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01 November 2024
Duma Boko's UDC Ends Botswana Ruling Party’s Decades-Long Hold On Power
Outgoing president Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat, promising to work with the incoming leader for the betterment of Botswana.
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News
28 October 2024
The Hopes and Fears of Young Batswana Ahead of Elections
As Botswana heads to the polls on October 30, young voters are focused on pressing issues: unemployment, inadequate healthcare, gender-based violence and the lack of government support for the creative industries.
News
25 October 2024
What You Need to Know About Botswana’s General Elections
As Botswana heads to the polls on October 30, President Mokgweetsi Masisi faces a challenging re-election bid against a backdrop of public discontent.
News
08 August 2024
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo Wins Historic 200m Olympic Gold
The Motswana ran a blistering 19.46 seconds to win the first-ever Olympic gold medal for his country.
Sports
24 July 2024
Letsile Tebogo Is Set for Olympic Glory
Letsile Tebogo is a firm favorite at this year’s Olympics in Paris and he’s highly motivated to take on the competition.
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16 May 2024
Botswana Hip-Hop OG, Scar, Keeps Reinventing Himself
We speak to one of Botswana hip-hop’s treasured talents, Scar, about his storied career — a convoluted mix of highs, lows, and impressive rebounds that have kept him relevant in the country’s entertainment scene for the past two decades.
Film + TV
21 November 2023
Botswana's First-Ever International Film Festival Steps into the Limelight
Botswana's film industry is having its moment. The Botswana International Film Festival debuted last night in Gaborone, bringing film professionals together and facilitating a bright future for the industry.
News
21 August 2023
Botswanan Sprinter Letsile Tebogo Makes History with Silver at World Athletics Championships
Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo sets record as first African to win a medal at World Athletics Championships, eying more glory in the 200m, and promising a bright future in athletics.
News
24 July 2023
Demonstrations Erupt in Gaborone Against Proposed Legalization of Same-Sex Relations in Botswana
Religious groups protest in Botswana's capital, opposing bill for LGBTQ rights. Demonstrators march against same-sex relations, citing religious beliefs and family values. Wider pushback on LGBTQ rights observed in southern Africa.
Music
12 April 2022
12 Female Artists to Watch in 2022
This new class of young African musicians are poised to take the music industry by storm.
News
01 December 2021
The Omicron Variant Was Detected In Europe a Week Before It Was Identified In South Africa
Let's see how the world scrambles to backtrack on their blatant attempts at making COVID-19 Africa's disease.
Music
18 December 2020
The Story of William Last KRM’s Ascent is One of Purpose Meeting Preparation
The rise of Botswana comedian and rapper William Last KRM, whose music video for 'Tinto' recently broke the internet, is what happens when purpose meets preparation.
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