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Khama, Masisi’s gifts and their influence
The State monitors the gifts and materials that are given to His Excellency the President and this are recorded and kept at the Office of the President. “I understand a gift, in contrast to a bribe, to...
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#WTIS2016: Govt improving ICT use
Though ICT seems to be underutilised in Botswana, government is convinced it has made huge strides in the sector judging investments in infrastructure, information systems and human capacity....
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Mogae calls for peace in South Sudan
JMEC Chairman, former President Festus Mogae, opened the November JMEC Plenary, in Juba, with an appeal to the President of South Sudan saying, ”I appeal to the President of the Republic of South Sudan...
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Zuze is new IEC Secretary
As previously reported by The Patriot on Sunday, Keireng Zuze has been appointed Secretary of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) with effect from November 19. Zuze has been the deputy Secretary...
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Curro Holdings buys 50% of BA Isago
South Africa's biggest private education group, Curro Holdings, has acquired a 50 percent stake in Botswana-based BA Isago University, as part of its goal to run 200 schools by the year 2020. Curro...
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Scottish pipe-powered water disinfection system set for Botswana
A self-sustaining water treatment system that operates without grid electricity or solar power has been launched for rural water systems in developing countries. Called the Scotmas Bravo Hydro, the...
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DCEC informer, SB fight in court
When she honoured a formal request for information from the head of Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC),Rose Seretse, in her capacity as HR officer at Statistics Botswana (SB) in 2014...
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BDP the only growing party - Masisi
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairman Mokgweetsi Masisi says his party is the only growing one in Botswana. He said this at Tsholetsa House on Thursday when he welcomed new members from the...
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BOFEPUSU cautions journalists, Gabz Fm
Journalists and other media workers, through their trade union Botswana Media and Allied Workers Union (BOMAWU), have been cautioned against procrastination on affiliation to a labour federation to...
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Gabasianes’ Ba Isago dream flourishes
It was an emotional Friday morning when Ba Isago University Managing Director Odirile Gabasiane disclosed the reasons behind the 50% sale of what has always been a family business since 1999. Gabasiane...
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DIS to get P1 billion
The Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DISS) will get the lion’s share of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration’s National Development Plan 11...
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Tlokweng MP Bathobakae dies
The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa has confirmed the passing away of the party’s MP for Tlokweng, Same Bathobakae. It is not clear what might have caused Bathobakae’s...
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Gabz FM fires Richardson, Shumba
Gabz FM has dismissed popular morning presenter Reginald Richardson and his producer Keikantse Shumba following a protracted disciplinary hearing process which saw the pair suspended twice from work....
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Kaboeamodimo shipped to Ministry of Youth
After years reigning as the supreme Government authority over state media Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo has now been transferred from the Office of the President to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports...
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Norilsk launches legal action against BCL
Norilsk Nickel Mauritius and Norilsk Nickel Africa Pty Ltd have filed legal claims against BCL Limited and BCL Investments Proprietary Limited in the Botswana courts and in the London Court of...
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Magosi: TK’s nemesis transferred
The man who nearly brought down the political career of the Minister Environment, Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism Tshekedi Khama has now been transferred to the Ministry of Transport and...
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BEC worried about malpractice
The reoccurrence of malpractice continues to be a cause for concern for officials at Botswana Examinations Council (BEC). BEC Chief Executive Officer Professor Brian Mokopakgosi said this year they...
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Nothing wrong with blessers - Boko
For the first time male Members of Parliament from both sides were in unison with the reasons advanced by the Leader of Opposition Duma Boko regarding the issue of sugar daddies in the fight against...
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‘The iron lady’ with a soft heart
The political landscape is overshadowed by a dark cloud of mourning following the sudden passing of Tlokweng MP Same Bathobakae on November 28 – at the time the only female opposition legislator....
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SPEDU CEO suspended
The situation at Selebi-Phikwe Economic Diversification Unit (SPEDU) is moving from bad to worse with Government suspending the Chief Executive Officer Mokubung Mokubung this week. The grounds for his...
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