Consensus amongst attendees was clear: an economy solely reliant on diamonds is no longer sustainable. Instead, a diverse range of long-overlooked economic opportunities are finally ready to be harnessed to rescue and revitalise the nation. Crucial...
The new package line-up is designed around how customers watch today, with clearer choices, more accessible content and more value across the line-up.“Our commitment is on giving our customers better value and access to the entertainment and sport...
Whilst all roads lead to the former copper/nickel mining town of Selebi-Phikwe, where the BNF will hold its important policy forum, the whole saga throws the party into a difficult position. The UDC’s double blow comes amidst growing internal...
UDC coalition partners include Alliance for Progressives (AP), Botswana National Front (BNF) and Botswana Peoples Party (BPP). The Mmadinare constituency is made up of six wards namely Sefhophe, Tobane, Tshokwe, Damuchujonaa, Mmadinare East and...
The duo’s position runs contrary to former BNF president, Otsweletse Moupo’s warning against turning political appointments into rewards for party loyalty. Cadre deployment issue is expected to be debated over the weekend during the party’s...
Despite losing three by-elections, officials told journalists this week that the party recorded an increase in the number of people voting in comparison with its performance in the last General Election. BCP president, Dumelang Saleshando, stated...
Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, Fan Yong says the new partnership presents opportunities to deepen cooperation in strategic sectors, including mining, healthcare, agriculture, technology and skills development. Speaking at a press briefing on...
Following UDC’s defeat in the recent Sefhophe council by-election, some members of Botswana National Front (BNF) want clarity especially as they believe BPF’s decision to contest the election contributed to the coalition's loss.The dispute...
In what amounts to a major climb-down by the main land authority, the Board has resolved to allow people who qualified under the policy to receive their promised 10 residential plots, bringing fresh hope to beneficiaries who have spent years fighting...
Speaking at the official launch yesterday, President Duma Boko called for a united national response, stressing that eliminating malaria requires collective responsibility beyond the health sector. He said the Council would strengthen coordination,...
Commissioner of Prisons, Anthony Mokento, made the call during his recent visits to Boro and Maun prisons emphasising the need for effective supervision, proper resource management and continuous professional development. He urged officers to remain...
The call was made by Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa who added that economic transformation requires more than policy commitments and dialogue. Speaking at the 18th National Business Conference in Francistown this...
Chief Justice (CJ), Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe sentenced the former Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier to life imprisonment on each of the two murder counts involving Tshegofatso Namoshe, killed in 2016, and Matlhogonolo Moshashu, murdered in 2019.In...
As Botswana celebrates 60 years of independence and the University of Botswana 44 years, the story of the Swaneng Quintet deserves far greater recognition. Maitumelo Kgari, Elizabeth Masake, Magdalene Khumalo, Sarah Mathware and Fantisi Gaotlhobogwe...
The swankier five-star hotel, located in Gaborone’s Central Business District, has been named Luxury Conference and Event Hotel in Botswana, Luxury New Hotel in Southern Africa and Luxury City Business Hotel in Botswana. The accolades were bestowed...
Across a small round table at her home in Oodi, about 20km northeast of Gaborone, Dow talks about life in politics, the Dow case, her decision to contest for the vice presidency of the BCP and what it means to lead a meaningful life. Her house is...
The study conducted by global consultancy, Steward Redqueen highlights the transformative role Coca-Cola plays in fostering economic progress, creating employment, and supporting local industries. “As this study shows, the Coca-Cola system...
Chief Justice, Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe sentenced the former Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier to life imprisonment on each of the two counts of murder he was convicted for, warning that the convict could continue to pose a danger to women. “It...
The accident occurred barely a week after the mine hosted the 2026 Botswana Chamber of Mines Inter-Mines First Aid Competitions, bringing into sharp focus the issue of safety.Confirming the incident, Sehithwa Acting Police Commander, Bathuseng...
Following the coalition's loss, some voters and members of the opposition are appearing to remind the government that political commitments carry consequences. The BCP secured 800 votes against the UDC’s 705, winning the contest by 95 votes in...
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