The UDC comprises of the Alliance for Progressives (AP), the Botswana National Front (BNF), and the Botswana People's Party (BPP). This new found momentum has brought an influx of applications, with each affiliate reporting no fewer than 50-100...
The reason Melco Structure is taking Hitong Holdings and Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) to court is that it entered into a Distribution Agreement between them in which it was given the exclusive mandate to advertise, market, and solicit clients...
Melco Structure being the aggrieved party contends that it put in the work for Hitong Holdings which is the manufacturer of the Smart Meters.The complaint company following its Distribution agreement with Hitong Holdings was tasked with advertising...
According to Minister Onneetse Ramogapi, government will not take any action against Baipoledi as it awaits direction from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) to act as the matter has been referred to it by the Procurement...
From December 11, the Primary Reserve Ratio or PRR, which is a proportion of deposits banks are required to keep at the BoB in order to manage liquidity or cash flows, will be reduced from a rate of 2.5% to zero.The move will allow banks to have...
The BDP was left with an egg on its face after performing dismally and this week it was announced that the former ruling party will walk away with P5.4 million. This is because the BDP managed only four parliamentary seats in the recently held...
Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, is the current vice president. Her victory will extend SWAPO's 34 years in power since it led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.She received roughly 57% of valid votes in the presidential race,...
Addressing the media this week, president of UBASSU, Professor Motsumi Marobela, shared that for some time now they have tried to engage with the new minister. He said they wanted Maele to pay them a courtesy call and listen to their cries. Marobela...
Currently, much of the billions of pula flowing in the tourism sector are in the hands of foreign-owned companies, meaning a lot of it is repatriated out of the country. The sector contributes billions of pula to the overall economy. The Minister of...
Bakoko Bakwena, an employee of the Ministry of Education, was recently reinstated by Justice Omphemetse Motumise with full benefits including arrears from the date of dismissal following his review application. “The decision of the Permanent...
The members strongly oppose the decision to hold the party's congress next July, arguing that the proposed date is too far away. Instead, they are advocating for the congress to take place early next year to provide an opportunity for new members...
The University of Botswana (UB) political science lecturer, Dr Leonard Sesa, enunciated this week that the President represents the unity of the nation and is the embodiment of State continuity. Responding to Mmegi enquiries, the political scientist...
This came after the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bobirwa constituency, Taolo Lucas, asked how the government plans to reform district councils to give them more autonomy and enable them to generate income for self-sustenance. Motshegwa explained...
Speaking in Parliament this week, the Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, revealed that the UDC promised in their manifesto to pay P2, 500 tertiary students allowances per month if the coalition wins the election. He was quick to highlight...
. Moswaane said this recently when addressing a meeting in Monarch location over the allegations that he was a corrupt leader and chose his friends as nominated councillors. Before the meeting, people took it to social media that they were unhappy...
The book delves into the life and vision of President Boko, highlighting his potential to lead a transformative change in Botswana and across Africa. It was published in Gaborone on November 8, 2024. The book has 188 pages and is divided into seven...
The accused in the matter Lovermore Sithole who is the boyfriend for Tlotso's motherAppearing before the High Court today, the state prosecutor, Milikane Tibonye shared that finally investigations have been wrapped up and they are ready to...
“This amount is for Joyce’s Funeral Parlour,” Moeti stated. “Due to the extended period the deceased spent in the mortuary, his body will not be available for public viewing. The government has assured us that it would cover the expenses....
The Court of Appeal (CoA) sitting of three judges on Friday imposed a stiffer penalty on Morupisi as they felt that his plea for a lenient sentence did not mean that the courts should look the other way. The ex-top civil servant is now set to endure...
Moakofi, who in 2021 was charged with a single count of corruption was last week acquitted and discharged by Magistrate Mareledi Dipate of Regional Magistrate’s Court on reasons that the State failed to prove its case against her. “The court...
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