Rosie Motene lands in Mahalapye, where history breathes, and dreams begin
By Rosie Motene Mahalapye is a village that speaks softly, but if you are listening, it teaches you everything. This past Easter weekend, I visited for the first time. I arrived with Clive G, a…
17 April 2026
Orange Botswana's Public Relations and Communication Manager Tebogo Nadisah
P1 Million Boost for FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix
Orange Botswana has committed P1 million in sponsorship towards the upcoming FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, reinforcing its position as a key driver of sports development in the country. The World Athletics Continental Tour (Bronze…
16 April 2026
BOTC Appoints New Board to Drive Trade and Industry Growth
The Botswana Trade Commission (BOTC) has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors, marking the start of a fresh chapter in the organisation’s leadership and governance. The newly constituted Board is expected to…
16 April 2026
Batswana Take to the Streets in Demand for Justice for Tshepi
Cynthia Thanda Thousands of Batswana marched through the streets on Thursday, 9th April 2026, united in grief and outrage, demanding justice for Retshepile Setso Tshedu — a 13-year-old girl from Sehithwa whose death has shaken…
9 April 2026
Honourable Kabo Ketshogile, the Chairperson of Palapye District
SADC PF, Botswana Parliament gather evidence to strengthen response to climate-related emergencies
By Moses Magadza in Palapye Botswana The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and the Parliament of Botswana held a three-day outreach programme to flood-affected communities in Tswapong Distric from 30 March to 1 April…
2 April 2026
Fare Hike Fury: Batswana Outraged as Transport Costs Skyrocket
By Cynthia Thanda The night of March 31, 2026, erupted in anger across Botswana as the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure announced steep public transport fare hikes—effective April 1—sparking a storm of condemnation online and…
1 April 2026
The Green Campus Programme integrates renewable energy, water sustainability, waste reduction, climate-responsive infrastructure, and applied research
University of Botswana Launches Major Green Campus Drive with Water Saving, Recycling, and Solar Energy Projects
Gaborone – Integrated sustainability programme to save millions in utilities while expanding renewable energy capacity. The University of Botswana (UB) is accelerating its transformation into one of Africa’s leading sustainable universities through a series of…
30 March 2026
Orange Money Partners with Taxi Association to Digitize Public Transport Payments
Orange Money Botswana has entered into a nationwide partnership with the Taxi Association to accelerate the digitization of payments for Botswana’s public transport sector, marking a strategic shift toward cashless commuter experiences and enhanced financial…
26 March 2026
A CHRISTIAN’S FIRST RAMADAN: A JOURNEY OF FASTING AND FAITH
Cynthia Thanda On 19th February 2026, I embarked on a personal journey of fasting alongside some of my Muslim colleagues. As I sat on my bed before sunrise, the quiet hum of anticipation settled around…
20 March 2026
Professor Kwame Frimpong, Retired Professor of Law.
Prof Kwame Frimpong on Constitutionalism and Effective Democratic Governance in Africa
Gaborone, Botswana — March 19, 2026 The University of Botswana is set to host a high-profile public lecture on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the University Library Auditorium, as the country continues to grapple with…
19 March 2026
