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  • No plans to increase Maun abattoir capacity—Gare

    He told Parliament recently that between 2022 and the year to date, the Maun abattoir has shown an improvement both in throughput and turnover. “At 14,992, the throughput reflects a 64% increase on the 9,120 which was slaughtered in 2022.The...

  • Aaobobe is the Face of KeNo Custom Suits

    The competition titled, ‘Face of KeNo Men 2023’ set into motion in August this year. An expert panel of adjudicators presided throughout the whole process to select the fairest of them all. Aabobe emerged the winner after beating nine other...

  • ‘Yo O Sa Leleng’ ignites provocative dialogue

    This exhibition, which will run until November 30, features six of Botswana’s leading young contemporary artists, Giancarlo LaGuerta, Letso Leipego, Thero Makepe, Legakwanaleo Makgekgenene, Kim Makin and Modisa Tim Motsumi. The Yo O Sa Leleng Group...

  • Land Board members told 'divorce duty from politics'

    “I must specifically single out the need to work with us in administering tribal land and determining varying land conflict resolutions. I further advise you to divorce your duties from politics. I repeat, divorce your duties from politics,”...

  • Creatives promises: Real or political gimmickry

    Since taking over the reins in 2018, Masisi has identified the creative industry as one of the sectors to drive his economic diversification agenda. Masisi has on several occasions, including his previous State of the Nation Addresses (SONA),...

  • Tough love unlocks Vanessa’s hidden talents

    The multi-talented creative vividly remembers how dealing with the frustrations of being forbidden to behave like any ordinary teenage girl, led her to discover her hidden talents. Born to strict and God-fearing parents, Vanessa as Tlhaolang is...

  • Members of disciplined forces disappoint Masisi

    Botswana has of recent seen a spike in incidents of GBV, which also involved members of the disciplined forces. This is despite the country being a signatory to international conventions that promote the rights and well-being of women and the...

  • Batswana consider China more influential

    The results of an assessment on the economic and political influence of foreign powers in Botswana, released in August this year, suggest that nearly half of the citizens say that China’s economic activities in the country have some or a lot of...

  • Ketshotseng’s art exhibition for charity

    The exhibition follows Ketshotseng's recent walk from Lobatse to Gaborone which was also part of his mission to raise funds for BCD. With this exhibition, Ketshotseng has gone all out by exhibiting 30 large, intriguing and mind-blowing...

  • Samantha Mogwe leads BOMU nominations

    The 12th edition of the BOMU awards was launched Tuesday evening at the Game City Mall Rooftop (Marquee) with Samantha Mogwe’s name called out several times under the nominees’ categories for the much-anticipated awards also announced.Samantha...

  • Gov't to revise harvesting fees for indigenous products

    With harvesters having to fork out P115 monthly for the permit to harvest grass, the minister recently admitted to Ntlo Ya Dikgosi that she is aware of concerns by grass harvesters over the fee.However, she said the ministry is implementing the...

  • Legends in Concert returns with a gospel show

    The 'Legends in Concert', which is renowned for presenting nostalgic performances, particularly those including Kwaito music, has opted for something different this time around with an exciting line-up of gospel stars.'Legends in...

  • Dhaa Botswana to shine light on local talents

    The organisers said the event is aimed at highlighting and stimulating support for the local arts, fashion, crafts and culture with an emphasis on expanding sustainability, international exposure, investment opportunities, increased tourism,...

  • Prince Tom continues ode to late mother

    The event, which is done in collaboration with Grand Palm Hotel, will take place at the hotel’s Marquee on October 28. Prince Tom’s mother, Khumo Tom, passed away in 2011 when he was doing his Form One and the artist has since last year come up...

  • Letsema exhibition: A spectacle of versatility, ingenuity

    The exhibition titled, Letsema, is Thabiso Ernest’s first-ever solo exhibition and it is a refreshing sight as the artist went all out to give viewers a satisfying consumption of his varying artwork collections from 2018.Whilst most artists prefer...

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