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Motshwarakgole: Labour kingpin retires
Retreating into the shadows, away from the hustle and bustle of active trade unionism, Johnson Motshwarakgole has left an indelible mark on the labour front and opposition politics. His contribution...
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Chappelle-Molloy takes on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Through its continuous dedication in support for the fight against Cancer Liberty Botswana has donated P50 000 to Duduetsang Chappelle-Molloy who is to beat all odds, hike up and summit Mount...
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India, Africa deepen ties
Partner in areas of Technology, Education and Agriculture President Masisi attends BRICS summit along with India PM One of the world‘s fastest growing economies, India‘s engagement with Africa will...
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Implementation of ETSSP overdue
20th Century policies cannot address 21st Century issues Take Brigades back to Education ministry Fear of the unknown, bureacracy could kill reforms In an article recently published in the Patriot, I...
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Mining the future: A new growth model for Botswana
This is my first time to Botswana, and I am honoured to visit one the most successful stories of the continent. And probably the ‘shiniest’ – no pun intended! I would like to thank Governor Pelaelo and...
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Today we will look at Botswana’s new law on cybercrime. Whilst a law like this would naturally interest me, my curiosity to look at it was intensified by a ladies Facebook page called “Sis, is this...
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Reduce elephant numbers: Ngamiland residents
Ngamiland communities have called on government to allow hunting of elephants to reduce human wildife conflicts which are prevelant in the district. Communities voiced out their griviences at a...
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Marriage directive divides civil servants
Political stunt or govt policy? Unmarried officers cry discrimination 'How is such announcement different from the Khama administration?' A war of words has erupted between civil servants following a...
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BAC, Sheffield groom entrepreneurs
The collaboration between Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) and Sheffield Hallam University of England has been hailed as the breeding ground for an insightful and proactive academia, which would...
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Botswana, China love in the air
Botswana’s often on-and-off relationship with China is back blossoming again – with new leader Mokgweetsi Masisi set to visit China in September, shortly after foreign Minister Unity Dow returned from...
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President Khama joins CI as a Distinguished Fellow
Conservation International has announced that former President of Botswana, Ian Khama, will join as a Distinguished Fellow. Khama, Botswana’s fourth president, previously served as a Conservation...
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Mohohlo appointed UB Chancellor
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has, acting in accordance with Section 7 of the University of Botswana Act of 2008, appointed Linah Mohohlo as the Chancellor of the University of Botswana for a period of 5...
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Fatal blow for CMB
Pensioners’ P447.5 million at stake NBFIRA, BPOPF overcome first hurdle Judicial Manager resumes work immediately A financial crime may have been committed- Judge Kirby Embattled asset management firm...
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Bahurutshe sue govt
Bahurutshe of Manyana have taken decision to take government to court over its decision to deny their paramount chief Kgosi Kebinatshwene Mosielele with a leopard skin. Addressing the tribe on Thursday...
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HEADS TO ROLL
New BDP rules unsettle candidates Criminal records, court cases haunt candidates We want credible candidates – Balopi A number of ministers to lose primaries The Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) move...
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Use new ways to manage predators
ACE ON Natural Resources Today I will focus on what should be done to save Batswana from predators, and leaving them impoverished. The issue of predation on livestock in Botswana is complex and...
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KwDC loses appeal
ordered to pay Estate Construction P13.7 million Court of Appeal have dealt a heavy blow on the cash strapped Kweneng District Council (KwDC) by upholding the decision of the High Court that they must...
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ETSSP roll-out: the role of teachers, tertiary institutions and private sector
I have had a great opportunity to make a case for the implementation of ETSSP in last two articles published so far, courtesy of the Patriot newspaper. I have not only provided reasons for my support...
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Babereki deals damage Confianza
Confianza disqualified from P500 million offer BPOPF board worried by connection with BOPEU company CEO has past relationship with Babereki Investments BPOPF awards new mandates worth billions...
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The plight of child migrants
Migration as they say is a global phenomenon which is increasingly becoming complex in nature, unfortunately in this complex human mobility there are those that are exploited such as children being...
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