This article explores the remaining critical lease clauses that all property investors should be mindful of in their bid not only to retain the rental and capital values of their properties but also to enhance such values in real terms. Security...
Despite this year’s promising rain, we should still expect, with climate change, increased drought with sustained torrential rain and floods on the one hand, and no rain the next. We have to understand that whilst our water situation has always...
We probably also hoped that it would provide a space for views, debate by both experts and amateurs on a wide variety of topics, matters and concerns, while also giving online voice and opportunity to the voiceless, marginalised, atypical...
It has since been amended 22 times. The relevant amendment for this discussion occurred in 2005, pursuant to Act No.9 of 2005. This was to make sections 77, 78 and 79 ‘tribally neutral’. This Note investigates whether tribal neutrality, or more...
Signs of an ineffective education system include amongst others: uncontrollably high rate of unemployment, poor work ethic, weak managerial and leadership skills, weak governance structures and high rate of crime. In fact, all social ills and...
I attempt here to focus attention on intimate partner violence which at its callous best presents as murder-suicide (inappropriately referred to as passion killing). It is my view that the remedy for intimate partner violence is located plainly at...
You may not know this but renting out property in Botswana, especially residential property is often fraught with avoidable anomalies. In a good number of instances, it is let without the benefit of a lease. In some cases a lease is drafted, but one...
Roseline was not just in politics, she was indeed a force to be reckoned with in a world where women remain an endangered species. Roseline’s contribution to Botswana’s politics is traceable to the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), a party...
Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. We deeply appreciate the family having officially notified the Botswana Democratic Party leadership of the bereavement, a sign of the cordial relationship we continue to...
No words can express the loss and sorrow that you are going through. We join you in mourning this comrade who was one of the refined female politicians this country has had. A real Mensch. She became the secretary-general of the BPF not by chance or...
As a nation we have seen the importance of being self-reliant and produce our own food, which has been even more amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. As Regional Agriculture Manager at FNBB, my responsibilities include; successful implementation of...
It is an honour for me to once again join you and the rest of the world in commemorating the thirty- second (32nd) World AIDS Day. The commemoration of this day is an opportunity for us to take stock of progress that we have made so far in our...
For instance, after series of embarrassments from the way it treated China Jiangsu International (Botswana), it has shifted its focus to another company that was fairly allocated Phase 1 works contract in Selebi-Phikwe. The Land Ministry Permanent...
This momentous and historic virtual graduation would not be as great and glamorous as it is, had it not been for the hard work of the Chairperson of the University Council, the Vice Chancellor, management, staff and students. I know the huge...
We have also seen the humongous rise of gender violence cases despite efforts made by different stakeholders to curb it. There are reports of killings and rapes almost every week. Violence hurts and it destroys. It takes innocent lives, it leaves...
What do the following men have in common? Persian Ustad-Ahmad Lahori, the chief architect of the Taj Mahal mausoleum in India; Danish Jørn Utzon, the architect of Sydney Opera House in Australia; Japanese Satoshi Kashima, the engineer who designed...
Government institutions, Kapinga said, must never be used to pursue false and malicious charges against citizens however we may dislike or hate them. We must be concerned about this new phenomenon in Botswana and ensure it does not rear its ugly...
A Judiciary that is the lapdog of the Executive cannot enjoy the confidence of the people. The lifeblood of any Judiciary is the confidence and trust the people repose in it1. As is often said, the Judiciary is the last line of defence against any...
Gaone, a 42-year-old woman is a victim of child abuse. From her late infancy into her childhood, she was a larger than life bubbly character. Always oozing with life. Warmhearted, helpful and refreshing to have around. Blessed with the knack to...
A great deal of conflicting information has emerged about the immune response that develops in patients who have recovered from COVID-19. A recent study in the UK showed declining antibodies in more than 350,000 people, leading to headlines that...
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