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Moti wants tenders as Boko’s direct appointments irk locals

A South African Company, Moti Group, belonging to President Duma Boko’s friend, wants a tender to build clinics and schools. The deal will last 17 years and be a lease-to-own arrangement.

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Tautona Lodge owned by DIS – Magosi

Just after the Accounting Officer for the Ministry for State President distanced the ministry from the procurement of Tautona Lodge, the Director-General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Peter Magosi, revealed that the farm lot belongs to the intelligence agency.

Drector of DIS Peter Magosi

DIS does recruit thieves – Magosi

With questions often raised about the recruitment criterion of the Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS), Director-General of the spy agency Peter Magosi has revealed that they do not have one and they can sometimes recruit someone because they are a criminal.

Mercury rising: The pressure is increasing on households, from the slowdown in the economy, to banks raising their lending rates 
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Banks increase lending rates on liquidity crunch

Two commercial banks unilaterally raised their prime lending rates in the past week, marking the first-time banks have uncoupled from the Bank of Botswana interest rate benchmark since the freedom to do so was introduced two years ago.

Not amused:Boko recently lambasted the local press alleging 90 % of media reports are fake,. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG..

Boko ‘fake news’ dictum sparks row

President Duma Boko who early this year was hailed for his pragmatism in pursuit of a human rights oriented government, has seemingly changed heart as he has sustained an onslaught on the local media.

Eyes on the numbers: Jefferis

Supplier payment crisis hits cash-poor gov't

The debate on whether government is broke or cash-poor has been overtaken by events with suppliers, including banks, insurance and others, reportedly facing longer delays in settlements of their invoices, including the forwarding of deductions taken from civil servants.

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Court slams PSP for arbitrary, capricious recruitment

Justice Annah Mphetlhe of the Gaborone Industrial Court has interdicted Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), Emma Peloetletse from proceeding with recruitment for the Deputy District Commissioner (E1) position, pending a legal challenge.

Editor's Comment
When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

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