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2017 economic prospects subdued
Economist Dr Keith Jefferis is not excited about economic prospects for Botswana in 2017, following a turbulent 2016 which saw massive job losses and closure of some businesses. Although some of the...
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All eyes on Khama
She has done her all; it is now up to her leader to close the deal. African leaders are waiting not only for President Ian Khama’s call but for his persuasive charm to make their final conclusion of...
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UDC names candidate, BDP consults
Political parties have not wasted time on the festive as they scaled up preparations for the looming by-elections with the most prominent being the Tlokweng Parliamentary seat. Umbrella for Democratic...
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Tourism hub MP speaks out
Representing a constituency that houses the heartbeat of the economy - tourism, and the most lucrative soils in the Chobe Enclave - has stacked the odds against youthful MP Machana Ronald Shamukuni....
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BOFEPUSU’s 2017 priorities
Public sector federation BOFEPUSU has vowed to continue exerting pressure on the employer to improve working conditions of public servants as well as adjusting their remuneration as priority areas in...
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BDP Tlokweng primaries loom
The 2014 political drama that marred the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) at the Tlokweng constituency is said to be playing itself out again in the coming parliamentary by-elections slated between...
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Land barons beware!
The Infrastructure and Housing Development Minister Nonofo Molefhi does not hide his disdain about locals’ tendency of selling land and has threatened a draconian control similar to those imposed on...
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Saleshando to be UDC+ Secretary General
The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) are expected to announce their merger before the end of January, source close to the talks have revealed. The merger will pave...
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Bulela Ditswe 2017: Game on
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members looking to contest Bulela Ditswe later in 2017 have returned to base to count their losses following highly charged campaigns disguised as support for...
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Royal aunts petition against Kgafela
Exiled Bakgatla paramount chief Kgosikgolo Kgafela II's never-ending troubles in South Africa took a new turn on Thursday when a group of women from the royal family protested against his interference...
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‘BaHerero’ repatriation at advanced stage
Windhoek – Talks between the Namibian and Botswana governments are at an advanced stage to repatriate over 250 Ovaherero and Ovambanderu living in Botswana who have shown a willingness to return to...
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Liquidator: BCL can’t be saved
Nigel Dixon-Warren, BCL Mine’s Provisional Liquidator, addressed members of the press on developments at the mine on Tuesday. Below are his talking notes: What is the significance of the 7 February...
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Talking Policy: Dr. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi on the African Union
When the curtain rises on the 28th Ordinary Session of the Summit of the African Union on Jan. 22, the issue on many people’s minds will be the election of the new chairperson of the AU Commission....
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The Bridge, the heritage, the people
Concerns over environmental impact of building the P1 billion Bridge over the Okavango River – a world heritage site – have been brushed aside with Government insisting that every necessary precaution...
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Liquidator Nigel Dixon-Warren on BCL
What is the significance of the 7 February 2017? The 7 February 2017 (or return date) is when the High Court will decide if the companies should be placed in final liquidation. The order granted on 9...
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Trump: New leader of free world
Has Botswana congratulated him? It was not immediately clear on Friday afternoon that Botswana had finally joined the rest of the world in congratulating President Donald Trump in becoming the 45th...
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WIN’s first local graduates
The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) have on Thursday awarded its first batch of local female journalist certificates in media management qualifications from WITS...
View ArticleBDP to go for primaries in Tlokweng
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has been forced to call for primary elections after failing to get a consensus candidate for the looming by-election in Tlokweng. The Umbrella for Democratic Change...
View ArticleGovt didn’t care – BCL worker
… As BCL liquidator pronounces final death of the mine which has been a lifeblood for thousands Former BCL miners have shown the middle finger to the liquidator Nigel Dixon-Warren after he announced on...
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Cops take Tawana to Sbrana
Interviewed for six hours at Sbrana psychiatric hospital Tawana's Facebook posts cause media buzz "I am not owned by anybody, Ndaba Gaolathe or Duma Boko, try me..." - Tawana Quitting politics – to...
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