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Botswana takes more steps to lure investors
Government’s recent decision to accede to Africa Peer Review Mechanism has been applauded, as a potential catapult for the economy to surge. Local entrepreneur Sethebe Manake, Director at Vantage...
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CMB directors, Lekalake face criminal charges
The first session of the final creditors’ liquidation meeting of Capital Management Botswana (CMB) adjourned last Thursday to April with the High Court Master, Chipo Gaobatwe ruling that CMB directors...
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Is multi-level marketing profitable
If the title confuses you, think Tupperware, think AmWay. This form of marketing is also known as network marketing. In my opinion, this is the most natural form of marketing that has unfortunately...
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Lessons from Isaac Kgosi’s fall
The rise and inevitable fall from grace of former DIS Director General, Isaac Kgosi, can be attributed solely to his handler, former President, Ian Khama. In the fog of power, Khama just lost control...
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New private medical facility billed for Francistown
A modern private medical facility is set to be built in Francistown, thanks to Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s efforts to attract foreign investors to Botswana. Minister Bogolo Kenewendo...
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Plastic manufacturers enlist UK consultants to fight plastic ban
Parliament has approved a motion to reconsider its decision to ban plastic bags and introduce the plastic levy policy. Presenting the motion on Friday, Member of Parliament for Gaborone North Haskins...
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Civil servant paid half a million Pula for not doing any work
Member of Parliament for Selibe Phikwe West Dithapelo Koorapetse has accused Permanent Secretary in the minisrty of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development Pearl Ramokoka of being a...
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BOSETU calls for National Education Pitso
Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) have called for a ‘National Educational Pitso’ to address issues that lead to poor final examination results in the country. BOSETU blames the...
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The big HIV debate
“HIV exposure” is the term commonly used to refer to the prosecuting of HIV exposure in the courts of law. HIV Scotland an advocacy organisation for people living with HIV and AIDS in the UK explains...
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UB hosts major conference on race, identity and globalisation
The University of Botswana is hosting an international conference on ‘race, identity and globalisation in Southern Africa and beyond’ today (February 22nd) and tommorrow at the Library Auditorium. It...
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Botswana and Zimbabwe sign Extradition Treaty
Botswana and Zimbabwe signed an Extradition Treaty that will facilitate the serving of justice for the people of both countries. President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi and his Zimbabwe dean counterart,...
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Guma’s company URB placed under judical management
Businessman and Member of Parliament for Tati East Samson Moyo Guma, has successfully managed to place under Provisional Judicial Management his United Refineries Botswana Holdings (URB) – a cooking...
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Khama and the Media: From enemy to saviour
When days are dark, friends are few. And for former President, Ian Khama, the days are dark, perhaps very dark. Khama’s recent Saul-to-Paul transition on the media has left even Paul himself utterly...
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Botswana elephant population declined in last 4 years
The results of the recent and most extensive elephant population survey of Botswana estimates the country’s population at 126,000 elephants, a further decline from 131,600 reported in 2014. The report...
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Court reinstates BOPEU’s regional chairperson
Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) National Appeals Board (NAB) has reversed a decision by union President Masego Mogwera to suspend National Executive Committee member Motswaledi Monaiwa. Monaiwa...
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MPs want OP relieved of excess baggage
Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration, Nonofo Molefhi says it would be a long process to fully make some institutions under his ministry independent. The minister told...
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BIUST engineering dept. not relocating to S/Phikwe - Molao
Government would not commit as to when the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering of the College of Engineering and Technology at Botswana International University of Science and Technology...
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P900 million tender scandal rocks Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has been hit by a tender procedure scandal involving millions of Pula, Botswana Guardian has learnt. The scandal which could open a can of worms relates to a...
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Verma in hostile bid to reclaim Pula Steel
Former Pula Steel Casting and Manufacturers director, Depaak Verma came short of accusing government officials, CEDA and judicial management officers of being corrupt during a no-holds-barred tirade...
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VP Tsogwane unamused
Vice President Slumber Tsogwane says Members of Parliament would live to regret tabling and passing a motion calling for direct election of the president. The motion was tabled by MP for Nata-Gweta...
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