India High Commission hosts 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebration reflects growing popularity of Yoga in Botswana Yogis young and old braved biting, blustery conditions at the Three Dikgosi Monument in the Central Business District last Sunday for a yoga and meditation session themed “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, held in commemoration of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY). The event was hosted by the High Commission of India in collaboration with local partners and yoga organisations. It reflected the growing popularity of yoga as a holistic practice for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, bringing together government representatives; members of the diplomatic corps – including Wenyan Yang, United Nations Resident Coordinator, and H.E. Dr Oleksiy Syvak, Ambassador of Ukraine; representatives of partner organisations; members of the Indian diaspora; wellness practitioners; students; and yoga enthusiasts. In his message, the High Commissioner of India, H.E. Bharath Kumar Kuthati, highlighted that the...

The vast, shimmering expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans will host a spectacle unlike any other from today till Monday, June 29th, as elite aviators from around the world descend on Mosu village for the highly anticipated Race for Rhinos Aviation Event. Against one of Botswana’s most breathtaking natural backdrops, pilots from Botswana, Southern Africa and as far afield as Tokyo, Japan, will take to the skies in a thrilling contest of speed, precision and navigation. Traversing an intricate route through Nata, Gweta, Orapa and the iconic Kubu Island before returning to Mosu Airfield, the race promises four days of adrenaline, adventure and unforgettable experiences. Race for Rhinos is driven by an ambitious conservation vision aimed at securing a future for one of Africa’s most endangered species while unlocking new opportunities for communities across the Makgadikgadi region. At the heart of the initiative are 13 rhinos recently donated to Botswana, whose...

Sunday Standard Tariffs: Against Tariffs or Against Donald Trump? At the beginning of his second term, United States President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on many countries around the world. As it were, the tariffs caused a lot of pandemonium. Commentators were up in arms. They were alarmed and argued that the tariffs would hurt the United States too. They also protested that the notion of tariffs goes against the very concept of free trade. .ihc-locker-wrap{} There’s more to this story But to keep reading, we need you to subscribe. Investigative journalism is an indispensable part of a healthy society, but it’s also expensive to produce. We are reliant on subscriptions to fund our work, and while you can enjoy most of our stories for free, a small number of premium features are reserved for subscribers. You can subscribe for one week, a month or a full year – the choice...

Sunday Standard The President and Vice president have a duty to publicly defend and protect each other My wish this week had been to concentrate on the turmoil sweeping across various council and local government authorities across the country. To say Minister Ketlhalefile Motshegwa is engaged in firefighting is to put it mildly. What is happening at local level is of paramount importance, not least because that is where the people. .ihc-locker-wrap{} There’s more to this story But to keep reading, we need you to subscribe. Investigative journalism is an indispensable part of a healthy society, but it’s also expensive to produce. We are reliant on subscriptions to fund our work, and while you can enjoy most of our stories for free, a small number of premium features are reserved for subscribers. You can subscribe for one week, a month or a full year – the choice is yours. Save...

Sunday Standard Manufacturing and EXPORT markets: What “readiness” really looks like from a financier’s lens This year’s Local Manufacturing Summit theme, “Shaping the Future of Botswana’s Manufacturing Sector: Exploring Export Markets,” is, from a financing perspective, better understood as a test of readiness. It asks whether firms are structurally positioned to compete beyond a protected domestic market. In Botswana, that question cannot be separated from the policy environment that has been deliberately built over time to push diversification. .ihc-locker-wrap{} There’s more to this story But to keep reading, we need you to subscribe. Investigative journalism is an indispensable part of a healthy society, but it’s also expensive to produce. We are reliant on subscriptions to fund our work, and while you can enjoy most of our stories for free, a small number of premium features are reserved for subscribers. You can subscribe for one week, a month or a full year...

Sunday Standard Botswana, Lesotho mull direct Air link to deepen economic ties Botswana and Lesotho are considering the introduction of a direct air service between Gaborone and Maseru as the two countries seek to strengthen trade, investment and regional integration. .ihc-locker-wrap{} There’s more to this story But to keep reading, we need you to subscribe. Investigative journalism is an indispensable part of a healthy society, but it’s also expensive to produce. We are reliant on subscriptions to fund our work, and while you can enjoy most of our stories for free, a small number of premium features are reserved for subscribers. You can subscribe for one week, a month or a full year – the choice is yours. Save 77% on an annual subscription. Click here to find out how. Existing subscribers can log in to keep reading here. jQuery(document).ready( function(){ jQuery(‘#iump_login_username’).on(‘blur’, function(){ ihcCheckLoginField(‘log’, ‘Please complete all required fields!’); });...