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Monday, May 23, 2022

23 May 2022

The night that former president of Botswana, Ian Khama, escaped under the cover of darkness into neighboring South Africa, marked a loss of innocence in Botswana’s usually stable, harmless politics. Tensions between Khama and his handpicked successor, current President Mokgweetsi Masisi, has spilled out into the open. It threatens to inflame tribal malaise and destabilise a country once known for its sparkling diamonds and thriving economy.

Joel konopo | 20 May 2022

Flag of Russia and Ukraine painted on a concrete wall.

Effects of the Ukraine-Russia-war on the economy of Botswana

The recovery of the global economy from the negative effects of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is bound to decelerate due to the geopolitical conflict in Eastern Europe. On February 24th, Russia invaded neighbouring Ukraine thereby escalating the Russo-Ukrainian conflict that has its origins in 2014.

OSCAR CHIWIRA & LOVEMORE TAONEZVI* | 20 May 2022

Large population is panacea for socio-economic progress

Some few weeks back, Statistics Botswana released the preliminary 2022 Population and Housing Census results. The results that were released show that Botswana’s population stands at a little over 2.3 million people.

Solly Rakgomo | 20 May 2022

Cybersecurity decoded: Understanding threats, vulnerabilities, information security risks

Our digital cosmos is continuously evolving from technology, process, and people standpoints. As corporations adapt to more innovative technologies and ways of working, the scope of challenges and issues related to Cyber Security magnify simultaneously.

ODIRILE TAMAJOBE | 13 May 2022

Envoy bids Botswana farewell

Botswana marked a special chapter in my African journey and is the highlight of my professional career. I love Africa! I have spent 18 years of my life living and working on the continent. I raised my children in Africa, and they intend to return when they find an opportunity. My wife Angie and I often talk about retiring on the continent.

Ambassador Craig L. Cloud | 13 May 2022

President Masisi addressing the African Mining Indaba Pic: BWPresidency

Botswana at the African Mining Indaba

I am honoured to have been invited to make a keynote address at this momentous occasion-the African Mining Indaba Conference of 2022.

Mokgweetsi Masisi | 13 May 2022

Implications of the Tribal Land Act No. 1 of 2018

Following the commencement of the Tribal Land Act into law with effect from April 20, 2022, we wish to set out what the implications of this Act are to you our client so you may assess your position and take any necessary steps. Please refer to the attached Overview of the Changes, which you will need to read in conjunction with this document.

Bonolo Selelo | 06 May 2022

Eternal bond: Mother and child statue at the University of Botswana PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Mother to child

Has any sculpture ever been as expressive and compelling as this simple one of a mother cradling her child on her lap as they both look intently at a laptop? The grey metallic art, of a good-looking mother cuddling her plain-looking child gives away the mother’s devotion to her child.

Bongi D D M Radipati | 06 May 2022

The brutal assault of neo-liberalism on trade unions

The term “neo-liberalism” is probably the trendiest scapegoat in intellectual circles at the moment. It refers to a purported ideological movement that bears blame for a variety of progressive grievances about the world today: inequality, poverty, climate change, deregulation, globalisation and the proliferation of money in politics.

Solly Rakgomo | 06 May 2022

Sorghum can replace yellow maize in poultry diets

Othusitse Madibela | 29 April 2022

Political intolerance: A threat to democracy

Solly Rakgomo | 29 April 2022

Bad governance in Africa

Solly Rakgomo | 22 April 2022

Are you wearing a thing?

Bongi D D M Radipati | 14 April 2022

Botswana needs a defence industry

Solly Rakgomo | 14 April 2022

Organised crime-a threat to Botswana’s national security

Solly Rakgomo | 08 April 2022

Khama family: Tshekedi, Anthony, Ruth Jacquline and Ian

Khama family mourns eldest kin

Following the news that Jaqueline Tebogo Khama, the firstborn to the late Sir Seretse Khama and Lady Ruth Khama, died at age 72, some of her family will mourn her death while in exile.

Air Botswana ERJ170 PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

CAAB grounds Air Botswana aircraft

The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB), the body charged with the Regulation and Service Provision of Aviation in Botswana, today grounded the Air Botswana ERJ170 Aircraft, registration A2-ABM by suspending its Certificate of Airworthiness for Safety reasons.

IN HAPPIER TIMES: Former president Ian Khama and successor Mokgweetsi Masisi

Khama shifts reputational damage blame to Masisi

Following the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ revelation that former president Ian Khama has tarnished the image of Botswana through negative comments about the country, the latter has rubbished the claims in what is now becoming a game of buck-passing.

UDC NEC meeting highly-charged

PALAPYE: Botswana National Front (BNF) vice president Prince Dibeela over the weekend reportedly played a central role in ensuring that the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) is not expelled from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) "for bringing the name of the coalition into disrepute".

How will the Masisi-Khama conflict end?

Lobatse mayor toppled

Over the weekend, the BDP councillors at Lobatse held a caucus to topple the mayor Essop Pandora and his deputy Tinny Dinoko. Both the mayor and deputy are alleged to be anti-Masisi since they support the area Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Thapelo Matsheka.

Ex-diplomat commits 250 years toward debt-clearance

A former diplomat who owes government of Botswana around P600,000 has committed to service the debt by paying P200 every month.

What about employees in private sector?

How can this be achieved when there already is little care about the working conditions of those within the private sector employ?For a long time, private sector employees have been neglected by their employers, not because they cannot do better to care for them, but because they take advantage of government's laxity when it comes to protecting and advocating for public sector employees, giving the cue to employers within the private sector...

The Monitor Editor | 23 May 2022

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