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Gabane-Mmankgodi BMD wants constitution review
Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) Gabane-Mmankgodi Constituency has resolved to call for the party’s Constitutional review. The resolution was taken this past Sunday during the Gabane-Mmankgodi...
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Farmers warned against overdependence on Govt
Batswana farmers must stop being over reliant on government freebies if they want to sustain their beef and milk industry and make it profitable. Veterinary surgeon and agricultural consultant, Dr...
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SADC cover up foiled
The SADC Secretariat has once again been caught with pants down in the latest scandal in which a Tanzanian travel agency that was housed at its head office had to be shut down for failure to comply...
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Makwinja is Botswana Railways’ new CEO
Former Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited Board chairman, Leonard Makwinja has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Railways, effective July 1st 2017. Minister of...
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Exports increase in February
Botswana recorded a second trade surplus for the month of February, indicating that the country was not importing more that it was selling outside the country. This is according to fresh data from...
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I am a victim of political intrigue – Maele
As he battles to repair his dented integrity, Minister of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Prince Maele has singled out prominent “powerful people” including highly placed politicians...
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Gaerolwe Mesho Kwerepe Tribute to Sir Ketumile Joni a MASIRE
Nna Gaerolwe Mesho Kwerepe ke tsala ya Sir Ketumile Masire e tona. Tota gase tsala re bana ba motho, botsalano jwa rona botswa kgakala, mo go rayang gore retswa mo mpeng e le nngwefela, ha o re motho...
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The extraordinary life that lit the lives of so many
No matter how deep our vocabulary, we will struggle to describe and define the life and character of this beautiful soul, this harbinger of peace, this oasis of wisdom, this heart of courage, this...
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Kedikilwe, Mogae extol Masire
Former Vice President Dr Ponatshego Kedikilwe says it would be unfortunate if principles that the late former President Sir Ketumile Masire believed in to strengthen the ruling party were no longer a...
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Ketumile Masire: The former President who brought stability to the southern...
Ketumile Masire was a cattle herder turned statesman who, as President of Botswana between 1980 and 1998, helped to solidify his country’s standing as one of the most thriving nations in Africa. Masire...
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SADC, Botswana Govt. in ‘confidential’ talks
The SADC Secretariat and Botswana government are holding “confidential” talks in the wake of the shameful shutdown of a Tanzanian travel company that operated illegally at the regional bloc’s head...
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New TV station opens in Botswana in two months
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) awarded licences to new television broadcasting players last week, marking another milestone towards Botswana’s vision of a connected and informed...
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Dr. Mmatli’s reconciliation dismissed as vainglorious
Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) Policy Director Dr Tlamelo Mmatli is confident he will accomplish his ceasefire mission before the do or die party’s elective congress. The elective congress...
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Why Khama didn’t speak at Masire’s Memorial Service
President Ian Khama pulled a surprise again this week when he took a backseat and didn’t bid former President Sir Ketumile Masire farewell during the Memorial Service at the University of Botswana....
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SACU prioritises industrial development
The Ministerial Task Teams have been directed to prioritise industrial development and develop concrete cross-border projects in the five-member Southern African Customs Union (SACU). According to a...
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A reign of development: 1980-1998
The night is always darkest just before sunrise. Words that resound today, as the people of Botswana pay their last respects to Sir Ketumile Masire, the second president and one of the founding fathers...
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At cross roads...Will they come out united?
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will from today (Friday) colour Tonota red during its Elective Congress. The congress is expected to usher in a new leadership that will carry the party to the decisive...
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Affiliates dump BFTU
Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) is said to be on the verge of dumping Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU). BMWU is said to have already written a letter to the federation about its decision...
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Banker, tribe revive Kweneng Agric show
Kweneng Agricultural Show (KAS) organisers have positioned themselves and are ready to host a profitable show in Molepolole this year. The current committee has realised that the tribe’s failure is...
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Loyalty, hard work paid for Malatsi
At 22 years old, Malatsi Malatsi was forced to abandon studies and join the then Botswana Police Force (BPF), now Police Service- instead of proceeding to Cambridge as his parents could not afford the...
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