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Friday, June 19, 2026

Elevate Africa launches Threads of Africa Fashion Film prize 2026

Elevate Africa has opened applications for the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026, a pan-African initiative aimed at preserving and reimagining Africa’s endangered textile heritage through fashion film.

staff writer | 19 June 2026

Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026 seeks to promote African fashion as a vehicle for cultural preservation, economic growth, and storytelling

Over 200 BOMU Awards entries disqualified

The Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) has unveiled the nominees for its 2026 Awards following a record-breaking submission period that attracted more than 2,000 entries. However, behind the excitement of the nominations lies a concerning trend: over 200 submissions were disqualified for failing to meet basic entry requirements.

Laone Choeunyane | 19 June 2026

Sons of Nelson: Letters From Across The Border, comes at a fitting moment during Youth Month and ahead of the June 16 commemoration of the 1976 Soweto Uprising PICS: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Sons of Nelson reimagines Sarafina

Fresh from its successful Saturday staging, Sons of Nelson: Letters From Across The Border has struck a powerful chord among audiences in Botswana. Written and directed by Thato Akoonyatse, the production comes at a fitting moment during Youth Month and ahead of the June 16 commemoration of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.

Laone Choeunyane | 16 June 2026

Seabelo Modibe speaking during the unveiling of nominees for the BOMU Music Awards

BOMU music awards nominees unveiled

The nominees were announced by Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) on Friday, while the awards ceremony is scheduled for August 29.

Laone Choeunyane | 16 June 2026

Seagile-led committee charts new course for nightlife industry

The newly elected committee of the Association of Botswana Night Clubs and Bars (ABONIC) has vowed to advance the interests of Botswana’s hospitality, entertainment, and nightlife industries.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 12 June 2026

COSBOTS pays royalties for Batlokwa traditional song

In a move that could influence culture and heritage preservation, the Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS) has paid royalties for a traditional Batlokwa song, emphasising that the payment is in recognition of the legal rights attached to a folkloric work.

staff writer | 12 June 2026

Maxy Khoisan: A voice beyond borders

For 27 years, celebrated artist Maxy KhoiSan has remained a powerful force in music, using her gift not only to entertain but to educate, inspire, and transform lives.

Johannes Kambai | 12 June 2026

The 70s, 80s, and 90s Disco Party returned this past weekend at the GICC and turned the venue into a pulsating discotheque filled with rhythm, style, and unforgettable memories

Three iconic music eras combine to warm up dance floor

The Grand Palm Resort’s GICC was transformed into a vibrant time machine as the beloved 70s, 80s, and 90s Disco Party returned with heightened anticipation.

Laone Choeunyane | 09 June 2026

Kamo Mphela, clearly inspired, elevated the energy further by inviting several talented local dancers onto the stage.

Kamo Mphela's Magical Night at Thapong

The atmosphere lit up with palpable excitement on Saturday as South African Amapiano queen, Kamo Mphela, delivered a show stopping performance that will linger in the memories of Batswana fans for years to come.

Johannes Kambai | 09 June 2026

Bongo Maffin replaces BOP at 70s & 80s Disco Party

Legendary South African kwaito music group, Bongo Maffin, has come on board as the headliner for the much-anticipated 70s & 80s Disco Party billed for Saturday at the GICC.

Staff Writers | 05 June 2026

Shanti Lo marks 25 years in fabulous fashion

Laone Choeunyane | 02 June 2026

Lady Zamar lights up Thapong Cafe

Johannes Kambai | 02 June 2026

Bornaking Photography: Trusted name behind the lens

staff writer | 29 May 2026

Makhadzi returns to Botswana on one woman show

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 29 May 2026

BTC offers BnR P55k settlement

Larona Makhaiza | 29 May 2026

Simmy casts her spell in a soulful night

Johannes Kambai | 26 May 2026

Batswana, Zimbabweans tensions worry Mogoditshane police

Police in Mogoditshane have expressed concern over escalating tensions between Batswana and Zimbabwean nationals following a series of violent clashes allegedly linked to rising crime in the area.

Moagi-linked card allegedly exposes P4.7 m scandal

Lefoko Moagi’s corruption trial commenced on Monday at the Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s court, with a bank card allegedly used in the commission of a crime taking centre stage.

Kgosi Omphitlhetse Manyeneng. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Pension pay-day ‘girlfriends’ cautioned

The old men of Mokatako village worked the lands and the cattle posts their entire lives. Now, on pension pay-day, they cannot walk from the pay point to their homes without a young woman half a century their junior clinging to their arm, pointing at hawkers’ goods and smiling for all the wrong reasons.

Dr Moeti said she is seeking leave to intervene as a friend of the court

UB law academic seeks to intervene in same-sex marriage case

The University of Botswana (UB) law lecturer, Dr Onthatile Moeti, has filed an application before the High Court seeking permission to participate as an amicus curiae, or friend of the court, in a landmark case concerning the recognition of same-sex marriage in Botswana.

The applicants, Tsholofelo Kumile and Bonolo Selelo, contend that the government's refusal to process a same-sex marriage application infringed rights

Gov’t defends refusal to recognise same sex marriage

The Botswana government has defended its refusal to process a same-sex marriage application. It argues that the country's laws do not permit marriages between people of the same sex and that officials acted lawfully when they declined to publish banns for the couple's intended union.

Botswana Air Access initiative bears fruits

Botswana Air Access has been hailed for playing a crucial role in facilitating airlines to establish new routes and expand since its launch two years ago.

For illustration, Robbery at knife point.PIC.SHOUSELAW.COM

Couple robbed at knifepoint in Mogoditshane

A 32-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were robbed at knifepoint while parked by the roadside in Mogoditshane on Saturday night, in an incident that also saw the man's vehicle stolen before it was later recovered abandoned in Gaborone.

Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

The Monitor Editor | 16 June 2026

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