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The Botswana Gazette
From the poetry of Setswana storytelling to the pulse of live folk-jazz, Sereetsi & The Natives are not crossing borders to fit in, they are arriving to remind the continent what home sounds like GOSEGO MOTSUMI Botswana has never struggled for stories. …
Sereetsi: Born Local, Playing GlobalThe Botswana Gazette
… But behind the lights and loud sets is a girl with restless ambition and a refusal to shrink herself GOSEGO MOTSUMI Before the decks. …
The Powerhouse You Didn’t See ComingThe Botswana Gazette
After a year’s hiatus, the BOMU Awards returned with nominations, viral songs category and star power, but the loudest message wasn’t just the nominations, it was also about who gets to belong GOSEGO MOTSUMI Awards launches are usually predictable affairs: camera flashes, nervous …
No Membership, No SpotlightThe Botswana Gazette
Just a stone’s throw from the city, Kasimba Boutique Hotel is redefining the modern escape blending safari elegance, curated calm, and Instagram-ready interiors into one seductive escape in the hills of Mokolodi GOSEGO MOTSUMI Gaborone moves fast. …
Kasimba: The New City EscapeThe Botswana Gazette
… Enter fruit picking, the countryside-style experience turning orchards into weekend playgrounds, sparking both excitement and eye-rolls in equal measure GOSEGO MOTSUMI Somewhere between overpriced brunches, endless coffee dates, and the annual struggle to answer “what are we doin …
Fruit Picking: GC’s Juiciest Weekend ObsessionThe Botswana Gazette
… Where Stories Meet is not just an exhibition, it is a reminder that culture survives when people dare to keep telling their stories GOSEGO MOTSUMI At first glance, Sanitas Tea Garden in Gaborone feels too soft…
What Makes Where Stories Meet FascinatingThe Botswana Gazette
In a world obsessed with algorithms and global trends, Sample Botswana is flipping the script by turning ancestral sounds into digital gold, proving that Botswana’s future might just lie in the echoes of its past GOSEGO MOTSUMI There is something poetic about Botswana finally sam …
Here’s Why Sample Botswana is TimelyThe Botswana Gazette
… The Makgadikgadi Salt Pan Challenge is turning one of the country’s quietest landscapes into a roaring cultural playground without losing sight of the people and ecosystem that make it magical GOSEGO MOTSUMI For years, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans have…
Makgadikgadi Pans Are CallingThe Botswana Gazette
At the National Museum’s Art Gallery, artist Totang Motoloki is turning discarded metal into emotional, rebellious art and forcing audiences to rethink what society throws away GOSEGO MOTSUMI There’s something deliciously rebellious about watching rust become beautiful. …
How Scrap Transformed into Powerful ArtThe Botswana Gazette
… world ruled by scrolling, streaming and shrinking attention spans, Loretta Mekgwe is dragging Botswana’s folktales back into the spotlight — not as dusty relics, but as cinematic, emotionally charged stories powerful enough to compete with global fantasy franchises GOSEGO MOTSUMI …
Why Mekgwe’s Anthology is a Must ReadBotswana's content creators have views and followers but lack reliable ways to turn local attention into cash, affecting what content they post.
21 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's content creators have views and followers but lack reliable ways to turn local attention into cash, affecting what content they post.
21 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Zorz, a South African chisanyama restaurant, is launching in Gaborone with a concept that combines African food, music, and community into a polished social experience.
21 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Artist Wilson Ngoni used his 48th birthday to stage a two-day art event featuring new work and revisited pieces from his creative legacy.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Lone Motsomi's "Kgololo" uses the body as a means of processing grief, transforming it into a space for therapy and healing rather than escape.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Gaborone Book Festival is returning to the National Museum with literary figures, new voices, and poetry, after a three-year hiatus from the city's cultural calendar.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Visual artist Kelebogile Marope has won the FNB Art Prize, recognized for years of work involving memory, persistence, and ordinary objects as the Botswana art scene expands beyond its borders.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Between The Toast offers an informal approach to wine appreciation, combining serious bottles with playful food and relaxed conversation instead of formal wine lectures.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's Wine Soirée & Art Experience is inviting guests to slow down and discover conversations between wine and art. The event emphasizes intentional sipping rather than rushing between booths.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Grand Palm Hotel Casino is hosting a wedding expo on August 15 that aims to consolidate wedding planning services and showcase Botswana's bridal talent in one location.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The BOMU Awards return after a one-year hiatus with a "Beyond Music" edition that raises questions about what deserves recognition, including AI-generated music and recycled songs.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Maitisong Festival 2026 is described as a homecoming, featuring three days of music, theatre, dance, storytelling and cultural connection at Maitisong Theatre, which has been a significant venue in Gaborone since 1987.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Luxury fashion brand Koki Kamala transformed the National Museum into a runway, featuring designs inspired by Tsodilo Hills, the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, demonstrating heritage's power through wearable art.
6 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
An exhibition called Heritage Reimagined: Living Archives has sparked debate over whether Botswana's cultural heritage—including San rock paintings and traditional motifs—can be copyrighted when adapted into luxury fashion.
6 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Bofelo Kgaodi has donated blood 85 times over 27 years and helped save an estimated 255 lives, demonstrating the impact of voluntary blood donors in Botswana.
5 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Mpho Sebina and Bouncy have released a new soulful collaboration called Pelo Yame that centers on healing rather than heartbreak, combining Sebina's velvet vocals with Bouncy's emotional honesty into what listeners are embracing as a singalong anthem.
5 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's stand-up comedy has evolved from pioneering performers to a nationwide movement, but the industry still struggles to become financially viable.
31 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Auditions for Miss Universe Botswana 2027 have concluded and introductions of contestants have begun, with a reality-show format bringing competition and conversations around inclusivity to the pageant.
31 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's inaugural Creators Assembly Summit is featuring prominent figures including actor Sello Maake kaNcube, media figure Samuel Ngwenya, and Scar, aiming to highlight creativity as a serious business sector.
29 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Katlego Ramphaleng's My Rich Kasi Lifestyle challenges conventional luxury narratives, arguing that real wealth is found in purpose, multiple income streams, and staying rooted in the township that raised her.
29 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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 →
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 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 →
After a split from a previous event partnership, DJ Frostbite has launched a new RnB experience featuring nostalgia, new talent, and a playlist centered around the people.
17 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
DJ Frostbite has returned with a new RnB event offering nostalgia, new talent, and a playlist built for the people, following a dramatic split from a previous association.
17 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Alvan-Michael Okere, who fell short in the Red Bull Dance Your Style national final a year ago, has now become Botswana's newest street dance champion and is heading to Switzerland.
17 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Alvan-Michael Okere, who finished second in the Red Bull Dance Your Style national final a year ago, has won the competition this year and will represent Botswana at an international event in Switzerland.
17 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Gaborone Book Festival is returning with fresh voices, environmental conversations, and a children's writing workshop, aiming to reestablish books as a platform for national conversation.
17 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Gaborone Book Festival is resuming after a three-year hiatus, featuring new voices, environmental discussions, and a children's writing workshop.
17 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Maitisong Theatre will host Maitisong Festival 2026 over three days in August, featuring five shows celebrating community, creativity and live performance at the venue with nearly four decades of history.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana has lost guitarist, singer and cultural visionary Kabo Leburu, described as one of the country's finest musical storytellers who leaves behind a catalogue of music and a legacy of nurturing African creativity.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →