August 23
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: 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 »
July 23
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: 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 »
July 04
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 »
June 26
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: 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 »
June 25
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 »
June 13
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 »
June 05
South Africa: South African Rand Falls Due to Coalition Uncertainty
The South African rand fell on Tuesday as uncertainty around possible coalition partners persisted, a week after an election which saw the African National Congress lose its… 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 »
March 01
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 »
January 11
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 »
July 06, 2023
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 »
June 20, 2023
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 »
May 02, 2023
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 »
June 18, 2019
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 »