Botswana decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling
Botswana’s High Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of decriminalising homosexuality in a landmark decision for campaigners. The court rejected…
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Opinion: Botswana and lifting the hunting ban
The Botswana government’s recent decision to lift the hunting suspension was met internationally with shock and horror, followed by a…
Botswana, Russia eyeing pact on visa exemptions
Botswana and Russia are due to sign an agreement that will see the mutual exemption of visa requirements for citizens…
BMC privatisation set to end the beef exporter’s monopoly
Botswana has appointed a local consultancy, Minchin & Kelly to guide the privatisation of Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) in a…
Botswana Big Cat Safari
A Botswana safari is perfect for seeing big cats – Moremi National Park is one of Africa’s best location for…
Botswana teams up with World bank on renewable energy
Botswana has partnered with the World Bank to develop a renewable energy strategy aimed at allowing the country to be…
Giyani receives EMP approvals for Botswana manganese prospects
Giyani Metals on Friday announced that the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) in Botswana had approved the environmental management plans…
Another life lost in a Human-Elephant Conflict incident
As the world continues to rail against Botswana following the government’s decision to lift the hunting ban, news about yet…
PEPFAR’s ‘Have It All’ film – a must see
Who is PEPFAR? U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is the U.S. Government’s initiative to support partner nations…
Botswana lifts the hunting suspension to global uproar
Following the Botswana government’s June 2018 review of the hunting ban, the Botswana Department of Wildlife and National Parks has…
Why we lifted the ban on elephant hunting – President Mokgweetsi Masisi
Following the international media storm since the Botswana government announced the decision to lift the ban on elephant hunting, His…
World turns on Botswana as government lifts hunting ban
Botswana’s elephant population was estimated at 130,000 against the 2011 Elephant Management Survey having estimated the country’s carrying capacity at…
The destruction of Chobe through Human-Wildlife Conflict by numbers
Chobe District Council chairperson, councillor Paul Chabaesele says 96 problem animal destruction cases were reported in the previous financial year.…
Botswana to issue prospective visitor visas through worldwide diplomatic missions
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says Botswana’s diplomatic missions across the world will start issuing visas to those wishing to travel to…
Botswana among 3 African countries ranked most stable
Botswana’s is only one of three countries in Africa that have been placed in the stable category in the Fund…
SA’s Oldest Travel Mag Names Okavango Delta Africa’s Best Safari
This month, South Africa’s oldest travel magazine, Getaway celebrated its 30th birthday and honoured the Okavango Delta by naming it Africa’s…
Memories of Botswana and an enduring friendship with one Isaac Motsusi
Isaac came to work for my family in Francistown when he will have been a mere teenager, in 1949 (mainly…
Explore 4 African countries in one easy road trip
No signpost indicates the exact spot, but in northern Botswana near a place named Kazungula, four countries meet at the…
Botswana: The best kept African secret
The landlocked country is a mix of sweeping views and amazing wildlife. “Just remember, there are no fences” was the brief…
A look at President Masisi’s first 12 months in office
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi on 1 April celebrated one year in office with Francistown residents. Dr Masisi – inaugurated the…
15 facts that every Motswana should know about one of Botswana’s founding fathers, Archibald Mogwe
He was one of Botswana’s most erudite civil servants. A modest son of Botswana whose sharp mind saw him rise…
Wildlife vet: the Botswana elephant debate is actually about a bigger conservation issue
Botswana elephants – to trophy hunt and cull, or not? The current international furore over a Botswana government White Paper (discussion…
5 Reasons why we love Botswana
Botswana is a magnet for tourists who are looking for relaxation, natural beauty and rich memories of Africa. We have…
Miners consider Botswana ideal for mining – Study
No country in Africa is rated before Botswana when it comes to encouraging investment in exploration and its jurisdiction is…
Botswana rated best mining environment in Africa
The annual Fraser Institute – Survey of Mining Companies 2018 states: “Botswana is again the highest ranked jurisdiction in Africa…
Elephant management expert applauds the new Botswana President – His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi
The CEO of the True Green Alliance in South Africa, Ron Thomson – a veteran African game warden and elephant…