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Teachers unions and Members of Parliament have for some time raised concern about the dilapidated infrastructure in government schools.It is said that teachers stay in dilapidated houses while the situation in boarding schools is not habitable for...

The 41-year-old musician died in the early hours of Monday, succumbing to injuries he sustained in a car accident that happened Sunday night in Phakalane. Mapetla, who shot to fame at the age of 23 in the early 2000s when his kwaito album, Phantsi’...

The Reds are now onto the last 16, and will be looking to defend the cup they have won three times in the past three seasons. Coach 'Piro' believes his charges can do a league and cup double this season. GU have lost ground in the title race...

This was revealed by the Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare when updating Parliament on the status of the National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB) recently. The NACB was launched in May 2023 as part of government’s...

Sereetsi and Letshwiti have been involved in a legal battle over a performance contract that went sour in 2021 and 2022.In a ruling delivered on February 23, Justice Chris Gabanagae of the High Court ruled in favour of Letshwiti, dismissing...

The newly established Arts Council has endured a troubled start to life since it was launched last year, with its substantive Chief Executive Officer, Shombie Ellis, suspended just a few months into office amid grants issues. The council was...

The initiative dubbed, ‘U r worth living’, will see over 200 children from the Old Naledi location in Gaborone trained in creative writing, drawing for animation, cartoons, caricatures, concept art, comic books and general storytelling. “We...

The event, which is organised by a local events company, Karrim Entertainment, will be held on March 30 at The Homestead Farm in Digawana. With an all-local line-up headlined by traditional dance maestro, Ditiro Leero, the event promises to serve a...

For the last two years, the Madikwe Cultural Festival has been a permanent fixture for the Botswana April calendar of events.However, this year, it will take place on March 2, at Newville Gardens at Sikwane starting at 10am. Madikwe Cultural Festival...

The report shows that CIPA conducted several raids and spot checks on establishments related to IP enforcement of sound audio-visual works during the period under review. It further revealed that the perpetrators were not prosecuted but were charged...

If his breathtaking artworks posted on his Facebook page are anything to go by, the young man is serious business and ready to stake a claim in the industry.Already, the young creative has set himself a challenge dubbed, The 366 days Art Challenge,...

Through the budget, the creative arts were identified among key priority areas to stimulate growth and create employment to transform the lives of Batswana.Industry players have since expressed optimism about the budget proposal saying it would...

He clarified that this is because there is no specific provision for the restructuring of the Land Board in the Tribal Land Act.Last year, the government restructured and upgraded some sub-districts to fully-fledged districts to bring services closer...

Therefore, it is for this reason that an event that blends cultural experience with tourism dubbed Glam it up! Ka Setso is billed to take place this year. Scheduled to take place in Kasane at the Cresta Mowana African Village on February 24, Glam it...

After an eventful 2023, the Gaborone Comedy Club said they are looking to continue where they left off with a series of comedy events lined up.In an interview with local comedian and co-founder of Gaborone Comedy Club, Johny Pula, he said their...