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  • BotsTop5 returns to TV screens for Season two

    Premiering on Channel O on 26 June 2026, the music video reaction and countdown show will once again place local artists and creatives in the spotlight, offering audiences an entertaining platform dedicated entirely to Botswana's music videos and...

  • Over 200 BOMU Awards entries disqualified

    The nominees were officially announced last Friday ahead of the main awards ceremony scheduled for August 29, 2026.Speaking at the launch, Seabelo Modibe of Total Music Group, who played a key role in the adjudication process, revealed that hundreds...

  • Sons of Nelson reimagines Sarafina

    For Akoonyatse, the inspiration came from a fascination with moments in history when ordinary people are called upon to make extraordinary choices."What drew me most was the courage of young people who refused to accept injustice as normal," she...

  • BOMU music awards nominees unveiled

    Seabelo Modibe of Total Music Group revealed that this year's awards attracted more than 2,000 submissions. However, over 200 entries were disqualified for failing to meet the submission requirements. He urged artists to pay closer attention to...

  • Three iconic music eras combine to warm up dance floor

    Through the arrangement, three iconic musical eras, often compared for their cultural impact, came together in a high-energy celebration that turned the venue into a pulsating discotheque filled with rhythm, style, and unforgettable memories. Despite...

  • Shanti Lo marks 25 years in fabulous fashion

    The milestone concert featured a strong lineup of performers who each delivered standout sets in tribute to the veteran musician’s enduring legacy.Lebo KM and Punah opened the evening with captivating performances that showcased their individual...

  • Dear Younger Me: A story of healing, self-discovery

    It featured three panel discussions led by Usher’s family members and close friends, who shared personal stories and reflections on her life journey.Their heartfelt tributes celebrated the resilience and growth behind the woman and writer she has...

  • Psalms' debut short film premieres at Alliance Française

    The intimate screening showcased an emotionally charged story centred on a young couple navigating the collapse of their relationship.Through tense exchanges and understated performances, With U explores love, resentment, miscommunication, and the...

  • Rising stars light up stage at Perfect Noise Sessions

    Music lovers filled the venue for an afternoon-into-evening showcase of raw talent, with the intimate setting allowing for a rare closeness between performers and audience.Among the early highlights was Stephanie Johnson, who brought a smooth,...

  • Gaborone welcomes first mega indoor entertainment hub

    It will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Designed as a clean, safe, and high-energy destination, the facility brings together a wide range of activities under one roof, offering Batswana a vibrant new space to...

  • Retrieve introduces AI-powered lost and found platform

    The newly built local web platform aims to change how Batswana recover lost valuables. Retrieve, which was launched on February 24, uses unique identification codes and artificial intelligence to match missing items with their rightful owners....

  • ‘Stanford Seed help entrepreneurs expand ambitions’

    The session, held for Absa’s business banking clients, unpacked the opportunities offered through the programme; a 10-month hybrid leadership and strategy course designed for founders and CEOs of established companies across sub-Saharan Africa....

  • Ditsala frames art as a lens on black identity, diaspora struggle

    Through music, dance, spoken word and live painting, the New Moon Ensemble crafted a performance that confronted questions of black identity, memory and resistance across the African continent and its diaspora. Bringing together artists from...

  • Youth SMMEs turn budget conversation into business opportunity

    Hosted by Mmegi in partnership with First National Bank Botswana (FNBB), the session brought together economists from the bank and a specially selected group of young entrepreneurs representing sectors such as agriculture, creatives, fashion,...

  • Notes and Strokes – Ditsala blends music, dance in cross-border collaboration

    Meaning “friends” in Setswana, Ditsala lived up to its name, uniting performers from Botswana, South Africa and the United States in a performance that explored cultural connection through sound, movement and visual expression.At the centre of...

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