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Cautious but confident: Kenewendo is leading the rebound in the minerals sector

Growth set to rise as mining powers back

Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, says natural diamond sales in the world’s most important market, the United States, are up by as much as six percent this year, following two years of contraction, while in non-diamonds, government’s new exploration company has kicked off a campaign to regain ground in copper while hunting for gold, critical minerals and others.

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BBS Bank and Debswana sign Memorandum Of Understanding to assist SMEs 

BBS Bank and Debswana signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the just ended Business Botswana bi-annual National Business Conference in Francistown.

The BDF Legends ensemble comprised Frank 'Franco' Lesokwane, retired Major Phale, Warrant Officer Herbert Boatile, Warrant Officer Sebele Morolong, Warrant Officer Lister Boleseng, Soccer Moruakgomo, Makhwengwe Mengwe and Phemelo 'Fresh' Lesokwane

BDF legends leave revellers yearning for more

Former Botswana Defence Force (BDF) musicians stole the spotlight during the official launch of the 32nd BDF Bands in Concert Style, delivering a captivating performance that left revellers yearning for more.

Khama wants answers over the controversial P45 million Karakul sheep procurement PIC: BW PARLIAMENT

Khama demands answers over P45m sheep procurement

Former president, Ian Khama has turned up the heat on his longtime adversaries, former president Mokgweetsi Masisi and ex- Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Peter Magosi.

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DPP refuses to back down as Moagi appeal filed

The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has refused to back down in its prosecution of former Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Lefoko Moagi, filing an appeal against his acquittal in a P4.7 million corruption case.

Kgosi was succeeded by Magosi, another former military officer PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

‘No qualifications needed for one to head DIS’

Former president, Ian Khama has prompted government to admit that the law prescribes no specific qualifications, fixed tenure or age limit for the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director General (DG) position.

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Jele suspended amidst doping concerns

Athletics coach Ofentse Jele has been suspended from all athletics-related activities pending investigations.

Editor's Comment
Tana project a welcome development

Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...

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