… Kelebeng who graced the Dithubaruba Cultural Festival in Molepolole on Saturday, said the event was a reminder that heritage was not merely a memory of the past, but a strategic resource for shaping the future. …
Cultural and entertainment enthusiasts are expected to gather at Ntsweng Museum (Kwa-ga-MmaKgosi) in Molepolole for the 18th edition of the annual Dithubaruba Cultural Festival, a celebration of Bakwena heritage and Botswana’s rich cultures and traditions. …
… Now Dithubaruba Cultural Festival 2026 is back on the calendar, powered by a three-year sponsorship that puts culture, commerce and community firmly in the spotlight. …
Absa Bank Botswana has officially renewed its commitment as the title sponsor of the Dithubaruba Cultural Festival, pledging a substantial amount of P1.5 million to be invested over the next three years. …
… His work has taken him through Botswana’s cultural and ecological calendar from the Khawa Dune Challenge to the Dithubaruba Cultural Festival as well as deep into wildlife spaces where human presence is both caretaker and witness. …
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.
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.
The Dithubaruba Cultural Festival, held at Ntsweng Museum in Molepolole, will feature about 40 traditional groups performing dance, music, poetry, and crafts for 24 hours. The event also welcomes Bakwena and Tswana groups from South Africa, including first-time performers and renowned cultural icons.
Absa Bank Botswana has renewed its sponsorship of the Dithubaruba Cultural Festival with a P1.5 million pledge over three years (P500,000 annually), with funds to support festival growth and community initiatives including financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and women in business programs.
Metlha Ngubevana, a Botswana photojournalist, earned runner-up position in the Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2026 competition for his photograph titled "Milk of Inheritance." Ngubevana began his photography career in 2010 after attending a professional photography workshop and has worked with Press Photo, Daily News, and Xinhua News Agency.