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Girolando cattle

Gov't to import 1,000 Girolando cattle from Brazil

Just a month after the Ministry of Agriculture denied buying dairy cattle from Brazil, President Duma Boko has confirmed that his government will import at least 1,000 Girolando cattle from Brazil.

IN TALKS: Kenewendo and Azevedo met on Friday in Gaborone. PIC: MINISTRY OF MINERALS FACEBOOK

Botswana, Angola focus on reviving diamond demand

The minerals ministers of Botswana and Angola met on Friday, pledging to redouble their efforts to resuscitate global demand for natural diamonds, in the spirit of partnership.

Students

Broke gov’t turns to TVET students for facility upkeep

With the government facing serious fiscal challenges, President Duma Boko says his administration will now use Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students for the maintenance of facilities as a cost efficiency measure and skills upgrade.

Jeanette Makgolo PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

BURS shake-up: Staff emergency meeting after CEO dismissal

BURS Commissioner of Operations, Phodiso Valashia, has reportedly been appointed acting Commissioner General of the tax agency, following the dismissal of Jeanette Makgolo, information from an emergency staff meeting held today indicates.

Police

Senior police officer found dead in suspected suicide

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has revealed that one of their senior officers allegedly took his own life this past Monday.

Digging deeper: Mphoeng

To De Beers or not to De Beers Pt 2: An investment analyst perspective

A few weeks ago I gave a presentation on the Botswana economy and opined on whether it would be a good idea to purchase De Beers shares from Anglo American.

Pastor Goitsekgosi Mojadigo (35) of Divine Anointing Church International has been slapped with a 20-year sentence after he was convicted of rape.

Mojadigo slapped with 20-year prison sentence for rape

Pastor Goitsekgosi Mojadigo (35) of Divine Anointing Church International has been slapped with a 20-year sentence after he was convicted of rape.

Editor's Comment
GCC should fix the Gabs water flow mess

The sight of submerged yards and closed roads is an inconvenience and a clear sign that the capital’s water passages pose a problem to residents. With more rain forecast, this is not a time for panic, as Gaborone City Council (GCC) Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng rightly urges, but it is most certainly a time for urgent, collective action.His appeal for calm must be matched by a firm commitment from both the GCC authorities and every single resident....

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