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More than a thousand workers in the mining industry have lost their jobs this year, as companies wrestle against the vicissitudes of the market economics in the sector. Early in February, Teemane Manufacturing Company – a 20-year-old landmark...

In the proposed amendments, presented to the councillors by Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Development, Botlogile Tshireletso, tribal authorities will be required to forward reports of stray livestock within 14 days of receiving...

Before Kgafela left the country, Molebatsi was selected by the royal family member Bana Sekai to be his official poet both in Mochudi and Moruleng. He was chosen after impressing during his initiation (bogwera) in 2011.  Molebatsi is a member...

Presenting his ministry’s budget last week, he said that they have embarked on a number of initiatives and programmes such as Constituency Arts competitions, President’s Day competitions, and sale of arts and crafts as well as art and...

Among the councils, the South East is the worst offender after failing to submit accounts for audit in the last two years.  Speaking in Parliament last week Molale said his ministry is examining accounts for local authorities for the financial...

The minister explained that the move is meant to promote event driven tourism. He said his ministry continues to participate and collaborate with that of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism through Botswana Tourism Organisation in other sporting events...