Botswana, a nation long known for the wealth hidden beneath its soil, is quietly reshaping its narrative. The focus is shifting from mere extraction to imagination, from rough stones to refined identity, and from mineral riches to creative enterprise. This transformation was marked at the Alliance Française de Gaborone with the launch of Création Botswana Season 2. The initiative unites the Embassy of France in Botswana, Lucara Botswana, Alliance Française de Gaborone, KGK Diamonds Botswana,...

Modern higher education institutions are increasingly breaking free from the traditional confines of classrooms and lecture halls to become dynamic engines of societal change. Across Africa, leading universities are reshaping their frameworks to address real-world challenges, drive economic diversification, and build resilient knowledge economies. The University of Botswana Alumni Symposium 2026 stands as a premier example of this continental shift, bringing together graduates, researchers, and corporate partners in a powerful gathering. Designed to deepen institutional...

Botswana’s digital economy has long been celebrated for its rapid growth, but beneath the surface, the story is far more complicated. A polished Instagram feed or a bustling WhatsApp Business catalog have often been taken as signs that a company has fully embraced digital transformation. Yet, as 2026 unfolds, a deeper look reveals a fragile digital landscape, marked by outdated manual processes and growing regulatory risks. “The biggest misconception is that social media equals digital...

Reaching the quarter-century mark in the music industry is no small achievement. In a world as unforgiving as it is glamorous, longevity demands more than mere survival; it requires adaptability, courage, and a steadfast sense of purpose. For Shanti-Lo, this milestone is far from a simple marker of time. It is a tribute to a journey shaped by sound, style, loss, reinvention, and an unyielding drive to keep creating against the odds. If there’s one...

A new global study on sexual harassment in the media industry has uncovered a troubling reality inside newsrooms worldwide: sexual harassment remains widespread, deeply underreported, and often ignored by media organizations themselves. Released in partnership with [partners], the 2025 report draws on responses from more than 2,800 media professionals across 21 countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Arab region, and Ukraine. The findings reveal that nearly one in three media workers have experienced some form...