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Capital and largest city of Botswana
Gaborone (UK: /ˌɡæbəˈroʊni, ˌhæb-/ GAB-ə-ROH-nee, HAB-, US: /ˌɡɑːbəˈroʊni, -neɪ/ GAH-bə-ROH-nee, -nay, Tswana: [χabʊˈrʊnɛ]) is the capital and largest
Gaborone
Football club
Gaborone United Sporting Club (GU) is a professional football club from Botswana, based in Gaborone. Gaborone United play their home games at Gaborone
Gaborone_United_S.C.
The Gaborone Comedy Club is a stand-up comedy platform based in Gaborone, Botswana. It was co-founded by comedians Jonny Pula (Kago Rannoba), Ndiye Triccs
Gaborone_Comedy_Club
Athletics competition in Gaborone, Botswana
World Athletics Relays will be held at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on 2 and 3 May 2026. It will be the 8th edition of the World
2026_World_Athletics_Relays
Kgosi of the Tlôkwa (c. 1825–1931)
Italic dab2. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. › Gaborone (c. 1825 – 1931) was a kgosi (King) of the Tlôkwa, a tribe of the larger
Gaborone_(Kgosi)
list of companies based in Gaborone, Botswana ABN AMRO ABN AMRO Outside Banking Unit BancABC Bank of Baroda Bank Gaborone Barclays Bank Capital Bank First
List_of_companies_in_Gaborone
Dam in Botswana
capital city of Gaborone. The Gaborone Dam is located south of Gaborone along the Gaborone-Lobatse road, and provides water for both Gaborone and Lobatse
Gaborone_Dam
Past events that made Gaborone
history of Gaborone began with archaeological evidence in the area around Gaborone dating back to 400 BCE, and the first written accounts of Gaborone are from
History_of_Gaborone
Country in Southern Africa
Botswana include the Gaborone Yacht Club and the Kalahari Fishing Club. The country has natural attractions such as the Gaborone Dam and Mokolodi Nature
Botswana
1985 South African military operation
The Raid on Gaborone (referred to as "Operation Plecksy" by the then South African Defence Force) took place on 14 June 1985 when South African Defence
Raid_on_Gaborone
Commercial Bank in Botswana
Bank Gaborone Limited (Bank Gaborone) is a commercial bank in Botswana. It is a subsidiary of the Capricorn Group. As of June 2009[update], the bank had
Bank_Gaborone
Kgosi of the Tlôkwa (r. 2007–present)
Puso Gaborone (born 11 November 1975) is the kgosi of the Tlôkwa tribe of Tlokweng in Botswana. As of 2021, he serves as the elected chairperson of Botswana's
Puso_Gaborone
Parliamentary constituency in Gaborone
Gaborone South is a constituency in Gaborone City represented in the National Assembly of Botswana by Nelson Ramaotwana of the UDC since 2024. The constituency
Gaborone_South
Motswana politician
Olebile Marakadu Gaborone (born 1947) is a Motswana politician who served as the High Commissioner of Botswana to Mozambique from 2016-2018, and formerly
Olebile_Gaborone
Governing body of the city of Gaborone, Botswana
The Gaborone City Council is the governing body of the city of Gaborone, Botswana. In terms of generated revenue, it is the wealthiest council in Botswana
Gaborone_City_Council
Parliamentary constituency in Gaborone
Gaborone North is a constituency in Gaborone represented in the National Assembly of Botswana by Shawn Nthaile of the Umbrella for Democratic Change since
Gaborone_North
Botswana. The practice of Hinduism in Botswana is concentrated in and around Gaborone and Selebi-Phikwe. The community of Hindus began to form in the early 20th
Hinduism_in_Botswana
The national flag of Botswana (Setswana: folaga ya Botswana) consists of a sky blue field cut horizontally in the centre by a black stripe with a thin
Flag_of_Botswana
Parliamentary constituency in Gaborone, 2012 onwards
Gaborone Bonnington North is a constituency in Gaborone represented in the National Assembly of Botswana since 2024 by the assistant Minister for State
Gaborone_Bonnington_North
Parliamentary constituency in Gaborone, 2012 onwards
Gaborone Bonnington South is a constituency in Gaborone represented in the National Assembly of Botswana by Ndaba Gaolathe, the Vice-President of Botswana
Gaborone_Bonnington_South
Parliamentary constituency in Gaborone
Gaborone Central is a constituency in Gaborone represented in the National Assembly of Botswana by the Minister of International Affairs, Phenyo Butale
Gaborone_Central
Minority ethnic group in Botswana
Yugoslavia who came beginning in the 1950s. There is a Serbian Society in Gaborone, which regularly hosts a variety of cultural events. In 2016 construction
White_people_in_Botswana
State-owned flag carrier of Botswana
Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier, with its headquarters located in Gaborone. It operates scheduled domestic and regional flights from its main base
Air_Botswana
Inter-governmental organization
Community (SADC) is an inter-governmental organization headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana. The SADC's goal is to further regional socio-economic cooperation
Southern African Development Community
Southern_African_Development_Community
Women's football club in Botswana
Gaborone United Ladies S.C. is a women's professional soccer club based in Gaborone, Botswana. The team competes in the Botswana Women's Championship
Gaborone_United_Ladies_S.C.
zone database, Botswana is given one zone in the file zone.tab – Africa/Gaborone. "BW" refers to the country's ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code. Data for
Time_in_Botswana
Association football club in Gaborone, Botswana
Township Rollers Football Club is a football club based in Gaborone, Botswana. Rollers are also known as Popa, The Blues or Tse Tala, the official nicknames
Township_Rollers_F.C.
Marathon in Gaborone, Botswana
The Diacore Gaborone Marathon is a marathon in Gaborone, Botswana. The marathon is governed by the International Association of Athletics Federations
Gaborone_Marathon
Football league season
since its establishment in 1966. The season started on 15 August 2025. Gaborone United were the 2024-25 champions. This season was the second of FNB's
2025–26 Botswana Premier League
2025–26_Botswana_Premier_League
Latin Catholic diocese in Botswana
The Diocese of Gaborone (Latin: Dioecesis Gaboronensis) is a Latin Catholic diocese located in the city of Gaborone, Botswana, in the ecclesiastical province
Diocese_of_Gaborone
Football club
Black Lions is a football club based in Gaborone, Botswana. The team plays in the Botswana Premier League The club was founded in 2024, and registered
Black_Lions_F.C.
Airport in Gaborone, Botswana
(IATA: GBE, ICAO: FBSK), located 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of downtown Gaborone, is the main international airport of the capital city of Botswana. It
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
Sir_Seretse_Khama_International_Airport
Continent
Tomé e Príncipe STP Southern Africa Botswana 600,370 1,990,876 2009 3 Gaborone Botswana/Botswana BWA Eswatini 17,363 1,123,913 2009 65 Mbabane eSwatini/Eswatini
Africa
Vice President of Botswana since 2024
is also an elected member of the National Assembly of Botswana for the Gaborone Bonnington South constituency since the 2024 elections, a position he previously
Ndaba_Gaolathe
Botswana's Administrative Centres and their Movements: Vryburg, Mahikeng and Gaborone, 1885-1966". Botswana Notes and Records. 48: 23–35. ISSN 0525-5090. JSTOR 90025323
List of national flags of sovereign states
List_of_national_flags_of_sovereign_states
Motswana politician (born 1938)
Magang became a successful property developer, creating the upper class Gaborone suburb of Phakalane. He wrote a successful and controversial 2008 autobiography
David_Magang
Telecommunication company in Botswana
mobile telecommunications company. Its head office is in Gaborone. It was established in Gaborone, Botswana on February 17, 1998. The company was first licensed
Mascom
Qualification tournament for the 2028 T20WC in Africa region
Botswana (Gaborone)" [Final List of the 14 players selected for the T20 Regional Qualifying Tournament (B) from May 23 to 30, 2026, in Botswana (Gaborone)].
2026 Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-regional Qualifier A
2026_Men's_T20_World_Cup_Africa_Sub-regional_Qualifier_A
Place in Central District, Botswana
000 inhabitants and is situated along the main road between the capital Gaborone and the second most populous city Francistown. Mahalapye has a bus station
Mahalapye
Roman Catholic church in Gaborone, Botswana
Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in Gaborone, Botswana. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaborone. The current bishop is Franklyn
Christ the King Cathedral (Gaborone)
Christ_the_King_Cathedral_(Gaborone)
2026 World Athletics Relays was held at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on 2 and 3 May 2026. The event will serve as a qualifying event
2026 World Athletics Relays – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay
2026_World_Athletics_Relays_–_Men's_4_×_100_metres_relay
2026 World Athletics Relays was held at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on 2 and 3 May 2026. The event will serve as a qualifying event
2026 World Athletics Relays – Mixed 4 × 400 metres relay
2026_World_Athletics_Relays_–_Mixed_4_×_400_metres_relay
Athletics meeting in Gaborone, Botswana
formerly called the Gaborone International Meet, is a track and field meeting held at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone. In 2023, it was a World
Botswana_Golden_Grand_Prix
Town in Botswana
Botswana, 70 kilometres south of the capital Gaborone, situated in a valley running north towards Gaborone and on the border with South Africa. Lobatse
Lobatse
Egyptian footballer (born 1992)
Chile 29 Chile 1–0 2–3 20 10 October 2014 Botswana National Stadium, Gaborone, Botswana 33 Botswana 2–0 2–0 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
Mohamed_Salah
Sweden does not have an embassy in Gaborone, Sweden's ambassador in Pretoria, South Africa is co-accredited in Gaborone. On the occasion of the proclamation
List of ambassadors of Sweden to Botswana
List_of_ambassadors_of_Sweden_to_Botswana
Bilateral relations
and USAID's Southern Africa Global Competitiveness Hub, headquartered in Gaborone. The United States International Board of Broadcasters (IBB) operates a
Botswana–United States relations
Botswana–United_States_relations
faced Niger and Ivory Coast. It managed a 0–0 draw with the latter in Gaborone, and lost its other 3 matches, finishing last in its group. The next competition
Botswana national football team
Botswana_national_football_team
the Jews in Botswana is relatively modern and centered in the city of Gaborone. Most Jews in Botswana are Israelis and South Africans. In 1938, with the
History of the Jews in Botswana
History_of_the_Jews_in_Botswana
2026 World Athletics Relays was held at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on 2 and 3 May 2026. The event will serve as a qualifying event
2026 World Athletics Relays – Women's 4 × 100 metres relay
2026_World_Athletics_Relays_–_Women's_4_×_100_metres_relay
American athlete (born 2004)
NAMES ROSTER FOR WORLD ATHLETICS RELAYS GABORONE 26". usatf.org. 21 April 2026. Retrieved 22 April 2026. "WRE Gaborone 26 preview: stars ready to race for
Max_Thomas_(sprinter)
Hill in Gaborone, Botswana
Kgale Hill (Setswana for "The Place that Dried Up") is a hill located in Gaborone, Botswana. Nicknamed "The Sleeping Giant", Kgale Hill reaches a summit
Kgale_Hill
and Natural Resources Naledi Senior Secondary School Gaborone Senior Secondary School Gaborone International School(GIS) Al-nur International School
List_of_schools_in_Botswana
First lady of Botswana
parents were university graduates. She grew up and attended school in Gaborone, where her parents were working. She married Mokgweetsi Masisi in 2002;
Neo_Masisi
Microfinance holding company in Botswana
Holdings Limited is a microfinance holding company with its headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana and is listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE). Letshego
Letshego
Multilateral treaty to protect flora and fauna
part of CITES). An amendment to the text of the convention, known as the Gaborone Amendment allows regional economic integration organizations (REIO), such
CITES
75th Miss Universe beauty pageant
Norte Argentina Tamara Rogouski 28 Puerto Iguazú Botswana Dabilo Moses 26 Gaborone Cameroon Audrey Black 30 Douala China Weiyi Chen 22 Shanghai Costa Rica
Miss_Universe_2026
Nigerian sprinter (born 2005)
the title. Competing for Nigeria at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, on 2 May, Ezeakor was part of the Nigerian mixed 4 x 100 metres
Chidera_Ezeakor
2026 World Athletics Relays was held at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on 2 and 3 May 2026. The event will serve as a qualifying event
2026 World Athletics Relays – Men's 4 × 400 metres relay
2026_World_Athletics_Relays_–_Men's_4_×_400_metres_relay
Road in Botswana
Zimbabwean border near Ramokgwebana through Francistown, Palapye, Mahalapye, Gaborone (the national capital city) and Lobatse, to Ramatlabama at the border with
A1_road_(Botswana)
Dutch sprinter
she competed with the Dutch squad at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. "Demi van den Wildenberg". World Athletics. Retrieved 20 September
Demi_van_den_Wildenberg
Football club
football (soccer) club from Botswana based in village of Otse south of Gaborone. Botswana Premier League: 1 2006 Botswana First Division North: 1 2024-25
Botswana_Police_XI_SC
President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008 (1939–2026)
October 1999 by Chief Justice Julian Nganunu at the National Stadium in Gaborone. On this occasion, he vowed to focus on the fight against poverty and unemployment
Festus_Mogae
Football club
football club from Botswana based in Mogoditshane and playing home games in Gaborone. It is the club of the Botswana Defence Force, composed mostly of military
Botswana Defence Force XI F.C.
Botswana_Defence_Force_XI_F.C.
Canadian athlete
selected as part of the Canada team for the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. In the mixed 4 x 100 metres relay she was part of the team which
Marie-Éloïse_Leclair
British-Guyanese artist (born 1960)
Gollifer (born 1960) is a British-Guyanese visual artist currently based in Gaborone, Botswana. Her work Mother Tongue can be seen on display in the Sainsbury
Ann_Gollifer
Hospital in Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana
Princess Marina. Princess Marina Hospital is located in the capital city of Gaborone, at the corner of North Ring Road and Notwane Road. One block west of Marina
Princess_Marina_Hospital
Around 10 percent of the population lives in the capital and largest city, Gaborone. Formerly one of the poorest countries in the world—with a GDP per capita
List_of_companies_of_Botswana
River in Botswana
populated area of Botswana, passing east of Lobatse, between the city of Gaborone and Tlokweng village and then through Mochudi village. Finally it joins
Notwane_River
Church in South-East District, Botswana
romanized: Srpska pravoslavna crkva Svetog Save) is a Serbian Orthodox Church in Gaborone, capital of Botswana. Built by the Serbian diaspora in 2015, it is the
Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church (Gaborone)
Saint_Sava_Serbian_Orthodox_Church_(Gaborone)
Botswana's Capital city
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Gaborone, Botswana. 1890 - Gaberones founded by British South Africa Company. 1897 - Railway
Timeline_of_Gaborone
diplomatic missions in Botswana excluding honorary consulates. The capital Gaborone currently hosts 24 embassies and 1 delegation (European Union). The city
List of diplomatic missions in Botswana
List_of_diplomatic_missions_in_Botswana
Football club
Prisons XI Gaborone is a football club from Gaborone, Botswana, currently playing in the Botswana Premier League. Prisons XI were league runners-up in
Prisons_XI_Gaborone
American sprinter (born 2001)
ATHLETICS RELAYS GABORONE 26". usatf.org. 21 April 2026. Retrieved 22 April 2026. "Jamaica set mixed 4x100m world record of 39.99 in Gaborone". World Athletics
Lance_Lang
Town in Central District, Botswana
about halfway between Francistown and Gaborone (170 km (106 mi) from Francistown and 240 km (149 mi) from Gaborone). Over the years its position has made
Palapye
Sustainable-development commitment
The Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa is a commitment by ten African countries to a multiyear process in favour of sustainable development
Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa
Gaborone_Declaration_for_Sustainability_in_Africa
City in Botswana
Botswana, about 400 kilometres (250 mi) north-northeast from the capital, Gaborone. Francistown is located at the confluence of the Tati and Ntshe rivers
Francistown
English-Motswana politician and missionary
and politician in Botswana. A member of the Gaborone City Council, he served as the first Mayor of Gaborone from 1966 to 1968. Jones was born in 1927 in
Derek_Jones_(mayor)
First President of Botswana (1921–1980)
Botswana's independence while based in the newly established capital of Gaborone. A 1965 constitution delineated a new Botswana government, and on 30 September
Seretse_Khama
Motswana politician
In 2003, Saleshando started campaigning for Gaborone Central parliamentary seat in the capital Gaborone. The seat was previously held by Michael Dingake
Dumelang_Saleshando
2026 World Athletics Relays was held at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on 2 and 3 May 2026. The event will serve as a qualifying event
2026 World Athletics Relays – Women's 4 × 400 metres relay
2026_World_Athletics_Relays_–_Women's_4_×_400_metres_relay
sodomy law on 26 March 2026. Botswana's first pride parade was held in Gaborone on 30 November 2019 at the Three Dikgosi Monument. After the first pride
Pride celebrations in Botswana
Pride_celebrations_in_Botswana
12 : 2026 All Africa Men's and Women's Team Badminton Championships in Gaborone, Botswana Men's team : Algeria Women's team : South Africa February 11
2026_in_sports
Botswana athlete (born 2004)
Norman and Fred Kerley. Competing at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, he ran in the final of the men's 4 × 400 m relay as the Botswana team
Collen_Kebinatshipi
Hotel in Gaborone, Botswana
Convention Resort is a hotel located just a few minutes from the city centre of Gaborone, capital city of Botswana. The hotel is located about 7.6 miles away from
The Grand Palm Hotel (Gaborone Botswana)
The_Grand_Palm_Hotel_(Gaborone_Botswana)
Identifier for a time offset from UTC of +2
Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Khartoum, Lubumbashi, Kigali, Gaborone, Bujumbura, Manzini, Maseru, Tripoli, Lilongwe, Maputo, Windhoek, Omdurman
UTC+02:00
1999 aviation incident
into a group of aircraft at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, Botswana. He was the only casualty. His actions effectively crippled operations
1999 Air Botswana ATR 42 crash
1999_Air_Botswana_ATR_42_crash
Kenyan Catholic prelate (1950–2024)
society. He served as parish priest of the Holy Cross Mogoditshane Parish in Gaborone Diocese in Botswana. Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Francistown in
Anthony_Pascal_Rebello
Canadian sprinter (born 1999)
field Representing Canada World Relay Championships 2026 Gaborone 4 × 100 m relay 2026 Gaborone Mixed 4 × 100 m relay NACAC U23 Championships 2019 Queretaro
Audrey_Leduc
Football club
based in Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana, about 420 kilometres from the capital Gaborone. Their name of "Nico", which has been the target of jokes and Internet
Nico_United
Football club
Sundowns from South Africa. They lost the final 4–3 via penalties against Gaborone United from Botswana after the match ended in a 1–1 draw. The team was
ZESCO_Ndola_Girls_F.C.
2014 African Youth Games in Gaborone was held between 28 and 31 May at the Botswana National Stadium. The competition served as the qualification for the
Volleyball at the 2014 African Youth Games
Volleyball_at_the_2014_African_Youth_Games
Alliance of political parties in Botswana
maintained strong support among the urban population—especially in the Gaborone metropolitan area—as well as among youth and the educated middle class
Umbrella for Democratic Change
Umbrella_for_Democratic_Change
Motswana footballer (born 2000)
footballer who plays as a midfielder for Botswana Women's Championship club Gaborone United Ladies and the Botswana national team. While playing for Double
Laone_Moloi
International cricket season
Association Oval 1, Gaborone Brazil by 83 runs WT20I 2702 6 April Lesotho Malawi Botswana Cricket Association Oval 2, Gaborone Malawi by 9 wickets
Associate international cricket in 2026
Associate_international_cricket_in_2026
Suburb/Neighbourhood in Botswana
Phakalane is a suburb of Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana. It is 12.5 km north of the city center via the A1 road. It is a commercial and residential
Phakalane
Bilateral relations
shortly after the latter's independence in 1966, and opened an embassy in Gaborone in 1987. Botswana opened its embassy in New Delhi in 2006. Botswana President
Botswana–India_relations
Village in Kweneng District, Botswana
It is located 31 km north-east of the capital of Botswana, Gaborone, along the Gaborone–Molepolole road. The population was 763 in 2001 census. "Distribution
Mmanoko
Political party in Botswana
to take the Francistown seat from the BPP, there was a slight drop in Gaborone, where BNF leader Koma received just over 40% of the vote. Khama was re-elected
Botswana_Democratic_Party
BDP made substantial gains in other regions, securing all seats in both Gaborone and districts in the southern parts of the country, offsetting the UDC's
2024 Botswana general election
2024_Botswana_general_election
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Talents
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Name of prophets daughter
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Scottish
Name of a prominent Scottish clan spelled to preserve original Scottish pronunciation.
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Hebrew
Gift from God.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; possibly an altered spelling of Parson.German : unexplained.
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Bright Meadow
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Ashcharya | ஆஷà¯à®šà®°à¯à®¯
Surprise
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Indian
Fighter, Worrier whose strength is equal to a small army
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Hindu, Indian, Marathi
A Crest; Ornament
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