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Ackim Zulu of the University of Zambia said at an international conference on clean energy for sustainable growth in developing countries here on Wednesday that barriers that impeded the development of renewable energy technology are...

Superintendent Lekgotla Rankwaila this week said that most of the accidents happened in feeder roads and not the main ones that are always patrolled by the police.  He said they have not established the reasons for the escalating statistics, but...

During a tour of the North South Carrier (NSC) pipeline in here Thursday, Mokaila said the decision would be  to ensure reliability of the pipeline by allowing for maintenance along the 26 kilometre line to Dikalate feeder tank. The line is...

The union’s general secretary Bob Malele told Mmegi yesterday the union could not say who has submitted their names for the national office as it could be viewed as interfering and disadvantaging others who may still decide to stand. He said in...

Last September, the two parties agreed to form a representative joint task team that would develop terms of reference and a project plan for the review of the mine’s pay structure.  The review was due out last December. BCL Mine also...

It will continue to be insulated even when supplies from Letsibogo Dam are diverted to Gaborone, Mmegi has established. Letsibogo Dam, with a capacity of 100 million cubic metres, is presently at 41 percent,  having been drained from 77.5...

Addressing a full meeting of the Selebi-Phikwe Town Council last week, Mokubung said SPEDU aims to stimulate sustainable economy for the town as evidenced by the major projects that are on going here. He said as an organisation they have the energy...

Speaking at a full council meeting last week, councillor Mogae Ketshogile said it was important for SPEDU not to be in the forefront because there were complications and unforeseen circumstances such as costs. “Capturing of mine emissions is...

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Moore Gondo said this when he was addressing an ordinary full council meeting here this week. Gondo was accompanied by a delegation from the Ministry of Justice, Defence and Security on Tuesday. However, Gondo said...

Motshwarakgole stated that the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) mobilised and successfully assisted opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) to ensure Molale loses in the recent Goodhope/Mabule by-election. “We are...

Addressing the Botswana Sectors of Educators of Teachers Union (BOSETU) conference in Palapye on Saturday, Jotia observed that if it is about the people then people should be allowed to have a voice. He said trade unions therefore become uniquely...

According to the police, a friend to the boyfriend apparently discovered the woman’s body, which had multiple stab wounds, after communicating with the man through mobile communication, where (deceased) communicated plans to kill his...

The wrangle over the naming of the village dates as far back as 1979 when residents found themselves bitterly divided between Lesenepole and Matolwane. While those in favour of Lesenepole as the name of their village are still in a celebratory mood...

Speaking at the Mmadinare Agricultural Show over the weekend Mosienyane said he is strongly opposed to the idea of allowing active civil servants to go into business. He said this is a bad idea because it would allow them to be players and referees...

The three employees allegedly breached safety procedures that may have led to their untimely deaths. The mine’s communications and public relations manager, James Molosankwe said the mine has realised that whenever there is an incident, a...