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The Botswana Gazette
… From cowboy boots and chains to international film crews and roaring guitars, Botswana’s most explosive underground movement is turning the country into a cinematic metal rock pilgrimage GOSEGO MOTSUMI Somewhere between the growl of electric guitars and…
Inside Overthrust Winter Metal ManiaThe Botswana Gazette
… David Takuwa is betting on natural herbs, ancestral wisdom and laboratory science to rewrite the future of wellness GOSEGO MOTSUMI There was a time when the village clinic was the bush. …
When Nature’s Prescription ReturnsThe Botswana Gazette
… Now, with Setinkane, the poet known as Poeticblood is building her own emotional universe one poem and one truth at a time GOSEGO MOTSUMI There is a difference between attending a poetry show and surviving one emotionally. …
Inside Poeticblood’s Sacred StageThe Botswana Gazette
Botswana’s new womenswear label Diary34 is turning nostalgia into luxury, and quiet femininity into the loudest fashion statement of the moment GOSEGO MOTSUMI In an era where fashion brands scream for attention with neon drops, algorithm bait, and micro-trends that expire faster …
Diary34 Is Stitching Memory Into Modern StyleThe Botswana Gazette
Somewhere between safari, saffron samp, and soft brown fits, Between U & I transformed Mokolodi Nature Reserve into the coolest cultural dinner gathering, one where food, fashion, and connection shared the same seat at the table GOSEGO MOTSUMI The road to Botswana’s chicest dinne …
This Is What Quiet Luxury Looks LikeThe Botswana Gazette
Before the starting gun fired at the World Athletics Relays, a brass band from Ramotswa turned Gaborone into one giant street party, proving that sometimes the real warm-up act is culture itself GOSEGO MOTSUMI Before the athletes sprinted for glory at the Debswana World Athletics …
The Band That Moved PeopleThe Botswana Gazette
… African artists are being schooled on how to show up, stand out, and turn a performance into a passport GOSEGO MOTSUMI Here’s the uncomfortable truth: talent alone won’t get you onto the ACCES stage. …
How To Hack ACCES 2026The Botswana Gazette
Women Evolve 2026 isn’t just serving looks, it’s serving blueprints, bold moves, and a masterclass in turning ambition into income GOSEGO MOTSUMI On May 9, the rooftop at Game City Rooftop won’t just glow, it will command attention. …
What to Expect at Women EvolveThe Botswana Gazette
… GOSEGO MOTSUMI There’s a peculiar silence hanging over Gaborone and it has nothing to do with the calm before the storm. …
The Lost Art Of Theme SongsThe Botswana Gazette
… With seamless execution, real economic impact, and a culture-first approach, it proved exactly why it’s becoming Botswana’s defining urban experience GOSEGO MOTSUMI Some festivals entertain. …
Why Stanbic Fest Hit DifferentBotswana'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 →