The birth of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) could in part be attributed to the labour unions, who have for a long time called for a united opposition that can dislodge the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from power.The idea and the impetus...
Speaking at a fully packed press conference and public lecture organised by the Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) in Gaborone last week, Justice Dingake said the constitutional review was a process that must unite the...
When handing over the refurbished facility to the Ministry of Health, he said it will significantly enhance the hospital's operational capacity, safety, quality of care and consequently support an estimated 34,000 residents the hospital...
Addressing Batlokwa members on Tuesday afternoon, the Minister emphasised that the authority to select dikgosi rests primarily with the main Kgosi, after which the wider tribe is consulted to affirm the decision. This came into light after the tribe...
The event marked the first voluntary joint gathering of both houses under one roof. It aimed to boost social cohesion and tackle national challenges through collaboration.Keorapetse told attendees that mutual acquaintance is key to shared goals....
Maele made the remarks earlier this week at a meet-and-greet session hosted for the newly appointed UB Council members. Despite stating that the council members’ appointment takes effect from 1st January 2026, Maele had the ongoing restructuring on...
Palapye Council chairperson, Kabo Ketshogile, says the move follows a government directive issued earlier this year targeting rapidly growing settlements across the country for transition. “In May this year, the government released a directive that...
Several roads deteriorated rapidly following the downpours, with newly patched sections giving way to potholes and surface failures.The damage has reignited criticism that the city council relies on substandard cold-mix asphalt, resulting in waste of...
The wage adjustment forms part of the transformation part of the long running Ipelegeng programme into the Ikageng Public Works Programme, a restructured national initiative aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods.Under the revised framework...
The six Mexican nationals, namely, Gumecindo Enrique (61), Jose Pena (48), Fansico Alejandro (33), Jose Corrales (39), Carlos Aguilar (32), and David Teran (26), were arrested on November 25 in Gaborone.The six were arrested alongside a Nigerian man,...
Speaking at the official launch on Tuesday, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salakae, said the project to establish the traffic centre dates back to 2017.“The project commenced in November 2017 and has a contract duration of 123...
When he was elected to the National Assembly for the first time in 2019, the Palapye-born legislator changed attire for the classic checked suits of many colours in his closet. He, however, has other plain coloured suits, which he adorns on...
When presenting the Citizenship Amendment Bill No. 30 of 2025 to Parliament on Monday, Mokgware said the objective of the Bill is to amend the Citizenship Act (Cap. 01:01) to provide, amongst others, multiple citizenship to persons who have more than...
He was speaking whilst addressing a Kgotla in Kanye yesterday.Speaking on national issues, President Boko emphasised starting interventions at the family level, calling for parents to instill discipline in young boys as a primary weapon against GBV....
Gladys Ramothwa shares that it is a pain she says has never faded, even after more than two decades.“It was painful... it is still painful today,” she says. Africa was killed in January 2003 by her fiancé, Lebogang Mothudi, at a time when...
In an in-depth report on the country’s economy and trajectory released last week, the IMF advised Botswana against seeking a greater stake in De Beers, citing the country’s constrained fiscal situation and its already high dependence on the...
This comes after Justice William Moncho rescinded a consent court order by another claimant, Maele Morena Maele, which had instructed the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) not to fill the position.Lerato served as Goo-Tau...
OAC is one of the few Development Managers who were granted to continue work as the new Government halted multiple projects under the Development Manager model.The project was awarded at P4 billion, covers 200km of the A3 highway, including the...
Tau Grading and Building Construction (applicant) has taken the following to court: Pro-Serve Consulting Botswana (first respondent), Absa Bank Botswana (second respondent), the Attorney General – representing the Ministry of Transport and Public...
Tshesebe police station commander, Superintendent Mothusi Phadi, said they frequently arrest Zimbabwean nationals who illegally enter Botswana through ungazetted points of entry. He noted that the suspects often cross into the country to buy goods...
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