The initiative brings together the BIHL Trust, Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Botswana, and Mokolodi Nature Reserve in a three-year agreement that enhances existing efforts to connect children with nature through hands-on learning.The...
In a recent judgment, the Court of Appeal (CoA) said the five soldiers, who hold Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies (DABS), weren't entitled to the delinking benefits.The CoA judge argued that the applicants’ review of their conditions...
With a robust calendar of wellness, healthcare, and community events planned between April and June 2025, Bomaid continues to entrench its brand as a trusted advocate for collective wellbeing. These engagements build on the Society’s flagship STEPS...
The incident occurred around 4:30am, shortly after the family had retired to bed following a night of drinking.Police say the robbers, who had covered their faces with masks, forced entry into the home through a window whilst the family was...
Mogoditshane Chief Magistrate , Gofaone Morweng has spared a young mother who was charged and found guilty procuring abortion contrary to section 161 of the Penal Code (Cap. 08:01) Laws Botswana, opting to give her a suspended sentence instead of a...
Mokomeng is facing a total of nine charges inclusive of the three murders of Elizabeth Ramolala, Alefha Ramolala, and Katlego Ramolala from the Kgomokasitwa. Other charges include attempted murders of Happy Ramolala, Dibotelo, arson and malicious...
MSC scooped position two nationally and was number one regionally in the 2024 BGCSE results. In his remarks during a victory celebration, Bajiti said that the Roman Catholic Church had an influence in their outstanding performance. He further said...
Their main contention is that the employer had failed to pay them salary back pays despite the government having issued Directives and Savingrams to that effect. The employees had taken the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM), DIS, and...
As wrangling continues between government and Botswana Doctors Union (BDU), doctors have been urged to stand united and protect their rights and profession by working lesser emergency call hours. Emergency call refers to duties after normal working...
Speaking at the World Health Commemoration Day in Gaborone recently, Sinvula pointed out that over the past four decades, Botswana has fought hard to turn the tide on maternal mortality. He said in 1980, they faced a maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of...
Finance minister, Nadaba Gaolathe, announced a hike to the corporate income tax rate, and to the top personal income tax rate, in his 2025 Budget Speech in February. Gaolathe proposed to raise the corporate tax rate and the top personal tax rate by...
According to reports, students were transferred from a poultry house to a multipurpose hall for lessons due to lack of a conducive learning space. In an interview with the Tonota District Council chairperson, Neo Sefume, he said the school's...
Speaking at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU Assembly) recently in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Keorapetse said collectively, with conviction and devastating agility, that they must recognise that the effectiveness of Botswana laws relies on their...
They would rather the institution be a stand-alone entity following separation with Lesotho and Eswatini. They also want a commission for an independent forensic audit of the institution to assess its financial status and operational efficiency. The...
Sefume told Mmegi that the district possesses many mining sites that could eventually boost the local economy. He said they would like to explore and acquire the mining rights so that they could lease the facilities to various mining companies. The...
Between now and September, the National Planning Commission will tour the country, gathering views on what should be included in the upcoming National Development Plan (NDP12). NDP12, as with previous plans, will encompass all the programmes,...
In a move to align with global educational trends, Hibiscus is embracing modern advancements to equip students with essential 21st-century skills, positioning itself as a leading institution in the country. Originally established as a preschool, the...
Appearing before court today, Prosecutor Simon Galebonwe stated that the investigations in the cases involving the accused are dragging, as he is not willing to cooperate with them.“The accused was supposed to have blood extracted for DNA testing...
In a statement, BCP spokesperson Mpho Pheko revealed there have not been any talks to enter coalition with the former ruling party."We would like to categorically state that the BCP leadership has no mandate to enter into any relationship with BDP,...
Responding to a question in Parliament asked by Member of Parliament for Selebi-Phikwe West, Reuben Kaizer recently, Atamelang said this was revealed by a consultant who was engaged to do a review of the BR’s organisational and salary structure.The...
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