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Friday, August 07, 2026

Batho Ba Metsi gives voice to Okavango people

The stories of the people who call the Okavango Delta home took centre stage on Tuesday night as Batho Ba Metsi (People of the Water) premiered at the Botswana Television (Btv) Auditorium.

Laone Choeunyane | 07 August 2026

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Koki weaves Botswana’s story into fashion

For luxury fashion designer Koki Chiepe, heritage is not something to be locked away behind museum glass. It is something to be worn, experienced and reimagined for every generation.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 07 August 2026

Kearoma toasts 27 years in soul with Zambezi Soul

Celebrated afro-soul vocalist, Kearoma Rantao Hams celebrates 27 years in music this Saturday, August 8, with a premium gala concert and the official launch of her new album, Zambezi Soul.

Laone Choeunyane | 07 August 2026

Mmasengwe to host 8th Crochet and Hand Loom Session

Mmasengwe Crafting Heritage Saturday will host its eighth edition of Crochet and Hand Loom Session from 12 noon at At Nine Eatery + Cocktail in Gaborone. The event brings together crafters and beginners for a day dedicated to preserving traditional skills, promoting creativity and encouraging mental wellness through fibre arts. Organisers say participation is limited to 15 people to ensure an interactive learning experience.

correspondent | 06 August 2026

It was conviction: A wake-up call for men

"It was Conviction" by Dr. Tsholo Zion acts as a powerful spiritual blueprint for modern transformation. Published at a critical moment, the book serves as an urgent wake-up call for men, challenging harmful societal norms amidst the devastating national crisis of gender-based violence (GBV).

Zolani Kraai | 04 August 2026

Way Kay's new single blends smooth melodies with a deeply reflective message about betrayal, jealousy and resilience, offering listeners a dance record that resonates long after the beat fades

Way Kay turns betrayal into a soulful house anthem with 'Boloi'

Way Kay has transformed personal heartbreak into one of his most emotionally charged releases yet with Boloi, a soulful house collaboration featuring HBK Live Act.

Laone Choeunyane | 04 August 2026

Sunbet powers Simply Piano fourth edition

One of Botswana’s leading betting operator, Sunbet, has partnered with Boxyard, organisers of the popular Simply Piano music festival, for the fourth edition of the event, which will now officially be known as Sunbet Simply Piano.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 31 July 2026

Lefoko Molebatsi's book. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Myself: A True Life Story

Myself: A True Life Story – A Nostalgic Recollection is an inspiring and deeply reflective memoir that chronicles Lefoko Molebatsi’s remarkable journey from the cattle-post of Dimonyane to becoming a distinguished scholar, political activist and doctoral candidate at the University of Botswana (UB).

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 31 July 2026

Lasty Kedisa at the 2026 Nkashi Classic.PIC. Karabo LeBronpeter Moilwa : National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project.

Nkashi Classic crowns fastest mokoro polers

Lasty Kedisa, the annual Nkashi Classic 2023 champion for the mens category has bounced back to be crowned this year's Okavango Delta fastest poler for the youth category. Organised by the Nkashi Trust, the Nkashi Classic was held this past weekend in Seronga.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 31 July 2026

Kagiso Morebodi speaking during the launch of the Botswana Youth Awards & Festival PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Botswana youth awards open for entries

Entries for the 7th edition of the Botswana Youth Awards & Festival are now officially open. As a result, young people aged between 18 and 35 are invited to submit nominations across 20 award categories that celebrate excellence, innovation, leadership and community impact.

Larona Makhaiza | 28 July 2026

TSW App puts culture at the heart of travel

Laone Choeunyane | 24 July 2026

When lives become data: Rethinking digital social work in Africa, Asia

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 July 2026

Detective Mjein releases single titled Baba Ngiyacela

Laone Choeunyane | 24 July 2026

‘Holding Shapes’

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 17 July 2026

Tjilenje Tjo Zipa Festival to celebrate Kalanga heritage

Laone Choeunyane | 17 July 2026

CIPA leads collaborative drive to unlock creative economy

Laone Choeunyane | 17 July 2026

Coming up: Commercial production moves to Dibete after the Sebele pilot

Dibete earmarked for commercial hemp rollout

Government’s hemp programme is moving into its commercial phase, with the earmarking of land at Dibete Farm for large-scale production, where licensed operators will be allocated plots as the country seeks to establish a new agro-industrial value chain.

Maele suspends BUAN Vice Chancellor

The Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, has suspended Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) Vice Chancellor Professor Ketlhatlogile Mosepele with immediate effect, in a dramatic move that throws the leadership of the institution into uncertainty.

Mother demands inquest into son’s police shooting

Nearly three years after her son was shot dead by members of Botswana Police Service (BPS) in Palapye, a Bobonong pensioner has turned to the High Court, accusing State authorities of failing to investigate the killing and denying her family justice.

New direction: Ntsima says the Mafisa initiative is targetted at clusters rather than individuals PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Chema Chema reborn as Mafisa

Government has rebranded the Chema Chema Fund into the Mafisa Programme, introducing a new enterprise development model that will shift focus from funding individual businesses to supporting co-operatives and business clusters.

Lobatse High Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Court rejects ex- teacher’s bid to return to work

LOBATSE: The High Court here has dismissed an application by a former Principal Education Officer who wanted government to reinstate him after it compulsorily retired him at the age of 60, ruling that he could not rely on protections under the repealed Teaching Service Act once he moved into a non-teaching position.

Where is the reward? Moagi questions state's P4.7 million corruption case

Former minister Lefoko Moagi has argued that the State has failed to establish a case to answer, contending that the mere discovery of a bank card allegedly linked to the P4.7 million corruption syndicate is insufficient to implicate him.

Feeding time: Local feedlots may be forced to destroy thousands of cattle PIC: INTERNET

Feedlot giants staring at P27.8m loss

Feedlot giants, JS Beef (Pty) Ltd and Primefast (Pty) Ltd, have warned that the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) crisis is driving them to ruin as banks shut the tap and thousands of cattle edge towards destruction.

Public servants deserve better than union infighting

‘The strongest bond of human sympathy outside the family relation should be one uniting working people of all nations and tongues and kindreds’.- Abraham LincolnUntil then, the Council’s operations remain suspended, delaying critical decisions affecting thousands of public sector employees.The current standoff is between the Manual Workers Union on one side and the Six Cooperating Trade Unions, namely BONU, BOPEU, BTU, BDU, BOSETU and...

Mmegi Editor | 31 July 2026

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