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F/town’s revitalisation in full swing
Following the identification of Francistown as one of the country’s economic hub designated for mining and transport logistics, the detailed plan to revitalise the city is now in full swing....
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Phikwe revival under way
A US-based company, Brite Star Aviation, has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a number of government agencies in preparation for the set-up of an aircraft manufacturing plant in...
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New maternity wing for Letlhakane Hospital
Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) have made a commitment that the proceeds of this year’s General Manager’s Charity Walk and funds accumulated from the previous walks will go towards building...
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BAC thrives in F’town
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology Dr Theophilus Mooko says his ministry has kept its promise of relocating the Botswana Accountancy...
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Teachers decry long working hours
Ministers of education have their job cut out after teachers resolved at the Botswana Sectors of Educators Union (BOSETU) recently that the incoming leadership should rally teachers to work strictly...
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KwDC appeals P13.7 m judgment
Fearing attachment of its assets to offset an outstanding P13.7 million debt against Estate Construction, Kweneng District Council (KwDC), has moved fast and won a stay of execution against a judgment...
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BMD, BCP mistrust grows
Fear and suspicion allegedly increasing mistrust between the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD), sources have revealed. With the BMD Francistown region claiming...
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Kenya EVMs chaos boost BCP case
Opposition to the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in local elections received a major boost on Friday when the Supreme Court in Kenya nullified the results and called for a re-run of...
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Matambo vs Pension Funds
Investigations by The Patriot on Sunday have uncovered a behind the scenes tug of war between multi-billion Pula pension funds on one hand and the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Kenneth...
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Boko not acting for Pilane
Attorney Victor Ramalepa on Saturday came to the defence of Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) president Duma Boko, after the latter came under a barrage of criticism following reports that he...
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BMD-Pilane’s update
This is a communication on the status of the BMD at the UDC. We confirm that we did receive a letter from the leadership of the Umbrella for Democratic Change, sometimes in August 2017. The letter was...
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I feel vindicated – Simbi Phiri
South African-based billionaire Simbi Phiri – owner of Khato Civils – says he feels vindicated by a High Court ruling that gave him access to his P24 million that was frozen on suspicions that it could...
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Vultures under threat due to ritual use
Another threat to Africa’s largest and most recognisable birds of prey – vultures – has emerged in Botswana and seems deadlier. Conservation Officer at Birdlife Botswana Botilo Tshimologo said that...
View ArticleMOH launches war on malaria
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is currently running a ‘Nyeletsa Malaria’ campaign to sensitise locals about the dangers of Malaria, which seems to have changed the pattern by affecting people in the...
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Govt accused of knee jerk reaction
Government has been accused of a knee-jerk reaction following its decision to ban all music festivals at stadia and related places. The music industry was left in shock on Tuesday when Office of the...
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Tuesday: BMD's judgement day
With Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) president Duma Boko’s much anticipated judgment announcement on the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) saga, the political amorousness between the Botswana...
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BDP F/town South candidates warned
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) candidates for the Francistown South constituency have been strongly warned against resorting to dirty tricks, character assassination and mudslinging when competing in...
View ArticleCattle slaughter increases at Maun BMC
The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) Maun Plant has experienced a steady growth in slaughtering since it started its operations in 2010. The plant’s Livestock Procurement Officer Poeletso Serole...
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F/town cllrs threaten protests
Francistown City Council (FCC) councilors have vowed to take to the streets to register their displeasure at the way authorities are treating squatting spiritual and healing churches in the city. Civic...
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Mohwasa sues BOPEU for P15m
As skeletons continue to tumble out of the closet all indications are that it is going to be a long year for "the union of choice" in the courts of law. Controversial transactions entered into by...
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