Kgosi Kgari III

2026-08-112026-09-11

In coverage

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September 2026
7 SeptDaily News Botswana
… Prior to the official opening of the event, Kgosi Kgari III received Dikgafela from various wards of Molepolole. …
Dithubaruba more than song and dance
3 SeptDaily News Botswana
… He said Kgosi Kgari III has invited Bakwena from other countries including those from Phokeng, Ba-ga-Moletje, Ba-ga-Mogopa, Ba-ga-Modimoosana and Ba-ga-Phalane from South Africa including all other local tribes. …
Dithubaruba Cultural Festival tomorrow
August 2026
24 AugWeekend Post
… The renewed support from Absa was warmly received by Bakwena Paramount Chief Kgosi Kgari III, who highlighted the timely nature of this sponsorship amid ongoing economic challenges facing the community. …
Dithubaruba Gets P1.5 Million Absa Boost
11 AugDaily News Botswana
… On behalf of Kgosi Kgari III, Kgosi Moffat Bakwena of Lekwapheng ward thanked the departments for their generous support and stressed the importance of a generous hand. …
New house brings relief to fire victim

Culture

Minister: heritage key to dynamic creative economy

The News

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 →

Monday 7 September

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 →

Thursday 3 September

18th Dithubaruba Cultural Festival celebrates Bakwena heritage
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.
3 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 24 August

Absa commits P1.5 million over three years to Dithubaruba festival
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.
24 August 2026 · Weekend Post →

Tuesday 11 August

Fire victim receives newly built house in Lekgwapheng
Ms Khumo Kgosimotho, whose three-bedroom house was destroyed in a fire, has been handed the keys to a newly constructed two-and-a-half-room house by the Department of Buildings Maintenance in collaboration with other government departments. The project was undertaken as part of a Community Service Day initiative aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →