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RASHWEAT MUKUNDU*
  • Botswana Railways eyes overhaul amidst crippled operations

    In a candid update to stakeholders this week, the rail utility said due to the challenges, freight tonnage is reported to stand at 521,000 tonnes against a period target of 935,000 tonnes and operational costs continue to exceed income generation,...

  • Lemang Dijo lags as season progresses

    December is traditionally the midpoint of the country’s cropping season, when farmers should have ploughed and planted, awaiting crop maturity in the months towards May.The new Lemang Dijo programme, which provides various inputs such as tillage...

  • MPs, Dikgosi urged to forge strong ties

    The event marked the first voluntary joint gathering of both houses under one roof. It aimed to boost social cohesion and tackle national challenges through collaboration.Keorapetse told attendees that mutual acquaintance is key to shared goals....

  • Intervene early, don't rely on death penalty—Boko

    He was speaking whilst addressing a Kgotla in Kanye yesterday.Speaking on national issues, President Boko emphasised starting interventions at the family level, calling for parents to instill discipline in young boys as a primary weapon against GBV....

  • BEPA launches funeral cover for members

    This new initiative will provide members and affiliates access to comprehensive funeral cover, designed to guarantee a dignified send-off in the event of death, thereby addressing a critical social need within Botswana’s entertainment industry. The...

  • First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

    This initiative, led by First Lady Kaone Boko, brings together religious leaders and the broader community in a unified spirit of gratitude and hope.The ceremony will run from 1 pm to 5 pm, providing a dedicated time for worship, reflection, and...

  • Kanye unites to transform HIV AIDS fight

    " The event aimed to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, reflect on progress, and reinforce collective efforts to fight the epidemic.The Minister of Health, Dr. Stephen Modise, officiated the ceremony, highlighting important national developments and...

  • Inside the Lemang Dijo programme

    This innovative scheme, according to the government, is designed to address the shortcomings of previous subsidy programmes like the Arable Land Development Programme (ALDEP), Integrated Support Programme for Arable Agriculture Development (ISPAAD),...

  • Botswana needs media development and promotion bill

    To many of us in Zimbabwe, Botswana is a hub of plenty and Zimbabwe, a desolate place of desperation. Botswana is a democracy and Zimbabwe a dictatorship. All these contrasting images have thus driven millions of my country people, including myself...

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