DJ Goveiya shines at BEMF

DJ Goveiya sharing ideas with upcoming musicians during the BEMF workshop
DJ Goveiya sharing ideas with upcoming musicians during the BEMF workshop

As part of Botswana’s 49th Birthday celebrations, the country hosted the first ever Botswana Electronic Music Festival (BEMF) at the Cricket Club in Gaborone. The celebration show was rocked by controversy, with local artists threatening court action against the organisers.

Many believed that Botswana 50 committee should have engaged a local company instead of engaging a South African company to be in charge of the event. The contract, which has been reported to have cost government close to P3 million, was met with allegations of sabotage.

Arts and Culture last week reported that local promoters, artists and DJs were aggrieved that they were overlooked for a celebration of their own country’s Independence.

Editor's Comment
Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...

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