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For the people: Stanbic Bank representatives in Letlhakane during an event. The bank has doubled down on its customer-focus and digital platforms PIC: FACEBOOK
Stanbic pretax profits up 11%

Stanbic Bank Botswana’s pretax profits for the year ended December 2023 came in 11% higher year-on-year at P661.1 million, helped by its corporate and investment banking division and restrained growth in operating costs.

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State disputes Matsheka’s unlawful detention claim

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has disputed Member of Parliament for Lobatse, Dr Thapelo Matsheka’s claim for alleged unlawful detention.

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Serowe man 'loses' P1m in trading

A 43-year-old resident of Dinokwane ward in Serowe has reported to the police, alleging a loss of P1 million in online currency trading.

Bent and broken: Complaints over faulty devices topped the grievances to BOCRA last year

Faulty gadgets top complaints to BOCRA

The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) says complaints about faulty gadgets were the most common type of grievance reported by consumers in the year to March 2023.

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Anxiety for BDP primary elections aspirants

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is on the verge of announcing the official list of candidates for the primary elections, bringing both anticipation and anxiety for those who hoping to run for election set for next month.

400 employees are accusing the DIS of failing to fast track their progression since 2007

DIS denies agents contracts breach

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has denied any breach of contract of its employees over the current loggerheads resulting from an alleged lack of progression.

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Serame, Dikoloti draw battle lines post constituencies merger

GOODHOPE: Following the merger of Goodhope-Mabule and Mmathethe-Molapowabojang constituencies, Finance minister Peggy Serame has an uphill battle to defeat Edwin Dikoloti, the incumbent Mmathethe-Molapowabojang legislator for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries set for May, 2024.

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IEC rejects 2,513 registrations

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has completed printing General Rolls for all 61 constituencies in preparation for the statutory inspection period lasting 42 days.

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