The Makhenes Are Coming to Mzansi Magic

Mzansi Magic has released the trailer for The Makhenes, a reality series that opens an intimate window into one of South Africa’s most recognisable families. Spanning more than five decades and three generations, the series explores legacy, love and the bonds that continue to shape the Makhene family through conflict, healing and growth. This Mzansi Magic Original premieres on 12 April, with new episodes airing every Sunday at 7PM. At the centre of the series is...

Diamond company faces identity crossroads 

Botswana Minerals Plc (BMIN), a British junior mining company, finds itself grappling with an identity crisis amid a sluggish diamond market. Once proudly known as Botswana Diamonds Plc until February 25, 2026, the company’s longstanding image as a diamond specialist now hangs in the balance as it seeks new direction. This identity turmoil is underscored by a series of public statements distancing BMIN from its diamond-centric reputation. On January 26, the company revealed a bold...

Beyond the Diamond:  Rethinking the modern African workplace through the lens of Neurodiversity

A quiet transformation is underway in the modern African workplace, one that transcends technology and centers instead on the intricacies of the human mind. In Botswana, professional success has long been measured by a strict adherence to conformity, a linear, neurotypical standard that leaves little room for deviation. This narrow definition of productivity has systematically excluded a vast pool of talent: neurodivergent professionals. From the ADHD strategist who thrives amid rapid-fire ideation to the Autism...

Premier League feature: Arsenal v Chelsea

Sunday 1 March, 18:30 CAT Emirates Stadium LIVE on SuperSport Premier League Match overview The spotlight falls on the Arsenal and Chelsea rivalry once again on Sunday 1 March 2026, as the London heavyweights collide at the Emirates Stadium in a match that could have major implications at the upper end of the Premier League table.   Arsenal begin the weekend perched at the summit, but the mood around N5 is a little edgier than...

BAA secures P6 million timing system

In the world of athletics, the razor-thin margin separating gold from silver can vanish in the blink of an eye. Remove electronic timing from the equation, and what remains is guesswork, stopwatches, and heated disputes at the finish line. For the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA), that chaotic era is now firmly relegated to the past. Thanks to robust support from the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the BAA has invested in a cutting-edge Fully Automatic...

Boko secures a deal with Manchester United

President Duma Boko’s announcement this week marks a seismic shift in Botswana’s football landscape, a breakthrough that could redefine the nation’s sporting future. Boko revealed an unprecedented partnership with the storied English club Manchester United, a deal promising to elevate Botswana’s football infrastructure, coaching standards, and player development to a new global caliber. The headline grabber: six local football coaches will travel to Manchester to undergo intensive training at one of the world’s most elite...

  ela The theme at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships” reflected the current reality of mining finance in Africa. Capital is available and projects are advancing. Yet execution depends on alignment across banks, miners, regulators, infrastructure providers, and investors. For Botswana, this matters. Mining remains central to fiscal revenue, foreign exchange earnings, and long-term economic stability. Expansion into underground operations, new copper mine projects, and energy transition minerals...

Memory Chip Shortage Threatens AI Boom, Autos, Electronics

The AI boom that has fueled excitement and investment across the globe is suddenly facing a formidable hurdle: a deepening shortage of memory chips that threatens to choke the very infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, one of the largest independent financial advisory firms, warns that this shortage is more than a supply hiccup, it is a looming profit shock that investors and companies can no...

Music festivals and nightlife face existential threat

The golden era of open-air music festivals and the vibrant nightclub scene, once a haven for patrons seeking to unwind and celebrate youth, is teetering on the edge of a profound transformation, if not outright collapse. This stark warning comes from music promoters and nightclub operators, who spoke candidly with this publication following recent moves by the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship (MTE) to tighten alcohol regulations. On Monday, the Ministry circulated a survey to...