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Otlarongwa Kgweetsi
  • The unseen investments in Ngamiland

    But beyond the souvenir stalls and cattle posts, something more fundamental is unfolding. It is not a new airstrip or a five-star resort. It is not even something you can see from the roadside. It is access to healthcare, finally, quietly, expanding...

  • Children’s surgery network expands

    The charity, which is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, opened the facility on June 24, five years ahead of its target to install 100 dedicated surgical theatres by 2030. Just two days later, the team will open its 101st operating room in Addis Ababa,...

  • BDMA extends helping hand to Childline

    The donation was delivered in the form of Fours vouchers and is expected to assist Childline in meeting some of its operational needs. BDMA Chairperson Siddarth Gothi said the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by the diamond cutting and...

  • Bet-fam Group sets up medical distribution warehouse in Maun

    . The development comes following the approval of funding by Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA). The warehouse brings the number of CEDA-backed projects under Bet-fam Group to two with the first loan having had supported a retail...

  • Stanbic, Wilderness offer lifeline for SMMEs in tourism

    The partnership, which was kick started when the two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently, aims to address persistent challenges faced by local suppliers, especially around access to finance and market entry.Officials...

  • Crafting culture with every stitch

    Matlhogonono Onowe, known by many as Matty, is redefining what it means to be a self-taught artist in Botswana. Through crochet, braiding, and makeup, she has built more than a business and created a language of self-expression rooted in purpose and...

  • The Doctors Inn Private Hospital fills service gap in Maun

    The Doctors Inn Private Hospital, which has become the first licensed private day hospital in Maun, offers a consolidated range of services to the larger public in the vast district. The offerings amongst others include general medicine, surgery,...

  • Drawing from African roots

    “I discovered my love for art at a very young age. I was always drawing on notebooks, dressing dolls, and creating things with my hands. With time, I realised art wasn’t just something I did, it was part of who I am,” she says. Kejelepula is...

  • How P5.5m CEDA funding brought renal care to Maun

    As a result, project sponsors leave offices of the development finance institution disappointed that they did not get funding to take their concepts off the ground. However, there are several others who the agency was able to believe in their ideas...

  • Your policies are secure, Hollard says after Absa Life deal

    The insurer also outlined its strategic direction following the deal. Speaking at a media briefing, Hollard’s managing director, Jane Tselayakgosi said the integration marks the beginning of a unified approach focused on operational efficiency,...

  • Threading culture into design

    From her beginnings in Tonota to national recognition and a regional invitation to Swakop Fashion Week, the 39-year-old designer has spent the last two decades refining a craft that draws meaning from more than fabric and stitches. Her introduction...

  • The classic man’s Kalanga revival

    His latest single, Nda Wa’Na Tjimgwe, is not merely a song, but a cultural offering steeped in poetic Ikalanga, carrying echoes of matrimonial tradition, identity, and spiritual alignment. In an interview with Arts&Culture, Macheke explained that...

  • Gaothusi elevates Botswana’s presence

    Among the over 110 delegates competing from around the world, Botswana’s representative, Anicia Gaothusi, advanced to the Top 40 and was recognised as one of the Top 10 African contestants. Gaothusi earned the Miss Botswana title in 2024,...

  • Clap & tap draped in culture

    Held at St John Gwest Church, the evening brought together seven choirs from various corners of Gaborone and surrounding villages, serving as both a fundraiser and a reaffirmation of identity. The guest line-up featured Basha and Moya choirs from...

  • Mining policy takes nationalist turn

    During a recent Kgotla meeting in Ramotswa, Boko confirmed that legislation is being drafted to require all diamonds, copper concentrate, and other mineral resources to undergo processing within the country before being exported. The policy is aimed...

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