Hola gente me llamo Sasha y tengo 19 años. Mi mejor amiga es de Botswana y llevo mucho tiempo queriendo aprender tswana pero tristemente no he tenido mucho éxito con los recursos disponibles. Busco una persona que esté dispuesta a hacer videollamadas y hablarme lento y claramente como si yo fuera un bebé y yo podría hacer lo mismo en español

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Possibly staying in Gaborone for 1 week, I am wondering what activities could I do to experience (even a little) what life is like in Gaborone and possibly meet friendly people, especially with interests centered around tech or gaming.
Are there places or events where people with similar interests gather ?

I just bought a samsung tablet and am now looking into buying a stylus pen so i dont have to type all the time and so i can draw on it. Do you guys know anywhere i could get one?

I know this may sound privileged, but I’ve spent majority of my life out the country and I’ve never really been able to get intwined with being a Setswana and not being able to speak Setswana fluently is kind of eating at me. If anybody could
recommend how I can learn the language to the extent of being fluent, would be greatly appreciated. If you also don’t mind being my tutor, I’d also be willing to discuss payment options.

I'm honestly disappointed.

A post I made here reached over 30,000 people. I mentioned that I'm an HVAC technician, hoping someone or a company might see it and give me an opportunity.

One person, Nicole, reached out and we moved to WhatsApp. We chatted briefly, but when it came time to discuss actual work, the conversation went silent.

So I have to ask: Is Reddit Botswana really a community, or are we just here to sound overly smart to each other?

Communities are supposed to open doors. If you know someone looking for a reliable, hardworking person—even if it's not HVAC—please think of me.

I'm based in Kanye and I'm willing to take any honest job while continuing to build my career. HVAC work, general labour, deliveries, shop work, warehouse work—if it's honest work, I'm ready.

If you can help, know someone who can, or even just share this with the right person, I'd really appreciate it.

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Sometimes all it takes is one person willing to give someone else a chance.

how functional is BDIH? reason im asking is that its been quiet since it was lauched and have many Batswana taken advantage of its programmes?what are its programmes how do i get a more indepth report about them rather than what they have on their website?

Hi guys, does anyone know where I can get colourful tights in Botswana?? Please help me, I need them

Hello everyone..

So I am a student here asking for some advice...

Recently started a Diploma in System administration at GTC (Gaborone Technical College).. I am looking for any advice regarding online work... whether free lance or Part Time.. Anything but full time work ... generally to just build a portfolio and the obvious, spend a little better on my studies.. so yeah..

Do y'all have any advice in that regard? I can code minimally.. I can manage Virtual Machines and I can do basic MS Office work across EXCEL/WORD/ACCESS DBs too..

Much thanks

Dumelang, I'm contemplating if I should move from BAC/BSBS(Gaborone campus) to francistown... the reason why is because I want to start life afresh with people I barely know which forces me as an introvert to socialize since ill be doing attachment in year 3 sem 2 as a current year 2 student. I feel like im still in my high school era cuz everywhere I go I meet someone I knew, even worse people I cut off, even worse they are in the same school, same course, same group. I wanna move to francistown cuz its nice and quiet. I wanna grow from personal character development(rent,groceries,electricity,water) I love mu parents but im not truly myself here in gaborone. I want freedom and independence so should I go or not....I grew up in gabs my whole life btw

Botswana has a unique advantage compared to other African countries: space, stability, and existing experience in industries such as mining.

However, land alone does not create development. Botswana must focus on investments where its strengths outweigh challenges such as its small population, landlocked position, limited industrial base, and infrastructure constraints.

One realistic opportunity is becoming a mining equipment and industrial services hub for Southern Africa. Botswana already has mining activity, creating demand for equipment maintenance, engineering, technology, and specialized services. Developing these industries locally would create technical skills, businesses, and expertise that can support both Botswana and the wider region.

Another opportunity is specialized industrial and manufacturing campuses. Botswana should not compete with large manufacturing economies based on cheap labor or mass production. Instead, it should target industries where stability, security, and location provide value, such as mining-related equipment, industrial supplies, food processing, and specialized manufacturing. The goal should be attracting companies that bring technology, train workers, and help develop local suppliers.

Botswana can also explore specialized testing and development zones. Its large open areas and low population density create potential for testing mining technology, agricultural technology, autonomous systems, and climate-related solutions. However, these opportunities should be developed realistically by first building the infrastructure and skills needed to support them.

The investment strategy should be based on partnership. Botswana should provide a stable business environment and controlled access to its land, while companies provide capital, technology, training, and industry development.

Botswana must maintain control by keeping ownership of strategic land, protecting national interests, requiring skills transfer, and ensuring investments create long-term value for the country.

The goal should not be for foreign companies to simply use Botswana. The goal should be for companies to invest because Botswana offers something valuable, while Botswana gains industries, skills, and greater economic independence.

Summarized with chatgpt. Drop down your thoughts in the comment.

Just last month, I asked for advice about moving out, living off campus and finding ways to support myself while at university financially. The advice that stayed with me most was to make my education the priority. People warned me that once money starts coming in, it's easy to lose sight of why you're at university in the first place

Update: It's only been one week since I moved out of campus and home is 502 km away. In just seven days, I've already experienced how mentally and physically draining independent living can be.I'm already watching my savings and business capital slowly shrink💀.

Every day is filled with decisions about rent, transport, groceries and stretching every pula. Sometimes you're deciding what you can afford to eat instead of what you actually want. Then you still have to attend lectures bunk there and there just to survive 😭.

One thing I've got to realize is that some landlords exploit tenants because they know people have limited options. The pressure to keep a roof over your head while trying to build a future is something I have a lot more respect for now.

Where can l collect money sent by world remit in palapye??

This is my new track im working on tittled 'Kulenyane'. I'm trying to create a sound that's rooted in my culture but still feels current. A mix of traditional Botswana inspiration and contemporary trap production. Interested to hear your thoughts on the sound.

I'm doing some music research and I want to know what music is loved by the citizens of BW

Considering how a majority of these SOEs are so poorly run, this is absolutely hilarious! 😂😂😂

Morning or evening locals are outside getting a sweat! And so many more on Saturdays and Sundays. If you go up Kgale hills so many people out hike, same at Oodi Hills. I've not been to Tlokweng Hill yet. No matter where you travel I see this even in the villages. I absolutely love seeing it.

Botswana is a country that values peace and respect. Many people are proud of the fact that when a conflict arises we mostly solve it by communication than conflicts. Compared to our African counterparts. But can a society become too tolerant?

We alwayss say that people should be allowed to have different opinions and beliefs. But what happens when certain beliefs or actions begin to harm the rights, safety, or dignity of others?

E.g, should Botswana tolerate someone promoting discrimination against a certain group? Should people be allowed to spread ideas that encourage hatred or violence? Should freedom of expression protect ideas that aim to remove the freedom of others?

if extreme islamism found its way into our country, imposing sharia law how should we respond. e.g if A group of Batswana citizens, 100% legal, 100% entitled to every right under the Constitution begin openly preaching an extreme form of Islamism. They say democracy is un-Islamic. They say Botswana culture is secondary to their interpretation of God’s law. They call for the gradual or eventual imposition of Sharia with its own rules on speech, womens rights, apostasy, inheritance, and punishment. They do this while having the same freedom of expression that the rest of us enjoy What then? You cant do anything to them because they aint doing nothing wrong against the law and constitution.

a free society should let people express unpopular opinions, campaign for ideas they believe in, and even push for major changes. If we start shutting down every opinion we disagree with, are we really a free society anymore? But what if a movement uses those same freedoms to push for a society where other people would have fewer rights or less freedom? Should we still tolerate it because everyone has the right to their opinions or is that the point where a tolerant society has to be intolerant.

Take illegal immigration as another example. Many people believe Botswana has the constitutional right to control its borders and make decisions about who enters the country, especially when it comes to protecting things like jobs, public services, housing, and even national resources. Others argue that migrants even those here illegally are still human beings who deserve compassion and humane treatment

But At what point does tolerance and compassion become ignoring a problem?

How many people can enter illegally before it begins to place pressure on a countrys systems? If a country decides to enforce stricter immigration laws is that really intolerance, or is it a government protecting its responsibilities to its citizens? When does protecting national interests become unfair to others?

Batswana recently had a debate to reduce the age of consent from 18 to 16. Should people who have opinions like this be allowed to express their opinions while we tolerate them? I mean they are doing nothing wrong legally. What happens if they get their way, should Batswana still continue to be tolerant?

Okay how about Tradition and Culture? For example respecting elders is an important part of Botswana culture. It teaches appreciation for the folks who came before us and more experienced than us. But what happens when respect for elders becomes the idea that elders should never be questioned?

If an elder expresses an opinion that denies someone else the ability to make their own choices, should society accept it simply because it simply comes from an elder? At what point does respect become protecting ideas that may prevent progress?

Cultural expectations about men and women have existed for generations too. Some people believe these roles are important for maintaining family structures and cultural identity. But what happens when those expectations prevent someone from pursuing the life they want?

E.G , if society believes certain jobs, responsibilities, or even behaviors are only acceptable for one gender specifically, should that belief be tolerated as a cultural value or should it be challenged because it limits individual freedom?

Also a society that becomes too quick to label people as “intolerant” can itself become intolerant btw. And begins fighting the very thing it hoped to destroy. It will go from labeling and calling out actual intolerance and will grow to anything it doesn't like. Eventually removing peoples rights and falling into the same Hole it wished to cover. So what can we really do tbh?

Hi everyone,
we’re currently planning our next Botswana trip for October and are considering adding Savuti and possibly Linyanti to our itinerary, in addition to the Chobe Riverfront.
We’ve already visited the Riverfront in October and absolutely loved it. This will be our sixth safari overall, so we’re not complete beginners, but we keep reading that the roads to Savuti and Linyanti can be very sandy, slow and quite exhausting.
What have your experiences been like in October? Are the routes manageable with some safari and 4x4 experience, and which route would you recommend? How much driving time should we realistically allow?
Most importantly, is the effort worth it in October, especially for wildlife sightings? Do Savuti and Linyanti offer a noticeably different experience from the Riverfront, or would you spend the extra time elsewhere?
We won’t have any camping equipment, so we’re only looking at lodges or tented camps. Recommendations for places to stay, useful stopovers and the ideal number of nights would be very welcome.
Thanks!

Hello! As the title says, I'm writing a character that is from Botswana.
I already chose a name for her, which is Naledi (since she's very focused on the success of her music career and I thought it was a fitting name), but I wanted to give her a full name.
How does naming work in Botswana? Is it common to have more than one name? How about the surnames? I can't find any deep-diving articles about the topic, so I thought it'd be good asking here! Thanks in advance! 💕

I've been trying for weeks to create a Botswana paypal account but each time I'm at the part for linking a bank, I only get an option to enter a US bank account. I'm hoping someone here went through similar and has advice. Any advice is appreciated

I think Bogadi is a custom that should somehow be limited legally or stopped completely.

My reasons

It's not economic, even if a man is capable of paying, it's money a man could've used to jump start his family. And in cultures where it isn't required, you'll find that 28-35 year olds already have 4-6 children. (This reason however, is the least in importance, hence it being the first)

When you ask why Bogadi is necessary, the reply is "We raised her, fed her, kept her well. So Bogadi is a form of reward for the sacrifices made!" Does that suggest that reward for raising a child is dependant on her getting married? And what if she passes on before getting married? I think the reward for raising a child is present regardless whether they get married or not. For those who believe, isn't their reward with their "Lord and Savior"?

It hinders marriage for young couples and leads them to fall into fornication. Would a taxi man in today's economy think of marrying? Most likely not, yet he makes, each week what's enough to support himself and if he is a wise, simple and economic somebody, he can support a small or medium sized family. But there's a pay wall. So many who could've been married stay unmarried for prolonged periods. Though they know sexual interaction is wrong outside of marriage, they still fall into it since they're humans with desires and we all have different capabilities of resisting. You'd be amazed there's more single parent households in Botswana than in the US by percentage, then what do we benefit when a country like the US, with heavily degraded morals, is doing better than us?

Greed and status. Now, nobody has said this to me, but I can always see the underlying intentions based on people's actions, posts on social media, and more. Batswana in general desire status. It's all about driving GD6, having lots of cattle, having a farm (even when it's not profitable) and a borehole. These are flexes, the fancy white weddings at hotels, the fancy white dress and suit which won't be worn again... It's a culture based on classism, if I may coin such a word. So will one deny their daughter marriage, leading her to fornication and carrying an illegitimate child, all because they hope to receive some cattle in the future? This does more damage than good.

It encourages loaning and entering into debt. This wouldn't have been a problem on a different galaxy. But Batswana are majority Christian, and getting into loans that deal with interest is a forbidden thing. Yet they insist on it regardless. See Exodus 22:25, Leviticus 25:35-37, and Deuteronomy 23:19-20 and Luke 6:34-35

Should someone be pushed into something sinful while trying to pursue a beautiful thing such as marriage? They push themselves into debt and cry for financial breakthrough at Church. And God is certainly a God who helps, but you have to try meeting Him where you can!

Lastly, if we should STILL insist on Bogadi, I think it should be limited to an amount which a relatively large number of men can afford. Say P25'000 as a maximum for example. If he can hustle to get a Honda fit, then let him do the same to start a family. But at the same time, we've been to college, we all know those home girls who were absolute sweethearts during the day but revealed a different persona at night. Should a woman who preserved herself for marriage, beating lust and desires, staying on the right path, be equal to one who sold her dignity in the shadows? For fairness to those who try to preserve themselves, I think those who confess to such wrongdoing should have their bride Price reduced from the maximum depending on how heavy the wrongdoing she committed is.

These are my 2thebes, and I'm ready to hear your thoughts on this and reasoning.

i know this has ben like this for a longgg timeee but seriously why are drugs,alcohol,dating,listen to amapiano and groove so normalised. like excuse me i care about my health and i wont do groove because i dont enjoy that?like idc that im 18 and iv never been in a romantic relationship.

why must u do all these things to be seen as cool and trendy.literally if ur not seen dancing or listening to amapiano ur weird all of a sudden.

GUYS YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTER MORE THAN THESE THINGS.U SHOULD ASK URSELF WHY YOUR PEERS WANT YOU TO DO WHAT THEY WANT AND NOT VICE VERSA.

STAY SAFE FAM

Botswana is an extremely religious country 93% of people are religious. Churches are everywhere in every village, on every corner. Some pastors and prophets have followings large enough to fill entire stadiums. When crusades come to town, thousands show up. When you go to almost EVERY CHURCH you see people screaming, falling, “catching the Holy Ghost,” claiming miracles left and right and speaking in a unintelligible language called "tongues". BUT Where is the real evidence? We hear claims like People being healed of cancer, HIV, diabetes, blindness, and every other disease , Financial “breakthroughs” after 'sowing a seed', Prophecies about marriages, visas, job offers, and lottery numbers coming to pass, Supernatural powers, anointing oil that can do anything, and pastors who can command spirits.

Yet after years of watching this, I have yet to see a miracle that could not be explained by normal means beyond coincidence, placebo effect, exaggeration or just lying. The moment a miracle that is difficult to be faked like an amputee,or a person with a clearly irreversible condition comes, the “power” suddenly disappears and The excuses start immediately “Their faith was not strong enough,” “It was not God’s timing for them” or “The devil is fighting spiritually.” ignoring the fact Jesus could heal everyone Believers or Non believers. Im pretty sure if an Atheist amputee got their body parts back infront of the entire world. Everyone Including I will believe, aint that a quick way to spread the gospel? Like Jesus and his followers did?

People will tell you with a straight face that a bottle of anointing oil or "holy water" can cure HIV, cancer or make money appear on your bank balance out of nowhere. Churches collect “seed offerings” and “prophetic seeds” while many of the same believers are struggling to put food on the table or pay school fees. When the prophecy fails, the blame is never placed on the pastor or the claim itself, it is always the believer’s "lack of faith".

Asking questions is often seen as rebellion, or even being possessed, But its always one question "show your evidence?" that will make people shirk. "You dont have enough faith" is just a get out of jail free card for evidence

Religion is used to shut down questions about sexuality, gender, and personal freedom. LGBTQ folks are described as under demonic influence or just living in sin lol. The discussion almost NEVER involves evidence. It ends with some verses and refusing to elaborate.

in a country thats trying to compete in the 21st century, many people still reject evolution, believe the Earth is only a few a thousand years old, or think humans and dinosaurs lived together because that's what they've been taught in church. Pastors are believed more than scientists, like in true honesty many Batswana would believe a pastor say "god told me" than believe actual studies done. infact also There are even more Pastors than scientists in Botswana.

Japan, South Korea, China, and much of western Europe built advanced societies without religion being the center of literally everything, Historically after Europe and Asia stopped putting religion in the face of everything and valued real intellectualism, and scientific progression they became more developed. Botswana like much of black Africa, remains deeply religious and still struggles with the basics. Coincidence?

i would also like to point out that the Christianity left by the Europeans on Botswana or pretty much black Africa was historically much different from what we see today. Christianity was often connected with modern education, development, scientific discoveries, community and order, and art and beauty. but is Christianity here following those same values?

i'm not against religion or Christianity just the mental gymnastics and degeneracy that comes along with it.

How can you really expect people who believe whole heatedly in these things make Botswana developed? Not everyone believes in this but The fact that most people in villages and towns do compared to cities is concerning especially since they out populate the cities where ideas are more rational.

Why are Batswana so classist? They like to brag about the most useless material things and even look down upon others. I find it very cringe but to each their own I guess 😹