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  • Covid challenges still haunt the tourism sector

    When giving an update on the state of the sector in the country during the Botswana Tourism and Travel Expo (BTTE), Setlang said the tourism sector still faces challenges that include non-conformity to licensing requirements and substandard tourist...

  • Prestige People's Festival marred by violence, disorganisation

    It was supposed to commence in the morning with a football tournament and a family fun day while the main activity was scheduled to start at 6pm. However, some of the activities were affected as some items such as setting up stage were done very late...

  • Bobirwa Festive Punch organiser promises show to remember

    However, partygoers north of Dibete should be gleaming with excitement and could have an easy choice as the organisers of the Bobirwa Festive Punch (BFP) slated for December 24 at the Riverview Gardens in Bobonong have promised to deliver a show to...

  • No plans to increase Maun abattoir capacity—Gare

    He told Parliament recently that between 2022 and the year to date, the Maun abattoir has shown an improvement both in throughput and turnover. “At 14,992, the throughput reflects a 64% increase on the 9,120 which was slaughtered in 2022.The...

  • Aaobobe is the Face of KeNo Custom Suits

    The competition titled, ‘Face of KeNo Men 2023’ set into motion in August this year. An expert panel of adjudicators presided throughout the whole process to select the fairest of them all. Aabobe emerged the winner after beating nine other...

  • ‘Yo O Sa Leleng’ ignites provocative dialogue

    This exhibition, which will run until November 30, features six of Botswana’s leading young contemporary artists, Giancarlo LaGuerta, Letso Leipego, Thero Makepe, Legakwanaleo Makgekgenene, Kim Makin and Modisa Tim Motsumi. The Yo O Sa Leleng Group...

  • Land Board members told 'divorce duty from politics'

    “I must specifically single out the need to work with us in administering tribal land and determining varying land conflict resolutions. I further advise you to divorce your duties from politics. I repeat, divorce your duties from politics,”...

  • Creatives promises: Real or political gimmickry

    Since taking over the reins in 2018, Masisi has identified the creative industry as one of the sectors to drive his economic diversification agenda. Masisi has on several occasions, including his previous State of the Nation Addresses (SONA),...

  • Tough love unlocks Vanessa’s hidden talents

    The multi-talented creative vividly remembers how dealing with the frustrations of being forbidden to behave like any ordinary teenage girl, led her to discover her hidden talents. Born to strict and God-fearing parents, Vanessa as Tlhaolang is...

  • Members of disciplined forces disappoint Masisi

    Botswana has of recent seen a spike in incidents of GBV, which also involved members of the disciplined forces. This is despite the country being a signatory to international conventions that promote the rights and well-being of women and the...

  • Batswana consider China more influential

    The results of an assessment on the economic and political influence of foreign powers in Botswana, released in August this year, suggest that nearly half of the citizens say that China’s economic activities in the country have some or a lot of...

  • Ketshotseng’s art exhibition for charity

    The exhibition follows Ketshotseng's recent walk from Lobatse to Gaborone which was also part of his mission to raise funds for BCD. With this exhibition, Ketshotseng has gone all out by exhibiting 30 large, intriguing and mind-blowing...

  • Samantha Mogwe leads BOMU nominations

    The 12th edition of the BOMU awards was launched Tuesday evening at the Game City Mall Rooftop (Marquee) with Samantha Mogwe’s name called out several times under the nominees’ categories for the much-anticipated awards also announced.Samantha...

  • Gov't to revise harvesting fees for indigenous products

    With harvesters having to fork out P115 monthly for the permit to harvest grass, the minister recently admitted to Ntlo Ya Dikgosi that she is aware of concerns by grass harvesters over the fee.However, she said the ministry is implementing the...

  • Legends in Concert returns with a gospel show

    The 'Legends in Concert', which is renowned for presenting nostalgic performances, particularly those including Kwaito music, has opted for something different this time around with an exciting line-up of gospel stars.'Legends in...

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