The organisers announced the programme change in a statement issued this morning, confirming that Limpopo Boy would no longer be part of the event, which is being held in association with BBS Bank. “The organisers of the Creators Assembly, in...
Since the 1990s when their establishment picked up pace, government has undertaken various efforts to reform parastatals and turn them into efficient vehicles, with little success. These entities’ struggles belie the fact that they enjoy...
The moves come as fiscal authorities fight to trim the budget deficit, in order to slow down the pace of government borrowing and avoid a debt free-fall which would push the economy into a crisis.At the last count, public debt was measured at P92.7...
The party's secretary-general, Mmantlha Sankoloba, announced the decision in a statement issued following a central committee meeting. The BPP stated its leadership resolved to defer the conference after carefully considering views and...
Although the BPP constitution provides that the central committee should be elected every three years, the party has not held elections since its national delegates conference in 2015.“All members of the central committee shall be elected on three-...
The controversy comes in the wake of the suspension of Francistown West Member of Parliament (MP), Ignatius Moswaane.His removal has fuelled speculation of deepening divisions within Botswana's oldest political party. The BPP leadership has...
The anti-corruption agency revealed that two cases against the head of intelligence body have already been completed and ready for the next stage of the legal process. Appearing before the PAC, DCEC Director General Botlhale Makgekgenene assured...
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week, DCEC Director General Botlhale Makgekgenene revealed that allegations of corruption reported to the anti-corruption agency have risen sharply over the past three years.She revealed that...
The caution paints a worrying picture of how economic hardships are exposing vulnerable Batswana to human trafficking, labour exploitation and other forms of transnational organised crime, as many cling to the hope of securing better-paying jobs...
The Corporation wants Lobatse High Court judge, Dr Ookeditse Maphakwane, to halt the case and send the parties to adjudication or arbitration under their P549.7 million contract. But, the contractor, through former Cabinet member and now project...
According to BERa, the engagement provided a platform for open dialogue between the regulator and the business community on electricity tariffs, billing methodologies and the practical realities experienced by companies following the implementation...
It is a matter in which Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) councillor, David Ikanyeng, is challenging the refusal by the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Kethalefile Motshegwa to recognise him as the council chairperson. This came...
LOCALBig Brother Naija Live Shows (S11) Genre: RealitySundays at 20:00 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up“Big Brother Naija” returns for an electrifying eleventh season, as housemates vie for the grand prize while...
Prosecutors state in the charge sheet that on or about April 17, 2024, the former minister accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company (Pty) Ltd, via Wisecreatives Investments Pty Ltd. They argue this was a reward for issuing prospecting licences...
Data from the central bank shows that as of May, household credit stands at around P55 billion, less than P57 billion recorded in May 2025.This means that households aren’t taking up new credit or getting new loans, not because they don’t want...
Debswana invested over P2.7 million towards the development of the ranch, complementing Boteti District Council's P2.3 million contribution.Speaking at the handover, OLDM General Manager Mogakolodi Maoketsa said the project, which Debswana has...
Last year, Boko launched the Bonno Housing Project at Palapye, tailor-made to provide housing to Batswana across 61 constituencies. He set himself and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) a target of 61,000 houses. This was against their...
Late in June, in response to complaints by the hospitality industry, the government instituted new arrangements to the per diem policy, specifically requiring civil servants to use up to P900 of the allowance for accommodation at licensed...
Justice Tapiwa Kganyago upheld a preliminary objection raised by the respondents and found that the consortium had failed to comply with Section 7 of the State Proceedings Act before seeking contempt orders against government officials.The applicants...
The deceased was a passenger in a Toyota Vitz that was hit from behind by a Ford Mustang allegedly driven by an 18-year-old man.No.3 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Dan Moshebashebi said they received a report of the fatal accident at around...
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