Infertility remains one of Botswana’s most unspoken yet profoundly heart-wrenching health challenges. Despite ongoing progress in maternal and child healthcare, countless women and couples across the nation continue to grapple silently with the pain of conception’s elusive promise. At the forefront of this fight is Dr. Ntshonga-Taylor, a 2022 graduate of the Merck Foundation’s MSc in Sexual and Reproductive Health program. Her journey is one marked by unwavering dedication, empowerment, and an unwavering mission to...

Sefalana Setlhoa, a pillar in Botswana’s retail landscape, has boldly stepped into the fast-casual dining scene with the launch of its new Bake & Grill service under the vibrant banner of “The Big One.” This move marks a significant expansion for the retail giant, known primarily for its extensive footprint in groceries and fast-moving consumer goods, into freshly prepared food offerings that tap into evolving consumer tastes for convenience and quality. The new service spotlights...

Connecting to a water treatment borehole could save a firm P45 million Botswana’s water story is one of quiet urgency beneath the surface. In a country where the arid Kalahari sands dominate the landscape and surface water is scarce, groundwater has become the lifeline sustaining both communities and industries. Yet, this resource is far from a simple solution. It is a costly, delicate balancing act of extraction, treatment, and containment — a challenge that Envesys...

30% 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 200𝒌𝒘; 24% 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 Botswana’s electricity landscape is entering a new chapter this July with a significant tariff reshuffle that promises to jolt both households and businesses across the nation. On March 6, 2025, the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) formally requested the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) to approve a sharp 38 percent hike in electricity tariffs for the 2025/26 financial year. But rather than a straightforward increase,...