The Mall’s sturdiness has helped it stand the test of time, even with glaring stiff competition, especially with the advent of the development of modern malls like Airport Junction, Game City, River Walk, Molapo Crossing Mall, Sarona City Mall, The...
The Paradox of Scandal and Strength Not many executives — let alone presidents — can be publicly linked to adult-film stars, face credible allegations of sexual misconduct, be caught on tape boasting about groping women, and later pose for a...
It has become generally known that at least three entities are bidding for Anglo American’s 85% stake in De Beers. These include former De Beers’ executive-led consortiums, as well as sovereigns, being Botswana and Angola. Namibia, which was...
Forget, for a moment, the argument that natural diamonds are dead. Botswana exported P28.5 billion worth of the stones in the first seven months of this year, compared to about P25 billion over the same period last year.Now, that’s due to a number...
A year into the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) administration, Minister of Wildlife and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, has finally entered the contentious debate over hunting, conservation, and human welfare. Mmolotsi was officiating at the premiere...
Speaking to Mmegi this week, India’s High Commissioner, Bharath Kumar Kuthati, reflected on what he described as “a profoundly significant moment happening on the eve of our 60 years of diplomatic relations.” He said the three-day state visit...
Her appointment to lead the Ministry of Youth and Gender symbolises a long-awaited break from the older political order.However, what should have been a moment of triumph has quickly become a ground for condemnation and criticism. Chombo’s tenure...
Imagine your typical homestead any rural area. In front of the main entrance, without trying too hard, you can tell who the homeowners’ favourite neighbours are, by observing the most used dirt track. There may be some other tracks where grass has...
A few years ago, reports emerged of increasing commercial and related activities along the river systems that feed the Okavango Delta, an alarming trend that threatened the World Heritage Site and its economy.Angola is the water tower of SADC, with...
Local social media algorithms are ablaze with posts of a punter turning P1 to P1 million, a true opium story for any struggling layman.The belief that P1 can turn into P1 million without having to sell your kidney has locked many into a maze, chasing...
The numbers confirm the wild take-off of online sports betting since the licencing of several operators by the Gambling Authority earlier this year. The numbers equally confirm the revenue windfall available to gambling companies that have identified...
All signs are that the country will enjoy bountiful rains this year, good news to the more than 90% of farmers in the country who depend on the benevolence of the skies for their livelihoods.However, at the Pandamatenga commercial farms, the hub of...
Stepping into the electric 4x4 at Chobe Game Lodge, the usual roar of engines is non-existent and has been replaced by silent battery power. Driving through the park, every sound of wildlife from elephants crossing the mighty Chobe, can be heard,...
On Wednesday, Absa Bank Botswana managing director, Keabetswe Pheko-Moshagane, reminded a gathering in Gaborone about the stark reality facing many Small to Medium Enterprises, especially those in their nascent stages.According to the prominent...
Forgive me for writing so late. My elders in the newsroom have failed to update you, so I in my youth, must bear the burdensome yoke of briefing the old socialist about the new republic. I tremble to name those who should have long penned this...
XIAMEN, CHINA: In the southeast corner of China, perched gracefully along the edge of the Taiwan Strait, lies a city that seems to have mastered the art of balance. Xiamen is a place where the sea hugs the shore like an old friend, and glass towers...
There’s a wonderful thing about words, how two seemingly similar words can mean totally different things. Wordsmiths know this very well how connotations and context flow in between unassuming letters, words and sentences.The difference between a...
The above passage from James Chapman’s journal captures the predicament facing the Transvaal Boers in the Madikwe region on November 6, 1852, just sixty-eight days after the bloody standoff at Dimawe [Travels in the Interior of Africa, p. 84]. It...
ISTANBUL: Istanbul, the enchanting city that straddles Europe and Asia, is a treasure trove of exquisiteness, history and culture. Its stunning architectural splendour, vibrant markets and breath-taking natural scenery make it a destination like no...
To improve their ability to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), governments and investment promotion organisations around the world are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI), intelligent data analysis to comprehend investor preferences...
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