https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:53:12 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/ousted-masisi-claims-de-beers-funded-botswanas-opposition/ https://yourbotswana.com/ousted-masisi-claims-de-beers-funded-botswanas-opposition/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:53:11 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18493

22 April 2025 Botswana’s former president Mokgweetsi Masisi has accused De Beers of funding the party that ousted him from…]]>

22 April 2025 Botswana’s former president Mokgweetsi Masisi has accused De Beers of funding the party that ousted him from…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/ousted-masisi-claims-de-beers-funded-botswanas-opposition/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-new-president-who-is-duma-boko-and-what-does-he-stand-for/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-new-president-who-is-duma-boko-and-what-does-he-stand-for/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:35:06 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17962

12 November 2024  The electoral defeat delivered to the Botswana Democratic Party led by Mokgweetsi Masisi was met with incredulity…]]>

12 November 2024  The electoral defeat delivered to the Botswana Democratic Party led by Mokgweetsi Masisi was met with incredulity…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-new-president-who-is-duma-boko-and-what-does-he-stand-for/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-president-masisi-on-a-state-visit-to-switzerland/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-president-masisi-on-a-state-visit-to-switzerland/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 17:54:51 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=16353

Bern, 01.05.2023 – As part of his state visit to Switzerland, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi and his wife Neo Jane Masisi…]]>

Bern, 01.05.2023 – As part of his state visit to Switzerland, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi and his wife Neo Jane Masisi…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-president-masisi-on-a-state-visit-to-switzerland/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/fully-embraced-botswanas-queer-struggles-since-decriminalisation/ https://yourbotswana.com/fully-embraced-botswanas-queer-struggles-since-decriminalisation/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:08:50 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=14691

The landmark 2019 ruling has been upheld, but Botswana’s LGBTQ community still face numerous challenges.  In November 2021, Botswana’s Court…]]>

The landmark 2019 ruling has been upheld, but Botswana’s LGBTQ community still face numerous challenges.  In November 2021, Botswana’s Court…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/fully-embraced-botswanas-queer-struggles-since-decriminalisation/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/the-new-reset-priorities-for-the-government-of-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/the-new-reset-priorities-for-the-government-of-botswana/#comments Sun, 30 May 2021 12:23:32 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=12956

“These priorities are not only ours as the political leadership, but they are national, for the whole government, and they…]]>

“These priorities are not only ours as the political leadership, but they are national, for the whole government, and they…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/the-new-reset-priorities-for-the-government-of-botswana/feed/ 10 https://yourbotswana.com/how-masisi-outsmarted-khama-to-take-the-reins-in-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/how-masisi-outsmarted-khama-to-take-the-reins-in-botswana/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2019 13:19:00 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=9519 https://yourbotswana.com/how-masisi-outsmarted-khama-to-take-the-reins-in-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/we-pay-homage-to-botswana-presidents-past-to-present/ https://yourbotswana.com/we-pay-homage-to-botswana-presidents-past-to-present/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2019 16:29:44 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=8625 https://yourbotswana.com/we-pay-homage-to-botswana-presidents-past-to-present/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-and-rwanda-establish-direct-flights-between-the-two-countries/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-and-rwanda-establish-direct-flights-between-the-two-countries/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:41:38 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=8592 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-and-rwanda-establish-direct-flights-between-the-two-countries/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-teams-up-with-world-bank-on-renewable-energy/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-teams-up-with-world-bank-on-renewable-energy/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:14:00 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=8181

Botswana has partnered with the World Bank to develop a renewable energy strategy aimed at allowing the country to be…]]>

Botswana has partnered with the World Bank to develop a renewable energy strategy aimed at allowing the country to be…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-teams-up-with-world-bank-on-renewable-energy/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-issue-prospective-visitor-visas-through-worldwide-diplomatic-missions/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-issue-prospective-visitor-visas-through-worldwide-diplomatic-missions/#respond Sun, 26 May 2019 14:54:31 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=8150

President Mokgweetsi Masisi says  Botswana’s diplomatic missions across the world will start issuing visas to those wishing to travel to…]]>

President Mokgweetsi Masisi says  Botswana’s diplomatic missions across the world will start issuing visas to those wishing to travel to…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-issue-prospective-visitor-visas-through-worldwide-diplomatic-missions/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-unveils-rare-20-carat-blue-diamond-the-countrys-largest-ever/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-unveils-rare-20-carat-blue-diamond-the-countrys-largest-ever/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2019 16:33:58 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7703

A remarkable oval-shaped blue diamond weighing over 20 carats, was this Wednesday unveiled to the world by Okavango Diamond Company…]]>

A remarkable oval-shaped blue diamond weighing over 20 carats, was this Wednesday unveiled to the world by Okavango Diamond Company…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-unveils-rare-20-carat-blue-diamond-the-countrys-largest-ever/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/bdp-youth-wing-condemns-ian-khamas-defiant-actions-and-stand-firm-behind-president-masisi/ https://yourbotswana.com/bdp-youth-wing-condemns-ian-khamas-defiant-actions-and-stand-firm-behind-president-masisi/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2019 12:22:20 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7415 https://yourbotswana.com/bdp-youth-wing-condemns-ian-khamas-defiant-actions-and-stand-firm-behind-president-masisi/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/elephant-management-expert-applauds-the-new-botswana-president-his-excellency-mokgweetsi-masisi/ https://yourbotswana.com/elephant-management-expert-applauds-the-new-botswana-president-his-excellency-mokgweetsi-masisi/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:23:06 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7324 https://yourbotswana.com/elephant-management-expert-applauds-the-new-botswana-president-his-excellency-mokgweetsi-masisi/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/chinese-loans-no-debt-trap-president-masisi/ https://yourbotswana.com/chinese-loans-no-debt-trap-president-masisi/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2019 15:17:17 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=7078

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has moved to allay fears that loans from the world’s second largest economy China are a…]]>

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has moved to allay fears that loans from the world’s second largest economy China are a…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/chinese-loans-no-debt-trap-president-masisi/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/mokgweetsi-masisi-we-have-a-responsibility-to-solve-conflict-between-animals-and-humans/ https://yourbotswana.com/mokgweetsi-masisi-we-have-a-responsibility-to-solve-conflict-between-animals-and-humans/#respond Sun, 14 Oct 2018 16:55:06 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=5992

Kedibonye (not her real name) — who lives in the village of Lesoma, situated in the Chobe Enclave in the…]]>

Kedibonye (not her real name) — who lives in the village of Lesoma, situated in the Chobe Enclave in the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/mokgweetsi-masisi-we-have-a-responsibility-to-solve-conflict-between-animals-and-humans/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-under-pressure-to-reboot-stalling-economy/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-under-pressure-to-reboot-stalling-economy/#respond Sun, 23 Sep 2018 18:35:57 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=5858

  Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has revealed that he is under pressure to get Botswana’s stalled economy moving again to…]]>

  Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has revealed that he is under pressure to get Botswana’s stalled economy moving again to…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-under-pressure-to-reboot-stalling-economy/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/parliament-rejects-motion-of-no-confidence-against-masisi/ https://yourbotswana.com/parliament-rejects-motion-of-no-confidence-against-masisi/#respond Sun, 15 Jul 2018 14:23:48 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=5366 https://yourbotswana.com/parliament-rejects-motion-of-no-confidence-against-masisi/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/bots-zim-forge-ahead-with-us600m-rail-project/ https://yourbotswana.com/bots-zim-forge-ahead-with-us600m-rail-project/#respond Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:05:07 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=4070 https://yourbotswana.com/bots-zim-forge-ahead-with-us600m-rail-project/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/4-facts-about-botswana-trt-world/ https://yourbotswana.com/4-facts-about-botswana-trt-world/#respond Sun, 08 Apr 2018 15:01:22 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=3921

In comparison to other African states, Botswana has had smooth transitions of power since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.…]]>

In comparison to other African states, Botswana has had smooth transitions of power since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/4-facts-about-botswana-trt-world/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/as-president-khama-bows-out-a-quick-glance-at-his-legacy/ https://yourbotswana.com/as-president-khama-bows-out-a-quick-glance-at-his-legacy/#respond Sun, 01 Apr 2018 13:00:36 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=3893

Botswana’s outgoing President, Ian Khama has stepped down after ten years in power, leaving Botswana looking perky. Khama has been…]]>

Botswana’s outgoing President, Ian Khama has stepped down after ten years in power, leaving Botswana looking perky. Khama has been…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/as-president-khama-bows-out-a-quick-glance-at-his-legacy/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/sir-richard-branson-in-botswana-for-global-expo-2017/ https://yourbotswana.com/sir-richard-branson-in-botswana-for-global-expo-2017/#respond Sun, 05 Nov 2017 10:27:33 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=3219

English business magnate, investor and philanthropist, Sir Richard Branson this week graced the Global Expo Botswana 2017 on the 2nd…]]>

English business magnate, investor and philanthropist, Sir Richard Branson this week graced the Global Expo Botswana 2017 on the 2nd…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/sir-richard-branson-in-botswana-for-global-expo-2017/feed/ 0