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The High Court has suspended the disputed P169 million Botswana Defence Force (BDF) tender by confirming an interdict that was sought by one company, Hitecon against the Ministry of Defence and Security, the BDF and Zhong Gan Engineering.

Controversial P169m Thebephatswa Airbase tender suspended

The High Court has suspended the disputed P169 million Botswana Defence Force (BDF) tender by confirming an interdict that was sought by one company, Hitecon against the Ministry of Defence and Security, the BDF and Zhong Gan Engineering.

Sharing value: Motsomi says Debswana's impact over the decades has gone far beyond unearthing diamonds in rich soils around the country.

Debswana focuses 55th anniversary on diamond impact

Debswana is stepping up celebrations for its 55th anniversary, with a campaign focussed on how the decades of mining have impacted the lives of Batswana and lifted the economy to where it can transform further.

Justice Kebonang. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

‘Court has power to hear procurement related disputes’

Justice Zein Kebonang of the Gaborone High Court has explained that the Public Procurement Act (PPA) does not oust the jurisdiction of the High Court to hear procurement related disputes.

President Masisi delivering his speech during the National Art Festival 2024 awards ceremony PIC:MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO)

Masisi unhappy with Arts Council

With the National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB) seemingly struggling to get up to speed following its establishment, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has promised to shake up things at the council.

Key man: Seetso has been in good form winning all his matches. PIC: BOTSWANA TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Botswana a step closer to Davis Cup promotion

Botswana moved a step closer to promotion to Davis Cup Africa Group IV after a crucial 2-1 win over Madagascar at the National Tennis Centre in Gaborone yesterday.

Going green: Solar power panels at Mogoditshane senior Secondary school. The new funding will boost utility-scale renewable energy projects around the country

Botswana secures P1.7bn renewable energy funding

The World Bank and the Green Climate Fund have approved a package of loans and grants totalling $125.5 million (P1.7 billion) to help Botswana develop its first 50-megawatt utility-scale battery energy storage system.

Attacked: Mfolo. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Sebego takes a dig at Mfolo

Former Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Tebogo Sebego, might have decided against contesting the September elections, but he has not shied away from taking on the association’s leadership.

Editor's Comment
BDP primaries leave a lot to be desired

The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...

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