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Patients left in the lurch as doctors ‘strike’

There is the olden saying goes that reads ‘when two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers’ and it is true for the current impasse between civil service doctors and the employer.

Morolong

BNF Women’s League elections set tone for leadership battle

With three women set to compete against each other at the upcoming Botswana National Front (BNF) Women’s League (WL) elections, the race is becoming increasingly intense. The contenders are Monica Molome, the current president Katlego Morolong and Tebogo Khakhu who are all vying for leadership in what is shaping up to be a highly competitive contest.

Goaba Mojakgomo

BEPA elections tommorow

The stage is set for a battle for Botswana's entertainment soul as members of the Botswana Entertainment Promoters Association (BEPA) head to the polls tomorrow to elect new leadership.

Galani was fired from work last year PIC: SHARON MATHALA

Fired BIUST whistleblower seeks reinstatement

An ex-employee of the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Dr Malatsi Galani who was fired from work last year for filing a case of corruption and office abuse against the University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Otlogetse Totolo isn't giving up without a fight.

MISA Botswana stands in solidarity with all who mourn at this difficult time 
PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Condolence message from MISA Botswana

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Botswana Chapter extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Lebogang Mosikare, the Mmegi/The Monitor journalist who was based in Francistown.

Gabriel Kanjabanga

Liquidator secures P5m more from CMB missing funds

The liquidator of Capital Management Botswana (CMB) has secured P5 million more from the management’s missing funds after the High Court ordered that prominent attorney, Gabriel Kanjabanga refund the liquidator.

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Trial looms for former UB academic accused of rape

The state is set to proceed to trial in a case involving retired University of Botswana (UB) professor and suspended member of Botswana Congress Party (BCP), Brothers Malema, after bringing up eight witnesses against the accused.

Editor's Comment
Khama and gov't must step right

Whilst the government seeks to clarify boundaries between elected councillors and Dikgosi, and Khama defends the autonomy of Bogosi, this dispute musn't spiral into division. All parties must step back, breathe, and commit to dialogue rooted in mutual respect and the rule of law.Botswana’s strength lies in its unique blend of modern democracy and deep-rooted tradition. Dikgosi, as custodians of culture and community justice, hold immense...

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