This was revealed by a psychologist, Tsholo Zion, when discussing the reasons why GBV continues to rise despite efforts in place to curb this scourge. In an interview with this publication, Zion highlighted that cultural norms and elitism serve as...
“Judges cannot be influenced by public opinion, but they are open to probing. Every institution should be subjected to probing which should not be viewed as disrespect,” he said.Speaking during the formal swearing in of newly appointed judges of...
BBS Bank recently hosted a gala dinner for the Chinese Business Community in Botswana in a bid to make them aware of the existing and refurbished products and services. Speaking at the gala dinner, BBS Bank's managing director, Pedzani Tafa, said...
After only four months in office, Mokwasi characterised her new leadership position as a stepping stone and a ray of hope for young people who have faith in their dreams. In an interview with Mmegi, the 21-year-old said that during her tenure in...
The state media has been often accused of biased news coverage in favour of the government during the rule of the previous Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) regime. Speaking on behalf of the State President minister, Foreign Affairs minister, Phenyo...
Members of Parliament from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) are pushing to adopt a policy on the licit use of cannabis in the country for both industrial and medicinal purposes.Presenting the policy before Parliament this week, Dikoloti...
. Speaking at the just-ended ESACD expert meeting on cannabis policy that was held at Avani Hotel, Gaborone, the commission’s Chairperson, Kgalema Motlanthe, who is also the former President of South Africa, emphasised the need for a shift away...
According to a notice from the Botswana Guardian/Midweek, where he was the Business Editor, Ramokopelwa lost his life after a short illness. Ever since then, tributes have been pouring in from media colleagues and business he interacted with during...
One of the lobbies seeking to take power, Team MAATLA led by Monica Molome launched their manifesto this week. Welcoming the media to the launch of manifesto, Sadie Moremomg who is contesting for the Secretary General position said the manifesto...
Boko, who made many promises on the eve of the 2024 election, told a Kgotla meeting in Kanye this week that he needs three years to perform magic after inheriting an ailing economy with empty coffers. That means Boko can fully deliver on his promises...
The main opposition party in country has been breathing on the former’s neck and this week during a media brief, BCP vice president Taolo Lucas said 4/10 is what they can only give the UDC after these months in office.“When giving UDC the benefit...
This is because he could not trust the Ministry of Water and Human Settlements to do the right thing as they had proved to be biased when dealing with the matter before. Despite the bid having been almost P300 million cheaper and having passed all...
He is of the view that Moti and De Beers are financially behind his ouster from state power.Masisi said this at a press conference this morning further adding that he is deeply concerned by what they warned the voting public and the rest of the...
The Court of Appeal recently addressed the presidents and deputies of the urban courts dashing their hopes of ever being referred to as Dikgosi saying the matter must be set straight to rid any confusion and misleading information."The matter that...
In court this week, the Magistrate made the remarks after the accused person, Mohammad Esau, cried foul and highlighted ill-treatment by the police. Esau is facing robbery charges.In court for a status update, the accused raised his frustrations with...
The initiative, supported by the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS), Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), and the University of...
Minister for State President, Moeti Mohwasa, has revealed that the $4.3 million (about P60m) forensic audit will be concluded by the end of December 2025.Responding to a question in Parliament recently, he revealed that in the 10 months that Dubai...
This follows after the union was taken to court by its general manager (commercial division), Sydney Mogapi for what he termed "unfair suspension".He was suspended by the union on March 7 following a national executive (NATEX) meeting on March 5,...
He stated in a statement that they will refer to the Local Government Act of 2012 and regulation 35 of the Local Government (Valuation and Rating) Regulations 2019. The two provisions provide that where the owner of the property fails to pay the...
Principal District Development Officer, Masego Pitso, indicated that the teen pregnancy statistics prove that many girls are defiled in the second city when she was giving an update on the UDC report during the last full council session pitso.She...
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