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Fighting to survive: Mupane Gold is in trouble PIC: MINING.COM

Mupane Gold grinds to a halt

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has called upon the government to save the country’s sole gold miner, Mupane Gold, after operations there ground to halt this week.

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Miss Botswana to host Mindset Change Beauty Expo

Miss Botswana organisation has announced that it will host its inaugural Mindset Change Beauty Expo on March 22 at the Rail Park Mall parking lot in Gaborone, a day before Miss Botswana 2024 grand finale.

Chombo PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Hero's welcome for Chombo

Scores of Batswana gathered at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) on yesterday to welcome back their Queen, Miss World Africa, Lesego Chombo.

Eyeing solar: Moagi says several renewable energy projects are in pipeline PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

Govt extends bidding for 200MW tender

Minerals and Energy minister, Lefoko Moagi, says government's tender for a private contractor to develop a 200 megawatt Concentrated Solar-Thermal Power (CSP) plant has been extended to close later this month.

Police shoot murder suspects

Police fatally shoot murder suspects

Botswana Police Service has fatally shot two armed robbers who were suspected to have attacked and killed a 54-year-old man of Indian origin yesterday at Phase II location in Gaborone.

Grinding on: Debswana contributes about two thirds of De Beers' annual output PIC: DEBSWANA

De Beers’ sales rise

De Beers’ rough diamonds sales in the second cycle of the year, reached $430 million, about 15% higher than the January sales event, but still lower than the same period last year.

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Bulela ditswe fees double

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has doubled the fees candidates pay to participate in primary elections commonly known as Bulela Ditswe.

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Bulela Ditswe entry fee could hamper broke talent

The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...

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