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  • Khama snubs gov't itinerary

    According to sources, Khama was not impressed by government making public his travel plans hence proceeding to make his own private travel plans.“After he made his request, government publicised them and this led to him backtracking on his plans...

  • Mosielele calls for Ntlo ya Dikgosi elevation

    Mosielele believes his motion calling for the elevation of the position of Secretary, Ntlo ya Dikgosi to Permanent Secretary (PS) level will add value.Following the poor appearance of ministers before the House at its recently ended meeting, dikgosi...

  • Debswana spy woes deepen

    Infotrac through its managing director, Mompoloki Motshidi claimed that it was owed for various deep undercover services provided to Debswana which included the alleged spying on the union and lobbying the likes of the late Linah Mohohlo and ex-spy...

  • Khama's SA return uncertain

    While he does not state where he will head, he is certain that he is not coming home.Acting Permanent Secretary in the Botswana Government Communications and Information Systems, John-Thomas Dipowe issued a statement on Friday announcing that Khama...

  • New Gabz Mayor promises enhanced city

    In a precursor to the council meeting, Abraham had defeated his predecessor, Father Maphongo by 17 votes to his 14 in a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) caucus.Abraham was born in Ramokgwebana village in the North East District but was raised in...

  • Dikgosi decry snub by ministers

    During the last day of their meeting, dikgosi posted 34 questions, of which only two were answered. According to the deputy chairperson of the House, Kgosi Tshipe Tshipe, they were not happy that 32 questions were deferred due to the unavailability...

  • DIS, DCEC turf wars irk civil society

    Due to the situation, the Law Society of Botswana (LSB) and various Non-Government Organisations have since called for restoration of the rule of law. In the unfolding war, early this month, the Office of the President released a statement “to...

  • Maphongo, Manyapetsa lose mayoral seats

    Sebele Ward councillor, Austin Abraham is expected to ascend to mayorship today (Monday) at the commencement of the city’s Full Council meeting. Abraham got 17 votes to Maphongo’s 14 while Motamma Sesinyi received only one vote. Even though the...

  • Nurses' 30% allowance on the line

    According to a letter seen by The Monitor from BONU acting secretary-general Kenosi Mogorosi to members, the union continues to receive multiple questions, concerns, and worries from its members and structures regarding the stoppage of the 30%...

  • Jaquey's funeral exposes divisions in bogosi

    The Monitor has been reliably informed that dikgosana from three main wards in Serowe did not attend nor contribute to the funeral, urging subjects against attending Khama's funeral. Royal uncle, Phokontsi Seeletso sent a strong warning message...

  • No sign of Khama brothers as funeral nears

    Through his Facebook page, Khama announced the funeral arrangements but has given no word about his attendance.“There will be a private memorial service in Gaborone on the morning of (Thursday) June 2, 2022, for family and close friends. Later in...

  • Kgosidintsi steers BNFYL

    Having appealed to the party’s central committee to appoint an independent electoral board as it doubts the independence and impartiality of the one appointed by party president Duma Boko, Team Unity led by Carter Joseph saw 13 of the 16 candidates...

  • Gov't dragged to court over new Land Act

    Addressing a press briefing on Ascension Day, Sesinyi bemoaned that Land Boards are not ready to implement the land act and this he says is disadvantaging Batswana hence they intend to approach courts over delays in processes at Land Boards.“This...

  • CITF identifies gaps in new Ipelegeng

    This he said on Friday as Local Government assistant minister, Talita Monnakgotla visited the construction of three destitute houses in the South East District.Kalaote said even though the beneficiaries have thus far done well in building wall...

  • Gov’t cuts spending on former HEs

    According to available budgetary records, the budget for the Office of the Former President has been declining ever since he stepped down, dropping from an initial P4.3 million to the P3.6 million the office will get in the current financial year.The...

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