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Goitsemodimo Kaelo
  • State ministry distances itself from Tautona Lodge procurement

    Tautona Lodge has been a subject of controversy since its 2021 acquisition by the previous Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) administration at a value of P58.2 million.Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, Morekisi who is the...

  • Tautona Lodge owned by DIS – Magosi

    Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, Magosi revealed that the DIS procured Tautona Lodge for its operational purposes. Earlier in the day, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for State President, Goitsemang Morekisi,...

  • From Roots to Revelation

    The book was released on March 25, 2025. It is written as a heartfelt response to the unspoken cries of a generation burdened by generational trauma, disconnection from their roots, and a fragmented sense of self. Reading through the book, one would...

  • Thapong members' exhibition eye-catching

    The exhibition, mounted at Thapong Visual Arts Centre, is meant to showcase the artists’ work and offer them an opportunity to sell. It also allows the artists to interact, exchange and share information on their artistic practices with each other...

  • Walia hits back at BUAN in retrenched driver's case

    In a ruling delivered last Friday, BUAN once again lost the legal battle against its driver, Gilbert John Ramontsho who was retrenched when the institution converted to a university four years ago.The university had tried to fight back in what is...

  • Fired BIUST whistleblower seeks reinstatement

    Dr Galani has since launched an application at the Maun High Court, seeking reinstatement to work. In the application filed through his lawyers, Moahi Attorneys, the resolute Galani wants an order declaring that the judgment of BIUST Appeals...

  • Minister wants law to stop caning in schools, homes

    Her statement comes on the backdrop of her utterances about teacher-inflicted caning in schools. The minister was recently captured in a viral video saying a student from Selebi-Phikwe was beaten by five teachers, resulting in the learner being...

  • Mosele catches the 'mindset change campaign' bug

    Indeed, the Ntsa E Jele Ntsanyana hit maker is walking the talk with the song, which is a different touch from what he is originally known for. While Mosele’s jazzy keys are dominant, the addition of HT Tautona’s motswako lyrics and Suggie...

  • Nkashi Knowledge Centre hub for community development

    The centre, which is an initiative developed through the National Geographic Society and De Beers Group through the Okavango Eternal partnership as part of the commitment to save the Okavango, provides a vital hub for the community. Following the...

  • Teachers' unions, minister at war

    The minister was captured in a viral video saying a student from Selebi-Phikwe was beaten by five teachers, resulting in the learner being hospitalised. Two teachers’ unions, Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) and Botswana Teachers...

  • Close leaks before hiking tax- Unions tell gov’t

    Finance minister, Nadaba Gaolathe, announced a hike to the corporate income tax rate, and to the top personal income tax rate, in his 2025 Budget Speech in February. Gaolathe proposed to raise the corporate tax rate and the top personal tax rate by...

  • Minister says Botswana Railways executives are underpaid

    Responding to a question in Parliament asked by Member of Parliament for Selebi-Phikwe West, Reuben Kaizer recently, Atamelang said this was revealed by a consultant who was engaged to do a review of the BR’s organisational and salary structure.The...

  • Court accuses BOSETU of unfair labour practice

    This follows after the union was taken to court by its general manager (commercial division), Sydney Mogapi for what he termed "unfair suspension".He was suspended by the union on March 7 following a national executive (NATEX) meeting on March 5,...

  • Former BOPEU GS accuses president of harassment

    Mbereki says his decision to leave the union was a forced move following an alleged series of harassment and bullying levelled against the union's president, Martin Gabobake. It is said that Gabobake, who previously held the position of...

  • Procurement officers likely to declare assets

    Delivering the Committee of Supply for the Ethics and Integrity and Directorate speech on Tuesday, the Minister for State President, Moeti Mohwasa, said the move is in line with Section 3, subsection 1 (n), of the Declaration of Assets and...

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