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Intelligence Big Brother is coming
After several denials, the government has finally confirmed that it intends to establish a Directorate of Intelligence and Security. Bill number 23 of 2006 published in the Government Gazette of November 3 states that a Central Intelligence Committee, a National Intelligence Community and a Security Council will have oversight over the directorate. The bill says it has become necessary to establish the new structures because the regional and global environment has changed necessitating a review of Botswana's approach to security concerns.Tutu supports Basarwa
Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa has added his voice to the plight of Basarwa in Botswana. In a transcript of video availed by the First People of Kgalagadi, Tutu implores the Botswana government to find new ways of solving problems afflicting Basarwa.Botswana still rated among least corrupt nations
Transparency International (TI) has, once again, rated Botswana as the least corrupt country in Africa and among the world's least corrupt countries.Severe water shortage hits Tswapong North
MAUNATLALA: Whenever a council bowser ferrying water to the Tswapong North village of Maunatlala reaches the watering point, villagers start whistling and ululating.Radibe not in the clear yet
After what seemed to have been a decisive victory by teachers' unions, whose mounting pressure appeared to have forced the Ministry of Education to reinstate BTU president, senior ministry officials are adamant that the teachers are celebrating an empty victory.Opposition parties go solo
With opposition cooperation talks tottering on the brink, each of the four negotiating partners have started charting separate paths ahead of the 2009 elections.No special treatment for female soldiers - Masire
Women who join the Botswana Defence Force will not be given any special treatment and will be subjected to the same tough training their male counterparts undergo.Mogae's Singapore visit expected to boost bilateral ties
SINGAPORE: President Festus Mogae arrived in Singapore yesterday for a three-day state visit.
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