seconds
This week when we stumbled across this cute Rhino Africa video, we just had to share it with you all.…
Government approves Botswana minimum wage hike for 2017/18
The Botswana government this week released a notice confirming that it has approved a 6% hike of the minimum wage…
New Botswana Science & Technology Park takes shape
The project through which the Botswana government is developing a Science and Technology Park is reportedly taking shape. Once officially…
Bahurutshe Cultural Lodge – a glimpse into the Setswana culture
Often, visitors to Gaborone are at a loss as to what to do because quite simply put, the city cannot…
Motswana’s art piece among “7 best artworks on offer at expo Chicago fair 2017”
Botswana’s own artist, Meleko Mokgosi (pictured below) is making waves at the ongoing sixth edition of the Expo Chicago fair.…
Progress on the procurement of Gaborone city interchanges
Thirteen companies have shown interest in constructing three interchanges in the capital City, Gaborone. Eight of the companies are…
The nation mourns Morake
Botswana’s former Education Minister, Kebatlamang Morake has died. Morake, who also served in various ministries and at one point acted…
10 amazing facts about hippos
Hippos often get a bad rep because let’s face it; they are known for being extremely foul tempered. What’s worse,…
Botswana transgender seeks legal recognition as female following gender re-assignment
In a case that could force Botswana’s conservative society to address the rights of the gay, lesbian and transgender…
MultiChoice’s DSTV – A Review
Those of you who’ve ventured beyond Botswana will know that you can often access the landline, internet access and cable…
Sir Ketumile Masire, the last member of Botswana’s inaugural cabinet
Batswana have laid to rest Botswana’s second President and the very last member of Botswana’s inaugural cabinet, Sir Ketumile Masire.…
Sir Seretse Khama, Botswana’s first president
With Sir Ketumile Masire’s passing, the period of mourning and his burial, naturally, Batswana’s emotions are still raw. Perhaps that…
Remembering the legend that was Sir Ketumile Masire – A tribute
The Botswana nation and indeed the rest of Africa and the world are in mourning. The night of the June…
The world mourns “The Great Lion” Sir Ketumile Masire
As messages of condolence poured in from across the country for The Great Lion, the legend that is Sir Ketumile…
Gantsi – home of the Kalahari Desert and meerkats
Gantsi (sometimes referred to as Ghanzi) Population – Just over 12 000 (2011 census) Location – Western Botswana and borders…