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Appeal judges to retire at 80
A protracted legal battle is in the offing after Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) MPs on Friday morning unanimously passed the amendment of the Court of Appeal Bill, 2017 tabled by Minister of Defence,...
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Khama fears BDP loss
President Ian Khama has for the first time openly expressed fear that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is in a precarious and delicate state ahead of the 2019 General Elections. The...
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Boko warns Kgathi of breaking the law
UDC President Duma Boko has dismissed the Court Of Appeal (Amendment) Bill, 2017 during his debate in Parliament on March 24, though the ruling party MPs voted in majority to have it passed. Below is...
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BDP MPs, Kgathi defend CoA Bill
The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) have once again used their majority in Parliament to frustrate and reject a number of amendments to the Court of Appeal Bill, 2017 proposed by opposition...
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'We are broke' – suspended judge
As four High Court judges Dr Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang dorn their judicial robes and return to work soon, there is growing concern in different quarters over the...
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Botswana, India boost business ties
Biggie Bulale, the Assistant Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry says Botswana and India have signed a number of bilateral agreements in several sectors ranging from education, agriculture to...
View ArticleMan convicted of false pretences in land sale
Maun Chief Magistrate Taboka Mopipi convicted a 49 year old man, on his account of plea of guilty. The accused person Katjau Juuta was charged with five counts of obtaining by false pretences contrary...
View ArticleF/town spaghetti almost complete
Francistown residents’ five-year wait for the completion of the iconic interchange popularly known as the spaghetti junction in the country’s largest city is almost complete, with revised schedule...
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BDP MPs block Keorapetse's motion
An attempt by Selibe-Phikwe West MP Dithapelo Keorapetse to cause a resolution to review the constitution of Botswana was rejected by legislators from the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) on...
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PSP, Dibotelo get P200 000 increase
Three top most senior civil servants received a windfall on April 1 after being awarded salary adjustments amounting to hundreds of thousands of Pula, reaching 23.12 per cent increment to basic...
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Mascom ownership wars: Econet Wireless suffers a big blow
Fast growing mobile Econet Wireless’ plans to raise $50 million by selling its remaining 7% stake in Botswana’s Mascom has been blocked for what insiders believe are selfish reasons. Information...
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The Patriot turns 1 in Namibia
The Patriot in Namibia – a sister publication to The Patriot on Sunday – celebrated its first anniversary on March 18, 2017 with the editor Mathias Haufiku declaring that the paper – “has dramatically...
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Mantashe-led ANC delegation to meet Khama
Delegates from the troubled ruling South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) are expected to visit Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) leadership tomorrow. According to information within the BDP, the...
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Khama Legacy; Give him third term!
While some doubt President Ian Khama’s legacy, others are touting his name without hesitating to even call for Constitutional Amendment to allow him to run for a third term. To them he has been what...
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3 % salary increase nullified
Two days after winning a major victory on Tuesday, when Justice Tshepo Motswagole nullified the 3% salary increase awarded public servants for 2016/17 financial year, BOFEPUSU trade unions return to...
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BNF are cry-babies – Mantashe
The Secretary General of the South Africa’s ruling party – the African National Congress (ANC) – Gwede Mantashe has accused Botswana National Front (BNF) of always complaining when they visit Botswana...
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No crisis in the ANC – Mantashe
The ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe dismissed allegations that the resignations of ANC MPs from Parliament are a clear indication that the party is in crisis. In a press briefing Mantashe said...
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Metsing: Kingmaker or Troublemaker?
Mothetjoa Metsing used to be known in Lesotho as a behind-the-scenes operator, having served in the government as the Minister of Communication. That was before he triggered a bid to topple his...
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Focus shifts to BDP Electoral College
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairmanship campaign has shifted focus to the composition of delegates from different arms of the party who will make the Electoral College in Tonota, where the...
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Behind Botswana’s earthquake
The mystery surrounding recent unexpected earthquake that ran across a large part of Southern Africa and had its epicenter in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) is beginning to unfold and while...
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