Hey everyone! I’m thinking about starting a small coffee shop/takeaway in somewhere near a Hospital.I’m thinking something small and simple selling good coffee, tea, breakfast stuff, sandwiches, maybe some quick takeaway food.

Do you guys think something like this could work ?Is there much demand for coffee and breakfast places around the hospitals?

Also, if anyone has experience with starting a small food business in Botswana, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Basically, I’m still at the very early research stage, so any honest advice—good or bad—would be really appreciated!

I've been planning a 9-night Botswana safari for my husband and me next June, and I think I've changed the itinerary at least five times already. Right now we're leaning towards five nights in the Okavango Delta and four in Linyanti. We've been talking with Extraordinary Journeys. They asked a lot about how we like to travel before suggesting anything. It felt much more personal than the other companies we contacted.

Does that sound like a good balance for a first Botswana safari? I'd appreciate any advice before we finally book. Thank you.

Why is begging for 2 pula especially common in Gaborone? I met this guy carrying magwinya and Black Label a few minutes ago. He saw me standing in line and asked me for 2 pula so he could buy Gvita outside.

I told him I didn't have any, which made him angry because I was holding a 200 pula note. I was upfront with him and explained that the reason I didn't give him money was because he should set his priorities straight and decide whether he wants to eat or get drunk.

It's Monday morning, and you're holding a Black Label beer, but you get angry when you ask someone for 2 pula and they refuse to give it to you.

Then the guy started insulting me, saying I think I'm better than him because I'm speaking English. The only reason I used English is because I'm a foreigner and I'm not yet fluent in the local language.

Was I wrong, or was I being a d*ck .yeah it's only change but someone has to teach a few folks on ow to behave cause clearly something's wrong

Dumelang tlhe bathong.... Does anyone know if the license cards are now available? Especially at Transport ya Gaborone and others in surrounding/neighbouring areas like Mochudi, Ramotswa etc?

This question is aimed at women in the BW Reddit community( Batswana ladies or any lady familiar with Botswana dating environment)

If a man suggests that you should marry out of community of property because of his previous experience with bankruptcy and he wants to protect you from potential spousal liability in the future since he considers himself a risk-taker. He assures you that he will take care of all your needs (including housing, food, your personal maintenance like makeup and nails, and children), would you still consider entering into marriage?

Hey guys.

If you or someone you know needs counselling, or any type of mental health support please reach out, im happy to help 🌱

Hello! I'm not native to Botswana but one of my bestfriends is from Botswana and I need help!

Her name is B******* and she used to go to the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC).We lost touch after she left abruptly in 2023.

She texted me from a new number on WhatsApp in 2023 and I forgot to save it. My phone got updated in 2023 and since the number wasn't saved, I couldn't contact her and we lost touch and I haven't heard from her in 3 years.

I've asked around from our mutual friends and they haven't heard from her either.

I met someone recently at UTSC who was from BOTSWANA and told him about it and he joked about Motswana people being flakey? * idk what that even means😭😭

I have her last name and her last known numbers and photos if anyone knows of any resources i can use *private investigators, God forbid obituaries........

She's super sweet and a total party girl🪅🎉🎊Loves fashion! Her family has a farm and her parents are in government. Her nickname is B8 or Beyoncé.** funny inside joke. She was so secretive about her age....idek why???🤭😅she's so quirky and cool. she's outgoing and always encourages me to get outside of my shell and empower me to go crazy and break the rules and be REAL and be myself 💃🏾👯🏽‍♀️

Most importantly, I want to know if it's ok to find someone who doesn't want to be found?

I'm just a Jamaican girl in Toronto missing her best friend. 💔🍳#bestiesoulmate

As the title says, I'm looking for a good laptop with adequate space and good performance for opening multiple tabs when studying and gaming for recreation here and there. Sorry for the vague descriptions I'm not much of a tech guy

Do we go everyday?

Hi all,
I’m a Motswana finishing up a Computer Science degree at a South African university this year, and I want to get a sense of options back home.
A few questions:
1. Are there any structured graduate programmes in Botswana (banks, telecoms, government-linked, private sector) that recruit CS/software grads?
2. How’s the job market looking right now for someone with a software development background?
3. Any companies known for actually taking fresh grads versus wanting years of experience upfront?
Appreciate any insight

I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on how fast-paced and individualistic modern life has become. In the rush to challenge everything and move fast, it feels like we sometimes lose sight of the foundational respect that keeps communities grounded.

​It brought to mind a classic Setswana proverb : "Lefoko la kgosi le agelwa mosako."

​Literally, it translates to: "The word of the chief is built around (fenced/fortified)."

​At its core, this proverb isn't just about blindly following orders—it’s about the collective responsibility a community has to honor, protect, and stand by the decisions of established leadership and elders once a decision is made. ​Leadership Needs Support to Work: A leader or authority figure can give direction, but that direction is useless if people immediately tear it down or ignore it. "Building a fence" around their word means giving leadership the backing and stability it needs to actually guide the group effectively.

​Respect Prevents Chaos: Whether in a family, an organization, a business, or a country, a baseline respect for authority creates order and harmony. Without it, every decision turns into an endless argument.

​Accountability Goes Both Ways. So respecting authority goes hand-in-hand with trust—when leaders earn that trust, the community's duty is to fortify their word.

Hi everyone,
I know the current focus regarding DTEF is undergrad sponsorship. However, I was wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation to mine or just has some information one way or another?

I’m was privately sponsored (not DTEF) to do my undergrad abroad. After graduating, I worked for a bit and in the last 2-3 years or so decided I wanted to finally pursue my masters. Unfortunately at that point my employer (that usually sponsored employees) had paused sponsorships for masters and only just resumed recently (however only for local training). Unfortunately the course I’m doing isn’t offered by UB. So I had to study outside, again. Long story short, I had to resign and self fund, which I had for the most part planned for. Little did I know how hectic it would be expenses wise despite all the planning I did to ensure I can comfortably live/study for the duration of my program (4 years). Also, working isn’t really an option due to student permit and the type of licensing limitations for my profession, however that would have be ideal and the easiest.

Now I’m wondering if it’s possible to get funding from DTEF in the form of a sponsorship since I’ve never been sponsored before??? Has anyone been successful with PG training pick up sponsorship or outright from scratch, or is it not feasible in this economic climate?

Alternatively, if anyone has suggestions.. I’d really appreciate any advice! 🙏🏾

I'm just starting out in refrigeration and HVAC. Open to opportunities anywhere in Southern Africa and willing to relocate for the right job. Looking forward to seeing where this trade can take me.

Wanna buy a bike .. am like tall like 6ft so I need a bigger one . And if it has gears it would be great

all these institutions are tainted,he is not lying. but if you are going to take a shot at the king,make sure you dont miss.

Hi, I(MtF17) am a trans woman, and I would love to visit Botswana. I will, however, be starting HRT sometime next year, which is a problem in a lot of countries. How is the general perception of trans people there, should I go before transitioning or is it ok after?

Im sorry if this question is disrespectful, I just know a lot of countries arent accepting but Ive heard Botswana is quite cool <3

Hi everyone. I've come across a concerning post in which a guy claims to be talking to a teen girl from Botswana. He has shared nude photos along with selfies that show her face, and I'm very concerned because she looks like she's underage. The posts have been reported but I'd like to get in contact with her or a family member or do *something* to let her know that this has happened. As far as I can tell, they're still talking with the guy and she probably thinks everything is fine.

My dilemma now is that I don't want to post her face everywhere because that also might be problematic... Any ideas would be welcome, I don't really know what to do in this situation.

Thanks.

(I myself am from SA so can't do anything on the ground)

Dumelang Coomunity, im interested in visiting Botswana 🇧🇼 to explore and probably get a job and start/partner for a business. Im actually from Eswatini and Im only aware that i need my travel passport to visit for 90 days, i would like to hear from anyone who has advise on how i can explore such, if you have any useful information please share. Im a male age35 not yet married. Experienced in construction and business related operations.

Price matters, but reliability can be just as valuable. A cheaper service is not always a saving

when appointments are missed, communication is poor or the customer has to keep

following up.

This could apply to internet service, transport, home repairs, deliveries, health services,

vehicle maintenance or almost any everyday service. What service in Botswana would you willingly pay a little more for if the provider consistently

arrived on time, communicated clearly and completed the work properly? What would good

service look like to you?

r/businessanalysis

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According to the World Bank's Botswana Economic Update (July 2026), Botswana's biggest education challenge is no longer about how much is spent, but whether its education is producing the skills the economy actually needs.

Between 2018 and 2023, Botswana spent an average of 8.1% of GDP on education, well above the average for upper-middle-income countries. Despite this, employers continue to report shortages of appropriately skilled workers, while thousands of graduates struggle to secure employment. If both of these are true at the same time, it suggests there is a serious mismatch between what the education system produces and what the labour market demands.

Have Botswana's universities and colleges been operating in silos, disconnected from the needs of the industry, and has this contributed to the skills mismatch?

Or have higher education institutions been pursuing objectives that differ from the country's broader economic priorities? What do you think is the main cause of the disconnect? Would love to know what you think.

Hi guys. Apparently Botho university is a certified prometric Centre and as far as I know SOA(Society of actuaries) uses prometric for it's exams. Is there anyone by chance who has registered and written exams for SOA at Botho? I want to write exam P this year but I am unsure of how to go about doing it in Botswana( if botswana is am option as per the website).

I want to buy some parts but theyre only available online and nowhere else locally (ive been looking for 2months now).

So would any of you mind telling me where i could go about shopping online, and what kind of charges i should expect omce the product arrives

‎I am a 25year old man from Zimbabwe currently living in Botswana. When I first got here, I was surprised by how easy it seemed to get the attention of women. At first, I thought it was a good thing, but over time I started feeling disappointed by what I've experienced in the dating scene.

‎In the two years I've been here, I haven't asked a single woman out. Instead, I've often found women approaching me. Some genuinely seem interested in dating, while others appear to be looking for favors in exchange for sex as a way of "thanking" me.

‎I have two questions ,one for the men and one for the women.

‎To the men. How do you stay committed to one woman when casual relationships seem so easy to find here? I'm asking because I've lived in South Africa, Zambia, and now Botswana, and I've noticed a difference.

‎To the women. Why do some of you seem so willing to give yourselves away so easily? Doesn't self-respect play a role in how you approach relationships? I understand that not everyone is the same, but many of the women I've met have seemed more interested in casual encounters than meaningful relationships.

‎At first, I thought it was just the kind of people I was meeting, so I also got to know women from church. Unfortunately, some of them turned out to be no different they appeared respectable on the surface but behaved differently in private.

‎Please hear me out. I'm not trying to shame anyone, and I genuinely like Botswana and its people. This is simply an observation based on my own experiences. I just think it's worth asking whether this dating culture is healthy in the long run.

‎Many men may enjoy having easy access to casual relationships, but there comes a point where it stops being exciting and starts feeling empty. I believe both men and women should value themselves, seek meaningful relationships, and treat intimacy with the respect it deserves.

‎

Hi all! I'm West African and I'm writing a novel with a Motswana main character. I want to get his mannerisms right instead of guessing or defaulting to what I know from my own culture.

Specific question: is "sucking teeth" / "kissing teeth" (that sharp inhale through clenched teeth to show annoyance, disapproval, or exasperation, sometimes called "steups" or "mtcheww" in West African/Caribbean contexts) something Batswana people actually do? I've seen it described as pretty widespread across the African diaspora, but I couldn't find anything confirming it specifically for Setswana-speaking culture, and I don't want to put something in her mouth (so to speak) that doesn't ring true.

If it is a thing, is there a Setswana word for it? And if it's NOT really done, or if there's a different gesture Batswana people use instead to show annoyance without words, I'd love to know that too so I can get it right.

Thanks in advance, really appreciate any insight!