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Goitsemodimo Kaelo
  • Petition against Presidents benefits bill deferred

    State President minister, Kabo Morwaeng, had gazetted three bills which are: Presidents (Pensions and Retirement Benefits) (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Bill No. 12 of 2024); Former Vice-Presidents (Pensions and Retirement Benefits) Bill, 2024 (Bill No. 13...

  • Makgato’s quest for redemption

    Prior to the 2019 General Election, the Sefhare-Ramokgonami constituency as Tswapong South was called then had been a BDP stronghold since the country’s independence. Even with the opposition, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) having made...

  • A night of powerful worship beacons

    A night of prayer, fun and spiritual divine beckons for gospel music enthusiasts and followers during this annual gospel music concert is to be held on August 30 at AFM Block 7 Hall in Gaborone. Blissful Night of Worship Project Lead, Pako Lekoko,...

  • Makgato returns

    The two had a feisty battle for the constituency in 2019. Makgato, who returned to Botswana following completion of her ambassadorial duties last year, won the highly contested election, defeating Derrick Ramaano by 2,690 to his 1,510 votes. The...

  • Masisi unhappy with Arts Council

    Masisi has vowed to pay particular attention to the organisation to ensure that it fulfils its mandate. Speaking during the National Arts Festival awards ceremony on Monday, Masisi said he will be paying the NACB a visit from time to time as he would...

  • National Arts Festival competitions produce stars – Rakgare

    Speaking at the NAF awards ceremony in Gaborone, Rakgare said previous NAF winners have successfully taken Botswana’s artistic prowess to international markets. He mentioned artists like Lebogang Keitshokile, who exports his sculptures to Germany...

  • Kapeko in love with radiant illustrations

    The 33-year-old budding artist, whose illustrations are magnificent to see, explains that as an introvert, he believes it is God’s gift to be able to express his emotions. He believes art is purposeful while simultaneously it is more than just...

  • Sereetsi & The Natives returns with Mmabatho

    The 10-track album is the well-travelled act’s fourth studio offering and features an A-list of session musos for the project. Mmabatho is a follow up to the debut Four String Confessions (2015), Motoko (2018) and I Am Afrika (2021), which was...

  • Youth lack political interest to force change – Survey

    A recent Afrobarometer study suggests that many young Batswana are disconnected from political processes and aren't taking full advantage of the available avenues to make their voices and priorities heard. The study's findings, which were...

  • Boxyard ups the ante

    The events management company recently unveiled and premiered its top of the range new sound at an exclusive event at the Airport Junction mall. The event, which was attended by different stakeholders such as agencies and promoters, combined the...

  • Tounel seeks to bring unmatched nightlife experience

    The new joint, situated at the Mowana Park in Phakalane, occupies the same space where it was originally Cigar Lounge and most recently, The Summit Lounge. The opening was graced by the who’s and who’s of the entertainment and corporate industry....

  • Moyuthu yearns for big break

    Moyuthu has been passionate about visual art from a young age and wanted to make it professional. The 37-year-old only became a full-time artist in 2014 and has been looking for his big break. “I turned professional in 2014 and that’s when I...

  • BIHL Life Stories Workshop to nurture future storytellers

    The initiative, which is undertaken in partnership with Petlo Literary Arts, and hosted by the Botswana Open University underscores BIHL Group’s commitment to advancing literacy and education across the nation. The BIHL Group sponsored the workshop...

  • Half of Batswana live without reliable electricity

    The 2022 survey, whose results were published on May 30, provides an on-the-ground look at electricity access in Botswana. The study indicates that living in a zone served by an electricity grid doesn't guarantee a supply of electricity. This is...

  • Cheetah Conservation Botswana revives old herding method

    When Jeffry Moyo, a farmer in Gantsi arrived in this area in 2014, his mind was on one thing; farm and sustain his family. He had brought close to 150 goats with him. Moyo says he kept goats, but wasn’t aware that the area had many carnivores...

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