Along the long, sun-baked roads linking Gaborone to Pretoria, trucks haul goods that symbolize more than trade—they represent a strengthening partnership aimed at lifting an entire region’s economic prospects. In Southern Africa, where...
GABORONE, Botswana — In the warm midday air, a heavy pot simmers quietly over a low flame. Inside, thick cuts of beef yield slowly to time and heat, fibers loosening as the scent...
In Botswana, food tells a story as layered as the land itself. Beyond its wide plains, acacia-dotted horizons, and herds of antelope, the country’s culinarytraditions reveal a rich interplay between local agriculture,...
In the rolling savannas that straddle the Botswana–South Africa border, a quiet but determined shift in regional diplomacy is under way. Gaborone, long a proponent of measured engagement with its neighbors, is now...
In Botswana’s bustling markets, the scent of spice and sun-dried meat hangs in the air. Tied in neat bundles or sliced into rich, dark strips, biltong is more than a snack—it is a marker of heritage, a link to centuries-old preservation techniques that have shaped the region’s culinary identity.
Though its origins lie across the border in South Africa, biltong has taken firm root in Botswana, finding a place at roadside stalls, family gatherings, and festive celebrations. Prepared from beef or game such as kudu and springbok, the meat reflects the land’s abundant wildlife and deep connection to natural resources.
A Method Honed Over Generations
The making of biltong remains a craft...
Along the wide, sunlit stretch of highway between Gaborone and Pretoria, buses and freight trucks pass in steady procession, carrying goods, workers, and tourists....
In Botswana, the safari is more than a journey—it is an immersion into one of the most pristine wilderness areas on the African continent. Across vast floodplains, dense woodlands, and open savannas, the country’s...
From the red sands of the Kalahari to the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, Botswana’s cultural calendar is punctuated by festivals that bind communities and preserve traditions. These gatherings, rooted in generations-old customs, serve as both a reflection of heritage and a stage for contemporary expression.
Across the country, festivals unfold with a rhythm that mirrors the seasons. In the village of Mochudi, the...
From the red sands of the Kalahari to the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, Botswana’s cultural calendar is punctuated by festivals that bind communities and preserve traditions. These gatherings, rooted in generations-old...
In Botswana’s bustling markets, the scent of spice and sun-dried meat hangs in the air. Tied in neat bundles or sliced into rich, dark strips, biltong is more than a snack—it is a...
In the rolling savannas that straddle the Botswana–South Africa border, a quiet but determined shift in regional diplomacy is under way. Gaborone, long a proponent of measured engagement with its neighbors, is now pursuing a more assertive course, seeking to weave tighter economic, political, and cultural bonds with Pretoria.
The move reflects more than geographic convenience. The two nations share decades of cross-border trade, intertwined histories, and a common stake...
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