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Should women preach?
Should women preach?
The specific question on the table is this: Does 1 Timothy 2:12 leave open the possibility that women are permitted to preach in the weekly gathering of a local church as an extension of the male elders of the church or as an expression under their...
30 August 2017
De Rust Farm proprietor, Schutter sees huge potential in local dairy farming
De Rust Farm proprietor, Schutter sees huge potential in local dairy farming
The local dairy market is small but there is a huge potential waiting to be tapped, says local dairy milk farmer, Johan Schutter.  Schutter is the owner of De Rust Farm located on the outskirts of Pitsane. Prior to setting up his business in...
30 August 2017
NBFIRA places Symphony under temporary closure
NBFIRA places Symphony under temporary closure
Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) has placed Symphony Health Scheme under temporary closure due to compliance requirements. According to a notice from NBFIRA, the company is put under temporary closure in terms of Section...
30 August 2017
The legend of Makwala
The legend of Makwala
Local 400m runner Isaac Makwala may not have been born great. However, greatness was definitely thrust upon him during the recent IAAF World championships   in London, UK.  The   Tutume-born taciturn sprinter may not have brought home a medal...
30 August 2017
‘Bring back our seat’
‘Bring back our seat’
Member of Parliament for Mochudi East Isaac Davids’ decision to ditch the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) could cost him his parliamentary seat before the end of this year, Botswana Guardian has established. Davids, who was a member of...
30 August 2017
Horticulture is Botswana’s second diamond
Horticulture is Botswana’s second diamond
In its bid to turn horticulture into a profitable and money spinning business, Botswana Horticulture Council (BoHoCo) will host a National Horticulture Field Day and conference  in Lobatse  next month. The field day is organised in collaboration...
30 August 2017
Ramaphane exits PEEPA, Diswai-Moremi overlooked
Ramaphane exits PEEPA, Diswai-Moremi overlooked
Government parastatal, Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatisation Agency (PEEPA), is likely to hunt for a new Chief Executive Officer, following the end of contract for Kgotla Ramaphane sometime last week, BG has learnt. Botswana Guardian can...
30 August 2017
IEC yet to set registration target for 2019 general election
IEC yet to set registration target for 2019 general election
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has not yet set a target for the number of eligible voters to register next year. IEC has set between September and November next year for the registration for the 2019 general election. IEC Principal Public...
30 August 2017
Judgement on EVM case set for Aug. 31
Judgement on EVM case set for Aug. 31
Francistown High Court Judge Lot Moroka will deliver his judgement next week Thursday in a case in which Botswana Congress Party(BCP) wants the use of Electronic Voting Machines in the 2019 general election to be declared unconstitutional.  “This...
30 August 2017
It’s a BMD stalemate
It’s a BMD stalemate
Efforts by Umbrella for Democratic Change to solve the political crisis within Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) may be headed for a dead-end given the latest developments. Ndaba Gaolathe, who leads one of the BMD NECs, stood his ground on...
30 August 2017
BPOPF seeks ‘sweet spot’ in alternative investments
BPOPF seeks ‘sweet spot’ in alternative investments
Like many pension funds around the world, Botswana Public Officers Pensions Fund (BPOPF) is pulling out all the stops to invest in alternative investments.  Traditionally pension funds held investments in listed equities, bonds and properties but...
30 August 2017
BoB keeps lending rate stable
BoB keeps lending rate stable
Bank of Botswana this week maintained key lending rate at 5,5 percent for the fourth time this year, arguing the outlook for price stability remains positive as inflation is predicted to be within the 3-6 percent range in the medium term.  This was...
30 August 2017
BoB upbeat on economy after IMF lift
BoB upbeat on economy after IMF lift
The central bank is buoyant that the domestic economy will grow at a much faster rate this year, citing some notable improvements in some sectors, despite mining, the bellwether of the economy growing at a slower pace.  Bank of Botswana’s...
30 August 2017
Pilikwe chief under DIS radar
Pilikwe chief under DIS radar
Pilikwe village Kgosi Gasebalwe Seretse has lodged a complaint with the director of Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DISS) Isaac Kgosi against harassment by members of his organisation. In a letter dated August 11, 2017, the...
30 August 2017

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