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Monday, March 27, 2023

Mineworkers union wields knives at Lucara

Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has resolved to defend its 50 members under the security department of Lucara Botswana against what they term systematic targeting by its Managing Director (MD).

Innocent Selatlhwa | 27 March 2023

Karowe Mine

President Mokgweetsi Masisi dancing at BDP event PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BDP to celebrate Masisi's 5 years in office

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will tomorrow celebrate President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s fifth anniversary in office.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 31 March 2023

BDP popular vote high under Masisi

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 31 March 2023

The President’s five years of high profile arrests

Mompati Tlhankane | 31 March 2023

Dead man Nchindo ‘finances’ Kgosi

SHARON MATHALAStaff Writer | 31 March 2023

Guma accuses Khama of bullying, tribalism

Sharon Mathala | 31 March 2023

BIUST VC stayed-on during ‘investigations’

Correspondent | 31 March 2023

BIUST responds to corporate governance matters

Correspondent | 31 March 2023

Historic: This particular shaft extends about 100 metres horizontally into Kgwakgwe Hill. Miners who operated there before 1957 and 1971, eventually abandoned the site as prices for the metal declined, while the shaft grew riskier due to the rudimentary mining methods being used PICS: MBONGENI MGUNI

The P40bn miracle hidden in the hills above Kanye

Just south of Kanye stands Kgwakgwe Hill, a historically important landmark steeped in mystery, culture and – according to the latest geological studies - at least $3 billion manganese riches. The company developing the mine expects to hit full production by 2026, transforming Kanye and surrounding areas, reports Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI

Mineworkers union wields knives at Lucara

Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has resolved to defend its 50 members under the security department of Lucara Botswana against what they term systematic targeting by its Managing Director (MD).

Gov’t phases out Graduate scheme

Following rejection from youth graduates, government has taken a decision to phase out the Graduate Volunteer Scheme (GVS) first introduced in 2015.

Veggie ban bears fruit – Gov't

Government has revealed that due to the vegetable ban, local production of horticulture has increased from 36,244 tonnes to 45,221 tonnes, which is an increase of 25% while food imports, which vegetables are a part of, reduced significantly by at least 23.3%.

Shining bright: Lucara Diamonds keeps digging up huge stones at Karowe PIC: lucaradiamond.com

Lucara responds to BMWU allegations

PRESS STATEMENT: Lucara Botswana has over the last few weeks been engaging the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) on the organisational optimisation process currently undertaken by the company.

Guma finally leaves troubled BPF

Botswana Patriotic Front's (BPF) controversy-ridden Samson Moyo Guma has resigned from the party after a heated national executive (NEC) meeting. Mmegi Staffer SHARON MATHALA caught up with the political ‘nomad’ as he reveals deep intimate ‘secrets’ of the political space.

Man gets 15-year jail term for raping niece

FRANCISTOWN: A Serowe man convicted of raping his niece using violence was sentenced to 15 years in prison yesterday (Tuesday).

Thero Matenge demonstrates his UAV prototype PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Matenge showcases UAV prototype Sheperd V1

Thero Matenge is an elated man after he finally cracked the technological code to build his Unmanned Aerial Vehicle from scratch (UAV) with the help of his sibling, Tiroyaone Matenge.

BIUST appeals whistleblower case

Following a High Court decision which directed that a BIUST whistle- blower did not act out of any malice, the university has since lodged an appeal against the order. The case emanates from a court battle between the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) and its suspended employee , Dr Malatsi Galani, who is also a Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) shop steward.

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BDP to celebrate Masisi's 5 years in office

BDP popular vote high under Masisi

The President’s five years of high profile arrests

Dead man Nchindo ‘finances’ Kgosi

Guma accuses Khama of bullying, tribalism

BIUST VC stayed-on during ‘investigations’

BIUST responds to corporate governance matters

The P40bn miracle hidden in the hills above Kanye

Mineworkers union wields knives at Lucara

Gov’t phases out Graduate scheme

Veggie ban bears fruit – Gov't

Lucara responds to BMWU allegations

Guma finally leaves troubled BPF

Man gets 15-year jail term for raping niece

Matenge showcases UAV prototype Sheperd V1

BIUST appeals whistleblower case