Botswana mourns Dr Festus Gontebanye Mogae – Third President of Botswana
9 May 2026 Botswana’s former head of state Dr Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86, President Duma…
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Botswana at 54 years: from British Protectorate to Botswana Day
Botswana is currently the only country that celebrates its national day on the 30th of September. Had we delayed our…
As Botswana celebrates its 54th year of Independence – a look at the country’s key events over the years
On this day 54 years ago, the Republic of Botswana gained its independence from Britain. Before its independence in 1966,…
Former President Festus Mogae appointed chair of Ibrahim Prize Committee
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation this week announced former President Festus Mogae as the new Chair of the Prize Committee for…
We pay homage to Botswana Presidents – past to present
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has been in power since the first democratic elections in 1966, and continues to draw…
Serowe is not Botswana – Festus Mogae
In a democracy, every adult citizen of sound mind is eligible to be elected president of the country. It was…
Queen spotted donning Botswana sorghum brooch
Image source: The British Monarchy The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the annual Royal Maundy service this week, where…