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It's all malice- Norris

The University of Botswana (UB) has of late been hit by allegations of corruption, maladministration and academic dishonesty. The accusations paint the institution in a bad light but Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, is of the view that it is all malice from inside the university, writes Mmegi Correspondent LARONA MAKHAIZA

Thune Dam. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Tribunal cancels P1.8bn tender

The Public Procurement Tribunal (PPT) has moved to set aside the decision by the then Lands and Water Affairs ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi, to award a water tender valued at P1.8 billion to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Zhong Gan Engineering & Construction Corporation (Pty) Ltd (collectively referred to as China Civil).

Bangwato. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Khama IV finally breaks BaNgwato royal jinx

MAHALAPYE: After almost 100 years without a substantive chief on the throne, BaNgwato are frantically preparing for the reinstatement of Kgosi Khama IV to his royal seat at the end of this month.

Ndaba Gaolathe.PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMOtif

Gov't isn't broke, Gaolathe assures Batswana

With rising concerns about the state of the government's coffers, newly elected Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has once again assured the nation that "Botswana isn't broke".

Lieutenant General Segokgo has avoided what could have been an embarrassment to him and the army

BDF Commander reinstates unfairly dismissed soldier

The Commander of Botswana Defence Force (BDF), Lieutenant-General Placid Segokgo, has avoided what could have been an embarrassment to him and the army.

President Boko is inheriting an economy that needs revitalisation PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Boko ‘mute’ on immediate promises

Some members of the Botswana National Front (BNF) have raised concerns about the dual roles played by the party’s Members of Parliament (MPs), who also serve as Cabinet Ministers, suggesting that the party’s leadership structure might need to undergo a significant change.

Omitted: Magang’s name was not on the list of contestants PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Magang's name 'oddly' omitted for global post

The Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) president Tsoseletso Magang's dream of serving on the World Volleyball Federation (FIVB) board went up in smoke after her name was not included in the list of contestants.

Letshego-Proparco Partnership signing 65

Letshego secures £15m senior loan

Homegrown microlender, Letshego Botswana, has secured a senior loan deal worth £15 million (P257 million) with Proparco aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Moeti Mohwasa. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Mohwasa promises reforms at IEC, DCEC, DIS

The Minister for State Presidency, Moeti Mohwasa, has stated that they plan to reform the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) to better serve the people of Botswana.

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