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A group of men meets this Saturday under the aegis of the Men’s Conference at Mmamoleane Farm in Lotlhakane West to discuss practical measures to end gender based violence.They have realised that communities are hurting and have resolved to change...

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has begun testing its Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as Drones, which are operated under its Air Wing Unit in the Bobirwa region, a move that has sparked widespread discussion among residents.It...

Molepolole - arguably one of the largest villages in the country - has endured a severe shortage of potable water for the past five decades.Relief is finally on the horizon, as plans are underway to supply the village with water from the North-South...

For the residents of Selebi-Phikwe, the long-cherished vision of the Selebi Phikwe Economic Development Unit (SPEDU) remains elusive. Many believe it could take decades before this ambitious dream is fully realised.Limited resources and a slow pace...

Many Batswana have been forced to abandon farming due to losses caused by foreign nationals, particularly Zimbabweans, who are selling hazardous chemicals.Member of Parliament for Nkange, Motlhaleemang Moalosi, who also serves on the Public Accounts...

The Kanye Sanitation Project, initially set at P724.96 million, has drastically exceeded its budget, soaring beyond the government's 25 percent allowable variation threshold.Kaboyamodimo Raitoko, Director of Technical Services in the Ministry of...

Former President, Mokgweetsi Masisi says his appointment in the African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) Panel of Designated Facilitators is a great honour and privilege for him, the country and Africa.Speaking to...

The funeral home industry is expanding rapidly, with new players entering the market almost daily.Thankfully, the business remains largely localised, although most operators face stiff competition from the more than 90 existing funeral homes spread...

The establishment of the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education has brought with it significant challenges, some of which were inherited from the previous administration.These include a shortage of special education teachers, many of whom are...

President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko says the role of Land Board officials is critical in shaping constitutional reforms related to land ownership and distribution.Speaking to senior Land Board officials of the Central District in Palapye, Boko did...

Botswana is set to receive a USD 10 billion investment from various investors during the first year of the ruling UDC government.While this may seem like a fairy tale, it is a reality, according to renowned businessman Michael Keakopa. A...

The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) has commenced the highly anticipated process of reinstating arms of war to the DWNP Anti-Poaching Unit.In collaboration with the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), the department is developing a program...

Member of Parliament for Kgatleng West, Dr Unity Dow, has strongly criticised the Budget speech presented by Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe.She described it as lacking in key areas and failing to outline how the government...

The signing of a new ten-year diamond sales agreement between Botswana and De Beers on Tuesday, along with a 25-year extension of mining licenses until July 2054, has raised numerous unanswered questions.While the finalisation of the agreement after...

A total of 11 primary school pupils at Shaikarawe Primary School in the Okavango East Constituency risk being excluded from writing their 2025 PLSE examinations.Shaikarawe is a small settlement with an estimated population of around 300 residents,...