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  • MP Healy backs Constitution Amendment Bill amid criticism

    In the wake of debates surrounding the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill, Member of Parliament for Gaborone Central, Tumisang Healy, has announced his intention to vote in favour of the bill.The amendment has sparked criticism from civil society...

  • Cows received this week use beer in crafting world's most expensive beef

    President Mokgweetsi Masisi received a Phase II consignment of live animals, including 150 breeding dairy goats and 92 breeding beef cattle, imported from Australia on Tuesday. The arrival of the consignment at the Sir Seretse Khama International...

  • UDC involves masses in Manifesto formulation

    The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has announced that it will collaborate with Batswana to create a comprehensive and resonant manifesto for the upcoming general elections.The party believes that crafting a manifesto with input from the people...

  • Communities urged to emulate Hika la Ngwanyana

    The inaugural cultural festival, Hika La Ngwanyana promises to connect the aspirations of Bakgatla-baga-Mmanaana community with the intrinsic value that can be derived from the goods, services and products on offer through this cultural ecosystem.The...

  • Masisi has failed the youth miserably - BCP Youth Leader

    Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Youth League President, Bonnie Tlhagwane has taken a swipe at President Mokgweetsi Masisi, accusing him of being an embarrassment to the nation due to his alleged indifference towards the plight of ordinary...

  • Botswana to launch first satellite in January 2025

    Botswana Satellite (BOTSAT-1), which is nearing completion, will be launched into space by SpaceX, a leading American aerospace company that specialises in the design, manufacture and launch of spacecraft and satellites.Project leader for BOTSAT-1,...

  • BDF hero to be laid to rest this Saturday

    The body of Corporal Goitseone Tshegetsang, a 36-year-old Botswana Defence Force (BDF) member who died in Mozambique while serving in the SADC Mission, arrived home on Saturday and his funeral is expected to be held this weekend.Corporal Tshegetsang...

  • BEC cracks down on BGCSE leak

    Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has taken stern action against a centre accused of leaking the 2023 Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) Examination, imposing severe penalties on the centre and its personnel.Candidates...

  • If perseverance was a person

    Ndinaye Chengeta, a notable entrepreneur in the country, recently shared some valuable insights on what it takes to build a successful business. From humble beginnings to a thriving enterprise, Chengeta's story is proof that hard work,...

  • Confident BRP leader Butale promises a green city

    The newly-formed Botswana Republican Party (BRP) promises to build a third city for Batswana if they win the upcoming general elections.At a press briefing this Tuesday, the party which was formed by former member of the Botswana Democratic Party...

  • BNF puts out constituency allocation fires

    Botswana National Front (BNF) has received appeals for changes to constituency allocations and the party has resolved to work with all involved to provide accurate information and engage with voters to help them understand issues at stake.Secretary...

  • IDM staff readies for 2024

    Staff members from the Institute of Development Management (IDM) Botswana campus gathered at the Bank of Botswana Grounds for a discussion on ways to improve the institution. This is the first time in eight years that all three IDM's campuses,...

  • MEN UP FOR SALE

    It is the underbelly of Botswana's entertainment, a world of secret meetings, whispered deals, and hidden identities.In the shadows of Gaborone's bars and nightclubs, a different kind of business is booming; one that's often misunderstood...

  • Masisi confident he will win the 2024 elections

    In a bold show of confidence, President Mokgweetsi Masisi this week expressed confidence that he will emerge victorious in the upcoming general elections as Batswana are witness to the strides he made to improve their lives.He was speaking from his...

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