Botswana stresses environment in talks on ReconAfrica
Botswana has stressed the importance of permitting and environmental regulations in comments around Reconnaissance Africa’s plans – and a prohibition…
Tag: Tsodilo Hills
Botswana denies fracking claims
BOTSWANA claims that no mining, drilling or fracking activities are taking place in its protected areas of Tsodilo Hills and…
Republic of Botswana and ReconAfrica amend exploration license to exclude entire Tsodilo Hills area
ReconAfrica recognises and accepts the importance of pertinent cultural and historical sites, the company announced via a statement issued Tuesday.…
Concerns over fracking plans on Botswana-Namibia border
Reports suggesting that a Canadian oil and gas firm is planning to start hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in one of Africa’s…
Camping under the open skies of Tsodilo Hills, where the lions roamed free – early 1960s
The images above (taken by my father, Donald Brooks) are of the ‘Bushmen’ paintings at the Tsodilo Hills. These images…
Botswana Travel Guide
Travel and Tourism Botswana has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Thanks to a resurgence in diamond mining,…
Maun could be transformed into a ‘green city’
North West District Commissioner, Keolopile Leipego says the key to turning Maun into a green city is the collaboration of…
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…
20 heritage sites set to be developed nationwide
About 20 heritage sites across the country will be developed in the current financial year in an effort to grow…
8 Fascinating facts about Tsodilo Hills – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Picture credit Wildlife Wanderer Due to its rich historical and cultural importance, Tsodilo was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site…