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Galeemelwee will join other reputable female writers and storytellers on the occasion to commemorate the International Women’s Day. She is expected to present a story from her book, Little Ngwana Stories, and recite one of her poems. The...

The apex court recently dismissed an appeal by the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU), which was representing Onkgopotse Ntatane and others. In the matter, the union wanted to overturn a High Court decision to compel the employer to implement a...

Gilbert John Ramontsho had approached the CoA seeking to overturn an Industrial Court’s decision that reinstatement wasn't an appropriate remedy following his unlawful retrenchment in 2019. The Industrial Court had instead awarded the appellant...

The 2025-2026 draft estimates of expenditure shows a proposed increase in the Transitional National Development Plan (TNDP) for the Broadcasting Services’ development budget by P30 million from P446.9million to P476.9. The TNDP, which began in...

The protection of human rights has become a topical issue in local politics, including questions about the legitimacy of the death penalty since the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) won last year’s General Election. As things stand, Botswana...

Magotsetso, which in English means a fireplace, is an area where domestic fire is made. For an African society, a fireplace carries strong significance not just for being an area where the fire is made but also as a place that offers bonding moment...

Delivering the Budget Speech on Monday, Gaolathe said the creative industry is a driver of economic growth, social preservation and social transformation. He stated that the sector also has the power to generate employment, foster innovation and...

Sources close to the developments claim that the dominant faction, led by the union’s vice president Charles Tsiane, has during the last weekend suspended the Executive Director, General Manager and the Human Resource Manager of the union. Whilst...

The creative industry in Botswana has over the years succumbed to the stigma of being regarded as a hobby without enough government support. Creatives always share similar grievances - that despite being an industry that can create jobs and reduce...

For many people, Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to express love, and what better way to do it with a shared artistic adventure. To make this year’s occasion memorable for Thamaga residents, fine artist and fashion designer, Tshegofatso...

In the latest matter before the Industrial Court, the union’s faction led by vice president Charles Tsiane has taken sides with BOSETU subsidiary employee, Kabo Bruno Moitoi against secretary-general Tobokani Rari. The move is allegedly meant to...

The final-year student at the University of Botswana has successfully completed a 366-day art challenge, creating one artwork each day for an entire year in 2024. He told Arts & Culture that this remarkable journey, which began on January 1, 2024 and...

David has written to the Ministry of Health's Permanent Secretary to take disciplinary action against Utlwanang for his behaviour that led to the alleged assault. The ex-murder-accused lawyer is in the headlines again after a case of assault was...

Mapetla’s untimely deathEarlier in March, the nation was plagued by grief following the tragic death of talented Kwaito star, Thabo ‘Mapetla’ Ntirang. The 41-year-old musician died in the early hours of Monday, March 4, 2024, succumbing to...

This comes after he launched an unsuccessful application against BOSETU president, Winston Radikolo, as the boardroom tussle at the trade union reached court last week. Tsiane had taken Radikolo to court seeking an interdict against the latter's...