Botswana Unplugged

28/09/2025

08/09/2025

𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗦, 𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦; 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗧𝗜 | 𝗨𝗡𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗗 🇧🇼🔌
Lerala village was awash with grief and reverence on Saturday as throngs of mourners, among them Acting President (Vice President and Finance Minister), Hon. Nkosinathi Ndaba Gaolathe, gathered to bid a final farewell to Atlasaone Molemogi - the artist the world knew simply as ATI.

The village’s quiet streets swelled with people from every corner of the country, united by sorrow yet bound together in memory. Men and women, elders and youth, politicians and fans alike, converged en masse to lay to rest a son of the soil whose voice had long been the pulse of Botswana’s music scene.

Speaker after speaker stepped forward, their words threading together a tapestry of tribute. They spoke not of a man who merely performed, but of one who redefined what it meant to be an artist in Botswana. ATI was celebrated as a visionary who turned lyrics into lanterns, illuminating truths that many dared not speak. His was a pen that carried both fire and healing, his voice a mirror of a generation wrestling with hope, despair, and resilience.

The air was heavy with loss, but also with gratitude. Lerala did not just bury a legend; it safeguarded a legacy. For even as silence fell over the graveside, ATI’s music echoed in the hearts of those present - a reminder that the man may have departed, but the flame he lit continues to burn, untamed and unforgotten.

01/09/2025

𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗘, 𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 | 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗞𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝗟𝗘𝗞𝗛𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗟𝗘 𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗔 | 𝗨𝗡𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗘 🔌🇧🇼
A dark cloud hangs over Botswana. The rhythm of our nation has been stilled, for we have lost one of our brightest lights - Atlasaone Molemogi, ATI.

He was never just a musician. He was a phenomenon - a voice that cut through silence, a poet who turned pain into hope, a mirror that reflected both our struggles and our dreams.
ATI lived loudly, authentically, without apology. He gave us music that healed, words that ignited courage, and performances that shook stages with uncontainable fire.

To call him an entertainer would be too small. He was a cultural architect, building bridges between generations. He was a rare gem, shining beyond measure, and a luminary whose brilliance was felt far beyond the microphones and flashing lights. Every verse he penned was a sermon; every performance, a communion.

Today, Botswana weeps - not only for the artist who moved crowds, but for the son, the brother, the friend, whose humanity made him unforgettable. He was half man, half amazing - yet wholly ours.

Through our lenses, we captured him: the sweat, the tears, the unrelenting passion. And yet, even the sharpest images cannot contain the immensity of his spirit. They will never be another like him.

ATI’s legacy is not confined to memory; it is alive in the songs that echo through our streets, in the courage he stirred within us, and in the unity he inspired. His story will ripple through generations, a hymn of resilience and light.

Rest well, Lekhete Le Le Tona Tona. Your voice is eternal, your flame unquenchable.

22/08/2025

BOTSWANA UNPLUGGED was on the ground today at the 2025 National Agricultural Show - a hive of ideas, innovation, and ambition, all under the banner “Enhancing Agricultural Productivity Through Utilisation of Modern Technologies.”

Officiating the show, President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko reminded the nation of his bold target: to grow Botswana’s national herd to five million in three years.

What once sounded like a daring political promise is now being backed by tangible energy on the ground. From high-tech irrigation systems to smart livestock management solutions, farmers and agri-entrepreneurs are showcasing how modern tools can transform Botswana’s food security story.

Private companies, government departments, and small-scale producers are all part of this ecosystem - proving that agriculture is not just tradition, but the engine of economic growth.

Walking through the showgrounds, the message is clear: Botswana is ready to move beyond subsistence, ready to embrace technology, and ready to scale. The National Agricultural Show is more than an annual exhibition - it is the launchpad for a future where innovation meets resilience, and where national dreams are turned into deliverables.

The journey to five million cattle has begun - and judging by the momentum we froze in today’s moments, Botswana’s farmers are already in stride.

22/08/2025

Today, BOTSWANA UNPLUGGED was on the ground at the 2025 National Agricultural Show - a showcase of ideas, technology, and ambition under the theme: “Enhancing Agricultural Productivity Through Utilisation of Modern Technologies.”

We spoke to farmers, exhibitors, and young agri-preneurs who shared their reflections - stories of resilience, innovation, and hope. Their voices echoed one clear message: Botswana is ready to move beyond subsistence, ready to scale, and ready to lead.

21/08/2025

We were thrilled to join De Beers Group this morning at the Gaborone National Museum for the launch of their Sustainability Report 2025.

The event brought together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers under the theme: “Finance and Impact: How Can Sustainable Finance Launch Entrepreneurs and Boost Small Businesses in Botswana?”

Conversations highlighted the power of sustainable finance in unlocking opportunities for SMMEs, driving job creation, and fuelling economic diversification - ensuring that the benefits of diamonds extend far beyond mining operations.

De Beers reaffirmed its commitment to fostering lasting positive change and creating pathways for local entrepreneurs to thrive. We were inspired by the vision of aligning finance with sustainability to empower Botswana’s future.

18/08/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗕𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗬𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

The streets of Gaborone were alive with rhythm as the 2nd Red Bull Dance Your Style Botswana National Final brought together the country’s most talented street dancers for an afternoon of jaw-dropping freestyle battles at the Molapo Crossing Piazza this past Saturday, 16 August. With the crowd as the ultimate judge, energy levels were sky-high from the first beat to the final showdown.

17/04/2025

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗕𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟, 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗨𝗡
Through the Maun Business Collective, a 7-month transformative program led by Barefoot Business, 25 local entrepreneurs were not only trained but truly empowered.

From compliance to confidence, marketing to mindset - they’ve emerged ready to take on the world. This isn’t just CSR. This is legacy-building. Congratulations to the graduates. TBT to a journey of growth, grit, and purpose.