Far property powers ahead as profits surge 21%

In a year when much of the region’s commercial property sector was still nursing the bruises of higher borrowing costs and cautious tenants, The Far Property Company Limited (FPC) has delivered the kind of results that turn heads on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE). The Gaborone-headquartered landlord, whose portfolio of shopping centres, industrial parks and offices now spans four countries, reported a 21 percent leap in profit before income tax for the year ended 30...

Botswana’s first MICHELIN Keys awarded to Xigera Safari Lodge

International recognition for a safari shaped by Botswana’s people, with employees sharing in its ownership Botswana has received its first recognition from the renowned MICHELIN Guide, with Xigera Safari Lodge awarded Two Michelin Keys in its 2026 global hotel selection. The Okavango Delta lodge is the country’s first and only Key recipient, marking a milestone for Botswana’s hospitality industry. Xigera is one of just 657 properties worldwide to hold Two Keys in the 2026 selection....

A New Boma Asks Safari Visitors to Stay for Dinner

The company officially opened Ku Muzi Boma at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa on Aug. 18, introducing a cultural dining and entertainment experience intended to broaden the appeal of Chobe. The boma combines Botswana cuisine with music, dance, storytelling and other forms of live entertainment. It is designed not only for guests staying at Cresta Mowana but also for visitors lodged elsewhere in Kasane, making it a new evening attraction for the wider tourism...

Multichoice Made for TV Call

We are calling for 2 x original, compelling proposals from independent Batswana filmmakers for our made-for-TV movies. The objective is to highlight authentic, locally rooted stories that offer an immersive look into Botswana while delivering universally relatable themes (e.g., love, family loyalty, ambition, betrayal, and self-discovery). • Cultural Authenticity: Stories must feel authentically Batswana, capturing local nuances, idioms, humour, social dynamics, and unique environmental or urban landscapes. • Narrative Drive: Demonstrate a strong controlling idea...

Why Is Private Investment in Public Infrastructure Suddenly a Problem?

There’s a heated debate in Botswana right now about the relationship between President Duma Boko and businessman Mr. Zunaid Moti, especially when it comes to building schools and clinics through the African Hero initiative. Sure, it’s fair to ask questions whenever public institutions team up with private interests. But what’s troubling is how quickly this discussion is turning into outright criticism of a project that’s actually bringing much-needed infrastructure to Botswana – without first asking...