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Radio Bechuanaland, it's employees and the programmes.Source: Kutlwano, March 1966
28/05/2026


Radio Bechuanaland, it's employees and the programmes.

Source: Kutlwano, March 1966

Five of the 16 new Massey Ferguson tractors that were hired by the Department of Agriculture with the R30,000 loan grant...
27/05/2026

Five of the 16 new Massey Ferguson tractors that were hired by the Department of Agriculture with the R30,000 loan granted by the National Development Bank in Lobatse. They were distributed to different Districts in Botswana to help the farmers who registered for ploughing.

Source: Kutlwano, January 1966

Bechuanaland National Airways began operating it's new air service on the 15th of November 1965. The flight crew consi...
26/05/2026

Bechuanaland National Airways began operating it's new air service on the 15th of November 1965. The flight crew consisted of two pilots, an engineer and a hostess.

Pictured from left to right are: Flight Engineer A. Mairs; Air Hostess P.V. McMery; Chief pilot and General Manager, Wing Commander J.A Gibson; Captain M.V Rose and Captain N. Elliot Wilson.

Source: Kutlwano magazine, January 1966

Today in history The Collection of Reptile Skins for Commercial Purposes in the Bechuanaland Protectorate On this day Th...
25/05/2026

Today in history

The Collection of Reptile Skins for Commercial Purposes in the Bechuanaland Protectorate

On this day The Imperial Institute London in 1934 wrote to the then Resident Commissioner Bechuanaland in connection with the observation on the report that was issued by imperial institute on "The Collection of Reptile Skins for Commercial Purposes in the Bechuanaland" was received by the Colonial Office with great interest. As a result, the latter wanted to be appraised of the possibility of developing the export of reptile skins from Bechuanaland

Source: S.291/7

25 May 1934

Today BNARS is at Lekgwapheng Primary School in Molepolole , as the school celebrates their culture day. It is such acti...
21/05/2026

Today BNARS is at Lekgwapheng Primary School in Molepolole , as the school celebrates their culture day. It is such activities that BNARS is rightfully placed as an institution that preserves Culture and History , supports Education and Research and promotes National Identity.

On the 13th of May 2026, Botswana National Archives and Records Services (BNARS) had the pleasure of hosting students fr...
19/05/2026

On the 13th of May 2026, Botswana National Archives and Records Services (BNARS) had the pleasure of hosting students from the Institute of Development Management (IDM). The visit provided the students with an opportunity to learn about the National Archives and Records Management System (NARMS) and gain insight into the process of transferring records to the archives for permanent preservation. The session highlighted the importance of proper records management in preserving the nation’s documentary heritage for future generations.

18/05/2026



Mr Makwala's oral interview on his Sports journey available in BNARS holdings for the public to access.

16/05/2026

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ChoosedaySource: State of the Nation Address,29/10/2001 " Increasingly, Botswana is called upon by the international com...
12/05/2026

Chooseday

Source: State of the Nation Address,29/10/2001

" Increasingly, Botswana is called upon by the international community to serve and contribute to a number of causes. We also get invitations from many countries to serve as election observers in recognition of our well established democracy and good governance."

Source: Kutlwano June 2001

" Inflation is at 60%, unemployment rate is over 50%, GDP shrunk by 3-8% this year, while hundreds of companies have closed the shops." Former President of Zimbabwe Mr Robert Mugabe updating Dr Festus Mogae on Zimbabwe economy in 2001 during his visit to Zimbabwe.

11/05/2026

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Former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae will be buried in Gaborone on Saturday, 16th May 2026, in accordance with his personal wishes, as communicated to family members before his passing.

Mogae, who hailed from Serowe, will be buried at Phomolong Cemetery in Gaborone, a city that defined much of his professional and national service life. Over the decades, he served in several senior government positions based in the capital, eventually leading the country as President from 1998 to 2008.

The decision marks a notable departure from a tradition in Botswana, where former presidents are often buried in their home villages. Botswana’s founding President, Sir Seretse Khama, was buried in Serowe, while his successor, former President Sir Ketumile Masire, was laid to rest in his home village of Kanye.

As part of the memorial schedule, a Book of Condolences will be opened at Parliament in Gaborone from Tuesday the 12th of May until Friday the 15th of May 2026, from 6am to 6pm daily, to allow members of the public to convey messages of condolence to the Mogae family.

The late Former President will lie in state at Parliament on Wednesday the 13th of May 2026 from 6am until 6pm, and members of the public will have an opportunity to view his body.

A memorial service will be held in the capital city on Thursday, followed by a Procession of Honour on Friday.

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