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I’m doing this for BDP-Mabaila

Suspended Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) member, Tshepang Mabaila says he was not under any pressure to withdraw his candidacy as an Independent Candidate for Mogoditshane Constituency. Mabaila was last year slapped with a five (5) year suspension...

26 March 2019

BPC CEO finally steps down, confirmed

Finally, the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has released a statement confirming that its CEO Dr. Stefan Schwarzfischer resigned from his role at the corporation and will depart in March, a matter that the management team vehemently denied for some...

26 March 2019

BIH’s headhoncho, Allen Boswaen unravels local innovation ecosystem

Botswana’s innovation ecosystem has gradually taken shape under the stewardship of Botswana Innovation Hub’s (BIH) chief executive, Allen Boswaen. Boswaen is the former chief executive of the defunct International Financial Services Centre...

26 March 2019

UDC rolls out massive election Campaign

Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has rolled its sleeves in an effort to launch a vigorous multimillion Pula campaign against the ruling Botswana Democratic Party ahead of this year’s general elections, Botswana Guardian has learnt. In its...

26 March 2019

Gov’t upgrades hospitals to referrals

The country will upgrade four existing hospitals to add to the current referral hospitals in order to improve access and reduce referrals across the border, this is according to the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Alfred Madigele in an exclusive...

26 March 2019

State wants homosexuality matter left for Parliament

Advocate Sidney Pilane has said that Parliament of Botswana should be allowed to determine if it is time for sections 164(a), 164(c) and 167 of the Botswana Penal Code be scrapped off. These provisions criminalise same-sex sexual conduct between...

26 March 2019

Khama feels betrayed

Former president, Dr. Seretse Khama Ian Khama said the current head of state betrayed his trust as he thought he chose the future president of this country who was very intelligent and an expert in governance. He expressed the concern in an...

26 March 2019

CDC Councillor berates Khama

A specially nominated Councillor in the Central District Council, Tsotso Segona, was allegedly cut short in the process of telling off the former President, Ian Khama and cautioned him that the majority of the democrats and Batswana in general are...

26 March 2019

Conexus introduces ATLEGA app for education

Orange Botswana Foundation has teamed up with Conexus, a youth owned business to introduce ATLEGA, a mobile education app that helps students from primary to Cambridge level to study anywhere they are. The Orange Foundation Digital Schools programme...

26 March 2019

Ndaba grills government on BCL shutdown

Member of Parliament for Gaborone Bonnington South, Ndaba Gaolathe says the decision by government to close BCL mine was a gross mistake, a calamity, a disaster and a misadventure. Gaolathe stated that in the period leading to the closure of BCL,...

26 March 2019

Engen down on controlled margins, weak oil prices

Decline in global crude oil prices and government controlled margins that cushion the oil companies from inflationary increases in operating expenditure has negatively affected Engen profits leading to 11.4 percent decline in the year ended December...

26 March 2019

Botswana Life hosts masterclass for clients

Botswana Life, the biggest insurance company in Botswana this Tuesday hosted a masterclass for existing and prospective clients of its International Investment Product. Launched in November 2018, the product is designed to assist Affluent Clients...

26 March 2019

Brand Botswana mobilises citizens for positive perceptions

Custodians of the national image – Brand Botswana have implored the nation to move out of its comfort zone and aggressively market the country to the global village. Thuso Palai, Manager of Brand Botswana – International said Botswana is unknown...

26 March 2019

Business wary of new tax amendments

The business community has started lobbying government to revise the new Income Tax Act, which has potential to cripple companies’ operations and limit investments in the country. Under the new law passed end of last year, interest expenses are no...

26 March 2019

Maatla Energy set to purchase Jindal BVI

Maatla Energy, a diversified energy company plans to acquire a majority stake of Jindal BVI, which owns Mmamabula coal deposits in the north eastern side of the country, the Competition Authority (CA) has noticed. According to a statement from the...

26 March 2019

CA Sales shrugs off market challenges

CA Sales Holdings has recorded a double digit increase in gross profit for the year ended December 2018, despite the challenging operating environment that the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) that the company and others face. “Revenue increased...

26 March 2019

StanChart back in the game

Standard Chartered Bank Botswana, the oldest bank in the country has announced that profit before tax for the year ended 31st December 2018 will be between 105% -109% (approximately P243million to P253million) higher than that reported for the...

26 March 2019

World poetry day to showcase local talent

Botswana will this week join the rest of the world to commemorate World Poetry Day. The event, organised by a local organisation, The Black African Poets Organisation in collaboration with the university of Botswana is pencilled to take place on...

26 March 2019

Purple Day for Epilepsy patients

Young Epilepsy Botswana will next weekend join the world in commemorating World Purple Day, as they raise awareness on the Epilepsy condition. Epilepsy is a disorder marked by sudden recurrent episode of sensory disturbance. It is a condition that...

26 March 2019

Mr Botswana embarks on charity activities

For the reigning Mr Botswana, Bonalenna Moetsabatho, being in his position feels like he is the CEO of the country and he says that he is preparing to bring home the Mr Universe crown from Phillipines. He tells BG Style that he considers himself a...

26 March 2019

Boat cruise comes to Gaborone

The first boat safari cruise in the southern part of the country is offering the public an experience worth sharing. Officially opened for business in February, the Crocodile Pools River Safaris is selling and offering its clientele the opportunity...

26 March 2019

Flashes of the good old days

Attending The MoTown Afro Night concert featuring America’s all time finest Rhythm and Blues outfits, the Temptations and Manhattans last Friday, awoke my childhood moments, reminiscing the secondary school days of Record Nights. That is when the...

26 March 2019

International cuisine delights at Food Festival

Fairgrounds Holdings hosted its first-ever Food Festival this past Saturday and attracted foodies and fun lovers across culture and race. Revelers got the chance to sample cuisine from Botswana, Cuba, Ghana, China and Nigeria among others, as well as...

26 March 2019

Sky Apartments: Luxury redefined

Nestled in one of the prime locations of the capital city, the Central Business District (CBD) one finds a living abode that offers the few lucky ones a view to die for. Sky Apartments that are within the South Tower of the iTowers offer many who are...

26 March 2019

BFA addresses women’s boots row

The ladies senior national team coach Gaolethoo Nkutusang has put her head on the block to defend Botswana Football Association (BFA) and instructing her players to attend camp with their own boots and trainers. This week allegations surfaced that...

26 March 2019

Juluka bounces back

In a rather surprising turn of events this week Zebras caretaker coach Mogomotsi Teenage ‘Mpote’ appointed Joel ‘Juluka’ Mogorosi as team captain for the Saturday 2019 Afcon qualifier against Angola. Mpote who recently caused an uproar among...

26 March 2019

Marathon runners in Denmark

The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) will be sending a team of five athletes to the IAAF World Cross Country Championships scheduled for Denmark next week. The team which is currently on camp include some of the finest half marathon runners in...

26 March 2019

Gov’t approves Karate Championships

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development has committed to sponsoring the 2019 UFAK Karate Championships with a massive P 3 million, BG Sport can confirm. Just last year, BNSC, while still under the guardianship of former...

26 March 2019

BFA shows BPL who’s the boss

The Botswana Football Association (BFA)‘s decision to reinstate the Premier League Management Committee with immediate effect has rubbed the Botswana Premier League (BPL) Board the wrong way.Following the controversial acts and irregularities that...

26 March 2019

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM RE-OPENS APPLICATIONS

Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Magang Ngaka Ngaka said the ministry is ready to receive new applications for the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme as the review of the guidelines will be complete by end of March this...

Keikantse Lesemela | 26 March 2019