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  • Payouts for retired soldiers’ stall

    The question arose at the seating where the Minister of Communications David Tshere updated the house on the status of the matter, which was reportedly removed from the courts in 2024 following discussions of an out-of-court settlement.The A re...

  • Smuggling, fronting shake school uniform industry

    According to a report dated January 13, BEMA carried out the visits to assess industry readiness, compliance with the school uniform import restriction policy, and to investigate complaints previously reported to the association. The report was...

  • 17-year-old gives birth, suspect still on the run

    Mahalapye Central Police Station Commander, Superintendent Meshach Ranku, confirmed that they are investigating a defilement case involving a 17-year-old girl from Boseja Ward, which was reported on January 19.The matter was reported by the...

  • Botswana police record rise in missing persons

    In an interview with BTV News recently, Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that analysis of crimes registered in December showed a notable rise in missing persons compared to the same period in 2024, with young people making up the majority...

  • Kgosi Mosole records high GBV victim case withdrawals

    He stated that efforts to bring perpetrators to justice are undermined by victims who withdraw such complaints later on.Mosole, pointed out that in many GBV cases that are initially reported and even scheduled for court, majority of them do not...

  • Ministry of Education retracts savingram on temporary teachers

    In a press release issued this week, the ministry emphasised that temporary teachers remain vital to teaching and learning. Permanent Secretary Akanyang Mmoi highlighted their key roles, including covering for educators on study or extended sick...

  • IEC announces supplementary voter registration period

    In a media release issued this week, IEC Secretary Jeff Siamisang revealed that the supplementary voters’ registration exercise shall be carried out at the offices of Principal Registration Officers for each constituency between the hours of 7:30am...

  • GC Mayor hosts US actors to promote local tourism.

    The encounter focused on opportunities to market Botswana's rich tourism, agriculture, and unique products to global audiences in the United States.Johnson, who has prior ties to the country, noted it had been years since his last visit. He...

  • Thapong exhibition shines spotlight on local artists

    The event was aimed at selling and showing the latest works to art lovers and potential buyers. It exhibition opened on Tuesday evening at the Thapong Visual Arts Centre.Conversations dropped to a hush as visitors paused before each artwork, their...

  • Home Coming Concert to celebrate roots

    One of the event organisers, Easy B, said the once-popular show will take place at the Railway Stadium in Mahalapye on December 24.The concert promises to be a jam-packed schedule featuring international artists, especially from South Africa, such as...

  • Exhibition explores meaning of home

    The exhibition marked the culmination of a documentary project that brought together six local artists to explore the meaning of ‘Home’ through art and collaboration. It formed part of the Contemporary Art Botswana 2025, a project that began...

  • Visual artist turns street scraps into heartfelt homes

    He unveiled mixed –media masterpiece that redefine Home using recycled street tins and traditional Tswana techniques. The exhibition, part of the contemporary Art Botswana 2025 and funded by Companies And Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA),...

  • Parly caucus warns of rising digital violence

    The caucus warned that phones and social media are now a fast-becoming new crime scene for women and children. The caucus was held under the theme, "United to end digital violence against all women and children".Lawmakers and rights advocates have...

  • Team Botswana leaves for African Youth Games

    The event brought together dignitaries, sports officials, athletes and supporters highlighting Botswana’s commitment to developing young sports talent. It was graced by distinguished guests including the acting Minister of Sport and Arts, Lawrence...

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