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Sources confirmed last night that Mthimkhulu, who took over from Philda Kereng as Minister in February, had been ill for some time before succumbing to his condition. Prior to this role, he served as Assistant Minister for the State President since...

Speaking at an interactive breakfast session between the President and Botswana creatives at the GICC yesterday, Hirschfeld said the country possesses abundant talent that needs to be recognised and utilised. Botswana will celebrate Bots 60 in two...

The event will take place along the Thamalakane River in front of the Cresta Maun Resort, Matlapana, in Maun. The event organisers said the Maun-based Stika Sola will be joined by Chokoma and Nature BW. There will also be Wayeyi traditional dancing...

Executives at the state-owned entity recently revealed that plans were underway to expand operations into different local villages and towns. The move is aimed at increasing service offerings as well as scouting for more opportunities in some...

They’re the epitome of effortless chic. They’re the ones driving a sleek SUV, carrying a delectable designer handbag, and maintaining a demeanour that screams confidence. Prim, proper and the picture of ‘Girl Boss.’ They easily look like they...

The team is making its debut at the competition hosted in Blantyre, Malawi.GU had to win against the hosts to book their place in the last four. However, they found themselves behind after just five minutes but Keitumetse Dithebe equalised in the...

The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) recently granted Sun International approval to take over Peermont Holdings, which indirectly owns 60% of Peermont Global Botswana. However, the BDC, which owns the balance of the shares, will retain its...

The event meant to empower female entrepreneurs is organised by the Unleash the Tigeress Women Empowerment Movement under the theme, “Women in Business - The CEO RoundTable.” The event is a pivotal initiative aimed at bridging the gap in...

To be staged on September 6 and 7, the 'Motswasele II' premiere is part of celebrating Botswana's cultural heritage at the Dithubaruba Music and Cultural Festival. In response to pressing challenges that threaten the essence of...

The anniversary was celebrated under the theme, 'More than Diamond Mining,’ to underscore Debswana's significant role in Botswana's modern development beyond mining activities. The ceremony was attended by workers from OLDM, its...

While observing elections in Marapoathutwa Ward, The Monitor learnt that council candidates, whose names were not revealed to this publication, exchanged harsh words with election officials, even threatening to close down the polling station. The...

The drop saw a decline in the number of movements of airlines into and within the country, at a time when the national carrier plans expansion into other routes. Statistics Botswana transport and infrastructure brief revealed that during the first...

This shortage is due to circumstances beyond their control.Mpho Mokgosi, BOL's Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications, explained that within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, ULP93 is produced exclusively in South...

The group’s half year results posted this week showed that the group has managed to drop its group Capex costs from $302 million in the first half of 2023 to $264 million this year. De Beers communicated its new Origins strategy at the end of May,...

A joint statement from Paris 2024 and World Triathlon said that tests had shown the water quality was below an acceptable standard. After tests in July, the River Seine was deemed to be clean enough for swimming but heavy rain in the French capital...