Across the country, the underprivileged are hit hardest. Unable to afford private pharmacies, many are sent home with prescriptions they cannot fill, forced to watch their conditions worsen while they wait for stock that does not come.In clinics from...
The Angels of God Church Choir, under the St John Apostolic Faith Mission of Botswana, handed over donations aimed at one simple goal: Improving Classroom Comfort and Learning Conditions. It is a theme that Assistant Minister and Gaborone North...
“1966 is the year Botswana became independent, and for us it symbolises identity, pride, and the beginning of a nation writing its own story,” Selei explains. “We chose the name because we believe Botswana has a rich culture, beautiful...
Health officials have recently painted a stark picture of how stockouts and alcohol abuse are driving a child nutrition crisis across one of Botswana’s hardest-hit districts.Boteti’s underweight rate for children under five stands at 5.12...
This is the story of why acute malnutrition keeps finding the San community first and what it will take to break the cycle.In most of the affected families, the building structures are made of mud and tree branches, thatched with grass. The rooms...
Saturday at the University of Botswana Sports Arena did not feel like a typical weekend. It felt like a mass baptism in sound and colour.The theme was All White, and Gaborone obeyed. From the rafters to the front row, the Christian community showed...
That is the promise of the Kuka La Ngwao 24-Hours Dikhwaere Festival, a celebration of song, dance, and Setswana heritage under the theme Segarona Sengwaketse Ka Monate.“My name is Edison Bareng, the visionary behind the Kuka La Ngwao 24-Hours...
Chairperson, Akhutleleng Keikwaletswe, addressed members of the media, partners, sponsors, artists, and guests at a press conference announcing the event. “It is an honour to stand before you today as we announce the upcoming International Jazz Day...
The event is more than a fundraiser. It is a doorway to dreams. The funds raised will help the two titleholders step onto an international stage in Colombia, carrying not only their titles, but the pride, hope, and spirit of Botswana.The cause was...
The visit centred on the Community Management of Acute Malnutrition programme, known as CMAM.The scheme is being implemented by UNICEF and the Embassy of Japan in partnership with the Botswana Red Cross Society and government.Boteti Council...
Poomore, who describes herself as a scribe rather than a writer, took the stage alongside an all-youth lineup. “A writer creates a book from their own imagination, but a scribe records what has been entrusted to them,” she explained. “For me,...
The event was open to the public, and close to 100 attendees filled the space to purchase copies, meet the author, and hear from guest speakers Ncebakazi Msomi, a prominent South African gospel singer known for her work with Joyous Celebration, and...
“The vision for this year’s Mr Botswana is to build a generation of emotionally intelligent, socially responsible, and purpose-driven young men.” That vision marks a shift. “What makes this edition different is the stronger focus on impact...
“I practised my walk, my speech, and my confidence every day,” Fani said. “Sometimes it was hard to balance school and practice, and I would get tired but I did not give up.” The juggling act between homework and heels was real. Long nights...
That ease, the mixture of structure and play, runs through her music and life. Off stage, Gaborone sets the tempo for her. A typical day starts slowly. “When I am not performing, I chill at home, work on new music, or explore Gaborone’s vibes.”...