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ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer
  • A Royal Affair: MultiChoice Botswana and National Arts Council Botswana host exclusive screening of Shaka iLembe Season 2

    The event marked a significant celebration of premium African content, as invited guests were treated to a preview of the epic continuation of the series that captivated audiences across the continent when it first launched Season 1 in 2023. The...

  • Shaka iLembe Season 2 – Episode 2: The Drumbeat of War Echoes

    Following on the back of a cliffhanger season premiere, Episode 2—"To Bend Iron, You Must Heat It First"—promises to fuel the fires left burning in the debut episode.The first episode reminded viewers of a wiser, more rational Shaka...

  • Let’s fight GBV as a collective

    Botswana for the longest time was known for her virulent peace with family being an enviable institution.As the media, we are also scared to be incessantly reporting on these bloody scenes where women are brutally murdered and worse, sometimes in...

  • Billiards Confederation to send four players to Commonwealth champs

    Botswana Billiards Confederation (BBC) interim president and secretary general, Marang Morolong explained that the team comprises Boineelo 'Kizza' Moleofi from Kopong village,who just recently participated in a lucrative event in China less a...

  • DTP supports Mmopane Primary School

    As schools continue to suffer from limited resources making learning environments difficult and in turn forcing parents to foot the bill, the generous donation of a brand new photocopying machine was welcomed with an applause from the learners and...

  • Shaka iLembe Star Lemogang Tsipa on Becoming the King of Kings

    When you play a man whose name changed the shape of history, there’s no such thing as “just another role.”For Lemogang Tsipa, portraying Shaka in Shaka iLembe wasn’t a career move. It was a calling. “As a young man who grew up in...

  • UB murder suspect to be arraigned tomorrow

    Botswana Police Service (BPS) has released a statement that they have swiftly nabbed the the suspect after fleeing the scene immediately after committing the murder."Following the murder of a 47-year-old Motswana woman of Mokatse village that...

  • Focus on Africa month: Monetising African culture

    To answer this, it is useful to understand the idea of monetising culture. Physical products that you buy in a store or online have a value. That is, the cost of the materials to make the product, the distribution cost and the sales cost. These are...

  • Debswana announces additional market response measures

    In response, the company is implementing a series of targeted interventions to safeguard long-term business sustainability and enhance operational resilience. To align operational costs with the prevailing revenue outlook, Debswana will implement...

  • De Beers' allure sparks buyer interest ahead of sale

    Most recently, interest has been reported from Indian mining billionaire, Anil Agarwal, along with Qatar’s sovereign wealth funds, as global investors take notice of a rare opportunity to acquire one of the world’s most storied names in luxury...

  • Mascom hosts 3-For-3

    Marking five transformative years, this year’s 3-For-3 campaign reflects a renewed commitment to impactful service, collective purpose, and nationwide reach. Projects under this year’s programme include school refurbishments, health education...

  • DStv inducted into Brand Africa Hall of Fame

    This recognition also sees DStv inducted into the prestigious Brand Africa Hall of Fame, a distinction reserved for iconic African brands that have significantly shaped the continent’s global image and competitiveness over the years. The...

  • Connor lands at Galaxy

    "With a wealth of experience coaching across the African continent, including roles as technical director of Cape Town Spurs and head coach of Matebele FC, Mr Connor brings a football philosophy that perfectly aligns with our club's vision for...

  • Pigs on Fire: An authentic culinary experience

    The annual event turned into more than just a culinary and gourmet experience, but rather a social affair where family and friends enjoyed all types of braai meat. This year, the organisers had crafted the event to be highly comfortable for their...

  • Debswana extends CEEP to manufacturing

    This follows internal studies which revealed that many of the inputs used by the company’s mines are still being sourced from neighboring countries, particularly South Africa- pointing to untapped opportunities for local production.Wanetsha...

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