Singita enters Delta high-end tourism
South African luxury resort group Singita has entered the high-net-worth Okavango Delta tourism industry and is developing a lodge on 170,000 hectares due to be opened by 2026.
South African luxury resort group Singita has entered the high-net-worth Okavango Delta tourism industry and is developing a lodge on 170,000 hectares due to be opened by 2026.
2024 was by all means an unorthodox year with many memorable events. What better way to narrate the story of the year than through figures, because, as the old adage suggests, “numbers never lie”. Mmegi Staffer, TIMOTHY LEWANIKA, writes
Botswana Police Service (BPS) spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner, Dipheko Motube who has been the face of the service for decades has retired. Mmegi Staff Writer, PINI BOTHOKO had a chat with him to discuss his journey in policing, achievements, and plans after his retirement.
Having left Botswana in December 2021, former president, Ian Khama has returned to his homeland.
As many people reflect on the year and revel in festive celebrations, key members of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) have little cause for joy. Instead, they face the daunting task of regrouping and strategising for a comeback in 2029.
No political party enters the election race to emerge as an opposition party. But for the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), Batswana decided at the polls to give them the role of the main opposition party for the next five years, Writes Mmegi Staffer SPIRA TLHANKANE
The economy this year entered familiar choppy waters with the prolonged downturn in diamonds weighing down growth and threatening the deepest contraction since COVID-19.
In Africa, transnational cattle rustling – the forceful theft of livestock for illicit commercial gain – is increasingly linked to organised criminal and terrorist groups. It is a source of illicit finance, a form of forced governance over local populations and a way to exert dominance.
Stay safe this holiday season
However, amidst the happiness, it is crucial to remember that the holidays can also bring unforeseen challenges. From increased traffic and travel hazards to heightened risks of accidents and social unrest, the festive period demands heightened awareness and responsible behaviour.Traffic congestion and accidents are a common occurrence during the holidays. With increased travel, roads become busier, leading to a higher risk of collisions. Alcohol...