Established in 1965, Botswana Book Centre has been a cornerstone of Gaborone’s literary and educational community. Located at Plot 1178 in the Main Mall, the store offers a diverse selection of books, newspapers, magazines, and stationery. Over the years, it has expanded its inventory to include office furniture, classroom equipment, and tech gadgets, catering to Read more…
The African Mall – Gaborone – Botswana
The African Mall is one of the oldest and most iconic shopping centers in Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana. Established in the 1960s, it has remained a key part of the city’s commercial landscape for decades. Although more modest in size compared to the Main Mall, the African Mall offers a wide variety of Read more…
Kalahari Quilts – Gaborone – Botswana
Kalahari Quilts, wall hangings and 3D exhibition pieces. Colour is our speciality. These stunning quilts are made by Batswana women, overseen by the engaging Jenny Healy, and are a genuinely unique craft to take home. Each one bears an individual imprint, although all do a good job at capturing the primary-colour-heavy palette that is this Read more…
The Botswana National Stadium – Gaborone – Botswana
The Botswana National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gaborone, Botswana. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 22,000 people. The pitch is surrounded by an athletics track, the stadium is coupled with a rugby venue, which has fallen into disuse, and a tennis facility. The stadium is made up of Read more…
Three Dikgosi Monument – Gaborone – Botswana
The Three Dikgosi Monument is a bronze sculpture located in the Central Business District of Gaborone, Botswana. The statues depict three dikgosi (tribal chiefs): Khama III of the Bangwato, Sebele I of the Bakwena, and Bathoen I of the Bangwaketse. Events are held at the monument such as the 2008 Miss Independence Botswana. A study Read more…
Southern African Development Community (SADC) – Gaborone – Botswana
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 15 Member States; Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Established in 1992, SADC is committed to Regional Integration and poverty eradication within Southern Africa through economic development and ensuring Read more…
Hotel Cresta President – Gaborone – Botswana
The Cresta President Hotel was the first hotel of of its type to be built in Gaborone, in 1966. The hotel has been modernised through the years to keep up with the times, and is fully equipped to cover the needs of even the most discerning of business traveller. From the highly functional conferencing facilities, Read more…
Botswana Craft – Gaborone – Botswana
Botswana Craft, established in 1970, is the largest crafts center in Gaborone, Botswana. Its mission is to promote and support local artists while sharing the country’s rich culture. In addition to its craft shop, Botswanacraft hosts “The Courtyard,” a restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Read more…
Gaborone Bus Terminal – Gaborone – Botswana
Main bus station in Gaborone. Located in the center of the city, near the Parliament and next to the railway station. From this point buses parties across the country, city buses and taxis.
Botswana TV (BTV) – Gaborone – Botswana
Botswana TV (BTV) is the national broadcaster, launching in 2000 after a 1997 government decision. It airs eight hours of local and international programming on weekdays and 10 hours on weekends. BTV is central to Botswana’s viewing habits and aims to provide at least 60% local content to reflect the diverse needs of the Tswana Read more…
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