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According to the claim, he obtained one of the medicines from the doctor before proceeding to Grand Health Pharmacy to collect the remaining two

'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

A Thamaga resident has taken Grand Health Pharmacy t/a Kekafi Holdings (Pty) Ltd and its director and responsible pharmacist, Kesego Modise, to court over dispensation of drugs.

Busang. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

BHC rolls out campaign to turn tenants into homeowners

The Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) has launched an ambitious nationwide campaign that will give sitting tenants the first opportunity to buy the houses they occupy.

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Witness blames complainant's mother in Mojadigo rape case

A state witness in the rape trial of convicted rapist Goitsekgosi Mojadigo has told the Village Magistrate’s Court that repeated reluctance by the complainant’s mother delayed the reporting of the alleged sexual abuse despite evidence pointing to an inappropriate relationship.

Segametsi Radibe Michael. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

VAT changes for private medical practitioners, deputy sheriffs coming

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service has reinstated mandatory Value Added Tax (VAT) registration on a number of service providers following a review, in sweeping reforms whose implementation will commence by August.

Pula Notes

Top earners to pay 27.5% tax rate

Individual top earners will start paying higher personal income tax rate under new reforms introduced by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS).

Dithapelo Keorapetse. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

MPs struggle to find jobs after Parley

National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse has publicly acknowledged that many former Members of Parliament struggle to secure employment after leaving office, prompting the National Assembly to establish a savings and credit cooperative (SACCOS) and explore tailor-made investment, insurance, and retirement solutions to cushion politicians against financial hardship.

Kelebonye PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BCP conference to open amid deep divisions

As the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) heads into its highly anticipated elective conference over the long weekend, the organisation finds itself grappling with deepening internal divisions that have exposed growing cracks within its ranks.

Editor's Comment
Celebrate responsibly, put safety first this holiday

“Safety first is safety always”– Charles M HayesAs most people begin travelling across the country to spend the President’s Holidays with family and friends, there is every reason to embrace the joy and togetherness that this period brings.While holiday periods bring joy, they are sadly often accompanied by a rise in road accidents, violent incidents and other avoidable tragedies. Too often, families that set out to celebrate together end...

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