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Government has been forced to cut the P243 million budget for the 2011 Population and Housing Census to P175 million because of the global economic downturn.
The Okavango Delta, which has been described as the world's largest inland delta, is the lifeline of the people living on its banks.
Takavarasha Mharara is demanding compensation of over P50, 000 for the truck he pawned last year when he was desperately looking for P30,000. Justice Abednico Tafa is presiding over the case. The owner of the pawn shop, Ilan Zilberman, told the court that after inspecting the truck, which had minor mechanical problems, he agreed to lend Takavarasha P25,000 in July last year. He said that they ...
After his appointment as government Chief Whip, Francistown West legislator, Tshelang Masisi has said he will ensure that ruling party legislators contribute meaningfully to debates in Parliament.
Hundreds of Tonota College of Education (TCE) students launched a hunger strike on Tuesday decrying the quality of bread supplied by a local bakery.
A senior Ministry of Education (MoE) official has said they have failed to recover loans from students because they have not kept proper records.
Big names, including two opposition chiefs, have been listed in the state-owned Daily News for failure to pay rates to Selebi-Phikwe Town Council.
Earthworx is back again. The group, which hit the music industry with its smash hit Sekukuni in 2004 and later released its Earthworx Volume Two' the following year has released a new album. The album simply titled Earthworx Vol.3 2009/2010 season brings out Tinto, arguably the greatest song that ever came out of the Ramco Records Studio.
Shock Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) award winners in the Best Album and Best Traditional Music category, Ramotswa group Barwakgodumo have attributed their fame to their own investment strategy - they voted for themselves.
Transparency International (TI) has just released its annual Corruption Perception Index (CPI) at a ceremony in Berlin. This Office is pleased to announce that, for the 14th year in a row, Botswana was ranked as being the least corrupt country in Africa, as well as among the least corrupt countries in the world.
Botswana Football Association (BFA) Players' Status Committee announced yesterday that former Township Rollers' goalkeeper, Barolong 'Toldo' Lemmenyane has been cleared to pursue his career at bitter rivals Mochudi Centre Chiefs.
Two ruling party MPs have called for constitutional reforms to make the country more democratic.Tati-East MP Samson Guma Moyo and Wynter Mmolotsi of Francistown East said in Parliament yesterday that the constitution is outdated and needs to be amended. The legislators were responding to President Ian Khama's State of the Nation Address.
Two of the hottest names in local dance music have teamed up for what is expected to be a sizzler of an album this December.
BMC is chasing the signature of South African coach Mike Mtengwana to replace the sacked Oris Radipotsane.
Two new clubs have joined the beleaguered women's football league.
The Botswana Squash Racquet Association (BSRA) is appealing for funds to conduct a training camp for primary school pupils in Jwaneng at the end of the month.
Extension Gunners, known for their perennial fights against relegation have taken many by surprise with their bright start to the be MOBILE Premier League this season.
The World Bank has loaned Government of Botswana US$186 million (P1.2 billion) for its Integrated Transport Project, which is meant to ease traffic congestion, enhance regional integration and spur economic growth.
As they say, it does not matter how you spread the word of God, it could be through kwasa kwasa music, house music, traditional poetry or hip-hop.
The Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) is today set to announce the winner of its telephone directory cover design competition, which has been running since October.
Malaria remains a huge health challenge in Botswana and has compelled the government to reintroduce the use of Dichlo-Diphenyl Trichloroethane (DDT).
After condemning the citizens for abandoning the spirit of botho during the veldt fires that ravaged the country last year, government now intends to pay volunteers who help in fighting veldt fires.
People with disabilities have been urged to have confidence in themselves in order to face their challenges and come up with ideas to improve their lot.
The Principal District Officer (development) Gobe Macha has said that a plot has been secured for the construction of a community junior secondary school at the Gerald Estates location.
The newly appointed Education Minister, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi has revealed her plans for the controversy-riddled ministry.
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