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UDC founder speaks out
Businessman Lebang Mpotokwane was a key player in seeing to the formation of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) that brought together three parties which heavily dented the ruling party’s hold on...
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Behind Lesotho’s instability
While many people especially in Lesotho were slightly relived after the killing of some of the leading trouble makers at the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Colonel Tefo Hashatsi and Brigadier Bulane...
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Madigele tours Limkokwing
Limkokwing University hosted the Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology Dr Alfred Madigele last week. Madigele acknowledged Limkokwing for being at the forefront of...
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Private sector appreciated for supporting UB
The University of Botswana (UB) Foundation held its annual Dinner Dance recently with their new chancellor Vice President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi as guest of honour. He shared his excitement at...
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Debswana, BIUST seal deal
Diamond giant Debswana and the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) have entered into an agreement to commit to work together on future skills development and technology...
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Japan pledges continued support for Botswana
The ambassador of Japan to Botswana, Masahiro Onishi has pledged his country’s support for Botswana and communicated the admiration and honour they hold for the country. “Botswana is a very critical...
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BNF denies receiving P200 000 BOPEU gift
Botswana National Front (BNF) Secretary General Moeti Mohwasa – who also doubles up as Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Publicity Secretary –has dismissed as baseless allegations that his party...
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Bank Gaborone has set foot in the tourism capital, Maun – opening the country’s 9th branch in the township. Governor of Bank of Botswana, Moses Pelaelo, when officially opening the Bank Gaborone in...
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Kgathi vows to finish off Mmolotsi
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Member of Central Committee (MCC) for Francistown region, Shaw Kgathi has vowed to end Francistown South MP Wynter Mmolotsi’s grip on the constituency. Mmolotsi, on the...
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Molale, Kgathi appeal Bulela Ditswe judgment
As October 21, the date set for the first phase of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primary elections draws near, Government has filed an appeal on Justice Modiri Letsididi's decision that allows public...
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Fresh Botswana, Zim border dispute looms
A border dispute is reportedly brewing between Botswana and Zimbabwe, The Patriot on Sunday has learnt. The neighbouring countries officials allegedly all declared overlapping boundaries on either side...
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Boko’s bluff dismissed; New party takes shape
The brave face that Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and Botswana National Front (BNF) president, Duma Gideon Boko, is putting up in public intercourse defies underlying leadership crisis that...
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Govt ban blow to fishermen
Lake Ngami fishing ban leaves poor communities in crisis after government ignored expert advice opposing the move, write Patriot reporter SOLOMON TJINYEKA in partnership with INK Centre for...
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Which way UDC?
Batswana were treated to yet another spectacle in a dramatic week in opposition politics when Ndaba Gaolathe announced a new party, a day after Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) leadership proposed...
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LKCT donates to Tlamelong
The Lady Khama Charitable Trust (LKCT) has continued its support for the less privileged and the disabled this week when they handed over a Sustainable Horticultural Project to Tlamelong Rehabilitation...
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Masilo CJSS: Face of disrepair
Dilapidation, vandalism and disrepair has forced students and teachers in some schools to abandon their workstations for alternative 'shelter' under trees and in open spaces for some learning to...
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BAC sponsors Nxakato JSS
The Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) has vowed to play a significant role in turning Nxakato JSS into a learning institution of excellence. BAC Francistown Campus Manager, Gape Maplanka, made this...
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Motshwarakgole demands bargaining forums
As has become common practice Government officials have been cornered and threatened with lawsuits by BOFEPUSU trade union in an effort to force them to convene a bargaining fora to discuss conditions...
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Hands off F’town South
Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) aspiring parliamentary candidates for Francistown South constituency want some sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Francistown region to stop meddling with the...
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BDP, Govt against civil servants voting
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) politicians aspiring to contest Bulela Ditswe in opposition held constituencies on October 21 are running helter skelter exerting pressure on Government to block civil...
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