The Midweek Sun

27/09/2025

Mophato Dance Theatre has secured a coveted spot in the Cheonan World Dance Festival finals after three days of electrifying performances that saw 38 dance groups from across the globe compete for a place in the last round.

The Botswana-based troupe is now among the top nine groups that will go head-to-head tomorrow in Cheonan, South Korea, for the prestigious World Championship crown.

27/09/2025

Oreeditse Kelebakgosi Elected as New BONU President

Oreeditse Kelebakgosi has been elected as the new President of the Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) following a closely contested election.

Kelebakgosi secured 268 votes, defeating his rivals Peter Motswagole Baleseng, who garnered 178 votes, and Unangoni Modo, who received 162 votes. One vote was declared spoilt.

The newly elected BONU President previously served as Vice President (Labour and Bargaining), where he built a strong track record of advocating for nurses’ welfare, securing allowances, and representing members in disputes.

26/09/2025

Caution Advised on Francistown–Nata Road

Motorists travelling on the A3 highway between Francistown and Nata are advised to drive cautiously as roadworks are still in progress.

The project, awarded to Okavango Africa Consortium, a citizen owned company, and forms part of efforts to improve national road infrastructure.

Travellers should anticipate diversions, slow traffic flow and uneven surfaces along the route. The A3 remains one of the busiest roads in the north, linking Francistown to key destinations including Nata, Maun, and Kasane.

26/09/2025

Canadian Artists Arrive in Botswana for Kumnandi Ekhaya Music Festival 2.0

26/09/2025

26/09/2025

Road to 60 Years

Built in 1965 to host Queen Elizabeth II’s visit, the Cresta President Hotel stands as one of Botswana’s historic hotels. It is the only Cresta property that has never changed its name, proudly carrying its identity through the decades.

Cresta President turns 59 this year, having shared nearly six decades of history alongside Botswana itself. The hotel famously hosted Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to mark the country’s Independence in 1966.

Guided by its tagline, “Where one smile starts another”. As it approaches its 60th anniversary next year, the hotel prepares to celebrate six decades of service smiles and comfort.

26/09/2025

Natural Diamonds Shine Brighter Than Lab-Grown in Early US Holiday Sales

Early holiday jewelry sales in the United States are off to a strong start, with natural diamonds outperforming their lab-grown counterparts, according to Rapaport’s 2025 Early Holiday Trends and Sales survey.

The report shows that US jewelers recorded sales up to 20% higher than last year, with natural-diamond engagement rings leading the way. Round cuts topped the charts, followed by oval, marquise, and pear. The popularity of old-cut and cushion stones was also boosted by celebrity influence, notably Taylor Swift’s engagement ring from Travis Kelce.

Fashion jewelry buyers also leaned toward mined diamonds, with tennis bracelets and stud earrings proving most popular. More than half of jewelers surveyed said they expected overall holiday sales to surpass 2024.

The results come as welcome news for Botswana, the world’s leading producer of gem-quality diamonds, reaffirming the enduring value and consumer preference for natural stones at a time when the global market faces growing competition from lab-grown alternatives.

26/09/2025

Orange Botswana announces P390 000 for Team Botswana

Orange Botswana has announced that it will award Team Botswana P350 000 for their stellar performance at the Tokyo 2025 Championships. The relay team will receive P300 000, while the coaches will share the remaining P50 000.

Botswana Athletics Association receives P40 000

25/09/2025

President Advocate Duma Boko delivers his maiden address to the United Nations General Assembly, positioning Botswana within the global dialogue on some of the most pressing challenges of this generation.

25/09/2025

The Group reported a 38% increase in total operating income to USD 176 million, while customer deposits grew 40% to surpass USD 1.7 billion. Loans and advances to customers increased by 19%, closing at USD 866 million, demonstrating continued growth in the Group’s asset base alongside disciplined risk management

https://guardiansun.co.bw/business/fmbcapital-holdings-group-delivers-strong-half-year-results-marking-30-years-of-people-driven-growth/news

25/09/2025

The streets are getting flooded with fake P200 notes just days before Independence celebrations, raising fears that unsuspecting Batswana may lose their hard-earned money to scammers.

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25/09/2025

Debswana Diamond Company, in collaboration with De Beers Group, is delighted to announce a
contribution of BWP 1,160, 000.00 (One million, one hundred and sixty thousand) as a token of
appreciation to Team Botswana for their outstanding performance at the recent 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships. Their unwavering dedication, hard work, and exemplary sportsmanship have brought immense pride to our nation.