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The announcement, made in the Office of the President (OP) Cabinet Room, includes the Minister of Finance and Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise, and his assistant Lawrence Ookeditse. A new ministry, the Ministry of...

Indeed in the dramatic, almost surreal moment of transition that took place in the heart of the country's seat of power, former president Mokgweetsi Masisi on Monday handed over the keys of government, literally, to his successor, President Duma...

The tussle between the trio is not new as it dates back to last year when the CEO was suspended just six months into her contract. Initially, she was to be placed under a three-month suspension, but the suspension was further extended indefinitely on...

The President's choice of SEMPs for the 13th Parliament are Bogolo Kenewendo, Lesego Chombo, Pius Mokgware, Moeti Mohwasa, Dr Steven Modise. and Nono Kgafela-Mokoka."We wanted to be as broad as possible and bring in young women in particular with...

Masisi said this yesterday at the official handover of government to the incoming President Duma Boko. "I'm not willing to run for the presidency. Am I going to be politically active? I can’t tell, but am I running for President again? No. This...

As of press time on Thursday afternoon, spokesperson for the electoral management body Osupile Maroba said although they had not consolidated the entire numbers across the country, they could confirm that over 80% of voters had cast their votes. The...

Gaolathe is also Boko's deputy at the coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). He is the president of the Alliance for Progressives (AP). Last week Gaolathe won the Gaborone Bonnnington North parliamentary seat from the man who took it...

Hailing the moment as a true democratic process, Boko affirmed his commitment to the rule of law and praised Masisi for the smooth transition.The new president said his admiration and respect for Masisi grew as it is not easy to not only accept...

The small swearing in ceremony, conducted by the Chief Justice Terence Rannowane at the Gaborone High Court chambers was witnessed by few government officials, pastors, close family members and media.This comes after Boko, leader of the opposition...

He further said his family is now free to come back to Botswana.Khama further said he is in Gaborone and will meet with the President-Elect later this afternoon.“I am in Gaborone and plan to meet with President Boko later after his swearing in. You...

Speaking to the media this morning, Masisi said as a presidential candidate he has accepted defeated and confirmed he has personally called Umbrella for Democratic (UDC) president Duma Boko to congratulate him. Masisi said he first made the call...

Dressed in a red and white tracksuit coupled with red sneakers, Serame's petite frame can be mistaken for weakness but she tells our team she is a fighter that can face any storm.“This has been a long time coming,” she admits, further adding...

The news of his passing was confirmed through his official Facebook page.“Dear Solly Moholo Fans. It is with great sadness that we are informing you on behalf of the Molokoane family, that is Solly Moholo's family, that our beloved legend...

Mmegi: How has the landscape of entertainment law evolved in recent years, especially with the rise of digital platforms and streaming services?Mbewe: The landscape of entertainment law has undergone significant evolution in recent years, especially...

According to the party, there will be re-runs in Goodhope/Mmathethe, Okavango West and Tati West. The contentious Goodhope/Mmathethe will see two Cabinet ministers, Peggy Serame and Edwin Dikoloti, face off again. Okavango West and Tati West will...