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MTI steps up parastatal rationalisation

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) is stepping up rationalisation of certain parastatals under its portfolio with an independent consultant due to be engaged.

This follows President Mokgweetsi Masisi's March directive to rationalise state-owned enterprises and parastatals.

According to the directive, the Trade and Industry ministry has been directed to restructure the Botswana Development Corporation on non-agricultural sectors based on the approved lending threshold within three months and move it to the National Development Bank within those three months.

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Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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