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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

UN climate change special advisor, Bogolo Kenewendo, has co-authored a new climate financing proposal for Africa, ahead of the COP28 meeting in Dubai at month-end. After years of broken promises, the continent hopes the global meeting will come good, writes MBONGENI MGUNI

Mbongeni Mguni | 21 November 2023

To the streets: Africans have voiced their frustrations about the unfairness of climate change PIC: AP NEWS

Provenance proven: Botswana's diamonds are renowned for their ethical sourcing and the fact that revenues are used for national development PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

An untimely exposure of the KP’s weaknesses

Negotiations dragged past 4am in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe last week but still failed to break a deadlock in the Kimberley Process over the wording of a contentious communique. For the second year running, the global diamond watchdog’s members split over Russia, a failure that comes as the G7 prepares its own tough stance, writes MBONGENI MGUNI

Mbongeni Mguni | 21 November 2023

Heart of the city: Government is holding onto the hope of the country becoming a high-income economy by 2036. Other economists say all indicators are that the dream is unachievable PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The high-income dream is just a mere dream

By 2036, Botswana aims to be amongst the world’s economic crème de la crème, those ranked as high-income countries (HIC). A lofty dream it is and as the nation tries to catch up, economic growth figures will have to hit double digits and remain positive and consistent amidst an array of uncertainties.

Lewanika Timothy | 17 November 2023

Into the Delta: Xugana lodge is an unforgettable experience

Into the heart of the Delta on Xugana Island

With the thrilling and rejuvenating out-of-this-world experiences of both the land and the water, flying into the Okavango Delta was a dream come true and the best 24 hours of my life, writes Mmegi Correspondent, LESEDI MKHUTSHWA about her time on Xugana Island

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 15 November 2023

Timeless: Young boys have herded livestock since time immemorial PIC: FLICKR.COM

Shepherding the cattle

At the cattle post, serving the elders to shepherd the livestock, life in the bush was an interesting lot. It was more than fun, albeit with its own trials, especially when one or two of the shepherded animals could go missing. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Ryder Gabathuse | 14 November 2023

Buzzword: ESG and its reporting standards are a topical subject PIC: AZEUSCONVENE.COM

ESG blah…blah…blah!

In recent years, the term "ESG" has permeated boardrooms, corporate annual reports, and marketing campaigns like an infectious buzzword. What does it actually mean though? How has it evolved?

Omogolo Mathumo | 03 November 2023

Deep impact in the wilderness

Local tourism group, Okavango Wilderness Safaris, is a big believer in the multiplier effect – how the right thebe spent at the right time, in the right activities, can snowball into millions of Pula worth of sustainable impact.

Mbongeni Mguni | 03 November 2023

Eyeing growth: Van Vranken says AGOA provides a platform to increase trade between the US and Botswana

An opportunity to deepen trade and investment between the US and Botswana

The future is Africa. One example is its youthful population: The median age on the continent is nineteen. By 2050, one in four people in the world will be in Africa. The United States wants them to be healthy and wealthy. What happens in Africa will affect the rest of the globe – and we want to work together to ensure it is bright, safe, and prosperous.

AMBASSADOR HOWARD A. VAN VRANKEN* | 03 November 2023

Manning up: Men are generally hesitant to test for HIV and when they are positive, tend to fall off treatment more than women PIC: MCPROGRAM.ORG

Men weigh in on stubborn HIV infections

Of the 2,400 new HIV infections that the country records every year, the behaviour of some older men is believed to be the major contributing factor. Mmegi Correspondent, NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE, hears from them

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 03 November 2023

To the brim: Botswana Oil is due to take control of the fuel market from next April

Botswana Oil makes its weight felt

A fantastic success or a spectacular disaster, is what analysts expect of Botswana Oil’s planned takeover of nearly all of the country’s fuel imports from next April. As the industry ponders the shakeup, the wheels of change are spinning into motion, writes MBONGENI MGUNI

Mbongeni Mguni | 24 October 2023

Meet Goboza, the multi-faceted entrepreneur

Lesang Maswabi | 23 October 2023

Social exclusion worsens the mental health of the disabled

Lebogang Mosikare | 20 October 2023

Slapping the ground with nxai

Ryder Gabathuse | 16 October 2023

Cream and the crop: The dairy question

Mbongeni Mguni | 16 October 2023

Mobile clinics provide ‘last mile’ health access

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 13 October 2023

The heavy cost of maintaining the 95-95-95

Mbongeni Mguni,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 10 October 2023

Zoom Club owner passes on

Club tycoon, Steve Raman who owns a popular night club, Zoom situated in Maruapula, has sadly passed away.

Accused: Magang is accused of ruling with an iron fist PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Magang faces revolt

Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) president, Tsosi Magang is facing a revolt as she stands accused of ruling with an iron fist. Vice president-beach volleyball, Batsho Ruth Mbangwa, who was voted into office last year, has quit with media relations and marketing officer, Mpho Tlhaselo expected to follow suit. Critics accuse BVF president, Magang of bulldozing the executive committee.

Slippery ground: The South African rand has lost significant value in recent years PIC: GETTYIMAGES

What does the USD/Rand foreign exchange manipulation scandal mean for Botswana?

Last week news reports came out that Standard Chartered Bank had agreed a settlement with the Competition Commission of South Africa to pay a fine of ZAR43 million in relation to accusations of foreign exchange manipulation between the years of 2008 and 2017.

The police will now have to bear the costs of maintaining the house in Phase 2 FILE PIC

Police pay the price for Phase 2 shoot-out

Almost two years since the infamous shooting of 10 robbery suspects at Phase 2 location in Gaborone, the police are now left to pay maintenance costs for the house where the incident took place. According to recently released Government Gazette the police will now have to bear the costs of maintaining the house

Minet Botswana celebrates market dominance in style

Leading broker and advanced pension administrator Minet Botswana held a successful golf day to the auspicious pleasure of an array of dignitaries at the Stanbic bank golf club.

Moeladilothoko arrested but yet to be charged

Arrested Moeladilotlhoko yet to be charged

After arresting Tshepo Sethibe popularly known as Moeladilotlhoko, the police have revealed that the man behind the endeared Moeladilotlhoko News Boiler Facebook page is yet to be charged.

The IEC was recently taken by the UDC to the High Court on a certificate of urgency PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Elections may not be held in 2024 – IEC

FRANCISTOWN: The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) fears that the general elections that are anticipated to take place in October 2024 may not be held if the Court of Appeal (CoA) does not entertain its urgent application against the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).

Molepolole unrest: Urgent attention on missing person cases

From Jakoba's mysterious disappearance on November 9 to the grim discovery of his remains at Mosinki Lands, a gap in the response mechanisms of the police and village leadership has been laid bare. The community's anger is evident, seen in the attack on Bakang Masole, the man found driving Jakoba's taxi and the main suspect, and the subsequent riot. Residents express discontent, citing a troubling trend of missing persons cases often...

The Monitor Editor | 27 November 2023

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