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Speaking during a press conference held at India House last week ahead of the upcoming Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), the Indian High Commissioner to Botswana, Bharath Kumar Kuthati said the summit comes at a critical moment when...

Sithole stands accused of brutally killing Tlotso Karema back in 2022 at Lobatse in a case that sparked public outcry wherein a riot erupted. Karema’s body was later found along the Kanye road after police received information through a tip off....

Speaking at the launch, BIBF Director of Academics Bakani Thothe said the programmes were developed in direct response to industry needs and are designed to produce graduates ready to meet the practical demands of the financial services sector.“We...

Upon assuming office, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government commissioned a forensic audit to expose the rot by assessing the effectiveness of governance, procurement, and financial management, amongst others. Alvarez & Marsal Middle...

Speaking during the bank’s Kgwebo Connect series featuring both Phirinyane and Lesang Busang founder of Ko Isong, Phirinyane outlined practical steps entrepreneurs must take to build sustainable businesses, cautioning that passion alone is not...

The recent Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) conference held in Kasane provided tourism players with their first opportunity to engage government on its plans for a 24-hour economy. Speaking at the conference, Assistant Minister...

In an emotional address to the nation this morning, Boko confirmed the passing of Mogae who served as the president of Botswana from 1998 until 2008. “It is with profound sorrow and heavy heart that I address the nation this morning to announce the...

Appearing for an arraignment today before Senior Magistrate, Venetia Moruakgomo, Omphile Kesotegile from Otse village in Kgaimena ward, was slapped with a single count of rape.It is alleged that he sexually violated a septuagenarian. “The accused...

Last year Botswana commissioned a forensic affidavit report to probe issues of embezzlement, corruption and fraud, among others in public finances between April 2014 and March 2024. Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Limited was appointed by government to...

The Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship recently revealed that some of the momentum towards this shift was backed by research conducted by the World Bank.The research showed some weaknesses in the diversification of the tourism sector, including...

The court, which was recently launched, will initially operate in the Gaborone and Lobatse divisions of the High Court. It was necessitated by concerns over delays in resolving commercial cases, with some taking decades to conclude.When launching the...

Speaking at the 41st annual Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) conference in Maun last week, Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi said tourism has been identified as a key pillar under the Botswana Economic...

The findings were commissioned by the government through the World Bank.Speaking at the opening of the 41st Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) conference, the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, said the...

Addressing the media yesterday following the closure of the budget meeting, Saleshando said a lot needs to be worked on. Saleshando sounded the horn on the low attendance by Members of Parliament (MP) during Parliamentary sessions, bemoaning that it...

The club did not take that lightly and acted swiftly by issuing suspension letters to the five players; Mangolo, namely Monty Enosa, Shanganani Ngada, Laone Petros and Brian Tafhi.Heading into the clash against Enesia over the weekend, Chiefs...