Independence buys freedom

Human rights group: Hungry Zimbabwe refugees forced out by Botswana

“Our food has long finished. I have no money and I am contemplating to go back like others, because I will die of hunger here,” said one refugee.

By Calistus Bosaletswe


Coronavirus: Censorship is not the cure

Joel Konopo

The glitter of Botswana’s “shining example of democracy” is fading as the country of 2.3 million people slowly slides towards authoritarianism.


Botswana declares state of emergency, goes on lockdown

Kago Komane

Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has declared a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic, placing the country on lockdown for 28 days from April 2.