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...
"HIV is not just a theory, it is not academic, it is not a distance issue - it is life," Moilwa said, her words resonated with the audience. "I see faces, young people, stories, resilience, and myself. Behind every percentage is a young life...
According to the acting Minister, during the 2025/2026 financial year, a total of 44,112 plots were surveyed across the country. This, he noted, forms part of ongoing efforts to address long-standing concerns surrounding land allocation delays....
Organisers explained that proceeds from the showpiece will go towards helping in combatting stock theft and increasing the national cattle herd. The tournament spokesperson, Letumile Lets Montsosa, disclosed that the three-day tournament is organised...
One of the most expensive things a country can lose is international goodwill. In fact, international goodwill is priceless. For a while, investors can continue to be attracted by pure returns, but at some point, the loss of international goodwill is...
Thermal paper, shade nets, and surgical masks have now been added to the growing list of industries protected under Botswana’s trade protection framework. Importers seeking to source these products from outside the country will face higher tariffs...
Although party officials publicly project confidence and peace, lingering divisions from last year’s elective congress continue to cast a shadow over the weekend gathering. Consequently, many observers are questioning whether the party will emerge...
This follows the reinstatement of a criminal prosecution on the controversial National Petroleum Saga (NPF) case this week.In a statement released this morning , Ngakaagae says he has recused himself from all matters involving Seretse. Before being...
The conversation has emerged alongside developments connected to Machaba Safaris, a Botswana based luxury safari operator known for its exclusive, low-density camps.Through one of its shareholders, the company has an indirect link to a new resort by...
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