The workshop, which started on Monday, runs until June 26, 2025 and it is the first business in the Third Meeting of the Fifth Ntlo Ya Dikgosi.The workshop titled 'Ntlo ya Dikgosi Capacity Building on Gender Development as well as Sexual and...
The Kanye sanitation project made headlines recently when it was revealed that the project, initially set at P724.96 million, has drastically exceeded its budget, with costs ballooning to P3.4 billion. The project comprises a 480-kilometer pipeline,...
The Kanye sanitation project made headlines recently when it was revealed that the project, initially set at P724.96 million, has drastically exceeded its budget, with costs ballooning to P3.4 billion. The project comprises a 480-kilometer pipeline,...
It was revealed that the consultant had rated the rock density at just eight percent, whilst in reality, it was closer to 80%. “This omission is unjustifiable. Anyone on site can see that the area is rocky, even without excavation; rocks are...
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance Tshokologo Alex Kganetsano confirmed that indeed they received a proposal from an investor to build clinics and schools. He disclosed that...
This was disclosed by PAC chairperson, Taolo Lucas, during the recent appearance of Transport and Infrastructure PS, Kgakgamatso Ketshajwang.Ketshajwang had a tough time trying to explain the controversial Sepopa–Gumare road project. The project is...
This was disclosed by PAC chairperson, Taolo Lucas, during the recent appearance of Transport and Infrastructure PS, Kgakgamatso Ketshajwang.Ketshajwang had a tough time trying to explain the controversial Sepopa–Gumare road project. The project is...
Since he took over the biggest office in the land last year in October, Boko has not shied away from emphasising his intention to adopt direct appointments and ‘do away with outdated tendering regulations that delay progress’. During a Kgotla...
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Permanent Secretary (PS) Kgakgamalo Ketshajwang told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week that the ministry is exploring possibilities to come up with mitigation measures to solve the...
As a result, most of the major billion pula works contract projects across the country have been affected by the government’s non-payment, contractors have revealed. The concerned contractors say it is just a matter of time before retrenchments hit...
Permanent Secretary (PS) in the ministry, Thuso Ramodimoosi, told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recently that they are then forced to repatriate such citizens in order to protect the nation's international image. Ramodimoosi pointed out...
For example, the top earner takes home about P100,000, and other extended perks while the lowest earner's salary is P3,200. This represents a difference of over 31 times payment disparity.Macholo disclosed that the basic salary of the lowest-paid...
The case involved damning accusations against Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) agent Wilheminah 'Butterfly' Maswabi for her part in the P100 billion alleged to have been smuggled out of Bank of Botswana coffers.State organs, the...
Appearing before the 61st Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week, Attorney General (AG) Mmako Abram revealed that amongst their challenges is the inability to retain good lawyers, and the situation has become a crisis. “After lawyers gain...
Explaining the hiring criterion of the intelligence body before the 61st Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday, Magosi said they could hire someone because he/she is a thief.He said they are forced to bring in criminals amongst their ranks...