Botswana prepares for BREXIT post May
Botswana is perplexed at the uncertainty arising from the imminent dissolution of the United Kingdom government together with the ramifications that will arise therefrom, says Chief negotiator, Phadza...
View ArticleMilijove Nikolic fingered in FSG’s missing millions
Milijove Nikolic, the former Managing Director and founder of local funeral parlour – FSG Limited - has been linked to the financial bleeding of the company. He is believed to have made unsecured...
View ArticleRussia abhors trade wars as tools of pressure to achieve world dominance
On the ocassion of Russia Day this year which was celebrated at the posh Avani Hotel in Gaborone, the Ambassador of Russia to Botswana His Excellency Victor Sibilev elaborated some of the principles...
View ArticleRussia abhors trade wars as tools of pressure to achieve world dominance
On the ocassion of Russia Day this year which was celebrated at the posh Avani Hotel in Gaborone, the Ambassador of Russia to Botswana His Excellency Victor Sibilev elaborated some of the principles...
View ArticleRussia slams nucler test claims as ‘crude provocation’ by Washington
The Russian Federation considers claims by the director of the US Defence Intelligence Agency Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley Jr, that it may be conducting very low-yield nuclear tests as a crude...
View ArticleBotswana, Rwanda to open direct air transport services
Botswana and Rwanda have concluded an agreement which will ultimately allow for direct flights between the two countries.The Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) will facilitate cooperation in the...
View ArticleBotswana to become a conference destination
One of President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s priorities is to make Botswana a conference destination. Masisi made the announcement on the Thursday night of June 2019 at Avani Hotel, where he had hosted a...
View ArticleCabinet to receive National Employment Policy in September
Cabinet is expected to receive and approve the final document of the National Employment Policy in Septembler. The NEP is meant to address the high rate of unemployment in the country. Minister of...
View ArticleBotswana, North-Carolina Strengthen Trade Relations
Following the Memorandum of Understanding with Botswana in 2015 delegation from the State of North Carolina of the United States visited Botswana to review progress on the implementation and explore...
View ArticleBDP national campaign manager speaks
Tebelelo Seretse, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) national campaign manager has hit the ground running campaigning for the ruling party to retain power in three months’ time. The seasoned...
View ArticleNdelu’s hand looms large over BPF’s elective congress
Independent Parliamentary candidate for Serowe North, Ramadeluka Seretse was among the influential voices that led to the postponement of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) elective congress a...
View ArticleMasisi promises to return Kgafela II
Umbrella for Democratic Change Councillor for Mosanta ward in Mochudi West, Tona Mooketsi has warned President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi against using the name of Kgosi Kgafela II of Bakgatla to ask for...
View ArticleIt’s time for the 2nd republic – UDC leader
Umbrella for Democratic Change President Advocate Duma Boko has admitted that there have been some flaws in the coalition leadership. “Leadership is not perfect. We made mistakes. At times we lost...
View ArticleBusiness community buoyed despite growth rate cuts
Positive business atmosphere is expected to envelop the country in the second quarter of the year, the central bank’s quarterly Business Expectations Survey has revealed. Published last week...
View ArticleDIS falls under DCEC’s radar
Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has launched an investigation on the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) for 35 missing motor vehicles at the agency. The case that was...
View ArticleYa Tsie HIV study findings ‘inspiring’
New HIV infections in Botswana could be reduced substantially by offering entire communities voluntary HIV testing, and immediately referring those who test positive for HIV treatment, results from Ya...
View ArticleA new dawn beckons for teaching profession
Government has finally presented to parliament the much-awaited Bill calling for the establishment of Botswana Teachers Professional Council (BTPC). While all speakers concede that such a body is...
View ArticleEarly detection, prompt ARV treatment provide hope for HIV elimination
Could early treatment with antiretroviral (ARV) therapy help the body fight off HIV? African researchers believe studies they are conducting show promise for a more effective treatment and possible...
View ArticleAfrica faces major hurdles to full intra-continental trade
It might take a while before intra-Africa trade and regional integration become enablers for sustainable development on the continent, panelists at the Global Expo Botswana 2019 concurred. Former...
View ArticleBotswana, South Africa border roads not yet tarred
Botswana and South Africa are still to meet the agreements signed between former Presidents Lieutenant General Ian Khama and Jacob Zuma to have all roads leading to their respective border posts on...
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