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'Still not safe for Tshekedi and Anthony'

Former president and now Kgosikgolo of Bangwato, Ian Khama, has implied that it is still not safe for his family despite the regime change after 58 years.

Larona Makhaiza | 02 December 2024

Ian Khama with his brothers Tshekedi and Anthony Khama. PIC IAN KHAMA FACEBOOK PAGE

'Still not safe for Tshekedi and Anthony'

Former president and now Kgosikgolo of Bangwato, Ian Khama, has implied that it is still not safe for his family despite the regime change after 58 years.

Larona Makhaiza | 02 December 2024

Panic as Stanchart moves to sell retail division

Mbongeni Mguni,Pauline Dikuelo,Lewanika Timothy | 29 November 2024

Tshwanelang wins against CEDA

Larona Makhaiza | 29 November 2024

Limkokwing's 388 graduates urged 'to stay curious'

Larona Makhaiza | 28 November 2024

BPF to possibly rejoin UDC – Molapisi

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 28 November 2024

Top cop arrested for defilement

Pini Bothoko | 28 November 2024

Boko showered with love in Mahalapye

Innocent Selatlhwa | 26 November 2024

De Beers sees surprise jump in festive sales

De Beers CEO, Al Cook, says initial diamond sales over the key holiday season are proving surprisingly stronger than expected.

BPF to possibly rejoin UDC – Molapisi

FRANCISTOWN: Botswana People's Party (BPP) president and chairperson of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Motlatsi Molapisi, has said there is a possibility of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) rejoining the coalition following the election victory in the 2024 polls

Top cop arrested for defilement

Othusitse Marape (61), an Assistant Superintendent in the Botswana Police Service based at Kasane Police Station, who was in 2008 convicted and sentenced to 10 years for defiling a girl under 16 years, has been arrested yet again for defiling a 15-year-old girl in Kasane.

Letshego-Proparco Partnership signing 65

Letshego secures £15m senior loan

Homegrown microlender, Letshego Botswana, has secured a senior loan deal worth £15 million (P257 million) with Proparco aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Gov't isn't broke, Gaolathe assures Batswana

With rising concerns about the state of the government's coffers, newly elected Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has once again assured the nation that "Botswana isn't broke".

Setlhomo Tshwanelang. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Tshwanelang wins against CEDA

Whistleblower and social media influencer, Setlhomo Tshwanelang, will not be jailed for 30 days after emerging victorious in a legal battle against Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA).

Mohwasa promises reforms at IEC, DCEC, DIS

The Minister for State Presidency, Moeti Mohwasa, has stated that they plan to reform the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) to better serve the people of Botswana.

Remembered: Hermans in his earlier years

Quill Hermans: A lifetime of service

Quill Hermans, the architect behind the Pula currency, passed away recently. This week, leaders of the financial services gathered to remember him, his diligence and integrity, while sharing anecdotes such as how some Batswana initially wanted the Pula to be named “motokwane”. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

President Duma Boko. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Diversification tops new admin's economic agenda

Steering the economy away from diamond reliance tops the priority list of the country’s sixth administration with the new government eyeing new industries.

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'Still not safe for Tshekedi and Anthony'

Panic as Stanchart moves to sell retail division

Tshwanelang wins against CEDA

Limkokwing's 388 graduates urged 'to stay curious'

BPF to possibly rejoin UDC – Molapisi

Top cop arrested for defilement

Boko showered with love in Mahalapye

De Beers sees surprise jump in festive sales

BPF to possibly rejoin UDC – Molapisi

Top cop arrested for defilement

Letshego secures £15m senior loan

Gov't isn't broke, Gaolathe assures Batswana

Tshwanelang wins against CEDA

Mohwasa promises reforms at IEC, DCEC, DIS

Quill Hermans: A lifetime of service

Diversification tops new admin's economic agenda