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The new survey, whose results were released and published on March 13, 2025, found that an overwhelming majority (87%) don't have medical aid cover. The survey results further indicate that citizens who are especially unlikely to have health...

Different legislators debating the Committee of Supply of the Auditor General speech by Minister for State President Moeti Mohwasa this week, raised concerns about the Auditor General working on a contract while the law provides for his/her security...

That is the case for one visual artist, Florence Kebopetswe, who suddenly found the urge to reimagine things and began to engage in realistic art. Before the pandemic lockdowns, Kebopetswe had only done art in school. She had only engaged in...

Minister of Health, Stephen Modise, revealed during his Committee of Supply presentation recently that the Task Force’s recommendations will be shared with Cabinet before the exercise begins. “My ministry is determined to change the current setup...

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...