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VP Ndaba Gaolathe’s inaugural budget. The fight to rebalance the fiscus. The pursuit of a stake in De Beers. The reopening of the former Tati Nickel Mine. It has been a frenzied year for the economy. MBONGENI MGUNI recaps some of the top stories

Gaolathe’s debut budget

Vice President and Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, delivered his inaugural budget on February 10, featuring lower spending than that approved for the prior financial year. However with the prolonged diamond slump still weighing on revenues, the figures pointed to a deficit of P12.2 billion or just under eight percent of GDP.

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staff writer | 1d ago

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The Guardian* | 2d ago

Botswana targets motorsport future through karting

Kabelo Boranabi | 2d ago

Gripping cricket contests on the cards

Mqondisi Dube | 2d ago

Table Tennis to host Maun Open

Calistus Kolantsho | 2d ago

Awards spark debate after surprise winners

Larona Makhaiza | 2d ago

BNSC’s grant cut by P10m

Calistus Kolantsho | 2d ago

BDF visitation approval a welcome development

BDF camps are military camps, and there is a need for stricter rules and regulations to safeguard their operations as well as ensure the safety of civilians. Of course, military personnel are human, and they have relatives as well as girlfriends and boyfriends, but the fact remains that the BDF is responsible for ensuring national security and stability and, as such, will be one of the first targets in the event of possible attacks. The decision...

The Monitor Editor | 26 May 2026

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