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Friday, May 09, 2025

“A new ethos of citizenship, partnership, shared destiny”

There are moments in history when the world must listen, not just to the loudest voices, but to the wisest.

Ndaba Gaolathe | 09 May 2025

On the road: Gaolathe is in Switzerland, due for the United Kingdom PIC: FACEBOOK

Navigating AI in newsrooms

The World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) or May 3rd has come and gone. This is a day that has been set aside by the UN to celebrate the role of media in society and remind governments of their commitments to protect free speech and a free media.

Kabo Ramasia | 09 May 2025

WPFD commemorations at Mass Media complex

Botswana’s media is not the enemy - It’s a mirror of our society

For the second time President Duma Boko has declared that “90% of Botswana’s media reports are false.” A statement like this especially coming from the highest office in the land, reverberates far beyond the walls where it was uttered.

THOMAS NKHOMA | 09 May 2025

NWU to award honorary doctorate to leading voice in African scholarship

One of the world’s most-cited African scholars, Prof Toyin Falola, is deepening his connection with the North-West University (NWU) and its Mahikeng Campus in particular.

Staff Writer | 09 May 2025

Hilarious:Ropse spewed out theatrics that lit the funeral

From cradle to the grave, theatrics

When health authorities transferred departed colleague Lebogang ‘Tso’ Mosikare from the Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital to the Jubilee Hospital, within the city, little did they know that they were completing the man’s life cycle.

Ryder Gabathuse | 02 May 2025

We can create jobs by supporting and buying local

Research has shown that there is apparent lack of confidence on local products and services. A study done by Brand Africa and released in the last quarter of 2024 reveals that only 36% of locals committed their loyalty to local brands. Is this a clear show of lack of confidence in local products?

Thuso Palai | 25 April 2025

: Home of icons: The University of Botswana retains its legacy of producing the country’s leaders PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

What do you want to know?

The last two presidents of Botswana studied and completed their undergraduate degrees at the University of Botswana (UB).

Bongi D D M Radipati | 25 April 2025

After the election follows an era of yes-men

“In the phase we are in, people are happy and jolly. So, we tend to get a consensus very quickly. I hope it stays that way until the end...” President Duma Boko

Greg Kelebonye | 25 April 2025

National gender commission response to cyber bullying

The National Gender Commission is alarmed by the pervasiveness of sexist cyber bullying on social media.

Joy Phumaphi | 25 April 2025

A red t-shirt, a pen, a purpose: Remembering Mosikare

I first met Lebogang Tsoo Mosikare in 2009 at the Botswana Guardian/Midweek Sun bureau in Francistown, where I was serving as bureau chief.

Ntibinyane Ntibinyane | 25 April 2025

AI-driven cybercrime exploits human error

correspondent | 17 April 2025

UDC should foster social justice and equity in cannabis policy!

Gaontebale Mokgosi | 11 April 2025

Remembering the fallen liberation stalwart

Dr Lebogang Maroo | 04 April 2025

Botswana’s road to a diversified energy portfolio

Baboki Kayawe | 28 March 2025

'It was not a decision taken lightly'- Tebogo responds

Olympic champion, Letsile Tebogo has spoken for the first time since his shock withdrawal from the World Relays team.

Business came to a standstill at the Central Business District (CBD) this evening after a man (names known to this publication) allegedly jumped from Itowers building in Gaborone.

Man jumps from Itowers in suspected suicide

Business came to a standstill at the Central Business District (CBD) in Gaborone this evening after a man (names known to this publication) reportedly jumped from the Itowers building.

Air Botswana E145 plane. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Air Botswana adds Embraer E145 to fleet

The 50-seater jet, registered as BP V5 ABQ, landed at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) on Friday carrying Botswana’s High Commissioner to Namibia Phemelo Rankoro as its sole passenger on the inaugural delivery flight.

Men’s 4x400m team has mountain to climb at World Athletics Relays

Leader of Team Botswana at the 2025 World Athletics Relays, Justice Dipeba, says it will be difficult for the country to retain the men’s 4x400m World Athletics Relays title as his athletes target World Championship berths following withdrawal of key figures.

Fire-fighting: Theetso PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO Flashback: The victorious 4x400 men’s relay team

World Relays debacle: Athletics enters murky territory

It reads like a script plucked straight out of Lekidi Centre but the setting is on the track rather than the field of play. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA), which has in recent years emerged as the doyen of Botswana sport, now finds itself in unfamiliar murky waters after three athletes dropped a bombshell on the eve of a premier world athletics event, reports Staff Writer MQONDISI DUBE

Thatayaone Kesebonye. PIC THE ARGUS ONLINE

Trade unions pressurise gov'tto implement P4,000 living wage

Government has been told it should deliver on its election promise of an increase in minimum living wage, immediately.

Gambling Authority awards 10 betting licences

The Botswana Gambling Authority (GA) says it has issued 10 bookmaker licences, marking a significant milestone in the formalisation of the country’s gambling industry.

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...

Mmegi Editor | 09 May 2025

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