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Goitsemodimo Kaelo
  • No Half Time Party opens the year

    Organisers of the once small-time house party, which turned into a popular major crowd-pulling event in Lobatse, have said this year’s session is dedicated to the nurses and other healthcare givers who did not get a chance to go for holidays during...

  • Soul Fill Up with Franco returns on April 1st

    The event is conceptualised by celebrated Kwasa Kwasa artist, Frank ‘Franco’ Lesokwane and is meant to celebrate his musical journey which spans over two decades.Following on the success of the first edition, the organisers announced Tuesday that...

  • Ellis appointed National Arts Council CEO

    The National Arts Council has been without a substantive CEO for a few years now since it's establishment.It was expected that the recruitment of the CEO would be completed by August 2022 after the Board Chairperson, Thabo Brian Dithebe then said...

  • Shanti Lo drops Love Of My Life

    Speaking to MmegiOnline, he said the song is basically about untapped, but attainable love."I imagined a story of how I'd react if I found out somehow that the love I was looking for is right next to me, in someone I'd known, but probably...

  • This is war-Bangwato Royals on Khama warrant of arrest

    The royal family's spokesperson, Chimbizani Chimidza told MmegiOnline that it is shocking that government is still after their "Kgosikgolo" even though it has been proven that he has done nothing wrong."The Chief Justice has said it himself that...

  • Machesa on comeback trail

    They initially became heroes when they made history in 2003 by scooping a Kora Award for their hit song, Tshipidi. It was a first for the local group to win this international award as the traditional music group took the industry by storm.Their...

  • Over p400m budgeted for museums

    On Monday, Minister Philda Kereng proposed to Parliament an amount P1.72 Billion Public Investment Programme (PIP) for the second Transitional National Development Plan.Kereng said the money will cover five programmes under her ministry namely...

  • Kings Bar Cow Feast returns

    The event, which returned amid much pomp and vibe for its 14th anniversary following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, is held as a wrap up of the year to appreciate loyal customers and give them an opportunity to celebrate together.Coupled with the...

  • 2022 shakers and movers

    For our small population and to some extent being such a conservative society, Botswana has struggled to produce celebrities. If we have them, they do not hog headlines and mass media attention as it should be.As such, those that made the list are...

  • BOMU welcomes P1,000 relief

    This week, the royalty collector and distribution organisation, COSBOTS offered a P1,000 payout to all its members to be disbursed before the end of the year. COSBOTS said the decision was taken to align with government’s interventions to try and...

  • Jazz lovers in for a treat

    The event's title comes from the Setswana idiom Mosadi ke thari ya sechaba, which simply means women are the backbone of the nation. Therefore, it is on that note that the organisers of the event came up with an all local female jazz artists to...

  • Lesolle showcases in Qatar fashion show

    The Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway, which is one of the largest fashion shows in Qatar will feature the works of more than 150 designers representing 50 countries in an event held at one of the World Cup venues, the Ras Abu Aboud 974...

  • Molale apportions road-rail accident blame on farmers

    When appraising Parliament on Botswana Railways (BR) during the Minister’s Question Time on Friday, Molale accused farmers of herding cattle on the road and allowing animal-straying onto the railway lines.While farmers have previously blamed BR...

  • Okavango Music Feast returns two fold

    The event organiser, Kebadile Wasenda said the event will commence with a Pre-Party Picnic and Beach Volleyball at Okavango River Bridge.She explained that the idea of this session is to sell the bridge and reviving sport especially volleyball in an...

  • Rasta’s quirky art breaks boundaries

    But Rasta the Artist’s unique art has steadily endeared him to the love of many people across Southern Africa, Batswana included.Born, Lebani Sirenje in Bulawayo to Mozambican father and Zimbabwean mother, Rasta the Artist or just Rasta as many...

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