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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Guests gathered at Treehaus-The Meeting Place in Block 5 last Thursday evening for an intimate private listening session of From Roots To Revelation, a powerful 16-track multi-genre album accompanied by a bonus single titled Botswana.

staff writer | 19 May 2026

Ugandan comedian, Dr. Hilary Okello's African comedy tour is coming to Botswana in June

Interactive listening session for 'From Roots To Revelation'

correspondent | 19 May 2026

MaTucha drops soul-stirring Amapiano single ‘Stare At Me’

Fast-rising music creative, MaTucha, has officially released a brand-new Amapiano single titled Stare At Me. The collaboration features Bashkho Bw DJ alongside vocal talents Ayanda and Shishi.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 19 May 2026

Motoloki turns scrap into message of hope

Local artist, Totang Motoloki on Tuesday evening unveiled his latest solo exhibition, Beyond the Scrap, at the National Museum and Art Gallery in Gaborone, presenting a compelling body of work that challenges society to rethink waste, conservation, and human resilience.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 15 May 2026

Franco says the festival continues to grow with every edition.PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Franco takes Soul Fill Up festival to Francistown

Following the success of this year’s Soul Fill Up with Franco festival, organisers have announced that the event will now spread its wings to Francistown. The northern festival is slated for June 13 at the Old Francistown Stadium, marking the first time the event will be held outside Gaborone.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 15 May 2026

Kani’s book confronts the raw realities of human pain

Botlhapele- From Pain to Purpose Through Divine Redirection is a new book written by first time author, visionary change agent Lucia Kani. The 109 paged read, published by LP Publishers is due to be officially launched on May 30, 2026.

Henny Maruapula | 15 May 2026

Bodiragatsi Jwame, Lentswe Lame expansion targets students

A fresh push to empower young creatives is underway after First National Bank Botswana (FNBB), through the FNBB Foundation, formalised a partnership with the Ministry of Basic Education & Child Welfare and the National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB).

staff writer | 15 May 2026

Pesalema Bomolemo premiered his debut short film, With U, last Friday evening at Alliance Française PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Psalms' debut short film premieres at Alliance Française

Filmmaker, Pesalema Bomolemo, popularly known as Psalms, premiered his debut short film, With U, last Friday evening at Alliance Française, introducing the audience to a bold new voice in Botswana’s growing film scene.

Laone Choeunyane | 12 May 2026

Revellers at the previous 70s and 80s Music festival. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The 70s & 80s disco party set to light up Gaborone

Renowned for delivering a premium nostalgic experience, the much-anticipated 70s & 80s Disco Party is set to return in grand style on June 6, 2026, at the prestigious GICC.

Spira Tlhankane | 12 May 2026

Culture spears sharing the stage with Charma Gal in a previous event PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Charma Gal promises to deliver long-overdue album with Culture Spears

Local artist Charma Gal has revealed plans to collaborate with traditional music group Culture Spears on a long-awaited album, promising fans a fusion project that reflects Botswana’s rich musical heritage.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 08 May 2026

Bakwena unite to rebuild kgotla shelter

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 08 May 2026

Thamaga’s Iponagatse talent unearth hidden stars

staff writer | 08 May 2026

Book explores African agriculture

staff writer | 05 May 2026

Wearing Botswana’s story with pride

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 01 May 2026

Stanbic unveils structured creatives corporate investment

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 01 May 2026

Charma Gal considers taking Kgosi ya Mosadi outside Gabz

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 01 May 2026

Drawing blanks: A non functional timing board at the University of Ghana Stadium

From the highs of Gaborone to the lows of Accra

Days after Gaborone dished a sumptuous World Relays competition, Accra has served an unappetising 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championships, which have drawn complaints over food, accommodation and other logistics. The Ghana competition, which has attracted athletes from the continent's 54 nations, began on Tuesday this week and runs until Sunday.

Ncojane P1.5 billion water tender blocked despite CoA approval

A 100%-citizen-owned Tawana joint venture won the P1.5-billion Ncojane water tender twice. But just when they thought it was over, the Ministry of Water and Human Settlements, the DCEC and the PPRA now stand accused of obstructing the very court order that vindicated it.

President Mogae was a pragmatic leader. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Remembering the great Lefesto: Anecdotes of a millennial

Former president Festus Mogae passed on a few months before Botswana celebrates its 60 years of independence. In this personal essay, KELETSO THOBEGA goes down memory lane to the early days in her hometown, Lobatse, which is celebrating its 127th anniversary, and remembers Mogae’s legacy.

Grand return: The Desert Race will return to Gaborone.FILE PIC

Desert Race makes shock return to Gaborone

For years, the sound of roaring engines, flying sand and packed roadside camps became synonymous with Jwaneng. But this year’s Sarona 1000km Desert Race is making a shock shift to Gaborone.

Fighting to survive: Air Botswana has huge debts and is also struggling with operational issues PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

Air Botswana to lease out jets as financial pressures mount

Despite receiving a more than P300 million investment from government to buy jets, Air Botswana now says its six-aircraft fleet is larger than what it currently needs to run operations efficiently, warning that excess jets are draining the airline’s finances through insurance costs and expensive maintenance obligations.

Then cub reporter Masego Pilane and Nkhoma interviewing Mogae on his 65th birthday

Walking with president Mogae: Memories of a statesman who carried power lightly

There are assignments in journalism that become more than routine professional duties. They become front-row seats to history. For me, one of those assignments was covering former President Festus Mogae.

Facing charges: Gobagoba PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Top referee faces sexual misconduct charges

Top local football referee, Tshepo Gobagoba, is facing multiple charges, including sexual harassment and gender-based misconduct in a case that is before the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC). The DC met on April 9, 2026, to consider the charges laid against Gobagoba, an elite Premier League referee.

Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

The Monitor Editor | 19 May 2026

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