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From the creator of Misfits and Paris Has Fallen, the six-part series stars Nick Blood, Saffron Hocking, William Abadie, Peter Serafinowicz and Brendan Coyle. DStv continues to bring some of the world’s most compelling international television to South African audiences with Hit Point, a new six-part crime thriller from BAFTA-winning writer Howard Overman. Premiering on M-Net (DStv Channel 102) on Monday, 26 October at 20:00 CAT, the series runs weekly until 30 November and combines...
Wilderness is honoured to support professional guide Kane Motswana’s The Journey and the Legacy, an expedition retracing the route his father travelled through northern Botswana in 1975. The journey documents a family history rooted in the Linyanti and Selinda landscapes and contributes to the preservation of cultural knowledge for future generations. On returning from Zambia to Botswana, Kane’s father travelled alone along the Linyanti River to Zibarianja, followed the Selinda Spillway to Xhoroxhomo, where he...
The conversation about electricity in Botswana is shifting as it sits at the heart of the economy. Electricity is no longer seen only as a household utility or business expense, but increasingly as a matter of affordability, reliability, and resilience. Rising costs and ongoing power interruptions are prompting greater consideration of alternative energy sources. Reliable electricity is essential for productivity, from small shops to manufacturing plants. The recent nine (9) percent electricity tariff increase for...
Bank Gaborone has announced the appointment of Tsaone Raboloko as Managing Director, with effect from 9 October 2026 following the successful conclusion of the Bank’s recruitment process and regulatory approval. Raboloko, who has been serving as Acting Managing Director since the end of June 2026, brings extensive experience across finance, risk and compliance, together with a strong understanding of Bank Gaborone, its people and the Botswana operating environment. He joined Bank Gaborone in February 2018...
The University of Botswana (UB) is set to confer an honorary Doctor of Letters, honoris causa (DLitt), on internationally acclaimed San rights activist, Mr Roy Sesana, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to defending the rights, cultural identity and dignity of one of Botswana’s historically marginalised communities. Mr Sesana will receive the honour during UB’s 44th Graduation Ceremonies scheduled for 21st – 23rd of October 2026 at the UB Campus Indoor Sports Centre. As Botswana...
Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake is an internationally recognised jurist, legal scholar and former University of Botswana (UB) law lecturer. He has served as a judge of the High Court and Industrial Court of Botswana, Court of Appeal of Seychelles, Residual Special Court of Sierra Leone and Supreme and National Courts of Papua New Guinea, becoming the first African appointed to the latter courts. He holds a PhD in Law from the University of...
The University of Botswana (UB) will confer an honorary Doctor of Letters degree (Doctor Litterarum Honoris Causa, DLitt) on Dr Matshidiso Moeti, in recognition of her leadership in public health and contribution to advancing healthcare across Africa, during its 2026 graduation ceremonies. The recognition celebrates a distinguished career dedicated to strengthening health systems, improving access to healthcare and championing a more equitable response to the continent’s public health challenges. Dr Moeti, a medical doctor and...
The Botswana Nightclubs and Bars Association and the Botswana Entertainment Promoters Association have submitted an alternative 24-hour economy plan to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTE) in a bid to push back against the government’s liberalisation of entertainment hours. In a position paper submitted to MTE in April, the lobby rejects the implementation of the 24-hour economy in its current form and argues that it requires reconsideration to align it with economic sustainability, fair...
Botswana has now clocked 60. In the life of a human being, 60 in our day amounts, more or less, to middle age. In the life of a nation, 60 is a considerable age which ought to be punctuated by a slew of economic milestones.
