Botswana

Under the wide skies of Southern Africa, Botswana unfolds as a land where ancient rhythms meet the pace of modern growth. This landlocked nation, bordered by Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, is celebrated...

GABORONE, Botswana — In Botswana, the rhythm of daily life is underscored by a diverse and deeply rooted religious tradition. Here, faith is not a peripheral concern but an integral thread woven into...

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 culinary traditions reveal a rich interplay between local agriculture, community life, and centuries-old techniques. Meals here are more than sustenance; they are cultural expressions shaped by history, climate, and the rhythm of daily life. Staple grains form the backbone of the national diet. Maize, often ground into mealie meal, is transformed into pap or bogobe—firm or soft porridge served alongside an array of stews. Sorghum and millet, both drought-resistant and deeply rooted in the agricultural past, are equally prominent, finding their way into breads, porridges, and...