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Friday, August 30, 2024

BSE chief positive that privatisation can transform Botswana’s economy

According to the Bank of Botswana, Botswana’s economy has to grow by 6.7% to escape the middle income trap, achieve a high income status and realise the aspirations of Vision 2036 – Towards Prosperity for All.

correspondent | 30 August 2024

Seeking solutions: Bolokwe

The Trust Deficit: The cost of neglecting reputation management

In today's fast-paced digital world, reputation is everything. It is the bedrock upon which businesses, brands, and individuals build their credibility and trustworthiness.

Taazima Kala-Essack | 16 August 2024

Upskilling: Students being taken through coding

Liquid Botswana boosts coding in schools

The Computer Science Education (CSEd) Botswana is a strategic initiative whose goal is to leverage computer science education expertise and funding from both local and international stakeholders to collaborate with the Botswana government.

ODIRILE TAMAJOBE | 02 August 2024

We need a pandemic agreement for all, not for the privileged few

The specter of COVID-19 still hangs heavy. Its brutal wake-up call exposed the gaping vulnerabilities in our global health architecture, particularly in Africa, where the pandemic laid bare the stark inequities in access to life-saving resources.

Dr. PENNINAH LUTUNG | 01 June 2024

Gifted hands: There is beauty is seeing a craftsman or woman create something from nothing

Thank you for being crafty

Nothing compares to the combined use of hands, a head and a heart in the process of invention. While comparing processes of invention is foolhardy, superlatives certainly apply to craftsmanship. Because we know it when we see it, we often do not define it. So, for a change, let me try my hand at defining it.

Bongi D D M Radipati | 24 May 2024

Bakalanga call for Bukalanga Tribal Territory

Speaker of Parliament, Honourable Phandu Tombola Chaha Skelemani, Your Excellency the President, Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, Your Honour the Vice-President, Honourable Slumber Tsogwane, The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Honourable Pono Moatlhodi, who is also Member of Parliament for Tonota, Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Dithapelo Keorapetse, who is also Member of Parliament for Selebi-Phikwe West, Honourable Members of Parliament, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen.

Tendekani E Malebeswa | 24 May 2024

From the soil: Efforts continue to boost the continent’s agricultural production

Norway, AU-NEPAD to pump P41m into Africa’s agriculture

The Africa region, particularly African Union (AU) member states, recently received a shot in the arm from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) in the form of a 33 million Norwegian krone (P41 million) pledge in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency (AUD-NEPAD).

Keletso Thobega | 24 May 2024

Historical revisionism: The Rwandan context

GABORONE: Rwanda is a small country, roughly the same size as Ngamiland District. Designated the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s main export used to be primarily tea and coffee, with a GDP of USD 752 million in 1994, to USD11.07 billion in 2023.

Carla Nkusi | 24 May 2024

Unlocking equality: Holy matrimony society sheds light on partnership in marriage

The Holy Matrimony Society, Gaborone branch, recently hosted a married couple’s dinner with the theme, ‘Song of Solomon Couples Therapy’.

CHARITY KEOBOKILE- OPELO | 17 May 2024

Journalists must prioritise their safety and adhere to journalistic principles of accuracy and fairness

Staying safe amidst the electoral frenzy as journalists brace for October election

The year 2024 comes across as a Super-Election Year because 2.6 billion people across the globe will find themselves at the ballot box.

Thomas Nkhoma | 03 May 2024

We all have a responsibility to defend freedom and shared values

AMBASSADOR HOWARD VAN VRANKEN* | 29 April 2024

“My father, my brother, my mentor, my everything”

Hon Justice OBK Dingake | 29 April 2024

You must judge a book by its cover!

Bongi D D M Radipati | 26 April 2024

Women should lead water resource management initiatives

Keletso Thobega | 26 April 2024

Botswana’s digital divide: Unveiling disparities in Internet access

Nchidzi Masendu | 26 April 2024

Pelotshweu entsha lebelo

Bame Boitshoko | 19 April 2024

Mafikizolo took their fans down the memory lane with their old songs PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Legendary Mafikizolo honour Letsile Tebogo

Celebrating their 10th anniversary in the music industry, one of the prominent South African music groups, Mafikizolo, celebrated local athlete, Letsile Tebogo, for making Batswana proud by winning the Gold Medal at the World Olympics recently.

Kalahari being given water salute at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Air Botswana unveils new addition to fleet

Air Botswana (AB) has added four new aircraft to its fleet in a bid to improve on-time performance and operational efficiencies, reaffirming its commitment to providing reliable service to its passengers.

Quest for freedom : Tsaone Reboeleng challenges confession statement

Did she or did she not?

Coming face to face with the officers she accuses of torturing and abusing her, Tsaone Reboeleng, the only survivor in the phase 2 mass shooting cut a cool figure behind the accused dock as she listened to state’s version of event, SHARON MATHALA was in court following the proceedings.

Tshenolo Mogotsi's sauce.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Hot chilli sauce with healthy benefits

With a number of brands of sauces already available in the market, one budding entrepreneur from Kanye says she differentiates herself from the pack by offering a health conscious product.

Slumber Tsogwane speaking at BDP 40th National Congress. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Tsogwane denies heading faction, calls for unified BDP

Vice President Slumber Tsogwane has addressed concerns about factionalism during the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) Congress held at the Royal Aria Hotel in Tlokweng.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe addresses guests during the 2024 CAF Executive Programme Launch of CAF and UCT Partnership at UCT Graduate Buisiness School in Cape Town on 2 September 2024 PIC:Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

BFA president to pocket P650,000 annually from CAF

CAF president, Patrice Motsepe is pushing plans to pay association heads $50,000 (approximately) P650,000 as annual gratuity. This marks a 150% increase from the $20,000 (approx. P260,000) that member association presidents receive yearly.

Botswana election to be held October 30th

The 2024 Botswana General election will be held October 30th.

We should care more for our infrastructure, road safety

These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...

Mmegi Editor | 30 August 2024

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