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Tlotlo Mbazo
  • Land boards owed P378m in lease rentals

    Botswana Association of Tribal Land Authorities (BATLA) this week announced they are ready to help all the 12 Land Boards in the country to recover the P378 million owed to them in lease rentals.Explaining how they will do this, BATLA President,...

  • Lessons for AfCFTA from EU

    The European Union (EU) is supporting Botswana to unleash her economic potential in line with government’s ambition to achieve a High Income Status by 2036 and to transform the country from a mineral-based economy to a knowledge-based economy.EU...

  • EU-Botswana Business forum to boost weak, undiversified trade relations

    The co-hosting of the 17th edition of the Global Expo Botswana with the inaugural EU-Botswana Business Forum (EBBF) this week is expected to enhance efforts towards the actualisation of the EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement (EU-SADC EPA).The...

  • P75 million EU programme bolsters job creation prospects

    Much work lies ahead in the implementation of the just-concluded multi-million Pula Job Creation and Investment Climate (JCIC) programme between Botswana and the European Union (EU).This is a development programme that has birthed several documents...

  • EU wraps up P78m support programme to Botswana

    The European Union (EU) intends to continue supporting Botswana in its economic diversification efforts to help the country achieve its Vision 2036 and create decent jobs for Batswana.The EU-Support Programme is reaching the end of its life in a...

  • Infertility affects men as much as it does women

    Gone are the days when women were primarily blamed for lack of the ability to bear children because science has proved that infertility is not a problem of women only but can also affect men in the same way.First Lady and Ambassador of Merck...

  • BOCONGO distances itself from politicking

    The Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) has discouraged their members to use the “illegitimate” Constitutional review process to solicit political points.BOCONGO Executive Director, Kagiso Molatlhwa on Tuesday issued a...

  • BNF WL President paves way for women candidates

    Botswana’s political landscape has largely been dominated by men, however, it is women like Katlego Morolong who are tired of the status quo and believe that change is inevitable.Morolong is the President of the Botswana National Front (BNF)...

  • Young entrepreneur gets inspiration in Denmark

    Creative Business Cup (CBC) Botswana national winner, Bonolo Tabona has just returned from Copenhagen, Denmark where she competed in the CBC global finals for her innovative service, Perfect Order.Creative Business Cup is a global initiative for...

  • Over 1 600 BGCSE students request remarking from BEC

    The Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) allows for candidates to request for remarking of their scripts shortly after the release of final Junior Certificate Examination and BGCSE results if they suspect that they were not fairly graded.This year, 1...

  • MVA prioritises medical expenses, no money in beneficiaries’ pockets

    Many Batswana follow and watch the popular South African television show, ‘I Blew It.While the show is humorous and shocking at the same time, it reflects the realities of many South Africans who benefitted from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) – the...

  • THE 'EVIL' BILL QUESTIONED

    The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) joins civil society organisations led by BOCONGO, some dikgosi and tribal groups in opposing what they call an attempt by the elites in the Presidency and Executive to hijack the process of the Constitutional...

  • DEBSWANA FOCUS: Debswana takes the girl child along in STEM

    Over 1 800 girls have benefited from Debswana Diamond Company’s Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Programmes namely Maranyane Bokamoso and GirlEng.GirlEng is implemented in both Jwaneng and Orapa Letlhakeng Damtshaa Mine (OLDM)...

  • FOCUS ON DEBSWANA - Debswana spends over P160 million on healthcare annually

    Diamonds might not be forever, but their impact will be felt for many generations to come. One of the ways this is possible is through the massive investment that Debswana, one of the world’s leading diamond producers by value and volume, has made...

  • ONE FOR THE ROAD

    I suppose le o bone mokgokolosa! The popular Chema Chema Fund that has been spoken about is finally here. But please be weary! Some enterprising individuals are already getting set to suck and drain unsuspecting victims of their hard earned money...

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