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Parastatals in the grip of graft
Abuse of power, corruption, maladministration, poor governance and abuse of money is very common in some of the state enterprises that are currently appearing before Parliamentary Committee on...
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PSP political links exposed
Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), Carter Morupisi is said to be causing an upset in Lerala-Maunatlala constituency as he cultivates and prepares his political path to replace area MP, Prince...
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Japanese conglomerate is preferred bidder for Morupule B expansion
Botswana Guardian can safely reveal that the unnamed preferred bidder identified by Botswana Government to develop an additional 300MW power supply by extending Morupule B, is the Japanese...
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BCLgate: The plot
It was a perfect deal, too good to be true, but somehow it collapsed and suddenly Botswana must contend with a multibillion lawsuit from the Russian multilateral company. Norilsk Nickel Africa (NNA) -...
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Dwindling rail sector performance worrisome
Aworrying phenomenon, which is increasing in its visibility and intensity, relates to the dwindling rail sector performance, an official with the Transport and Communications Ministry has said....
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Govt. mulls Investment Facilitation Law
President Ian Khama says the recently signed European Union –Southern African Development Community Economic Partnership Agreement makes Botswana a potential centre for trade and investment. Khama who...
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Police not aware of warrant to arrest BDF Commander
The Gaborone High court this week issued warrant of arrest for BDF Commander Lieutenant General Placid Segokgo. The court found Segokgo to be in contempt of court following a...
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Zhao Yanbo vows to improve Sino-Botswana relations
Botswana, a promising and growing economy on the African continent, and China, the largest developing economy in the world, have vowed to take their relations to a new high. The two nations enjoy...
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‘If Kalafatis killers can be pardoned, so can squatters’
North West councillors have described Tawana Land Board’s demolition of squatter camps in Sedie ward last week as inhuman. Speaking during Tuesday’s full council meeting in Maun the Councilors...
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Global ICT Development Index ranks Botswana 5th in Africa
Botswana is ranked 5th in Africa and 108 in the world in the Global ICT Development Index (IDI), a point up from 109 realised in 2015. According to the report Africa region registered by far the lowest...
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Headed for a showdown
The Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Natural Resources Conservation, Tshekedi Khama is said to be in a massive recruitment drive which is feared could cripple the notorious Directorate of...
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Batswana urged to renew postal boxes on time
BotswanaPost has urged all its customers to renew their postal box rentals before the anticipated end of year congestion at Post offices. Acting Marketing and Communications General Manager, Joyce...
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No action plan to prevent typhoid fever – health officials
There are still no plans in place to prevent typhoid fever from reaching Botswana. Late last year a typhoid outbreak was confirmed in Zimbabwe. To date, nine deaths and more than 2000 suspected cases...
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Moshupa residents pick the pieces after raging floods
Many people in Moshupa are still working around the clock to get their lives back together following recent floods in the village. Householders, business people and travellers suffered disruptions...
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BEC staff in pay trouble
Employees of the troubled Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) have been told they will not be paid this month’s salaries because of lack of funds. The announcement follows barely a month after BEC...
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Senye calls for Business Facilitation Law
The Chairman of the Board of Botswanan Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), Victor Jakopo Senye has reiterated the “urgent need” for Botswana to formulate a business facilitation law. He says the law...
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Govt pays P1bn BCL loan to Barclays
Government took a bold move and cleared the P1billion loan owed to Barclays Bank of Botswana, which was the principal amount given as a bailout to the BCL mine when it was on the verge of collapse in...
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How opportunism and vulgarism bring about political defections
The switching of political parties has increasingly become the dominant feature in the Botswana political arena. We continue to witness political defections of activists from one party to the other...
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A global Britain: Planning for Brexit
January is traditionally a time for looking ahead and setting out a vision for the year. For some of us, our goals may be simple – more time with family, lose weight, travel or study. For politicians...
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Tricky economic outlook for Botswana
Economists have expressed contradicting views on Botswana’s economic performance for the rest of the year. However, what is clearer about their opinions is that while the economy might exit troubled...
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