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Radio Botswana

Also known as: RB1

2026-05-112026-09-11

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Botswana Gazette

    For generations of listeners, Dolly Parton was one of them — her voice arriving through Radio Botswana and settling into family stereos, Saturday mornings and musical memory.

    Why Dolly Was Botswana’s Honorary Icon
  3. Daily News Botswana

    The voice that once woke up the nation every morning on Radio Botswana belongs to this quiet village.

    RB1 live broadcast takes Matsiloje down memory lane
  4. August 2026
  5. Daily News Botswana

    Growing up in Nata, he was inspired by former Radio Botswana announcer, Mr Gaoomang Mosi, whose voice he listened to daily.

    Sehube Signs Off From The Airwaves
  6. July 2026
  7. Daily News Botswana

    Listening to their music on Radio Botswana convinced him that, with dedication and patience, he too could carve a place for himself in the country’s music industry.

    Guitarist chases musical dream
  8. Mmegi

    Known for his warm personality and ability to connect with audiences across Botswana, Montsosa built a loyal following during his broadcasting career at Duma FM and Radio Botswana, particularly through his work on Radio Botswana’s morning program Masaasele.

    Lets Montsosa joins politics, eyes Thamaga-Kumakwane seat
  9. May 2026
  10. Daily News Botswana

    Announcing funeral arrangements for Dr Mogae, on Botswana Television and Radio Botswana, Botswana Government Communications and Information System deputy director, Mr Lawrence Seretse, said the late president would lie in state at Parliament on May 13.

    Mogae burial for Gaborone

Thursday 3 September

  1. Dolly Parton's music shaped generations of Botswana listeners

    Dolly Parton, though born in Tennessee, became an honorary icon in Botswana through Radio Botswana broadcasts that introduced her music to generations of listeners and embedded her in the country's musical memory.

    3 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

  2. Radio Botswana marks 60th anniversary with Matsiloje live broadcast

    Radio Botswana held a live broadcast in Matsiloje on August 14 to celebrate the station's 60th anniversary and prepare for Independence Day celebrations, honouring veteran broadcaster Phillip Moshotle, known as "Mokgankgara", who was born and raised in the village and became a beloved voice for Batswana listeners for decades.

    3 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Radio veteran Bampeile Sehube retires after three decades

    Bampeile 'Mascot' Sehube, whose voice has been a fixture on Botswana radio for more than three decades, is signing off from public service and retiring into agriculture. Inspired as a boy by a former Radio Botswana announcer in his Nata village, Sehube left his job as a steel-fixing labourer and successfully auditioned at Radio Botswana, beginning a long career as a news anchor.

    4 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Wednesday 22 July

  1. 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

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Radio personality Lets Montsosa plans parliamentary bid in Thamaga-Kumakwane

    Radio broadcaster Lets Montsosa has announced his intention to contest for the Thamaga-Kumakwane parliamentary seat in the 2029 General Election. He says he has received approaches from multiple political parties but has not yet decided which party to represent.

    1 July 2026 · Mmegi

Monday 11 May

  1. Former president Mogae to receive state funeral May 16

    Former president Dr Festus Mogae will be laid to rest at Phomolong Memorial Park in Phakalane on May 16 following a state funeral. A Book of Condolences will be opened at Parliament from May 12 to May 15, the late president will lie in state on May 13, and a national memorial service will be held on May 14 in Gaborone.

    11 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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