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According to Absa Botswana, the index is produced with support from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and evaluates 29 African countries. During its production, researchers use a combination of quantitative data and survey insights...

The giant diamond company has officially launched the initiative which is a culmination of negotiations for a new sales agreement with Government of Botswana. Under the deal, De Beers committed to deepen local beneficiation and create meaningful...

The Netherlands-based institute released its findings last week.In a statement, FNBB said it had been named as the number one employer in the market.“We are proud to share that FNB Botswana has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a...

Gaolathe and his technocrats earlier this week wrapped the last of three budget pitsos held as part of the annual consultative meetings ahead of the budget next month.Engaging with the younger generation at the Youth Pitso in Gaborone, the Finance...

The session addressed concerns over its scope, timelines, and role in tackling national issues such as corruption, while leaders urged safeguards, clearer mandates, and prioritisation of the ongoing constitutional review.Mohwasa emphasized that the...

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,...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

" 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...

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),...

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...