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The national power crisis is not just an inconvenience, but it is a full-blown emergency crippling daily life and throttling economic growth. While Minerals and Energy Minister Bogolo Kenewendo’s efforts to renegotiate electricity imports from...

Once the lifeblood of the local economy, the mine’s revival promises jobs, hope, and a much-needed boost to the region. Yet, as we celebrate this milestone, there are vital lessons to heed. For the mine to thrive, its new owners must work...

But as the conference concludes, Batswana must ask: Will this be another talk shop, or will it spark real change? The answer lies in whether every stakeholder, from the President to community leaders, transforms rhetoric into action.The President...

Residents have been patiently waiting since 2021, and what do they get? A tangled mess of bureaucratic delays, tender disputes, and frankly, a lack of clear answers from those in charge.The recent proceedings at the Public Procurement Tribunal have...

Kabo Morwaeng, a senior BDP figure known for always defending the President and also sent to do some shocking stuff in his capacity as a Minister, has defended the former Cabinet against claims it failed to advise ex-president Mokgweetsi Masisi,...

The ruling party’s position we understand is to ascertain if there were no excesses by the previous Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) regime led by Mokgweetsi Masisi. The BDP had until last year been in power for the past 58 years before it lost the...

We, however, admit that the loss of a life, no matter how it came about, is a sensitive thing and the bereaved family should be given space to mourn the loss of their loved one.However, we certainly doff our hats off to the Commissioner of Police...

It’s now time for bold action.While the Ministry of Sport and Arts (MOSA) awaits its share of the budget, the government must recognise that sport is not a luxury, it is an investment. As Botswana Tennis Association president Oaitse Thipe rightly...

We duly congratulate them to have ousted the long ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from power. Prior to taking power from the BDP, the coalition had made several election promises that are credited for influencing change and swaying the people...

Such rhetoric risks eroding trust in Botswana’s press, an institution vital to democracy. While no media landscape is flawless, Botswana’s journey from State-controlled broadcasting to a diverse, vibrant sector deserves recognition. Since...

After long spells of dryness and high temperatures, it is important to celebrate the torrential rains with caution and reasonableness especially when all indications suggest that the rains are not going to stop anytime soon, especially in the...

Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the...

However, amidst the happiness, it is crucial to remember that the holidays can also bring unforeseen challenges. From increased traffic and travel hazards to heightened risks of accidents and social unrest, the festive period demands heightened...

For instance, the Executive and Judiciary are complementing arms of government that must mutually respect each other’s functions. This week at the funeral of one Pitseng Gaoberekwe, President Duma Boko emphatically lashed out at the Judiciary,...

A few weeks after the former ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) was reduced to a pale shadow of itself in the just passed General Election on October 30, it was only logical that you take a conscious decision of resigning from the party. This was...