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Some of the local creatives presenting their work during the launch of National Arts Council in Gaborone recently 
PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Creatives give NACB thumbs up

For years local artists have been begging government to come up with an organisation that would specifically cater for their interests. Finally, their pleas have been addressed following the recent launch of the newly established National Art Council of Botswana (NACB).

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Dada dragged into Masisi family tender dispute

Motor magnate and Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) treasurer, Satar Dada has been dragged into President Mokgweetsi Masisi's family dispute as more details come to light in the legal war over a government tender.

Hosting: Masisi is due to hiat six African heads of state next month

Seven heads of state for US, Africa Business Summit

Heads of state of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Zambia and Eswatini have been confirmed to join Presideng Mokgweetsi Masisi at next month's US Africa Business Summit to be held in Gaborone.

Mercy Thebe leaves Limkokwing

Mercy Thebe leaves Limkokwing

Limkokwing University has lost one of its pioneer staff members, Mercy Thebe who has served the university for the past 16 years.

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Khama loses

Former president, Ian Khama has lost a case in which he was challenging the interpretation and constitutionality of section 5(1)(b) of the Extradition Act of 1962 1 (the Act) before the South African High Court.

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We are exporting jobs - Gare

FRANCISTOWN: Government is worried that the country is exporting a lot of jobs by not adding value to its resources.

Hiding in the dark: Cyber criminals target Botswana due to its relatively high per capita wealth and weak controls or awareness amongst many corporates and users

Cyber attacks hit parastatals

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) and the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) have become the latest targets of cyber criminals, with both organisations reporting phishing attacks this week.

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A3 road accident claims 22 lives

A horrific fatal accident has occurred along the A3 road (Francistown-Nata road), just near Marapong village after a Sprinter mini bus headed to Maun from Francistown collided with a truck.

Editor's Comment
GBV: The big elephant in the room

Sadly, the country seems not to have proper tools and the extent to which women and the girl-child are being abused is not adequately measured.Almost every week there are reports of women being attacked by their significant others and while men are attacked as well, women seem to be more on the receiving end.On May 24, 2023 news broke that a woman who was receiving support from the Botswana Gender-Based Violence Prevention Centre in Gaborone, was...

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