Botswana: The Gloves Are Off Between UDC and Bcp

Not against expectations, the animosity between the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) was on full display on the floor of Parliament… Read more »

Botswana: Can the UDC Revive Botswana's Education System?

Since Botswana's independence in 1966, its education system has seen many transformations aimed at making quality education accessible to all and building a skilled national… Read more »

Botswana: Youthquake Topples Masisi

Youth impact at the elections led to regime change against the BDP · Read more »

Botswana: Vote Splitting in Opposition Will Hand BDP Victory

My attention was attracted to an opinion piece authored by my sister Ms Tumy Modise in her capacity as the BDP Secretary of International Relations and Publicity Subcommittee. Read more »

Botswana: Khama's Unfinished Business

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has shrugged off former president Ian Khama's ongoing project to de-campaign their parliamentary candidates, particularly targeting GaMmangwato… Read more »

Botswana: Race for State House

With only a week before the 2024 general elections, Presidents of the contesting political parties will on Thursday lock horns in a Public Debate to sell their manifesto and make a… Read more »

Botswana: Wena Beula Rattles BDP

Outgoing Minister of Health Dr Edwin Dikoloti has severed ties with Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and is now contesting as an independent candidate under the banner "Wena… Read more »

Botswana: BDP Battles Bulela Ditswe Disputes

As the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) prepares for the imminent 2024 general election, it must do so after fairly determining the bulela ditswe disputes arising from the recently… Read more »

Botswana: Revenue Services Frustrates Army Retirees

Botswana Revenue Service (BURS) Chief, Jeannette Makgolo has refuted recent claims made by the Minister of Defence and Security, Kagiso Mmusi, regarding the payment of pensions to… Read more »

Botswana: Govts Should Fund Journalism As a Public Good

What you are about to read is controversial. But let me allay fears by stating that I pen this with a very sober mind. And as you read this, I want you to reflect in the same… Read more »

Botswana: Kakomee Turns Discarded Metals Into Beautiful Sculptures

Charles Kakomee showcases the transformative power of art by turning discarded pieces of metals into eye catching sculptures. A Mbanderu natives who hails from Kareng village in… Read more »

Botswana: Police Stations for Sale

A recent call by President Mokgweetsi Masisi for the business community to express interest to 'adopt a police station' has ignited heavy criticism from different quarters,… Read more »

Botswana: Local Beef Set for EU Market Dominance

The Botswana beef is poised for dominance in the lucrative European Union (EU) market bolstered by the availability of sophisticated equipment used for testing chemical residuals… Read more »

Botswana: Salary Talks Standoff DPSM, Unions Look for Foreign Arbitrator

The salary negotiations between Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) and the Five Cooperating Trade Unions (5CTU), who demand a massive 15% salary increment for the… Read more »

Botswana: Women Politicians Hope New Funding Bill Will Attract More Women Candidates

Botswana Women Caucus in Politics (BWCP) has expressed concern over the low numbers of women contesting Parliamentary seats in the 2024 general elections and is hopeful that… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Is Africa's Top Mining Destination

Botswana has once again emerged as the top mining jurisdiction from both global and African perspective having ranked in the top 10 of best mining destination in the world and… Read more »

Botswana: UDC Imploding Under Boko's Watch

It doesn't rain put pours through the shade of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) should news reports be anything to go by. The implosion is brought about by what is… Read more »

Botswana: Okavango Diamond Company Joins Natural Diamond Council

Okavango Diamond Company Unites with NDC in Effort to Support the Natural Diamond Industry and Spread Awareness of Botswana Diamond Industry Read more »

Botswana: Who Killed Motswaledi?

Former Police Commissioner, Norman Moleboge, has expressed shock at utterances by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, that he will reopen an investigation into the mysterious death of… Read more »

Botswana: Cabinet Clips Khama's Wings

Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) patron, Ian Khama could be banned from taking part in active politics ahead of 2024 general election after Cabinet recently resolved through a… Read more »

Botswana: Lucara Announces Recovery of 166 Carat Type Iia Diamond From the Karowe Mine

Lucara Diamond Corporation is pleased to announce the recovery of a 166 carat diamond from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine located in Botswana (images attached). The diamond is… Read more »

Botswana: Boxing - No Rematch for Bagwasi

The former World Boxing Federation (WBF) Super Featherweight champion Steven Bagwasi will not have a second shot at his former world title after losing the belt due to injury in… Read more »

Botswana: Biust Prof Aoyi Opposes Professors Seeking Internal University Funding for Research

The Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) Director of Research & Development Professor Ochieng Aoyi, holds the opinion that a professor shouldn't… Read more »

Botswana: BPF Joins UDC for the 2024 General Elections

We are pleased to inform you that on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April 2023, the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) held its National Conference and Extraordinary Congress at Rainbow… Read more »

Botswana: Court Legalises Same Sex Relations

History was made in Botswana following a landmark High Court ruling on Tuesday to strike down colonial-era laws by declaring unconstitutional parts of section 164, 165 and 167 of… Read more »