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ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer
  • BUAN and ABCB Seal Historic Partnership to Empower Youth and Strengthen Botswana’s Food Security

    The partnership establishes a strategic framework for collaboration between academia and industry, aimed at providing practical training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for BUAN graduates and young agricultural entrepreneurs....

  • Premiership’s cream slowly rising to the top

    Sua Flamingoes are at the summit, but their stay at the top is under threat from the chasing pack, particularly from an ominous-looking Gaborone United side. GU is playing catch-up after a campaign disrupted by participation in the CAF Champions...

  • 'One Year to Go' celebrations set to begin as Senegal prepares to welcome the world

    Highlights include the unveiling of the Dakar 2026 mascot and the launch of the OMEGA countdown clock, celebrating this milestone on the road to the first Olympic sporting event on the African continent. The festivities will begin with the official...

  • Family Fun Fiesta makes perfect Sunday outing

    Organisers say the festival aims to bring families together for a day of joy and community spirit. “We wanted to create something that everyone can enjoy, parents, kids, and music lovers alike. “This will be an event to remember,” they...

  • Hotel430 to host champagne, oyster experience

    It takes place on 1st November 2025 at the plush hotel in the Central Business District (CBD).A press release from the hotel says guests will enjoy a curated selection of premium champagnes, fresh oysters, and gourmet bites, accompanied by live...

  • BSB launches cost effective transactional accounts

    The three new Personal Banking Customer Value Propositions, anchored by Private Banking, Kamogelo, and Youth Accounts, are part of the statutory bank’s ongoing transformation under the Lesedi 2025 Strategy. The strategy focuses on making banking...

  • Ngozi, Mothibi suspended after doping incidents

    In a statement, the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) confirmed the immediate suspension of the two, after their samples tested positive for banned substances."The BNOC collected samples from Mr. Zibane and Mr. Mothibi during in...

  • UB holds its 43rd annual graduation ceremony

    The first day of the ceremony will feature the conferment of Degrees for graduates from the Faculties of Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences while the second day will celebrate graduands from the Faculties of Education, Engineering and...

  • FIFA president to visit Botswana

    A statement from the association says he will be in the country from November 9 to 11. BFA states that the high-level visit reaffirms FIFA’s steadfast commitment to the development and growth of football in Botswana and across the African...

  • Grand Palm’s gin experience returns

    What began as an intimate boutique tasting session has evolved into Botswana’s premier gin and lifestyle showcase, drawing together distillers, chefs, and gin lovers for an afternoon of fashion and the ultimate gin experience.To be hosted at the...

  • Africa’s Superheroes Rise in Children of Captain Africa

    From Captain Africa to Kwezi and Mighty Man, these homegrown heroes have reflected the continent’s diverse cultures and challenged outdated colonial narratives. Now, a new documentary shines a spotlight on the artists behind the masks and capes....

  • Lee Cooper Opens Its First Flagship Store in Botswana

    This milestone marks a bold step in Lee Cooper’s journey across Africa, bringing timeless British craftsmanship and effortless style to the heart of Botswana. Since 1908, Lee Cooper has been celebrated for its authentic denim, contemporary design,...

  • Pesalema’s joyous moment of glory

    Draped in a glittering gold dress that shimmered under the radiant stage lights set by the able Braveheart team, Pesalema embodied grace and gratitude as she took the stage. The young gospel sensation, who has suddenly become a household name since...

  • Gov't, 5+1 CTU resume salary negotiations

    The negotiations were halted on September 17, 2025, after the parties could not reach an agreement, and no mutually agreed-upon date was set for the finalisation of the talks. A press release from the 5+1 cooperating unions says the negotiating...

  • UB climbs global rankings, strengthens position in the region

    The advancement marks a major milestone in UB’s growing global competitiveness and academic excellence. Out of 2,191 universities ranked worldwide, UB now falls within the 1001-1200 band, reflecting its expanding international presence and...

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