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Laura Bush to provide school books
Former United States (US) president George Bush and his wife Laura Bush visited Botswana on Tuesday. The visit of the duo underscores their commitment to the support they continue to provide to the...
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BOCODOL fails to pay tutors
Tutors at Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning (BOCODOL) are headed for a showdown with management over unpaid salaries, which could delay the completion of the first semester ending in...
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AFM stands by Pastor Mogomotsi
While the unexpected turn of events in investigations of the killing of Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) Pastor Mooketsi Mogomotsi’s wife in Mochudi has left the nation reeling in shock and disbelief, the...
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Councillors ask Tshekedi to sell his jet
In an interesting turn of events, Councillors at the North West District Council (NWDC) have asked the Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conversation and Tourism Tshekedi Khama to sell the air...
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"Pay April salaries but..."
The Accountant General has been warned that she may have to open up the Government accounting system to IT experts appointed by public sector trade unions to investigate her claim that applications...
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ANC to BDP: Beware of the Third Force
The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Gwede Mantashe did not come bearing good news for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) when he met them this past week in Gaborone. With the former...
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BOFEPUSU wins
It's now official that BOFEPUSU has emerged triumphant in a case in which BOPEU was questioning compliance of the BOFEPUSU AJA with the constitution of the PSBC. We have always insisted that they was...
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BPOPF's new image, huge milestones
Lack of robust economic activity on the local front is keeping a tight leash on the filthy rich Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF) from spreading tentacles and making money spinning...
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Tlokweng 2017: By-election looms
The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is facing a tough challenge to retain the Tlokweng Parliamentary seat on the May 13, 2017 by-election. The party had won the seat though the late Same...
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BDP MPs will regret their midnight treats
STAFF WRITER DITIRO MOTLHABANE insists that the BDP MPs will live to rue the day they resorted to underhand tactics of creating laws That the behaviour of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Members of...
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SADC, AU can learn from the EU - Baum
Blocs such as SADC, ECOWAS and the African Union (AU) can learn a thing or two from one of the most successful blocs – European Union (EU); it emerged this week at a public lecture at the University of...
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Water tariffs to be increased
Despite the good rains that the country received recently, Batswana are facing a rise in water tariffs. Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) Chief Executive Officer Mmetla Masire said the tariffs that...
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Salary talks postponed
Salary negotiations between government and BOFEPUSU AJA that were scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed to next Tuesday to allow the secretariat to make logistical arrangements, which were...
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Respect my VP! Khama warns Tshekedi
President Ian Khama is said to have finally reigned over his younger brother Tshekedi Khama, demanding that he stops his negative public utterances against Government and Vice President Mokgweetsi...
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Salaries stalemate: Govt refuses to negotiate
A special meeting of the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC) was convened on 18th April 2017 at 1400hrs at the Botswana Bureau of Standards. The purpose of the special meeting was to continue with...
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Motumise wins against Khama
The Court of Appeal has reviewed and set aside President Ian Khama's decision of refusing to appoint attorney Omphemetse Motumise to the bench as a judge following a recommendation by the judicial...
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BAMB paying well: Wotho
The Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB) Chief Executive Officer Edison Wotho has brushed aside claims by farmers that BAMB is buying their products at low prices. Wotho, who firmly dismissed...
View ArticleEx-mine workers’ issues discussed
The Botswana Labour Migrants Association (BOLAMA) has recently hosted a two-day workshop to close the information gap with ex-mineworker communities. It was emphasized that it was important for...
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Three bulls in one kraal
A courtroom packed to the rafters, an aging judge straining to catch every word uttered by advocates before him, and a marathon of lawsuits over a 3 % salary increase midweek, best describe a public...
View ArticleAcademic calls for rhythmic diplomacy
Despite the controversy that surrounds Botswana’s foreign policy especially with regard to its recent outbursts when critiquing other states often deviating from regional resolutions, University of...
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