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Save the date: 20 -22 August 2026
Exciting, informative and great conversations, authors and all things bookish. All things literary fun🥳🥳Follow our pages closely for more updates.
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Our 2026 GBF Book Market is alive and vibrant at the National Museum. Grab a buddy for a bookish day outside! 📚☀️ #AreBaleng #AreKwaleng #GBF26
Have you found a book to fall in love with? Your signed copy is also looking for you! 📕 #AreBaleng #AreKwaleng #GBF26
Meet and greet rising and established authors and bookworms at our 2026 GBF Book Market. #AreBaleng #AreKwaleng #GBF26 📚
Bring your children, a friend, family or anyone bookish! We’d be excited to have you at our 2026 GBF Book Market now on at the Little Theatre, Gaborone National Museum. Come ready to buy signed copies of books and meet great authors. #AreBaleng #AreKwaleng #GBF26 📚
Faces from Day 2 of the 9th Gaborone Book Festival! Will you be joining us today? #AreBaleng #AreKwaleng #GBF26
Sending special thanks to @iam_PatoK, Host, @sustain267 podcast who moderated a critical & evocative discussion with Dr. Kirk Sides and @ZeusDeuceAfrika, Musician & Founder, DIY Entertainment, on Story Telling and the Environment: What Does It Take?
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The opening night of Gaborone Book Festival 2026 was nothing short of amazing! Thank you for filling up Little Theatre and for engaging in thought-provoking conversations. Are you joining us for Night 2?
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Thank you to @Phodiso_Modirwa and @NtirelangBerman for emotive performances during Night 1, and to Kediretswe Moremi News Anchor and Reader at Radio Botswana for excellent MC services!
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On that Ntirelang Berman note, the annual @GabsBookFest has started in the capital Gaberones!
It’s on…at the national museum theatre until Sat. Come meet authors, readers, thinkers alike. #arebaleng #arekwaleng #gbf2026
"After a two-year hiatus, allowing us to rethink and recalibrate, we are glad to be back!”
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Photos: @Nde_Uyapo & @BhuiyanBots
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#GBF26BookMarket
22 August 2026
11am to 4pm, National Museum, Gaborone.
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Announcing #GBF26Guest
Game Goabaone Bantsi, known widely as Zeus, is a multifaceted creative force hailing from Botswana. Initially renowned for his contributions to the hip hop scene, Zeus has also carved a niche for himself in the world of filmmaking,
merging his passion for storytelling with a keen visual sensibility. Zeus's journey into filmmaking began as an extension of his music career. His early forays included directing music
videos, where he showcased his ability to blend musical narrative elements
with international video award winning striking visuals, effectively translating his musical themes into compelling visual stories.
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Announcing #GBF2026Authors An author of 2 children’s books, Onica Lekuntwane is a versatile Health Communication and Social Impact Designer who uses visual storytelling to transform complex health and social issues into
accessible, culturally grounded learning experiences that empower communities.
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GBF 26 Guest Announcement
Ntirelang Berman is one of Botswana's leading Folklore Musician. He plays Segaba, Setinkane, Guitar, Harmonica and Percussions amongst the many other instruments.
Ntirelang has performed in countries like Germany, China, Canada, Japan, London, Broadway (USA) and Brazil to mention a few. Berman represents the true identity of Botswana's rich rhythm and sound through performance.
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