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By Naomi Wolf*
  • Castle Lite, Let's Pacers team up to unlock Botswana

    Taking place on September 30 at Royal Aria Stadium, Tlokweng, the event will extend Botswana’s Independence Day celebrations into a night of music and culture, bringing local talent together with some of Africa’s biggest names.Castle Lite Unlocks...

  • NDB embeds sustainability into its operations

    The award means the agriculture-focused financier has now commenced its Sustainability Certification journey under the Sustainability Standards and Certification Initiative (SSCI). Officials said the certification process is aligned with the Bank’s...

  • Moti investment sparks state-capture fears

    Following the launch of the flagship project in Gaborone Block 7 last weekend, main opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has sounded the alarm over what it describes as an emerging 'state capture' arrangement.The party accused government...

  • Glamour Blast: Giving young women a platform to shine beyond the runway

    The Monitor: For those who have not heard about Glamour Blast, what is the show about? Saeid Zokaei Arani: Glamour Blast is a fashion and modelling entertainment show created primarily for Batswana, with a strong focus on young talent. It combines...

  • Boko’s employment reality sinks in

    Instead, they chose to grapple with critical medicine shortages and an economy that is, by his own account, teetering on its knees."There are certain realities that confront you when you are in power. We did research as much as we could. You could do...

  • GIMC sets stage for week of festivities

    The event kicks off tomorrow, with GIMC Fitness at the GICC Marquee, followed by the GIMC jazz festival at Bojanala Waterfront on Saturday. Headlining the jazz showcase is legendary American R&B singer Karyn White, who will perform in Botswana for...

  • Bodungwane: gov’t’s ‘illegal’ village

    The Kgatleng Land Board's Report on the Legitimacy of Land Occupancy at Bodungwane, completed on April 15, 2026, offers the most detailed official account yet of the disputed settlement. It also exposes major differences over how many people live...

  • Botswana’s villages are sounding the alarm on cybercrime

    "I don't understand how they knew my pension had been paid."Her question was followed by silence before others began sharing similar experiences. Some had lost money through mobile money scams. Others had received convincing calls from people...

  • An overview of HATAB

    HATAB represents various sectors of the tourism industry namely; airlines, air charters, camps and lodges, conservation and wildlife management, hotels, tour operators, mobile operators, and related services. Through collaborative advocacy with...

  • Alsaajo Health Services expands into free counselling

    The health service provider, which already offers a range of healthcare services focusing on maternal, child and male health, says the new initiative is aimed at helping Batswana cope with emotional and mental health challenges that can have serious...

  • REIB conference to tackle gaps in Botswana’s property market

    This will be amongst the issues taking centre stage at the Real Estate, Compliance & Professional Practice Conference 2026. The gathering will be held in Gaborone and hosted by the Real Estate Institute of Botswana (REIB) on August 28, 2026, under...

  • BR hands over lucrative contract to private firm

    The deal includes hauling of Botash’s salt and soda ash under a 25-year arrangement that will see Baaitse’s Life Compass Botswana and its partners supply and finance locomotives and rolling stock while taking 70% of the profits generated from the...

  • BURS, BERA close taps on fuel leaks

    The two parastatals signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, with officials vowing to step up their efforts in curbing the illicit trade in fuel.Investigations by authorities have shown that illicit and undeclared fuel is being regularly...

  • Makhadzi’s Botswana One Woman Show on hold

    The event was scheduled for September 12 at the Royal Aria Stadium.In a statement, Seagile said his health has deteriorated to a point where he is currently struggling to walk properly, forcing him to suspend all entertainment-related activities.He...

  • Botswana launches Ballin N Da Bush Safari Classic

    The tournament, scheduled for September 28 to 30 at the UB Indoor Sports Arena, will feature leading clubs from across Africa and Europe competing for a US$100,000 (approximately P1.3 million) prize purse, one of the largest in African basketball....

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