Delivering a statement in Parliament to mark the commemoration of the 2026 International Women's Day, the committee's chairperson, Helen Manyeneng, said decisive action was needed to ensure justice, equality, and empowerment for women and...
In an interview with this publication following Boko's remarks, BDP Executive Secretary Ame Makoba countered that the remark reflects Duma Boko’s own anxiety, insisting he is "speaking from a place of worry".Over the weekend at the Botswana...
Responding to a question from Maun East Member of Parliament (MP) Goretetse Kekgonegile, Mokgware recently revealed that spot checks conducted by the ministry in the transport sector uncovered several labour violations, including some employers...
Addressing Parliament recently, Butale said the government had received disturbing reports that several Batswana had fallen victim to deceptive recruitment schemes promising opportunities such as training programmes and security or bodyguard jobs in...
The NHI was touted by President Duma Boko on the 2024 campaign trail, where he revealed that if voted to power, the UDC will make quality, affordable healthcare not a privilege, but a right.Recently, in Parliament, Ookeditse said NHI is one strategic...
Addressing the recent full council session, Tonota District Council chairperson Neo Sefume stated that numerous farmers have reported pests damaging crops across the district, and advisory services on the management of pests have been provided.He...
According to Letlhakane police, the missing person, who was employed as a herder at the Xharamxaa cattleposts, left his place of work on February 16, 2026, without informing his employer of his whereabouts.New Letlhakane Police Station commander,...
The documentary, 'Child-Friendly Policing: A Step Forward', highlights the critical role law enforcement plays in ensuring justice and protection for young ones. The documentary showcases its child-friendly policing initiatives, highlighting...
Dingwetsi Association, formed in 2012 and only registered in 2015, has 250 branches across the country with over 3,000 members.The Monitor caught up with the founder and president, Grace Silver, to find out why they decided to join the proceedings....
The man was haden and couldn’t mince his words but spoke his mind to the chagrin of his seemingly shocked party colleagues and UDC diehards. Some even called for his party to unleash its disciplinary machinery on him. The man was unperturbed by...
Rapula is charged with CMB and its sister company, CMB Fund 1. At the time the alleged offences happened, from 2017, CMB was managing assets for BPOPF.The charges relate to the handling of funds entrusted to the company to manage the pension fund’s...
Speaking during the official opening of the four-day drill, Martin Mokgware, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), said cyber incidents can no longer be treated as isolated IT disruptions.“A cyber...
The university signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Seth Resources Petroleum and eMangweni Business Solutions to implement the Botswana Youth and Citizen Oil and Gas Entrepreneurship Training Programme, which is scheduled to commence in June...
This comes as the party seeks to strengthen its structures and influence within the ruling coalition, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).Party leaders and representatives from across the country are expected to gather and reflect on the state of...
The recent Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) retreat in Palapye offered a vivid illustration of this political law. At a time when the party is no longer operating from a position of dominance, the atmosphere was not one of triumph but survival. And as...
While members have increasingly voiced the need for a review, especially during the recent retreat, the constitution itself outlines strict procedures that must be followed before any amendments can become binding. Last weekend, BDP members once...
Kedikilwe demonstrated an uncompromising picture of economic strain, warning that many families are now grappling with the most basic of necessities. He stated that food insecurity is rising, and for some households the question is no longer about...
There have been fears amongst Batswana that tightening public finances might force the government to scale back or cancel the programme, which for decades has been a key pillar of social protection for vulnerable children and families.However, in...
The above follows a revelation by Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Nono , policy-driven expenditure increases, and persistent funding shortfalls that threaten smooth service delivery.When presenting Consolidated and Development Funds...
Over the weekend at the BDP retreat, the party president, Mpho Balop, revealed that their trip down to Serowe to render apologies to the community and Khama has borne fruit as their apologies have been accepted by the latter.“We had a meeting with...
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