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Friday, October 18, 2024

Tension between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor Ian Khama could culminate in possible political unrest leading to bloody polls. This is according to The Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) operation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on the Botswana General Elections 2024 – Readiness.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 18 October 2024

The elections are taking place amidst significant controversy, largely due to ongoing tensions between former president Khama and President Masisi-BRCS MasisiPIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Mogale died from fatal stab wounds on head, chest, heart

The details of Tshephang Mogale's untimely death have been revealed at her memorial service that she succumbed to multiple stab wounds.

Larona Makhaiza | 22 October 2024

F/town parliamentary candidates in tough election contests

Chakalisa Dube | 18 October 2024

The trust deficit bordering Masisi’s presidency

Lewanika Timothy | 18 October 2024

Gudu: The mighty veteran has fallen

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 18 October 2024

Kwelagobe pleads for peace, calm within BDP

Basadi Morokotso | 18 October 2024

Motaosane’s unique place in Thamaga-Kumakwane

Spira Tlhankane | 18 October 2024

Parties battle for Gaborone constituencies

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 October 2024

Offering advice: The IMF recommends the establishment of a full sovereign wealth fund in the country PIC: EASTASIAFORUM.COM

IMF throws its two cents into savings debate

The IMF recommends that Botswana transform the Pula Fund into a sovereign wealth fund that would be funded by a set commitment to budget surpluses and used to boost the country’s weakening savings. MBONGENI MGUNI reports

REMOVED FROM OFFICE: Dick Othusitse Tshepang. PIC FACEBOOK

BOKA SG suspended, removed from office

The Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) disciplinary commission has taken a decision to suspend secretary general, Dick Othusitse Tshepang and remove him from his position as secretary-general.

Mamelodi appointed BFL chief executive

The Botswana Football League (BFL) has confirmed the appointment of Bennett Mamelodi as substantive chief executive.

‘Banking sector key to economic transformation’

The banking sector and how it weighs risks and directs its lending is key to helping the private sector take the lead in the economy to drive export-oriented growth, one of the sector’s CEOs has said.

In the news: Batswana are in an uproar over whether this week’s unveiling was an elaborate ruse or the beginning of new things PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The electric car debate and outrage: A reflection

This week the country’s fifth administration came chest-out claiming to have assembled the first locally made electric vehicles. While government officials was in high spirits at the “assembly plant” thousands of Batswana went online to bash the claims as an 11th hour election gimmick. Mmegi Staffer, Timothy Lewanika reflects on the claims and the debate that ensued

Cooling down: Fuel prices declined in September, but analysts are keenly watching the Middle East conflict which could escalate oil prices PIC.DRIVERTRAINER.ORG

Inflation slows to 1.5%

Annual inflation in September came in at 1.5% – its lowest level this year – down from 3.9% in August, helped by an average P1.27 drop in fuel prices during the month.

Revamped Nomlu Nail Bar reopens

Nomlu Nail Bar Fairgrounds Branch has reopened its doors to customers. Speaking at the Nomlu Beauty Institute press briefing on last week Thursday in Gaborone, the director of Nomlu Nail Bar, Nomsa Lukashe said after months of meticulous planning, redesign, and rejuvenation, their spa was back better than ever.

Even though at first there were a few people at Mmakgodumo Cultural festival, in the afternoon after lunch time a number of people flocked to the event and by night time the venue was filled to capacity PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Mmakgodumo Cultural Festival returns with a bang

Multitudes thronged Mmakgodumo Gardens in Kanye to celebrate Bangwaketse culture through the Mmakgodumo Cultural Festival.

FEELING RELIEVED: Former Botswana Football Association (BFA) chief executive officer, Goabaone Taylor PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BFA withdraws appeal against ex-CEO

FRANCISTOWN: The former Botswana Football Association (BFA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Goabaone Taylor, has expressed great relief after the association withdrew its appeal regarding her dismissal.