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Abang Tapologo
  • Carerra Holdings, Checkpoint partner to address cyber threats

    “In today's digital age, the importance of cyber security cannot be overstated. With the increasing number of cyber threats and attacks, organizations must adopt effective strategies to protect their sensitive information and maintain the trust...

  • From near-homeless drug addict to AP Youth president

    Thapelo Walebowa spent nearly a decade on the streets as a drug addict but despite this, he has managed to become the new Alliance for Progressives (AP) youth president following the dissolution of the previous youth league.“I hit rock bottom in...

  • BCM drives new dawn for local manufacturing

    The Chamber represents the country’s mineral producers and has embarked on citizen empowerment initiatives from as far back as ten years ago, through engagements with the government in working towards further contributing to the economy.Speaking at...

  • Retrenchment still on the rise

    Last year in Parliament, Machana Shamukuni, then minister of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development, disclosed that the number of people retrenched between April 2020 and February 2022 stood at 344.This week in Parliament, assistant...

  • Imbalanced funding access hinders women

    This was revealed this week at Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Africa region steering committee where they conducted election sensitisation campaigns for the forth coming general election in 2024.With electoral campaigns are costly and...

  • Programme to qualify herd boys

    The programme is dedicated to promoting sustainable farming practices and improving the health of communities. H4H has recently launched an initiative project called the Eco Rangers that combines herding with environmental conservation.Through...

  • Stunning creations at Comfy Fashion Show

    The event marked its third edition and one-year anniversary. The event, a fusion of fashion, music and visual arts, showcased the latest trends from renowned designers and artists, leaving attendees in awe with its stunning display of creations and...

  • 3671 students drop out

    Responding to a question in Parliament, Lesaso added that of the above figure, 1,105 is the number of dropouts in primary schools while 2,566 student dropouts are from secondary schools. The dropout rate for primary schools is 0.3 percent whereas at...

  • 3671 students drop out

    Responding to a question in Parliament, Lesaso added that of the above figure, 1,105 is the number of dropouts in primary schools while 2,566 student dropouts are from secondary schools. The dropout rate for primary schools is 0.3 percent whereas at...

  • Gov’t working on electronic Omang

    Responding to a question in Parliament yesterday, Minister Annah Mokgethi said the ID will include verification through a display of a picture of a traveller on the spot.She added that this type of ID will also be interfaced with service provision of...

  • Parents urged to step up as students delinquency escalates

    The issue of drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy among school-aged children is a growing concern that demands immediate attention. As a result, parents can no longer blame COVID-19 for children’s academic failures.While many factors contribute to...

  • Abandoning land worries Rolong Land Board

    Speaking during a media briefing in Gaborone this week the Rolong Land Board Chairperson, Gloria Segokgo indicated that they are facing land crisis as a result of Batswana.“You give back the land a lot Batswana, especially in villages which puts us...

  • Kweneng Land Board walks tightrope

    Last Monday, the Kweneng Land Board finally acted on its eviction notice only to face resistance as Nkoyaphiri squatters stopped the yellow monster from demolishing their structures. When the squatters put up some fight, the bulldozer had already...

  • A classic encounter with ‘yellow monster’

    The woman, who was carrying a child on her back, could not believe the Kweneng Land Board’s decision to obliterate her place. The latter had sent a bulldozer popularly known as the ‘yellow monster’ to demolish various structures in the squatter...

  • Outraged residents take police, Land Board on

    The Land Board mission was to run down fences of those who had illegally allocated themselves plots at Nkoyaphiri. This Land Board action was meant to be a precursor to destructing structures built on illegally occupied land.Around 60 incensed and...

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