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Botswana artists missing long-term asset value through IP protection gaps

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Botswana's music and entertainment industry generates millions through concerts and sponsorships but loses long-term value because creators rarely register intellectual property like trademarks and brand equity. While the country ranks 58th globally in innovation inputs, it falls to 116th in creative outputs, reflecting a broader African trend where national trademark registries account for less than two percent of global filings annually.

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Botswana artists missing long-term asset value through IP protection gaps
Botswana's music and entertainment industry generates millions through concerts and sponsorships but loses long-term value because creators rarely register intellectual property like trademarks and brand equity. While the country ranks 58th globally in innovation inputs, it falls to 116th in creative outputs, reflecting a broader African trend where national trademark registries account for less than two percent of global filings annually.
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Gaborone hyperrealism artist Martin Sefako gains international recognition
Martin Sefako, a Gaborone-based hyperrealism artist trained in architecture, has earned recognition for graphite and charcoal portraits that combine emotional realism with conceptual storytelling, with social media expanding his reach beyond Botswana to international commissions and collaborations. Sefako aspires to showcase Botswana's art on global platforms while mentoring emerging artists, though he notes the sector faces challenges including limited funding and inadequate institutional support.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 24 July

Detective Mjein releases tribute single "Baba Ngiyacela"
Detective Mjein has released a single titled "Baba Ngiyacela" as a tribute to his cousin Thabo Solomon, who he lost in September 2025. The track features Lucia Dottie on vocals and Mjein's raspy delivery with Kwaito-inspired cadence, produced by Emjoe Records and DJ Skizoh BW.
24 July 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 23 July

Culture Spears mark twenty-one years in music
Culture Spears have survived lineup changes and industry shifts over twenty-one years, with a reunion potentially within reach.
23 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Big Brother Naija Season 11 returns with larger prize money
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has launched with a new batch of housemates and the biggest prize in the show's history, raising the stakes for Africa's reality television competition.
23 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Offsite Sessions brings intimate cultural events to Botswana
Offsite Sessions is a new initiative transforming unexpected venues across Botswana into cultural gathering spaces and conversation hubs.
23 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Fashion designer Mothusi Lesolle showcases iZaura collection
Fashion designer Mothusi Lesolle is previewing his iZaura fashion line at the Ukhwi O Qhuqhayo cultural event in the Kgalagadi region before the online store launches, with culture integrated into the designs.
23 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Range Rover restores 1993 Classic to match new SV Ultra
Range Rover has unveiled a restored 1993 Range Rover Classic finished in Titan Silver alongside the brand-new Range Rover SV Ultra at Monterey Car Week, with the restoration demanding over 2,000 hours of expert work while preserving mechanical authenticity and refining the exterior and interior to mirror the new flagship model.
23 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
26-year-old Palapye artist builds brand in portraiture and crochet
Motshidisi Mposa, a 26-year-old artist from Marapong now based in Palapye, has built a brand centred around expressive artwork, crocheting and portraiture. Starting as a young drawer at primary school and later painting from his early teens, Mposa now creates portraits for homes, lodges, hotels and corporate offices, and recently sold major works to the Botswana Unifi.
23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 22 July

Intellectual archive explores sixty ways to love Botswana
An essay proposes sixty ways Botswana has been loved in print through its intellectual archive, framing sincere writings about improving the country as expressions of affection, compiled to mark the nation's 60 years of independence.
22 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Hukuntsi guitarist pursues music despite financial hardship
A 51-year-old guitarist known as Thaks performs across Botswana in shopping complexes, community celebrations, and private gatherings, but like many local musicians, earns modest payments that provide insufficient financial security for himself and his family.
22 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →