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IPM chapter launches in Botswana
The Institute of People Management (IPM) was launched in Botswana on Friday. The Executive Director of the South African-based organisation, Elijah Litheko, officiated at the event that attracted local...
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Where is the truth?
Botswana Vaccine Institute Staff Union (BVISU) has accused the Assistant Minister of Agriculture Kgotla Autlwetse of misleading when answering a question asked by the MP for Nata/Gweta Paulson Majaga....
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BOCRA’s double standards
A research institute report has raised alarm against Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) for ignoring the most influential radio media – state radio stations – in regulating local...
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Public servants in limbo
Over 26 000 public servants stand to be disenfranchised should Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) fail in its attempt to dismantle the bargaining council and stop the 2016/17 salary negotiations,...
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BDP landslide in 2019 - Khama
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) President Ian Khama has reportedly said that his party will bounce back to win the 2019 General Elections with a landslide, dismissing the 53 percent attained by the...
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Buy helicopters, not fighter jets – Mokgware
The MP for Gabane/Mmankgodi Major General Pius Mokgware this week took parliamentarians on the security lecture regarding military spending. Responding to the budget speech, Mokgware - a retired chief...
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US senators in Botswana
United States Congress delegation is currently visiting Botswana, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. The delegation is led by Senator Jeff Flake and would include four...
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Pay Mahao’s outstanding salary – family
This was well-rehearsed extra-judicial murder by rogue elements in the LDF and some politicians – family Acclaims Phumaphi findings Asks for further through investigation by SADC Government should...
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Mascom turns18, announces e-schools project
Mascom Wireless celebrated its 18th year on Wednesday by thanking its loyal customers, offering them a variety of freebies and announcing new CSI projects. “This will include the Mascom e-schools...
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Marina in heart operations
Princess Marina Hospital will conduct another round of cardiac procedures starting tomorrow 18th February until 26th February 2016. Some 33 patients will undergo different cardiac procedures. “Four (4)...
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End of the road for JC failures
36 % not admitted to Form 4 editors@thepatriot.co.bw One out of every three students (36 per cent) who sat for 2015 Junior Secondary Examination (JCE) have failed to proceed to Form 4 secondary...
View ArticleUS Senators uneasy at ‘Shoot to kill’ stance
Botswana’s ‘shoot to kill’ policy against poachers which Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism has adopted has caused uneasiness among visiting USA congressional delegation.Addressing the media...
View ArticleControversy over BPOMAS contract
Government has been accused of favouritism after repeatedly extending the contract for the administration of Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS) to Associated Fund Administrators...
View ArticleBuy helicopters, not fighter jets – Mokgware
The MP for Gabane/Mmankgodi Major General Pius Mokgware this week took parliamentarians on the security lecture regarding military spending.Responding to the budget speech, Mokgware - a retired chief...
View ArticleOrange, French Embassy celebrate women
In its continued efforts to celebrate and support women in their different capacities, Orange Botswana has partnered with the French Embassy to host and celebrate the women of Botswana on the 08 March...
View ArticleLEA hosts Namibian delegation
The Local Enterprise Authority hosted a delegation from the Namibia’s Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development from 18th – 19th February 2016. They were in the country on a benchmarking...
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Khama to appoint BDF Commander
The tenure of the Commander of Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Lieutenant General Gaolathe Galebotswe will come to an end at the end of July as he has reached the statutory age of retirement and...
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Dums gets his mojo back
Dumelang Saleshando appears to be relishing the new attention he is getting. He has learnt the harsh lesson that a united approach matters more than going at it alone. Having been deflated by the 2014...
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St Joseph’s tops in BGCSE results, again
The Botswana Examination Council released the Botswana General Certificate for Secondary Education (BGCSE) 2015 results on Monday and St Joseph’s college has yet again snatched the first position while...
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BOPEU wins big, but…
Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) won big on Monday when the industrial court ruled in their favour in a case in which they are challenging membership of BOFEPUSU at the public sector bargaining...
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