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Beyond US Afrotech event brings international DJs to Botswana

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Beyond US is hosting an Afrotech event on Saturday at Bojanala Waterfront, bringing together local DJs and producers including Tefo Foxx, Lloyd BW, and Robotic OFC with international acts from South Africa and the UK for music, mentorship and networking. The event, now in its third year, has expanded from smaller venues to accommodate growing interest in Afro House music in Botswana.

16 hours ago · Daily News Botswana →

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Beyond US Afrotech event brings international DJs to Botswana
Beyond US is hosting an Afrotech event on Saturday at Bojanala Waterfront, bringing together local DJs and producers including Tefo Foxx, Lloyd BW, and Robotic OFC with international acts from South Africa and the UK for music, mentorship and networking. The event, now in its third year, has expanded from smaller venues to accommodate growing interest in Afro House music in Botswana.
16 hours ago · Daily News Botswana →

Yesterday

ATI's tombstone unveiling marks late artist's birthday
A year after his death, Atlasaone "ATI" Molemogi's birthday will be marked with a tombstone unveiling ceremony in Lerala on September 28, bringing together fans, friends and family.
22 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Big Brother Naija housemate Nomy rejects benchwarmer position
Nomy was assigned the benchwarmer position after underperforming in Monday's Head of House Challenge but refused to accept the vest or take her seat. Her repeated refusal to comply with Big Brother's instructions has previously resulted in warnings and a strike.
10 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Novelas+ launches telenovela about woman seeking revenge and redemption
My Secret Truth, produced by Carlos Moreno Laguillo, follows Aitana Fernández, who infiltrates a powerful family under a new identity to confront the men who destroyed her life, but her mission for revenge becomes complicated as she uncovers buried truths and develops unexpected feelings.
10 September 2026 · Mmegi →

Wednesday 9 September

Kabelo Mabalane returns to solo music after decade away
Kabelo Mabalane, a TKZee founding member and South African music veteran, returns to solo music after more than a decade, blending faith, street culture and lived experience in his new sound.
9 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Ruth Thomas's diamond dress seeks future after Miss World
Miss World Botswana Ruth Thomas did not win the competition, but returned home with a diamond-encrusted dress representing Botswana's heritage. The piece is being considered for a second chapter, though the article excerpt does not detail specific plans.
9 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Swaabe Cultural Day celebrates Tswana heritage in Kang
The Bashaga community in Kang held the second annual Swaabe Cultural Day, featuring traditional dances, cuisine and cultural performances. Debswana's Chief Operations Officer called on Botswana to return to traditional values to strengthen its economy and diamond appeal, and the company donated P100,000 to the festival.
9 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 8 September

Glamour Blast platform combines fashion, modelling, education for young Batswana
Glamour Blast is a fashion and modelling entertainment show created for Batswana youth, combining fashion, design, creativity, and personal development with an educational focus. The show's introductory video on Mmegi's Facebook page received over 100,000 views within seven days, indicating strong community interest.
8 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Poetic duo builds livelihood through cultural edu-tainment
Edwin Moroka and Emmanuel Boefelo, known on stage as Serurubele and Mmasekgethu, perform spoken-word poetry on Botswana's cultural heritage and history, including a recent piece on the nation's currency during Pula Day celebrations, drawing income from schools and corporate sponsors through their carefully researched and spontaneously composed verse.
8 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 7 September

Franco-Tanzanian dance-theatre production arrives in Gaborone
PEPONI, a 60-minute Franco-Tanzanian dance-theatre production, is bringing a performance to Gaborone that explores what paradise might look like if Africans stopped waiting for it and started imagining it.
7 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Born and Raised erects monument to musician ATI Molemogi
A monument is being placed at the grave of Atlasaone Molemogi, known as ATI, a Botswana musician and cultural figure, in a collaboration between his family and the lifestyle brand Born and Raised. The initiative honours ATI's legacy as a cultural architect who reshaped Batswana performance and creative expression.
7 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Government launches P200 million creative economy fund
The Government is near releasing a P200 million fund aimed at supporting Botswana's creative sector, which has been facing financial pressure despite industry achievements and celebrations.
7 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Minister: heritage key to dynamic creative economy
Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng told the Dithubaruba Cultural Festival in Molepolole that culture is the foundation for a dynamic creative economy and national identity. He praised the Ntsweng Heritage Hub as a strategic cultural resource and permanent cultural precinct aligned with government efforts to revitalise cultural infrastructure and build sustainable cultural tourism destinations.
7 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Sunday 6 September

Ukraine marks 35 years independence with Gaborone art exhibition
Ukraine celebrated 35 years of restored independence at an exhibition at Thapong Visual Arts Centre in Gaborone, featuring artworks on resilience, freedom and national identity.
6 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →