At the time, the chilli pepper method was hailed as an affordable method to reduce human elephant conflict.Starting around 2015, farmers in the North West began mixing chilli pepper with elephant dung to make briquettes which they then burnt. Lit at...
Amongst these essential skills, financial literacy stands out as both crucial and frequently overlooked. Whilst traditional education focuses on academic excellence, it often neglects to teach children how to manage money, save for the future, or...
For decades, Botswana has been celebrated for its diamond wealth, political stability, and prudent economic management. However, in a world where technology is the new currency of power, natural resources alone are no longer sufficient to secure...
As Botswana ramps up efforts to meet international financial standards ahead of an assessment in 2027 by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) is making strides in addressing key compliance...
Botswana has brought a butter knife to a poverty fight whilst its antagonist – unemployment – has brought a grenade. For 58 years, government has been preaching empowerment, social welfare, and social security support, but after almost six...
As the Greater Gaborone residents recover from the February floods that saw Segoditshane River swell to its unprecedented levels and sweep cars off, flattening walls, and submerging houses from the western suburbs of Block 5 all the way to Mochudi,...
At the time, the chilli pepper method was hailed as an affordable method to reduce human elephant conflict.Starting around 2015, farmers in the North West began mixing chilli pepper with elephant dung to make briquettes which they then burnt. Lit at...
Spanning nearly 20,000 square kilometers, it is a sanctuary for a vast array of wildlife and an essential destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those interested in a deeper connection to the natural world. The Park’s significance is...
Mmolotsi was addressing delegates at the Okavango Conservation Science Symposium in Maun last week. He emphasised the critical role played by science, regional collaboration, and community involvement in safeguarding the Okavango Delta. In a virtual...
Amongst the clauses of the new agreement between De Beers and government that were made public recently, is one that will be of critical importance for the recovery and future of the precious stones. The two long-term partners have agreed to...
Of the many fading values that served as the cornerstone of yesteryear Botswana, there is one that seems to be dissipating faster than most – the value of self-reliance. Fables and legend have it that erstwhile Botswana was the simile of a secular...
Consider these few examples. Kenyan playwright, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a perennial contender for the Nobel Prize for Literature, wrote his first three plays over a period of three years, beginning in his mid-20s. While this feat was on its own...
MAUN: The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems, is under threat. This vast inland delta is a lifeline for countless species and a cornerstone of the region’s biodiversity, but scientists are...
The golden rule of debt is that you should only borrow what you can afford to pay. One of the country’s financial regulators requires lending institutions to warn clients that “borrowing more than you can afford to repay could lead to severe...
The recent killings involving members of the disciplined forces, have raised concerns over the quality of screening during recruitment and the overall operational culture within the armed forces.Last week, a soldier based at Botswana Defence...
My overall view is that Ndabanomics is a people centred economic world outlook. Through his policies and strategies, we can focus on how he plans to execute his mandate, the impact it will have and how accountable he undertakes to be for his...
The speech highlights several positive developments, including the successful renegotiation of the diamond agreement with De Beers, which is expected to bolster Botswana’s position in the global diamond market. Additionally, the government’s...
Human rights supporters say Constitutional reforms remain necessary to protect a wide range of citizens, including additional rights to members of the LGBTQI+ community.Although Botswana decriminalised so-called sodomy laws in 2019, protections do...
Inundation spread through several neighborhoods, causing significant property damage and forcing the evacuation of residents from their waterlogged homes.The crisis was compounded by a lack of clear direction for citizens. While police intermittently...
On Wednesday, Segoditshane River did what it has frequently done over the years – breach its banks, run over its old, low-lying bridges, and flood the capital city.Frustrated Gaborone residents found themselves stuck and stranded wherever they...
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