Mrs. Portiah S Mokgathong, an illustrious beacon brightening the corners of Botswana, wields her vision for gender equity and empowerment like a torch, illuminating paths for...
Camphill Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals living with disabilities, is calling for a review of the constitutional act for people with disabilities in...
Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) and the Companies & Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) have taken a significant step towards promoting innovation and intellectual property development in Botswana...
Disability is a complex and multifaceted issue that can have a significant impact on individuals’ lives. Understanding the causes and onset of disabilities is crucial for...
In light of historical evidence, individuals bearing disabilities have consistently encountered significant obstacles in securing employment, often finding themselves at the margins of the workforce. Constraints...
In Botswana, a beacon of democracy in Africa, the right to participate in the political discourse is a cornerstone of its societal structure. It’s an avenue...
Individuals challenged by disabilities encounter formidable obstacles when endeavoring to partake in political processes within the context of Botswana. Political involvement, a cornerstone of democratic governance,...
In Botswana, individuals with disabilities (IWDs) face significant challenges due to the lack of accurate registration and enumeration. The 2011 Population and Housing Census estimated the...
WAN-IFRA Women in News (WIN) is an organization that aims to empower and support women in the media industry. On Tuesday, 13th February 2024, WIN organized...
Sefhare-Ramokgonami legislator Dr. Kesitegile Gobotswang is oozing with confidence and unshaken on about the prospects of facing his 2019 rival Dorcas Makgato saying this time around...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air. It’s the perfect time to celebrate with heartwarming music, and “Ha Kena Le...
The Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) recently penned an open letter to the Assistant Minister of Health, Hon. Sethomo Lelatisitswe, expressing deep concern over a Facebook post...
The Gambling Authority of Botswana is this week expected to receive applications for operating licenses for limited payout machines, a development that is meant to create...
The scarcity of nephrologists in government hospitals in Botswana is a concerning issue that needs to be addressed urgently. Currently, there are only two nephrologists serving...
Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is currently facing a significant financial challenge due to the mounting debt owed to them by various entities, including the government itself....
One of the key issues that will be discussed by the Childrens’ Summit, which will be hosted by Childline Botswana Trust on 28th – 30th November...
Major development projects are due to take off in Sowa Township; following its declaration as a special economic zone (SEZ) and commencement of major infrastructure development...
First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Neo Jane Masisi, has been appointed as one of only two UNAIDS Champions in Africa, specifically for the Empowerment and Engagement...
The Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) has taken a significant step towards addressing the pressing issue of climate change by launching a working group...
The Government Accounting and Budgeting System (GABS) has been an integral part of our government’s financial management ecosystem since its implementation in 2004. Over the years,...
The state of Botswana is facing numerous challenges that require urgent attention. President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s recent address failed to address key issues such as corruption, unemployment,...
Climate change is a pressing issue that has the potential to directly impact the Ngami people, who heavily rely on natural resources for their livelihoods. The...
The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2023 report has recently been released, providing valuable insights into the state of the rule of law across...
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has admitted that it has engaged serving public officers for the positions of Voter Registration Clerks who will be responsible for...
The 2023 Africa Tobacco Industry Interference Index has ranked Botswana as the best performing African country in the battle against Tobacco industry interference, a feat attributed...
After four decades of battling Zimbabwean cattle rustlers along the borderline, Bobirwa District pastoral farmers’ prayers have finally been answered as the government has taken a...
The Chief Operations Officer of the Botswana Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), Meshack Tafa has warned that Botswana’s ambitious plan to transit to a high-income status...
President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, has expressed what observers described as suspicions of sabotage this week, following Lucara Diamond’s decision to terminate its 10-year agreement with HB...
The Ministry of Entrepreneurship (MOE) through the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held a workshop...
Renowned jurist, Justice Professor Key Dingake has punched holes into President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s appointed Commission of inquiry into the review of Botswana’s constitution. In December 2021,...
Botswana Sectors of Teachers Union (BOSETU) has expressed alarm over a troubling trend by the government. Tobokani Rari, Secretary General of the BOSETU, stated that it...
The warm relations that President Mokgweetsi Masisi had promised public service unions when he occupied office may have broken down irreparably ahead of the 2023 elections,...
The government has taken a decision to bail out Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), according to the Agriculture ministry. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”1,2,3″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] In a report...
Traditionally, women have been underrepresented in political decision-making roles, leading to skewed policy outcomes that do not fully address the needs and perspectives of diverse populations....
Members of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) this week formed a battalion of protection in defence of the Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS) against allegations...
The Botswana Congress Party (BCP)’s has reiterated its affirmative action for women, youth, elders, and Remote Areas Dwellers (RAD) who wish to run for primary elections...
The Global Gender Gap Index, a report published by the World Economic Forum annually, has indicated that Botswana is among countries that fare badly when it...
Botswana and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have clashed over human trafficking victims. This is according to a letter written to the Permanent Secretary in...
The former President Ian Khama, also known as the Patron of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF), has indicated that he is considering withdrawing from the BPF...
Former Mahalapye East Member of Parliament, Botlogile Tshireletso, has said the odds are stacked against women in Botswana in their battle to earn a place in...
Botswana, which is Africa’s longest standing democracy, has been consistently mentioned among the worst countries in the world in inclusion of women in political decision making...
There is nothing as common as a male corporate leader, as women continue to play second fiddle to their counterparts. However, in Botswana’s financial sector, the...
According to a new World Health Organization (WHO) research, 17.5 percent of the adult population, roughly 1 in 6 worldwide experience infertility, showing the urgent need...