The event, which will be held at the City of Francistown Council (COFC) Civic Centre is, planned to revive the love of reading in the northern part of the country.Event founder, Dr Paula Otukile said the Festival will draw writers from the United...
'Miss Chombo will leave Botswana this Saturday where she will join the rest of miss world queens, from February 18th to march 9th 2024, with the grand finale set to be held at the jio world center in Mumbai," reads the statement. The Miss...
This annual event which takes place every second week of February, brings together a diverse range of talents, including live performances, singing, poetry, rapping, open mic performances and art exhibitions. With its unique blend of music, coffee,...
Addressing the media in Gaborone recently, one of the event organisers, Emmanuel Boefelo, said the activity mainly focused on cultural exchange and marketing local culture internationally. He explained that culture has been given a backseat, hence...
Promising an experience akin to the grandeur of the Met Gala, the event is poised to redefine the paradigms of aesthetics, anti-aging, and holistic well-being. Set against the backdrop of sophistication and high fashion, attendees are invited to...
Solo Otto traces his passion for music back to his early years when he was captivated by the sight of Timbaland working his magic behind the boards on TV.He said since then, he knew that music production was his calling and he has never looked back....
Through the budget, the creative arts were identified among key priority areas to stimulate growth and create employment to transform the lives of Batswana.Industry players have since expressed optimism about the budget proposal saying it would...
In an interview with Arts&Culture, this vernacular comedian said he ventured into stand up comedy in 2015 but decided to do it full-time in 2016.He added that he was inspired to be a comedian by a friend who also wanted to do comedy.The two...
When appearing before Broadhurst Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, one of the founding members of BnR, Molatedi Kgotla, said the two entities had entered into a two-year contract in which BTC had agreed to sponsor BnR with P250,000 plus P18,000...
To be hosted by Renewal Aesthetics, this esteemed biannual gathering is making headlines with its P10, 000 award for the most stylishly dressed participant, inspired by the vibrant theme of fuchsia.According to the organisers, this contest transcends...
Local author, Keabetswe Molosi is one of the lucky ones after her book titled, Matlhalerwa, won an award in Kenya.The book, which contains short stories, won the 2023 Kendeka Prize for African literature.The awards were established by renowned Kenyan...
In an interview with Mmegi Online, Term Ntombo traces his musical journey back to 2001, where the rhythmic cadence of high school rap battles and collaborative musical ventures first captured his passion. He says the crucible of high school became...
The founder of Mr/Ms Culture & Heritage Botswana Pageant Trust, Millicent Shunda, said this year’s event was aimed at raising awareness about colon cancer while also promoting cultural exchange. The event, which was graced by different healthcare...
In an interview with Showtime, Chombo shared that her journey as a poet began in junior school when her English teacher recognised her talent and encouraged her to participate in the Poet-Okavango competition."At the competition, I secured the...
The night was filled with laughter as most of them came fully prepared to make the birthday boy’s day bright.A number of comedy fanatics who wanted to blow off the steam after a hectic week from work and school decided not to miss out. Closing the...
Upon seeing Martin Sefako’s work, Ramorwa says he instantly felt the burning urge to pursue art and was motivated to pick his brushes and pencils to express his talent. He tells Arts&Culture that whilst most artists do art out of passion, it took...
“In 2022 I was crowned Miss Cross Country first princess. The very same year, I was crowned Little Miss Junior Idol World Botswana second princess and I represented Botswana in Thailand for Miss Junior Idol World 2023 where I was awarded Rising...
Lame Jerry, the national director of Miss Teen Africa Botswana told Arts&Culture that the primary objective of the Talent and Fashion Showcase is to create an enabling environment for women empowerment.She said by providing a platform for young...
Through this offering, Madisa-Quarshie shares her personal experience to encourage people that by having faith in God, we can rise above our circumstances.Her new book, Solace In Affliction, is a reflection that one finds strength in places they...
To celebrate this month, a group of creatives will be hosting a Valentine's Day Gala Dinner in Borolong near Francistown. One of the event coordinators, Lamorena Giri otherwise known as YG Nation explained that one of the key concepts in bringing...