The creative industry in Botswana has over the years succumbed to the stigma of being regarded as a hobby without enough government support. Creatives always share similar grievances - that despite being an industry that can create jobs and reduce...
For many people, Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to express love, and what better way to do it with a shared artistic adventure. To make this year’s occasion memorable for Thamaga residents, fine artist and fashion designer, Tshegofatso...
In the latest matter before the Industrial Court, the union’s faction led by vice president Charles Tsiane has taken sides with BOSETU subsidiary employee, Kabo Bruno Moitoi against secretary-general Tobokani Rari. The move is allegedly meant to...
The final-year student at the University of Botswana has successfully completed a 366-day art challenge, creating one artwork each day for an entire year in 2024. He told Arts & Culture that this remarkable journey, which began on January 1, 2024 and...
David has written to the Ministry of Health's Permanent Secretary to take disciplinary action against Utlwanang for his behaviour that led to the alleged assault. The ex-murder-accused lawyer is in the headlines again after a case of assault was...
Mapetla’s untimely deathEarlier in March, the nation was plagued by grief following the tragic death of talented Kwaito star, Thabo ‘Mapetla’ Ntirang. The 41-year-old musician died in the early hours of Monday, March 4, 2024, succumbing to...
This comes after he launched an unsuccessful application against BOSETU president, Winston Radikolo, as the boardroom tussle at the trade union reached court last week. Tsiane had taken Radikolo to court seeking an interdict against the latter's...
The grand finale was held at Wagga Gardenex but later on moved to Dejavu, following heavy downpours in Gaborone that nearly spoilt the fun. DJ Pekay took home P50, 000 and he will be travelling to Cape Town for the coveted The Balcony Mix later this...
Following their union’s elective congress held at the Majestic Five Hotel in Palapye recently, which ushered in new office bearers, Gabobake told Mmegi that they will ensure that all the appropriate bargaining structures and legal instruments...
The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, meeting held from December 2-6 in Asunción, (Paraguay), inscribed two new elements on the Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Safeguarding....
Just like other sectors, the BEPA has renewed optimism for the entertainment sector to thrive in the new Botswana. The BEPA president, Gilbert Seagile, told Arts&Culture that one of the things they would push for is the enactment of an Entertainment...
Responding to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament this week, Kelebeng said the purpose of the Fund is to address financial barriers and close the existing gap by providing financial resources for large-scale projects in the arts and...
The tender has been a hot topic since the previous administration awarded it a few years ago, with the uproar picking momentum again this week. On Monday, the Botswana Film Association and the Botswana Screen Society raised concerns over Botswana...
The plaintiff, who gave birth in May 2023 in Kgatleng District, has accused attending medical staff at one government health facility of negligence that resulted in her suffering. In the court documents reviewed by The Monitor, the woman's legal...
Bakwena, who is the director of Thapong Visual Arts Centre, has called on the new administration to formulate a clear strategy for revitalising the creative sector. He said the local creative sector has remained stagnant for a long time and the new...