Botswana Youth, Author at Botswana Youth Magazine https://www.botswanayouth.com/author/bycom/ Botswana's Number 1 Youth Magazine Tue, 20 May 2025 09:33:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.botswanayouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-468335267_1117544343705226_647086397466945174_n-32x32.jpg Botswana Youth, Author at Botswana Youth Magazine https://www.botswanayouth.com/author/bycom/ 32 32 ‘South African Gospel Music Magazine’ Officially Launches to Celebrate the Soul of SA Gospel https://www.botswanayouth.com/south-african-gospel-music-magazine-officially-launches-to-celebrate-the-soul-of-sa-gospel/ https://www.botswanayouth.com/south-african-gospel-music-magazine-officially-launches-to-celebrate-the-soul-of-sa-gospel/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 09:33:30 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45786 A powerful new voice has entered South Africa’s digital media space—one rooted in faith, storytelling, and the unmistakable rhythm of gospel music. South African Gospel Music Magazine has officially launched, positioning itself as the nation’s go-to online destination for gospel news, artist features, testimonies, and uplifting content that resonates with believers across generations. More than just […]

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]]> https://www.botswanayouth.com/south-african-gospel-music-magazine-officially-launches-to-celebrate-the-soul-of-sa-gospel/feed/ 0 The Mommy Club Reunion Is Almost Here — And the Drama Is Far From Over https://www.botswanayouth.com/the-mommy-club-reunion-is-almost-here-and-the-drama-is-far-from-over/ https://www.botswanayouth.com/the-mommy-club-reunion-is-almost-here-and-the-drama-is-far-from-over/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 09:07:09 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45690 The wait is nearly over! Showmax has just dropped the official trailer for The Mommy Club Season 3 reunion, and it’s every bit as explosive as fans were hoping. Hosted by media personality Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzobe, the reunion unfolds in two parts, premiering on 17 and 24 May — exclusively on Showmax. Set to clear the air and […]

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]]> https://www.botswanayouth.com/the-mommy-club-reunion-is-almost-here-and-the-drama-is-far-from-over/feed/ 0 Danielle Swagger Drops New Banger “NTL” Just in Time for Africa Month https://www.botswanayouth.com/danielle-swagger-drops-new-banger-ntl-just-in-time-for-africa-month/ https://www.botswanayouth.com/danielle-swagger-drops-new-banger-ntl-just-in-time-for-africa-month/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 08:04:41 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45687 Africa Month is all about celebrating culture, creativity, and unapologetic African excellence — and Danielle Swagger understood the assignment. The rising trap-soul star is back with “NTL (Nothing To Lose),” a bold new single that’s as fierce as it is fearless. After pouring her heart out in “Lost Ones” earlier this year, Swagger switches gears with “NTL” — a hard-hitting, no-holds-barred […]

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]]> https://www.botswanayouth.com/danielle-swagger-drops-new-banger-ntl-just-in-time-for-africa-month/feed/ 0 Netflix Drops Fire Trailer for Kings of Joburg Season 3 – Here’s What to Expect https://www.botswanayouth.com/netflix-drops-fire-trailer-for-kings-of-joburg-season-3-heres-what-to-expect/ https://www.botswanayouth.com/netflix-drops-fire-trailer-for-kings-of-joburg-season-3-heres-what-to-expect/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 14:48:14 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45678 The streets of Jozi are heating up again! Netflix just dropped the trailer for Season 3 of Kings of Joburg, and it’s serving high-stakes drama, epic power moves, and jaw-dropping twists. Mark your calendars — the new season drops 13 June 2025 and it’s already giving “best season yet” energy. This time around, we’re diving deeper into the chaos as […]

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]]> https://www.botswanayouth.com/netflix-drops-fire-trailer-for-kings-of-joburg-season-3-heres-what-to-expect/feed/ 0 Steven Bartlett Opens Up About His Botswana Roots https://www.botswanayouth.com/steven-bartlett-opens-up-about-his-botswana-roots/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:43:46 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45322 British entrepreneur, investor, and popular podcaster Steven Bartlett has revealed a deeply personal side of his story — his Botswana heritage. In a touching Facebook post, Bartlett shared a rare family photo from 1992 with the caption: “Me and my family in Botswana, Africa in 1992 where I was born. I’m the little baby, those […]

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]]> Kwanele on joining The Real Housewives of Durban, her marriage & more https://www.botswanayouth.com/kwanele-on-joining-the-real-housewives-of-durban-her-marriage-more/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:55:53 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45275 The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 premiered exclusively on Showmax two weeks ago and is already one of the country’s most talked-about shows, trending regularly on X.  As IOL’s Debashine Thangevelo says in her four star review of the new season, “This is my favourite show from The Real Housewives franchise. It’s pure escapism – glitzy, glamorous, and […]

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]]> Netflix Gripping Trailer for UNSEEN S2  – “We Fight, We Stay Together, We Survive” https://www.botswanayouth.com/netflix-gripping-trailer-for-unseen-s2-we-fight-we-stay-together-we-survive/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:57:39 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45259 Zenzi Mwale (Gail Mabalane), the seemingly ordinary cleaning lady with an extraordinary will to survive, returns to the unforgiving streets of Cape Town, where danger lurks in every shadow. Teasing an adrenaline-charged descent into the city’s murky underworld, the 6-part series is set to debut on Netflix on 2 May 2025. As Zenzi fights to […]

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]]> Lo on The Real Housewives of Durban https://www.botswanayouth.com/lo-on-the-real-housewives-of-durban/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:04:58 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45192 Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban has officially arrived, exclusively on Showmax, and it’s already causing a stir! The latest season dropped just a few days ago and has already broken the internet, with several cast members trending on X. This exciting season brings back the legendary OGs, Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo, who are […]

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]]> UNICEF and Ministry of Youth & Gender Affairs Convene Inter-Ministerial Meeting to Advance Youth Development in Botswana https://www.botswanayouth.com/unicef-and-ministry-of-youth-gender-affairs-convene-inter-ministerial-meeting-to-advance-youth-development-in-botswana/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:45:52 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45184 On April 2, 2025, UNICEF and the Ministry of Youth & Gender Affairs convened an Inter-Ministerial Meeting on Youth Development at Travel Lodge in Gaborone. The meeting aimed to advance youth development initiatives in Botswana by fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi, Director at the Ministry of Youth & Gender Affairs, emphasized the […]

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]]> Dr. Alice Mogwe Awarded France’s Highest Distinction, the Légion d’Honneur https://www.botswanayouth.com/dr-alice-mogwe-awarded-frances-highest-distinction-the-legion-dhonneur/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:19:00 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45180 On March 27, 2025, in a ceremony held in Paris, French Minister of State for Francophonie and International Partnerships, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, awarded the Légion d’Honneur to Dr. Alice Mogwe, recognizing her unwavering dedication to human rights advocacy. Dr. Mogwe is the founder and director of DITSHWANELO – The Botswana Centre for Human Rights, established in […]

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]]> Letsile Tebogo: “Without Sport, I Would Probably Be a Criminal by Now” https://www.botswanayouth.com/letsile-tebogo-without-sport-i-would-probably-be-a-criminal-by-now/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:24:18 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45177 Raised by a single mother in the village of Kanye, southern Botswana, Letsile Tebogo’s early life was fraught with challenges. Surrounded by an environment where crime was prevalent, Tebogo found solace and direction in sports—a passion that ultimately led him to clinch the men’s Olympic 200m gold medal in August 2024. Reflecting on his journey, […]

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]]> Namibia Cites “Questionable Budget Figures” for Decision to Walk Away from 2027 AFCON Joint Bid with Botswana https://www.botswanayouth.com/namibia-cites-questionable-budget-figures-for-decision-to-walk-away-from-2027-afcon-joint-bid-with-botswana/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:42:35 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45161 Namibia has officially clarified why it withdrew from its partnership with Botswana to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), citing concerns over financial irregularities in the bid process. The country’s former Minister of Sports, Agnes Tjongarero, hinted at questionable budget figures as a major factor behind Namibia’s exit from the bid. Speaking in an interview covered by Namibian media, […]

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]]> Baxon and Refilwe April Gates’ Romantic Relationship Was a “PR Stunt” https://www.botswanayouth.com/baxon-and-april-gates-romantic-relationship-was-a-pr-stunt/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:19:50 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45156 The whirlwind of speculation surrounding Baxon and April Gates’ alleged romance has finally been put to rest. In a press release addressing the ongoing controversy, Baxon’s team has clarified that the supposed relationship between the two was nothing more than a strategic public relations (PR) move. A Business Arrangement, Not Love According to the statement, […]

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]]> Applications are now open for the Global Youth Summit 2025! https://www.botswanayouth.com/applications-are-now-open-for-the-global-youth-summit-2025/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:54:00 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45145 We’re excited to introduce the Global Youth Summit 2025—a fully funded, life-changing opportunity for young Changemakers worldwide! This year, ATKV and Global Changemakers are bringing together passionate youth leaders in Cape Town, South Africa, from 20 – 24 October, 2025 for an immersive experience in leadership, innovation, and collaboration. ​ The summit isn’t just an event—it’s […]

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]]> Women take control in Adulting Season 3, shaking the gents to their core https://www.botswanayouth.com/women-take-control-in-adulting-season-3-shaking-the-gents-to-their-core/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:51:49 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45142 The tables have turned in Adulting Season 3, and the women in the gents’ lives are no longer playing by their rules.  In previous seasons, Bonga, Mpho, Eric, and Vuyani went about their business, making decisions that often left the women in their lives hurt and frustrated. But this season? The women are commanding their presence, shaking […]

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]]> What to Expect this April  on Netflix https://www.botswanayouth.com/what-to-expect-this-april-on-netflix-2/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:58:06 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=45101 Are you ready for an exciting April with Netflix? Finally, hitting the screen on the 11th April, the long anticipated Meet the Khumalos is a guaranteed laugh with Grace and Bongi who were once friends now arch nemesis that start a neighbourhood warfare against each other. The world’s favourite live event hits Netflix screens, bringing top-class entertainment […]

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]]> Lexus Launches all-electric SUV, Lexus RZ https://www.botswanayouth.com/lexus-launches-all-electric-suv-lexus-rz/ Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:00:23 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=44878 Lexus has unveiled the new RZ, a luxury battery-electric SUV, making its global premiere in Brussels, Belgium. This latest model features extensive enhancements that elevate the driving experience, incorporating cutting-edge technology to provide greater power, enhanced control, and a more engaging ride. These advancements are complemented by further refinement of the luxurious interior, ensuring a […]

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]]> Letsile Tebogo’s Heroic Flood Rescue Inspires Nation https://www.botswanayouth.com/letsile-tebogos-heroic-flood-rescue-inspires-nation/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:46:59 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=44552 In a remarkable act of heroism, Letsile Tebogo, Botswana’s 200m Olympic champion, came to the aid of motorists stranded in floodwaters near the BTV/Block 3 traffic lights. The incident occurred amidst the country’s ongoing battle with severe flooding due to torrential rains. Tebogo, renowned for his speed on the track, didn’t hesitate to assist when […]

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]]> Vee Mampeezy Sparks Debate: Should Botswana’s Fast Food Chains Use Local Celebrities for Marketing? https://www.botswanayouth.com/vee-mampeezy-sparks-debate-should-botswanas-fast-food-chains-use-local-celebrities-for-marketing/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:17:52 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=44411 Botswana’s beloved musician and entertainer, Vee Mampeezy, has once again stirred up an interesting conversation on social media. In a recent Facebook post, the star expressed his love for Hungry Lion Gaborone Station Mall, crediting his enjoyment to the influence of comedian William Last KRM. But beyond just a casual shoutout, Vee dropped a powerful message for brands like Nando’s, KFC […]

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]]> “2 Presidents, 1 Republic?” Batswana React to Chinese Ambassador’s Meeting with Ian Khama https://www.botswanayouth.com/2-presidents-1-republic-batswana-react-to-chinese-ambassadors-meeting-with-ian-khama/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:37:06 +0000 https://www.botswanayouth.com/?p=44220 A recent meeting between Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, Fan Yong, and former President Ian Khama has sparked widespread controversy, with some Batswana questioning the move’s legitimacy and significance in the current political landscape. On January 30, Ambassador Fan Yong paid a courtesy call on Khama, where they reportedly discussed bilateral relations and practical cooperation between […]

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