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Doctors say medicine crisis far from over

The Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) has warned that medicine shortages remain a serious concern in public health facilities across the country while also cautioning the Ministry of Health against celebrating victory too soon.

Mogomotsi Sepopa. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Sepopa double murder trial edges closer

The long running double murder case involving Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Captain Mogomotsi Sepopa is set to resume later this year with Case Management Conference (CMC) and the setting of trial dates.

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Mokomeng rejects pro deo counsel, opts for Ngakaagae attorneys

Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier and Kgomokasitwa triple murder accused, Moagi Mokomeng has outrightly rejected representation by pro deo counsel, insisting that he is already represented by a private attorney from Ngaakagae attorney’s law firm.

Counting numbers: The Finance Ministry is battling to balance the books

Foreign reserves tick up

The country’s foreign exchange reserves reached about P56 billion in March – the highest level since October 2024 – signalling an improvement in inflows as well as interventions such as the exchange rate policy changes. The reserves were measured at about P46.4 billion in March 2024.

Victory: The CoA decision means the liquidator can resume talks with the winning bidder, towards a possible final sale

Mineworkers’ relief as Mupane dust settles

The Court of Appeal last week decisively ended the Mupane Gold Mine takeover saga, with an emphatic judgment that described the main respondent as a “grumpy loser”. Talks with the winning bidder now resume and former workers, who initiated the liquidation, eagerly await their P49m dues. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

Tafic. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

TAFIC back in the hands of society

TAFIC have called a special general meeting tomorrow at Francistown Senior School to map the way forward following the handing over of the club back to society. The meeting is scheduled to start at 10am.

Minister Maele   PIC: OLERILE KING

Maele hails Limkokwing as Botswana’s TVET model

Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, visited Limkokwing University of Creative Technology as part of his ongoing tour of private higher education institutions recently.

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Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

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