Armed with the statutes and fortified by righteous indignation that “makgoa ba a re zwakala”, I delivered a firm lecture quoting the law with enthusiasm and leaving little room for ambiguity. I was prepared for an entitled, spirited rebuttal....
The country has, over the past two years, moved to deepen reforms aimed at crowding in private capital. Central to this shift is the proposed Public Private Partnership (PPP) Bill, which seeks to modernise Botswana’s framework for infrastructure...
This theme is about embracing a mindset of generosity, collaboration and shared progress and I believe it is exactly what our country needs. In this era of hardship, it is very vital that as women we stick together and help each other.Growing up in...
One of the most expensive things a country can lose is international goodwill. In fact, international goodwill is priceless. For a while, investors can continue to be attracted by pure returns, but at some point, the loss of international goodwill is...
As ITB Berlin marks its 60th anniversary this week, Okavango Wilderness Safaris (OWS) has emerged as one of Botswana's most visible champions at the world's leading travel trade show, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to destination...
“I have a demand governor, and (BoB) board chair and a demand is a non-negotiable requirement. “From yourselves, what we need is unbiased and straightforward, objective financial and economic advice without any fear or favour. “We are going to...
Those who want policymakers to give up on diamonds and move on frequently point to the fact that Angola last year overtook Botswana as the continent’s biggest producer of diamonds by value. The explosion of synthetics in the market also means the...
A visit by Mmegi to one of the country’s major retail stores revealed a pattern that many consumers have long suspected. Prices are reportedly being adjusted frequently, sometimes weekly, with increases moving gradually across different product...
Fiscal pressure is real, and governments across the continent are navigating rising debt service costs, constrained tax bases and increasing demands on public spending, and in response to these pressures, finance ministries are seeking revenue...
Both Kealeboga and Kebohula were offspring of Sebele I, who famously travelled to Britain with Bathoen of Bangwaketse and Khama III of Bangwato to protest against the threatened annexation of their land by Cecil John Rhodes' British South Africa...
According to the BEC Results Report, Kweneng region ranked seventh out of ten educational regions in the country for performance at Grade C or better. In 2023 and 2022, Kweneng secured sixth place consecutively, ahead of Kgalagadi, Chobe, North West,...
At some point in 2022, hopes were bright that Payless would usher in a new crop of citizen entrepreneurs in the cut-throat retail sector.Citizen-owned Ellis Retail, itself owned by Acute Global Limited, had finally sealed the takeover of Payless, the...
Yet, in an age where news travels faster than ever and public opinion can shift in the blink of an eye, many fail to actively, consistently, and authentically invest in growing their reputations. It’s an unfortunate and costly oversight that leads...
The Awards, whose patron is Prince William, have been held since 2013, with 61 winners from 23 countries but none from Botswana, despite the country’s stellar record in conservation.In a statement, the Awards organisers said nominations opened on...
Having started off the budget preparation season with warnings about the need for austerity and belt-tightening last December, Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, increasingly spoke about the need for greater efficiencies in public finances, including...
JACKALAS NO. 1: In the heart of Jackalas 1, the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis has brought livestock farming to a grinding halt. The community is reeling from the devastating impact of the disease, which has spread rapidly across the border from...
JAKALAS NO. 1: The economy here is already feeling the effects of the government's implementation of FMD control measures, such as monitoring and quarantine procedures, to contain the disease.In addition, butchery business owners and employees...
For farmers in Zone 6B, the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak is not just veterinary crises. It is an economic and emotional blow that continues to shape their daily reality.With cattle movement still tightly regulated and grazing space...
JACKALAS NO. 1: When the Mmegi team descended at the border village this week to hear from the farmers and butchery owners themselves, they had a mouthful to say.The area has become the epicentre of the country’s latest Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)...
In the last nine financial years, the budget has run consecutive deficits amounting to hundreds of billions of Pula, each one contributing to the draining of government’s savings and necessitating increasing levels of public debt.The upcoming...
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