Botswana: 'BDP Is Gone for Good' - Kgafela II

Bakgatla Kgosikgolo Kgafela II has applauded his tribe and Batswana in general for voting Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) out of power, noting that the party will never to… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana's Trade Deficit Conundrum

Botswana has consistently recorded a trade deficit from September 2023 to September 2024, Statistics Botswana (SB) revealed in its International Merchandise and Trade Statistics… Read more »

Botswana: Govt to Recover 'Stolen' Money

If it were by Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, the Government would go after those proven to have benefited corruptly from the Government contracts and recover the loot. Read more »

Botswana: More Power to Councils

Government has developed a Draft National Decentralisation Policy, which is yet to be presented before the relevant structures for consideration, The Minister of Local Government… Read more »

Botswana: No Salary Hike for MPs

One of the austerity measures considered by president Advocate Duma Boko as advised by Minister of Finance and vice president Ndaba Gaolathe is that there should at least be no… Read more »

Botswana: Govt Assists Hailstorm Victims

Houses that were destroyed by a hailstorm that ravaged the city of Francistown last week will be rebuilt through government assistance of approximately P500 000, the Minister for… Read more »

Botswana: Renewable Energy Could Save Okavango Delta

There is hope that the political will to move away from fossil fuels to renewable energy will reduce reliance on fossil fuels in environmental sensitive areas such as Okavango… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana's President Stance on Zimbabwe Migrants Brings Hope

Zimbabwe Migrants Workers Union (ZMWU) remains hopeful that President Duma Boko's stance on Zimbabwean migrants will address concerns that UN Committee on Elimination of Racial… Read more »

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 »