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BNF celebrates Daniel Kwele

There will be a hive of political activities this week in Francistown as Botswana National Front (BNF) continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. A number of regions have since had their share of...

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Bomaid concerned with growing C-section deliveries

Bomaid has revealed improved maternity benefits and unveiled its revamped Bombaby logo on April 12. This follows Bomaid’s recent move of launching a refreshed corporate identity. In her address, Dr...

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Court interdicts 3 % salary increase

Industrial court judge Harold Ruhukya ruled on Monday that the unilateral decision by government to award 3 per cent increase for the public service amounts to bargaining in bath faith and agreed with...

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No beef exports after buffalo strayed

A buffalo that strayed into the Southern district of Botswana has put the whole beef industry into jeopardy with fears that it could have brought Food and Mouth to the district. In response the...

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How Mosisili doctored Phumaphi’s report

The fears and worries by the opposition parties in Lesotho that SADC commission report into the death last year of ex-army chief, Brigadier Maaparankoe Mahao was doctored have been confirmed. When...

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Minister owns up over the Platjaan Bridge

Botswana which is currently the chair of the regional block SADC is failing to lead by example on the regional integration and stimulation of economy with the region’s super power South Africa. In 2007...

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Gantsi farmers decry beef export suspension

Gantsi Farmers Association members have expressed concern about the suspension of beef export to European Union (EU) and other trading partners following the buffalo incursion at Moreane crush of...

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Disaster for beef industry

Botswana's economy was thrown into a crisis during the week when a buffalo – a carrier of the dreaded Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) – was found and destroyed at Moreane crush of Letlhakane East...

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BDP poised to win Phillip Matante?

High profile campaigns for the Philip Matante council ward by-elections in Francistown South are in top gear with both the incumbent Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and Botswana Democratic Party...

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Masisi blamed for BOFEPUSU leaders’ transfer

The Botswana Federation of Public Unions (BOFEPUSU) is accusing Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi of being involved in recent string of events in which the government waged what they term ‘prejudicial...

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Zone 11; FMD scare

For the first time people in Zone 11 are facing a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) scare, with such outbreaks having been mostly restricted to the northwest and north eastern parts of the country. A...

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Sheep Association launches competition

Marsh Botswana has partnered with Botswana Sheep Breeders Association (BSBA) to bring to the farmers a competition which will take winners to the 2016 NAMPO agricultural show, the partnership was...

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ODD: Two male lions “mating”

“It is the first time I have seen homosexual behavior in lions but when reading about it upon my return, it is not that uncommon.” Two male lions were recently photographed “mating” in Botswana,...

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No, those aren't Male Lions mating. One is likely a female

Pictures of two "male" lions mating in the wild have made a sensation online, but the truth may be even more intriguing. The lion on the bottom is more than likely a female African lion with a mane, a...

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I am not resigning - Mahupela

The Managing Director of the embattled BCL Mine Dan Mahupela has stood firm, insisting that he will not step down from his position as he has demonstrated his leadership acumen. Mahupela said in an...

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Officer moved to Catering Unit

Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has acted swiftly and removed a lady officer who is traditionally married to Lesotho’s controversial commander of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) Special Forces Command...

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I am not resigning - Mahupela

The Managing Director of the embattled BCL Mine Dan Mahupela has stood firm, insisting that he will not step down from his position as he has demonstrated his astute leadership skills. Mahupela said in...

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Horse racing track protest

The decision by Government to build an international horse track in Palapye instead of Maun has sparked outrage from Ngamiland community and horse race enthusiasts. The district leadership, such as...

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‘I am not joining BDP’

The political environment was this week heavily pregnant with allegations that the MP for Goodhope/Mabule Kgosi Lotlaamoreng II was to defect to the ruling party Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) this...

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Serving your mutton appetite

It is hard to find any eatery across the country which has lamb in its variety of menus, unless one hops into a hotel restaurant or a few available ones where they can be able to satisfy their cravings...

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