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Society

Woman walks 500km to raise Down syndrome awareness

The News

Neo Roberta Nkele walked 500 kilometres as her 50th birthday celebration, undertaking the long-distance journey to change perceptions of Down syndrome in Botswana.

Why it matters

Woman's 500km walk for Down syndrome awareness inspires conversation about inclusivity and perception change at home.

20 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Society

  1. Woman walks 500km to raise Down syndrome awareness

    Neo Roberta Nkele walked 500 kilometres as her 50th birthday celebration, undertaking the long-distance journey to change perceptions of Down syndrome in Botswana.

    20 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Culture

  1. Sereetsi and The Natives bring Botswana folk-jazz globally

    Sereetsi & The Natives blend Setswana storytelling with live folk-jazz, taking Botswana's musical voice to international stages while grounding their work in home culture.

    20 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Tourism & Environment

  1. Lobatse Heritage hike explores town's historic sites

    Scores of hikers navigated Lobatse's 10km hiking trail, visiting historic landmarks including the Fish Keitseng monument, Botswana's first military base, and Mandela's hideout, while also planting fruit trees under the Tree365 environmental initiative.

    20 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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