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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.”...

The burden falls heavily on San communities across the country, and in Boteti District, field reports confirm that most of the children affected by malnutrition are those of the San tribe.Despite ongoing interventions by partners such as UNICEF...

The event, themed "A Sound That Transforms," lived up to its promise, with attendees dressed to impress in their finest attire. Dressed in glittering dresses, suits, and stylish two-piece ensembles, the women stole the show, while the men turned...

Although he was not initially part of the official lineup, Mhlanga's performances at Restaurant La Caravelle stole the show, earning him standing ovations and accolades from jazz fans. He performed and sang Bra Hugh Masekela's iconic...