National Arts Council of Botswana

National Arts Council is a Parastatal under the Ministry of Sport and Arts established under an act of Parliament, Act 10 of 2020.

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𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝟔𝟎𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

A look back at the celebrations as we marked 60 years of Botswana’s independence under “Heritage Reimagined.”

#IndependenceDay
#NACB

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𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒

The Board and Management wish the creative industry and the nation a safe, joyful and memorable Independence holiday as we celebrate 60 years of Botswana’s journey.

May we continue to celebrate our heritage and creativity.

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𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄

Please note that our offices will be closed on Wednesday, 30th September and Thursday, 1st October 2026 in observance of the Independence Holidays.

Normal office operations will resume on Friday, 2nd October 2026, at 07:30 AM.

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As we prepare to celebrate 60 years of independence, is important that we also recognize, preserve and celebrate our different and very unique cultural heritage.
#Tibakalanga
#CulturalHeritage
#NAB
#Artsandculture

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𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Tjilenje Tje Ngwao cultural hosted the Tibakalanga Gathering Heritage and Cultural Festival on Saturday 26th September 2026. The festival celebrated Bakalanga heritage

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through traditional music, dance, indigenous cuisine, storytelling, arts and crafts and traditional fashion.

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of partnerships and meaningful connections in creating opportunities and building stronger communities.
#NACB
#Artsandculture

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𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝟔𝟎𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
National Arts Council of Botswana joined the Fairscape community in celebrating Botswana’s 60th Independence Anniversary under the theme “Heritage Reimagined.”

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Beyond the celebration, the occasion created an opportunity to connect with stakeholders, strengthen relationships and engage with the community through culture, heritage and creative expression.
As we continue to support Botswana’s creative industries, we recognise the value

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well in advance of any third-party deadlines.
• Complete applications take 10 working days to process.
• Applications may be submitted via [email protected] or hand delivered.

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𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒
The National Arts Council of Botswana continues to support the growth and development of Botswana’s cultural and creative industries through various support mechanisms, including endorsement letters and

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related artist support services.
Artists and companies seeking endorsement are encouraged to submit complete applications with the required supporting documents.
Please note:
• Applicants should be registered on the NACB National Artist Register.
• Requests should be submitted

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and appreciate your understanding. #Artsandculture #NACB

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𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄

Please be informed that our office will close at 12:00 PM on Friday, 25 September 2026, due to a staff engagement.

Normal office operations will resume on Monday, 28 September 2026, at 7:30 AM.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused

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more sustainable creative economy in Botswana.
#NACB
#Artsandculture

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𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐁 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐄𝐃𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐏 𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆
Our CEO, Mr. Gaokgakala D. Lemmenyane and his Executive Team, met with the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency Caretaker CEO, Mr. Khalala A. Mokefane and his

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industries to create employment, generate economic value and build long-term investments that benefit artists and creative practitioners.
NACB remains committed to building strategic partnerships that unlock opportunities for growth and contribute to a stronger,