Minet Botswana Retirement Solutions Calls for National Focus on Retirement Readiness Ahead of the Botswana Pension Society Conference

Gaborone, Botswana: As industry stakeholders prepare for the upcoming Botswana Pension Society Conference scheduled to take place in Palapye on the 12th and 13th of March 2026, under the theme “Beyond Returns: Leveraging Pension Capital for National Development and Secure Retirement Communities,” Minet Botswana Retirement Solutions (MBRS) has called for renewed national focus on retirement preparedness. The organization warns that pension coverage, member education, and financial literacy remain key challenges in strengthening retirement outcomes across...

New Era, No Limits: SuperSport Gears Up for the Most Transformative Formula 1 Season in History

SuperSport kicks off the revolutionary 2026 Formula 1 season this weekend in Melbourne, delivering unrivalled, on-the-ground coverage with anchor Nqobile Kwezi. As the sport enters a new era of active aerodynamics and hybrid power units, fans across Africa can rely on SuperSport to bring them the heart of the action as Lando Norris begins his title defence against a revitalised grid. The momentum for a Formula 1 return to the African continent continues to build, with Haas driver...

Minister Calls for Collective Effort to Advance Justice and Equality for Women

Moshana Village – The Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Honourable Lesego Chombo, has called on Batswana to play an active role in advancing justice, equality and empowerment for women and girls, stressing that gender equality must begin at home and be sustained across communities and institutions. Speaking during the commemoration of International Women’s Day in Moshana Village on Wednesday, the Minister said the 2026 theme, “Give to Gain: Advancing Justice, Equality and Empowerment for...

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...