Margaret Nasha crowned Miss Teen Botswana

Her namesake, 18-year old Margaret Nasha, also from Otse, proved to have what it takes to win the Miss Teen Botswana crown. The young Nasha's victory was influenced by her brilliance, passion and confidence. She indeed had a good fight towards winning …

Botswana Bets on Natural Diamonds to Woo Wealthy Young Americans

Gaborone is ramping up efforts to boost diamond sales and counter synthetic gems by targeting wealthy young Americans via Instagram and TikTok. In a bold marketing move, the government recently hosted an exclusive influencer dinner in New York, partnering …

Botswana Bets on Natural Diamonds to Woo Wealthy Young Americans

Botswana’s speed demons shine

 Ndori steals the show in 400m thriller As the athletics season gains momentum, local athletes are making waves following standout performances at the ASA Grand Prix in South Africa on Wednesday. The talent-packed competition saw Botswana’s Bayapo Ndori …

Minister stop the cultural genocide of Botswana’s indigenous languages

Imagine a six-year-old boy named Ndiye, eagerly starting Standard 1 for the first time. Having grown up in a Kalanga-speaking household, Ndiye was nurtured by the warmth of his parents’ and grandparents’ stories (ngano), rich with metaphors and cultural …

Costly, Unreliable Internet Holds Botswana Back – Mohwasa

Speaking at an event to mark the introduction of Starlink to Botswana recently, Minister Mohwasa said in addition to being costly, unreliable internet connectivity and access disparities between urban and rural areas have held the country back across the …

News24 Business | Botswana uses TikTok to sell real diamonds to young Americans

Diamond sales from the Debswana joint venture between De Beers, the biggest diamond mining company, and Botswana fell 46% last year. (Tetra Images/Getty Images) Botswana, the world's largest diamond producer, is betting that selling big gems to …

Botswana lures wealthy young Americans with big, natural diamonds

Botswana, the world's top diamond producer, is looking to attract wealthy young American buyers to its natural gems as a way to boost its economy. To capture their attention, the country is leveraging social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. …

Zimbabwe, Botswana border impasse rages on

A long-standing border dispute between Zimbabwe and Botswana, sparked by the construction of the Kazungula Bridge, continues to be a contentious issue four years after the US$259.3 million project was officially opened. Despite numerous high-level meetings …

Botswana Successfully Launches Country's 1st Satellite Botsat-1

Sat 15 Mar 2025 | 02:20 PM Botswana successfully launched its first satellite, Botsat-1. This milestone marks a significant step in the country's efforts to develop its digital infrastructure and enhance its independence in the telecommunications …