Accordingly, as Batswana become part of this 2.6 billion people later in October, we are entering a period that will be characterised by both excitement and fierce electoral competition among candidates and their respective political formations. It...
In tandem with the recent provision of significant assistance by the United States to democratic Ukraine, this is an opportunity for all countries to reaffirm our unwavering determination to democratic Ukraine as it defends its freedom, sovereignty,...
Today we are gathered here to bid farewell to a Legend. A Freedom fighter, whose mere name tormented and haunted all oppressive regimes. A baobab tree that gave us shade has fallen. My brother is no more! May he live forever! My last interaction (by...
But, everyone who now talks excitedly about “content” must know that they really draw on the nature of, the reason for, and the appeal of books.In any case, only books contain a contents page and at the beginning for that matter! Inside them,...
An essential and precious resource, there has never been more need to conserve water and protect resources, amidst growing threats of climate change, particularly for landlocked, semi-arid countries such as Botswana. Growing evidence also indicates...
A comprehensive data analysis reveals a stark contrast in internet access and digital infrastructure across different regions of the country.According to recent data compiled by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), there is a...
It got me thinking about the relevance of this quote to current policy-making decisions. Perhaps, at the core of our policies should be addressing basic human needs: food, water, and shelter. To achieve these fundamental objectives, our industrial...
Just a few years ago, this internet access was a luxury reserved for the privileged few. Today, however, thanks to the ambitious National Broadband Strategy launched in 2019, the digital landscape of Botswana is undergoing a dramatic transformation,...
Allow me to say, protocol observed. My name is Refilwe Dingake, daughter to Justice Dingake – the younger brother to MK Dingake. My father is not able to be with us today. He is trapped in the bowels of the Pacific Ocean and unable to be home to...
His father, my grandfather, showed some remarkable foresight and vision by sending Mike to such a far-flung corner at a time when parents were comfortable with their children herding cattle.Once in South Africa, Cde MK was to do the unthinkable, to...
Any person who intercepts communications without a warrant commits a criminal offence.The legal framework for interception of communications recognises that interception of communications is highly intrusive hence the requirement that an...
‘MK’ was such a principled political giant who was extremely down to earth and humble. He was well read and scholarly especially in the area of politics.He was also a true revolutionary and patriotic of our beloved Republic of Botswana. In 1995,...
Although he never was State President, he was a true tautona. Mourning his passing the ANC this week thus observed: “Comrade Dingake’s commitment to the cause of liberation was unwavering, despite enduring arrest, torture, and a lengthy...
Only last year February, his nephew, Martin Dingake and his wife, Dikeledi had hosted family, friends and well-wishers at their farm outside Thamaga along the Molepolole road.The occasion was the celebration of his 95th birthday. Dingake is...
I like to refer to the media as the Fourth Estate, the name its members, the journalists themselves assumed at the beginning of the French Revolution, which arrived on the scene under the ringing tones of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.France,...
The European Union (EU) has vowed to support the African Union (AU) in its ambitious goal to produce 60% of vaccines in Africa by 2040. The European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutti Urpilainen, says that following lessons from the...
But there is music playing in the background. That music is classical music. This is the music of the medieval period, past through the Renaissance era, beyond the common period, the 20th century, and right up to the present postmodern period.It is...
The UK is Party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) which regulates international trade in over 35,000 species of wild animals and plants, their products (such as animal skins) and...
In Botswana, the political disconnection with former President Ian Khama began at the advent of President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s tenure on April 1, 2018. The problem has since metamorphosed into a crisis, with Masisi’s administration...
The Bill, published on March 12, 2024 in the Extra-ordinary Government Gazette, is expected to be presented before Parliament by Minister for State President, Kabo Morwaeng.According to the draft Bill, the object is to amend the Constitution...
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