[1] During the time it was called Radio Bechuanaland, the station got assistance of wave transmition from the Mafikeng Veterinary, and it served the department with communication covering a circle of 20 miles.

Radio Bechuanaland started operating in a police station located in a small town called Lobatse.

[6] The main focus of this station was to bring people closer to information about their small country (arts, culture and entertainment).

During Apartheid rule in South Africa, Radio Botswana's programming was received in many Setswana-speaking areas of the country.

[4] 1978 Radio Bechuanaland officially joined the information and broadcasting services Botswana August programme Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Dingaan Mochila broadcasting officer Lobatse: Gaborone: RB1- 89.9FM