Following weeks of intense lobbying, strategic meetings and behind the scenes campaigning, the contest now shifts from rhetoric to reality. By Saturday and Sunday, delegates will determine whom among the two influential politicians has succeeded in...
Saleshando is poised to retain his position unopposed at the party's crucial gathering, therefore the biggest challenge before him is unlikely to be winning another term. Instead, his immediate task will be restoring unity in the party that heads...
The Botswana National Front (BNF), Alliance for Progressives (AP) and Botswana People’s Party (BPP) are all scheduled to hold policy fora during the holiday period. The gatherings are expected to provide members with an opportunity to scrutinise...
Organisers explained that the country's premier B2B procurement platform connects SMEs with SADC buyers.Now in its 10th year, the fair, which is the brainchild of Vuyiswa Mojela, features curated "Deal Rooms".This segment arranges pre-scheduled...
This follows the corporation's move to increase citizen homeownership and unlock capital for future housing developments.Dubbed the Roots & Roofs Campaign, the initiative combines the sale of occupied and vacant BHC houses with a self-funded...
“The constituents simply implored me to be their secretary at Palamaokuwe ward. There was mistrust between the people and their then councillor whom they associated with the then emerging Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD),” recalls Kedikilwe....
IntroductionIt is a profound honour to stand before you today, representing the people of Maun West and the Botswana Congress Party, as we gather to mark the historic 105th Anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.An anniversary of...
Organised by TM Media, the wellness event is expected to bring together families, the corporate sector, government officials and members of the diplomatic community to celebrate healthy living and active ageing.Taking place during the month in which...
Mojadigo, who is serving 20 years sentence for rape, is engulfed in yet another rape trial involving a teenage girl. As the trial continued yesterday before Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi, the state witness, Amogelang Matlolela testified that she...
Thatayaone Suping Suping is claiming more than P1 million in damages after the wrong medication was allegedly dispensed, leaving him with severe skin reactions, persistent itching, emotional trauma, and lasting embarrassment. In court papers, he...
Speaking during the first-ever occasion of the official opening of the third meeting of the second session of the 13th Parliament, Keorapetse said special rights and privileges protect MPs from undue external pressure, but challenges remain.“Beyond...
Botswana People's Party (BPP) president, Motlatsi Molapise, says the party been infiltrated by individuals pursuing their own agendas rather than the interests of the organisation.He declared this view in an interview with The Monitor following...
The fallout stems from a recent party leadership forum, where the Youth League is said to have challenged the party leadership by demanding funding and greater financial transparency.The Youth League has failed to support the amendments ahead of the...
Preliminary investigations indicate that the front section of the truck had already passed the pedestrian before he was struck by the trailer.The incident was confirmed by Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki...
The suspect allegedly claimed that the two had previously been in a relationship.Gantsi Police Station Commander, Superintendent Motlamedi George, said the matter was reported by the victim, who told officers that the suspect approached her at the...
Police said the quintet was nabbed and charged with hunting without permission after they were allegedly caught red-handed with 12 warthogs at a private game ranch in West Hanahai, about 50 kilometres west of Gantsi. The suspects, aged between 19 and...
Gantsi Police Station commander, Superintendent Motlamedi George, said the suspects have been charged with unlawful possession of ivory, contrary to Botswana's wildlife conservation laws.He explained that the two are currently in police custody...
All the victims were Batswana and they comprised three males and six females with the youngest being a six-month-old infant, making the tragedy even more devastating for the affected families.The fatal accident occurred on Sunday night when a...
In a public notice issued yesterday, the Ministry for State President, Defence and Security said the decision was reached after discussions involving Minister Moeti Mohwasa, DPSM, and representatives of public-sector trade unions.“The Ministry for...
In December, the BPC had requested an increase averaging 46% across the various categories of consumers. BERA, as the regulator, held a public hearing in February where many expressed strong opposition to the BPC’s request.In a statement on Monday,...
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