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The by-election, which was precipitated by the passing on of former area Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Micus Chimbombi, has come at an interesting time in the country’s political affairs. His death has created a vacancy that the by-election will...

The announcement of the seventh army commander will be made at the SSKB, and this is an event that has left military personnel in tenterhooks, as they are curious to appreciate the new line of command. The issue has become topical in the corridors of...

ISTANBUL: Istanbul, the enchanting city that straddles Europe and Asia, is a treasure trove of exquisiteness, history and culture. Its stunning architectural splendour, vibrant markets and breath-taking natural scenery make it a destination like no...

Speaking at the event’s closing ceremony at Istanbul’s convention centre, Erdogan was elated that Africa continues to show interest in TABEF, which he is positive will continue strengthening trade between the African nations and Turkey. This...

TABEF, a prestigious forum, brings together prominent representatives of public and private sector actors from both Africa and Turkey.Botswana’s Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Tiroeaone Ntsima, led a delegation of two officials including...

Although it was unclear how many countries are participating in this year’s fifth TABEF, records show that at some stage, 53 participated, with an estimated number of over 4000 participants taking part.TABEF is open to prominent representatives of...

He exited the only job that he had served for nearly four decades with a bitter taste in his mouth, considering the way he was treated.As if the pain associated with failed job grading that carried further remuneration was not enough, glaucoma that...

Immediately, he was elected the sixth BDP president in Maun at the party’s elective congress recently, Mpho Balopi, whose fallout with former State and party president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, was legendary, conceded that reconciliation with Bangwato...

Before I even forget, I should recognise that you are the gladiator because of your reputation as a legal hawk of repute. Certainly, you have become the cynosure of all eyes because of the nature of the office you hold.As the helmsman in a country...

It all began ahead of the 2019 General Election when past immediate State president Mokgweetsi Masisi promised to ‘spill the beans’ on his former principal Ian Khama at a rally launching former vice president Slumber Tsogwane and other...

The party’s performance in the 2024 General Election under the realm of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) partnership placed it at an auspicious locus to charm more people to race for party positions.The AP is a splinter party from the...

Since last year’s October historic polls that condemned former president, Mokgweetsi Masisi-led Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to the political gutters after 58 years of continuous rule, the Boko administration has been preoccupied with an elusive...

“But, as you know, the BNF is founded on the principles of free talking or ‘Puo Phaa!’ and it has always been a democratic party in terms of allowing members to talk openly,” explained Molutsi in an interview with Mmegi this week.There has...

As such, the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) found easy meat at its sister security organ (DCEC) with allegations of political interference a commonplace. Fresh allegations of the interfering hand of the DIS have surfaced at the DCEC...

In a sweeping statement he made recently, Boko lambasted the local press alleging 90 % of media reports are fake, triggering a heated response from the practitioners calling his assessment ‘fake’. Boko recently told a Cabinet retreat held at the...