Both factions within the party, one led by Lawrence Ookeditse and the other by Mephato Reatile, each claim legitimacy as the true leadership of the party. The division has left Sebatlanyane unsure about how to proceed with his campaign as both...
As the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs seeks to have Parliament approve about P1.1 billion as part of the National Development Plan 12 (NDP12), the ministry says it will introduce the 24-hour economy that is divided into eight-hour...
Addressing Parliament this week, Ramaotwana said the programme, though ambitious, is driven by a strong commitment to human rights, good governance and service delivery.“The protection of human rights does not come cheap, but we are fully committed...
He said, according to the 2022 Housing Census, about 37.2% of urban households live in single multiple-purpose rooms (an all-in-one room including bathroom and kitchen space), of which about 18.3% are overcrowded (more than three people occupying a...
The centres are to be set up at Dibete and Nata, augmented by the completion of Moshupa Primary Hospital and Shakawe Primary Hospital staff housing projects.Presenting the Ministry's budget before legislators, he said a total of P63 million has...
Delivering his ceremonial speech to mark his first year as the Speaker of the Assembly, he took legislators on the visions, challenges and some of the milestones since the start of the 13th Parliament. Keorapetse said the House will soon embark on a...
Higher Education minister, Prince Maele, outlined that this form of learning which equips learners with practical skills, has also been identified as most pressing issue under the government’s ambitious Botswana Economic Transformation Programme...
The recent general elections, which were marred by censorship and voter intimidation, have not been carried out as per the dictates of democratic principles, the SADC observer mission has reported.In a report issued to the regional body, observers...
Kgosi Khama IV (Bangwato)In Rangwane Mokhutshwane Sekgoma, we have lost a Giant, not in stature, but in deeds. We have lost a wellspring of wisdom, a guardian of our traditions and culture, and an intelligent adviser whom we all looked up to for...
From the misty dawn that settled over Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) to the precision of ceremonial military rituals, the day was filled with tradition, pride, and raw emotion. Soldiers stood tall, but their eyes revealed gratitude and honour for...
The 88-year-old diplomat and politician, who passed away on October 31 at his Phakalane home, spent more than four decades representing the country at the United Nations, shaping its international policy, and quietly steering complex African peace...
The latter phrase appears in a tribute published by UB last year when the University honoured the statesman with an honorary Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa (DLitt). The honorary Doctorate was conferred in recognition of Ambassador Legwaila's...
When the President delivers the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, he will have a crucial opportunity to set the record straight. Word on the street suggests that the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government is faring no better than...
The leading opposition party with 15 seats is vying for Kgalagadi South seat that was left vacant by the untimely death of Dr Micus Chimbombi, who passed a few months ago.BCP has fielded Tshephang Brooks as their candidate but will have to face...
KAZA is the world’s largest terrestrial TFCA covering parts of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe and stretching across 520,000 square miles (approx. 1,346,800 square kilometres) that boasts both the Okavango Delta and the Victoria...
The unions under the 5+1 C U banner include Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU), Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU), Botswana Teachers Union (BTU), National Amalgamated Central, Local and Parastatal Manual Workers’ Union...
The suspect was nabbed during a stop–question–and–search joint operation conducted by the Botswana Police Service, Department of Immigration and the Botswana Defence Force (BDF).Martin’s Drift Acting Police Station commander, Assistant...
Southern Divisional Traffic Officer, Assistant Commissioner Boiki Mojalemotho told The Monitor that investigations into the exact cause of the accident are underway.“Preliminary information suggests the elderly driver lost control of the vehicle...
He explained that the deceased was travelling as a passenger at the back of a Toyota Hilux when he reportedly fell off the vehicle whilst it was in motion.Following the incident, the victim was rushed to Kang Primary Hospital, where he was certified...
“Other guests who were present at the event attempted to rescue him, but unfortunately, it was already too late,” Palapye Central Police Station commander, Superintendent Tiro Kgang, said.He added that upon arrival at the scene, his officers...
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