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Most literature in Botswana is written in English, though many works are published in Setswana and a small minority are published in other native languages. Economic challenges limit a wider production of literature in Botswana, as books are often unavailable to citizens and authors generally make little money, especially with non-English writings.
The first is of greater antiquity in origin and includes the decoration of many of the devices and equipment the San needed for desert existence. Items such as ostrich shells, clay water filters, animal skins, arrows, bows and pots often received added decoration by way of incised or relief decoration, imprinted pottery decoration, beading and carving.
Bessie Head Short Story Awards (Bessie Head Literature Awards from 2007 to 2013) is a Botswana literary award founded in 2007. [1] It is administered by the Bessie Head Heritage Trust . The Trust was established in June 2007 to promote the life and work of Bessie Head .
The channel started broadcasting in 1988 as Gaborone Broadcasting Company (GBC), which in its beginnings was a small viewers' association paid by fees from a limited number of its viewers. There was much reluctance in its early years, especially due to its proximity with South Africa and the ease of receiving signals from that country. [ 1 ]
Botswana literature (2 C, 3 P) O. Arts organisations based in Botswana (1 C, 1 P) P. Performing arts in Botswana (2 C) W. Works by Botswana people (2 C)
Botswana traditional baskets Botswana traditional house at the National Museum Magadi (traditional wedding). Besides referring to the language of the dominant people groups in Botswana, Setswana is the adjective used to describe the rich cultural traditions of the Batswana - whether construed as members of the Setswana ethnic groups or of all citizens of Botswana.
Botswana Television (also known as BTV and Botswana TV) is the national broadcaster in Botswana. Botswana's first national television service started in 2000 following a 1997 government decision. [1] [2] The station delivers thirteen hours of local and international programmes daily on weekdays and 13 hours of programming on weekends. [1]
The following list of Botswana artists (in alphabetical order by last name) includes artists of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Botswana, of Botswana descent or who produce works that are primarily about Botswana.