Botswana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023 has experienced a significant decline of P5.1 billion. This decline represents a quarterly decrease of...
The Group of Seven (G7), comprising (the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Japan, and Canada), will consult with the Government of Botswana and other...
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...
Jwaneng Mine, the world richest mine by value, will continue to anchor both Debswana and De Beers. In the first half of 2017, Cut-8 delivered its...
Members of Parliament, Ministers and other officials in parliament have seen dramatic rise in salaries during the first five years of President Mokgweetsi Masisi presidency which...
The Kweneng Land Board has recently filed an application before the High Court, seeking to join its Chairperson, Kgang, in a case where a court order...
In a recent case involving the former Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Isaac Kgosi, High Court Judge Dr. Zein Kebonang has...
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on health systems worldwide, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that over 770 million people will be affected. This...
The Botswana Police Service (BPS) is currently investigating a significant internet scam involving Ecoplexus Solar Equipment (Pty) Ltd. The scam, allegedly orchestrated by suspected Chinese nationals,...
The Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) in Botswana is reportedly considering strategies to reduce the size of the government workforce and its wage bill. Currently,...
Botswana, once known for its shining stripes as a beacon of democracy and good governance in Africa, is now facing a series of challenges that threaten...
The recent decision to award the Shashe West constituency to the Botswana People’s Party (BPP), instead of the Botswana National Front (BNF) or the Botswana Patriotic...
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has not dispatched its troops to take part in the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo...
The underrepresentation of women in Parliament is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed in order to achieve true gender equality. Recognizing this disparity, the...
“There are countries where the one person, one vote principle is taken so seriously that casting one’s vote in those countries is not just a right,...
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The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has recently made headlines with its threats to leave the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) if certain demands are not met....
The year is 2024, a year to be characterised by a fervent of activity. We are emerging from a beehive of activity occasioned by Christmas and...
President Mokgweetsi Masisi recently issued a stern warning to the ISIS-linked militants terrorizing the Cabo Delgado region in Mozambique. During his visit to the Botswana Defence...
Debswana has undertaken several major projects to extend the life of its mines and improve the technology of extracting ore. These projects include the Jwaneng Mine...
Constituency clashes between Members of Parliament (MPs) can often turn ugly, as seen in the recent feud between Nnaniki Makwinja and Kesitegile Gobotswang. Makwinja, the MP...
BOFEPUSU, the Botswana Federation of Public Private and Parastatal Sector Unions, has expressed its acceptance of the government’s decision to increase the statutory minimum wage rates....
As the 12th Parliament enters its final session, it is time to assess the performance of Botswana’s cabinet ministers and their respective ministries. The report card...
Following months of persistent pressure by the Former President of Nigeria Olusegum Obasanjo, on Angolan President who is also the SADC Chairperson Joao Lourenco, to avail...
The recent festive season in Botswana witnessed a devastating number of road traffic accidents, resulting in the loss of 30 precious lives. The Botswana Police Services...
The festive season is a time of joy and celebration for many, but for over two hundred Batswana vacationers, it turned into a nightmare. These individuals...
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Han C definitely has a Midas touch when it comes to his music career. The year 2023 was a golden year for him, as he achieved...
In the world of music, there are artists who captivate us with their talent, their voice, and their ability to touch our souls. One such artist...
Shareholders of the Botswana Football League (BFL) are poised to slag it out in court as the struggle for control in the local football takes a...
Jwaneng Galaxy’s fly to the stars is in jeopardy. The club finds itself in a precarious position as it strives to qualify for the 2023/24 CAF...
BOTEPCO, the Botswana Teaching Professionals Council, is making significant strides in its mission to regulate and professionalize the teaching profession in Botswana. In recent months, the...
Botswana, a country known for its diamond production and other exports, has experienced a significant drop in export revenues. According to the latest figures released by...
The recent interdiction of Minerals Minister Lefoko Moagi from blocking mining activities in the Okavango Delta by the High Court in Maun is a significant victory...
The Financial Stability Council (FSC), a statutory body led by the Bank of Botswana (BoB) Governor, recently issued a warning about the risks facing the local...
The establishment of a Diamond Future Fund in Botswana holds immense potential for the country’s long-term prosperity. Honorable Thapelo Letsholo’s proposal to allocate a portion of...
Botswana Diamonds plc (BOD), a diamond company listed on the London Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), is ramping up its exploration...
In 2023, three men in Botswana managed to escape the death penalty through various legal means. STAFF WRITER, LAONE RASAKA discusses the cases of David Modise,...
The Botswana Red Cross Society (RCS) has made significant strides in its worldwide humanitarian efforts by deploying six locals to war-torn countries. The society, whose primary...
There is a prevalence of risky sexual behavior, including the increasingly popular practice of threesomes. This has resulted in a significant number of sexually transmitted illnesses...
President Mokgweetsi Masisi and outgoing Minister of Transport and Public Works, Eric Molale, have announced their plans to publish memoirs that will shed light on the...
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has rejected Botswana Congress Party (BCP) President Dumelang Saleshando’s request for an urgent All Party Conference to address issues regarding free and fair...
In the race towards the 2024 general elections, political parties in Botswana are making bold promises to win over voters. One such party, the Botswana Congress...