While we must happy that in this era of digital technology, information becomes easily available, but on the other hand we must be wary that the integrity of such information and communications systems is largely compromised by the proliferation of...
Whilst we anticipate rigging, we encourage all eligible citizens - 18 years and above - to register in large numbers.We should borrow from the Zambian experience where there was massive rigging but the huge voter turnout allowed the people to defeat...
The position of the SKI Khama Foundation on this is that the government of Botswana has yet again chosen to withhold full disclosure and opted for half-truths about why there was an invitation in the first place and what happened in Angola.We can...
The purpose of the visit was to meet and brief President Lourenço on the Government of Botswana’s position on the self-imposed exile of Former President Lt. Gen. Khama and some members of his family.The two Presidents also discussed other critical...
We therefore apologize for putting an additional burden on you by writing this letter.Firstly, we wish to address you correctly and set the record straight that you are somehow a Mothusa Motswharela Kgosi Kgolo ya Gammangwato or alternatively plainly...
The state-owned abattoir had lately outdone itself with most payments for the cattle that were sold in April/May only paid for in November.Prominent farmer and former chairman of North West Integrated Farmers Association (NWIFA), Simon Bojosi has...
He has been BCP YL president for a single term from 2019 to July 2022, interestingly quite aware of what he is getting himself into. And readily admits that his is of course an uphill battle, but not an insurmountable one.In an interview, the young...
Popularly known by the moniker Mike, he started primary education in Kanye at Matsaakgang Primary School and completed it at Boitumelo Primary School in Sebele. He proceeded to secondary education at Moeding College in 1981 and completed it in...
While locally, the period 2014-2016 will be remembered as the worst of the unforgiving El Niño phenomenon, even, drying up Gaborone Dam, scientists have dubbed 2023 “the warmest year in recorded history”. Furthermore, a SADC report released...
The group, chaired by Zambia said there was no robust, decisive outcome on adaptation, which is the heart of the global stocktake. The global stocktake is an assessment of “where the world stands on climate action and support, identifying the gaps,...
Liphi was crowned the winner in a ceremony held at the Egyptian Pavilion at Expo2020, the COP28 venue in Dubai on Sunday.The award distinguishes Liphi’s invention, which is a compact backpack, made from durable, waterproof canvas, and includes an...
* Media Landscape:• Southern Africa is home to a diverse media landscape, with both state-owned and independent media outlets. However, in some countries, media freedom may be restricted, and journalists might face challenges in reporting...
I first met Mike when we were active in student politics at the University of Botswana (UB). I believe we also served in the editorial board of the UB Scope together. But most importantly, we were members of Mass, the Botswana National Front (BNF)...
The study, whose initial phase has already mapped out climate change hotspots at the sub-national level, presents a gloomy picture in the climate-sensitive agriculture sector where less than 16% of women are employed with less than 40% land ownership...
A few other comrades joined in but midway through this political project that Mike led with intention and purpose, we could tell the battle was lost.Many fell by the wayside, but Mike kept pushing. I had to confront him, showing him that we were...
As a result, in collaboration with other civil society organisations, DITSHWANELO has organised a peaceful march with an intention to raise awareness about the bombardment, siege and the serious situation of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. On...
It is on this basis that the president of BCP, Dumelang Saleshando, sent the President of the Republic of Botswana a letter on November 20, 2023, proffering his advice on a way forward. While the registration crisis escalates and threatens our...
1.4 As things stand, we are behind schedule with the registration process and do not know when the process will commence and the duration over which it will take place. If this issue is not resolved soon, it is likely to cast a dark shadow over the...
This case had originally been brought against 27 banks including Standard Chartered, Barclays now known as ABSA, FNB, Nedbank, Citibank and many other mainly international banks. The case alleged that the 27 banks were colluding to manipulate the...
The figure of 36,000 is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) expected turnout, while the COP28 presidency anticipates about 70,000.In mid-May, the COP28 President-Designate, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, received demands for...
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