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Laone Choeunyane
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  • Young stars shine bright in spellbinding production of The Wiz

    The musical showcased not only the remarkable abilities of Botswana's young performers but also the transformative power of theatre to inspire confidence, teamwork and artistic excellence. It was presented through collaboration between New...

  • TSW App puts culture at the heart of travel

    At its core, TSW delivers the practical essentials that are often scattered or hard to find. Users get one-tap emergency contacts for hospitals, police, and embassies, a real-time currency converter for the pula, and a Local Guides section packed...

  • Detective Mjein releases single titled Baba Ngiyacela

    Mjein crafted the song as a tribute to his cousin Thabo Solomon. “Last year in September 2025, I lost my cousin Thabo Solomon. The song is a tribute to him,” he explained. The title “Baba Ngiyacela” means “Modimo re a kopa: God, we are...

  • Tjilenje Tjo Zipa Festival to celebrate Kalanga heritage

    The three-day celebration, which is organised by Takuwa Natural Products, aims to preserve tribal traditions while creating a platform for communities to reconnect with their heritage. Competitions will be held on July 18 and 19, with finalists...

  • CIPA leads collaborative drive to unlock creative economy

    Convened by the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) through the Levy on Technical Devices Fund (LTDF), the high-level stakeholder engagement brought together representatives from government, regulators, financial institutions and the...

  • Wilderness, LEA herald new era for citizen participation in tourism

    Last week, the two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding which builds on the eco tourism group’s' ongoing efforts to integrate more citizen-owned businesses into its supply chain while strengthening enterprise development through...

  • Chinese cultural festival celebrates Botswana-China friendship

    The two-day festival brought together families, diplomats, community leaders and cultural enthusiasts to celebrate the enduring relationship between Botswana and China. Minister of International Relations, Dr Phenyo Butale, praised the organisers for...

  • Local grain shortfall deepens import dependence

    The extent of the production shortfall was highlighted during a recent media tour of Bolux's P800 million manufacturing facility in Ramotswa, organised by the Maize and Wheat Millers Association (MWMA). Whilst the facility stands as one of...

  • Avani raises a glass to conservation with new wine collection

    During the event, guests were treated to an elegant three-course tasting experience featuring three distinctive wines, each named after one of Africa's most iconic yet threatened species: The Rhino, The Pangolin, and The Elephant.The tasting...

  • Creators Assembly launches to empower creative economy

    It will bring together Botswana's emerging creatives with some of Southern Africa's most respected industry leaders across music, film, dance, fashion, visual arts, beauty, and other creative disciplines.The initiative is spearheaded by...

  • Loud, proud, perfect noise

    From the opening act to the final encore, the evening pulsed with infectious energy. Staying true to its reputation for championing alternative sounds and emerging talent, Perfect Noise curated a lineup that balanced established artists with exciting...

  • Jonny Pula, Triccs lead comedy masterclass in Paying Our Dues

    Holding the night together was MC Dexter Royale, who once again proved why a skilled host is the backbone of any successful comedy show. With effortless crowd work and an instinctive ability to read the room, Royale kept the audience engaged between...

  • Nando’s Launches 2nd Edition of Art Initiative

    Under the theme Celebrating Botswana’s Culture and Heritage, the competition encourages artists to tell the Botswana story in their own voices, through their own eyes and brushes, preserving, celebrating, and sharing what the country at 60 means to...

  • A tapestry of stories, memories, cultural expression

    Opened on June 17 and curated by Thabo Kgatlwane, the exhibition brings together two distinct artistic voices whose works explore identity, heritage, resilience and lived experience.Though their approaches differ dramatically, the pairing creates a...

  • Nando’s gives young artists a canvas to shine

    Dhana Ramasamy, Finance Director of Nando’s Botswana, made the announcement, describing the programme as a groundbreaking addition aimed at discovering talent at the grassroots level.The youth initiative, themed Botswana at 60: Our Story, Our...

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