The genesis of BVIBotswana's economy once heavily relied on its cattle, with livestock contributing almost 40% of its GDP and serving as the livelihood for nearly every Motswana. The nation enjoyed robust beef exports to the European Union until...
Our current case involves Mbongeni Mamba from Macetjeni, who has recently lost his employment at the Central Bank and is now being forced to pay a fine of five cattle. The circumstances are deeply troubling: his only “offence” was refusing to be...
Having dedicated more time to this work from 2015, the family has since developed the abovementioned Ultimate Botswana, SA & African (UBSAA) Vision project, in attempted liaison with all influential individuals and organisations in Botswana and...
More than a mere economic gathering, the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) symbolizes Algeria's unwavering continental ambition-one that the nation is determined to fully embrace. A "work of projection and observation"-such was...
The 2025 International Youth Day is commemorated under the theme: “Local Youth Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals and Beyond”. This year’s theme aligns with the upcoming 30th Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth,...
It should be interesting to note its contents, which are not yet public. However, let’s be a little patient. Hopefully, it will be timeously shared with stakeholders for appreciation now that the OP has received it. The Task Team, appointed in...
The statement, stripped of bureaucratic gloss, read with chilling directness. For most Batswana, these words were not mere policy adjustments. They heard the sound of the floor giving way beneath their feet. In a country where the public health...
That invitation was not just a personal milestone, but a powerful reminder of a truth I have long believed: that effective oversight institutions, such as the Ombudsman and a vigilant press, are not just natural partners. They are democracy’s...
That invitation was not just a personal milestone, but a powerful reminder of a truth I have long believed: that effective oversight institutions, such as the Ombudsman and a vigilant press, are not just natural partners. They are democracy’s...
In a packed Gaborone conference hall, President Duma Boko and, Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, unveiled the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) with fanfare and hope.After decades of a diamond-fuelled economy and abstract plans buried in...
The following was deemed a disastrous attempt to amend the Constitution, passionately spearheaded by the BDP regime. Efforts to review the constitution have gained new momentum. However, this time around, led by the UDC. The UDC has thus tabled...
Nowhere is this tension more pronounced than in the reporting of the death of prominent individuals, a moment steeped in emotion, public interest, and increasingly, misinformation. Traditionally in Botswana and across much of Africa, the passing of...
The three-day conventions, free and open to the public, will be held at the University of Botswana Sports Arena in Gaborone and the Adansonia Hotel in Francistown across three weekends in August. The gatherings are expected to draw over 2,200...
Cattle, not just assets but deeply woven into the lives and identities of families, were shot and buried in mass graves. It was not just a veterinary crisis. It was an emotional one. The pain could not be fully measured in numbers. It was in the...
Reports indicate that some members of the BNF verbally harassed journalists and used disparaging language against the media.Such conduct is not only regrettable, but poses a serious threat to press freedom and the safety of journalists.This latest...
The rest of the week, the newspaper will be available only in PDF format or online. Prior to the digital revolution, Daily News published as many as 80,000 copies each weekday, ensuring nationwide distribution, even in some of the most remote parts...
In commemorating this great milestone, we pay tribute to one of the founders of Botswana and a key figure in the framing of its Constitution. He was the principal architect of its economic development as Minister of Finance and Development Planning.I...
This article seeks to address this ongoing issue and offer a fair perspective on the need for Batswana to deeply understand the functions of journalism in any society.From the onset, it is worth stating that democracies across the world rely on...
Lately, in the wake of big stories such as allegations against Bridget Motsepe in the so-called P100 billion saga, some have accused the media of being complicit in spreading lies simply for reporting on allegations that were circulating in official...
His move not only stunned South Africans and thrust the media into the storm but also forced journalists to navigate competing narratives, hidden agendas and the deeper question of how far journalism should go in serving the public interest when...
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