01/12/2025
THANK YOU BANA BA P**A!
We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you who attended the Botswana Literature Awards 2025. Your presence truly made the event a remarkable celebration of our vibrant local talent.
The evening was filled with inspiring performances and captivating storytelling, highlighting the depth and diversity of our literary community. A special thank you goes to the Ukraine Embassy in Botswana for their invaluable support, as well as to all the talented artists who performed and brought our stories to life. We also extend our gratitude to the University of Botswana Multi-lingual Society and the Gaborone Public Library for their unwavering commitment to promoting literature and culture.
We would like to take a moment to recognize the winners of this year's awards. Their exceptional works stood out and are a testament to the creativity and dedication present in our community. Congratulations to each of them for their well-deserved accolades. At the same time, we extend our admiration to all the nominees who, despite not winning, have contributed immensely to our literary landscape. Their talents and efforts are invaluable, and we encourage them to continue pursuing their passion for storytelling.
Our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Oaitse Phikane and all stakeholders whose dedication and hard work made this event possible. It is through your contributions that we continue to nurture and celebrate the richness of our literary heritage.
Together, we have set the stage for future accomplishments, and we look forward to seeing what the next chapter holds.
See you again in November 2026
Botswana Literature Awards 2025 Team