Botswana Literature Awards

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

2025 BOTSWANA LITERATURE AWARDS AWARD WINNERS ✍🏽📚

Best Indigenous Work
Wilson Ngoni

Best Collaboration
Legae Academy Students

PLWD Writers Award
Sandile Mampharing

Best Theory/Research Book
Sengwato Rampha

SADC Award
Sipho Mpofu

Best Setswana Novel
Emmanuel Boefelo

Best English Novel
Botshelo Sethomolane

Best Cookbook
Ompelege Moreosele

Best Children’s Book Authored by Children
Nonofo Reetsang

Best Short Fiction Collection English
Nyalalani Chinga

Best Multi-Lingual Writer
Samuel Moatswi

Best Short Fiction Collection in Setswana
Emmanuel Boefelo

Best Poetry Setswana
Kebakaone Olebogeng

Best Poetry English
Benjamin Ntsayakgosi

Best Children’s Book
Emily O. Mkheswa

Best Religious/Faith-Based Book
Tapologo Mabotho

Best Motivational/Inspirational Book
Dr Mboy Kgosiyabone

BESSIE HEAD PRIZE- BAONE P. MOALOSI

BEST ONLINE WRITER- TUNA BOOK SERIES

BEST YOUNG AUTHOR - NONOFO REETSANG

OVERALL BEST MALE AUTHOR- WILSON NGONI

OVERALL FEMALE BEST AUTHOR- PHODISO MODIRWA

ASIAN PRIZE FOR AFRICAN POETRY- CYNTHIA THANDA

ASIAN PRIZE FOR AFRICAN SHORT-STORY - PHILANI A. NYONI

BEST UPCOMING AUTHOR- EUNICE GURE

BEST OUTSTANDING PUBLISHED WORK: SENGWATO RAMPHA

BEST MEDIA WRITER- BAKANG SEGOKGO WREN

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD- MR NELSON K. MONCHO

Congratulations once more.
If you have not received your award, kindly contact the team on +26776969956

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

Botswana Literature Awards

Ke gorogile.

Dear Readers

La bona gore ke monna akere?

01/12/2025

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

29/11/2025

Re ntse re on!
Re lo emetse hela gone ha

Arrivals 1700 to 1800hrs
Program hela ha 1800hrs a chaa… re tlaabo re adima moruti mic🎤

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Tickets are available at the door!

Sunshine Conference Center in Phase 2

29/11/2025

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