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De Beers Global Sight-holder Sales unit (DBGSS) has thrown weight behind government’s efforts to solicit inputs for the country’s entrepreneurship policy, still being crafted. The diamond miner in collaboration with Ministry of Entrepreneurship...

Botswana participated in four cycles of TIMSS - an international trend study of Mathematics and Science for learners in the eighth grade (or Form One)- since 2003.Countries participating in this study vary from cycle to cycle and the numbers are...

The mindset of executive management can be a stumbling block of organisational growth and performance if it is not well calibrated.However, many organisations do not renew the patterns of thinking of their management even though they are key in...

As the United States Ambassador to Botswana, I want to see up-close and in person what can happen when Americans and Batswana work together towards a shared vision. This week, I travelled to a remote village near the farthest northern edge of the...

Pule Insurance, a subsidiary of Pule Funeral Group has inked a partnership deal with Metropolitan Botswana, to guarantor its products.The development comes after Metropolitan Botswana has swiftly risen to become the second-largest life insurer in the...

In the previous edition I advanced reasons why the proposed new infrastructure will be useful and contribute to the country’s economic fortunes even without the sporting environment, that is should we win the bid, but I have since come to the...

French, England and other European countries met to colonise and divide up Africa and other parts of the world.And they met to decolonise Africa and other parts of the world but maintain control of currency, natural resources (such as oil, gold,...

The pressure being put on neighbouring nations by migrating Zimbabweans clearly shows that Zimbabweans are unhappy to be living in their home country which is chiefly characterised by hell conditions such as shortage of healthcare facilities, raw...

Maitisong Theatre is thrilled to be hosting the much anticipated production dubbed, “The Long Way Home Botswana Showcase” today (Wednesday). The production is a shared artistic yield from a six-week long residency, featuring 16 artists from...

The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, has recently announced a short film competition and screening initiative, CANEX Shorts. CANEX Shorts is an exciting and dynamic competition for young...

Premium Nickel Resources (PNR) has commenced the second phase of its strategy to develop the past-producing Selebi North and Selebi Main mines.According to the company, underground drilling has commenced at the Selebi North deposit, with the initial...

In Tee Ngugi’s short story, Martha’s Garden, published in Issue Nine of the St. Petersburg Review, the tragic eponymous heroine sings a haunting song under the moonlight, against the backdrop of a swishing and slapping sea:“Then Martha took up...

This week, we will continue our discussion of Botswana’s bid to host AFCON 2027. In particular, we will look at other reasons that have been given by government to host the tournament. Firstly, local businesses will benefit, including SMMEs and...

Despite challenges on the local industrial frontier, Dichaba Consumer Electronics (DICE) has implored manufacturers to mutually work together."Manufacturing plays a pivotal role in driving economic progress, spurring innovation, and strengthening...

Okavango Diamond Company, a leading natural rough diamond company, recently announced its sponsorship of Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete (KTM) Choir. KTM choir is a talented and esteemed musical choir renowned for their captivating performance and...