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Making plans: The Finance Ministry has made proposals for new tax rates

New tax rate targets top earners

The Finance Ministry is proposing the introduction of a new rate for personal income tax, which will see those earning P33,333 per month and above paying at 27.5%, rather than the current top tax rate of 25%.

Kelebeng. PIC: MOSA/ FACEBOOK

Minister dissolves BNSC Board

The Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng has dissolved the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) board, MmegiOnline has learnt.

Nyamadzabo underscored the unlawfulness of what the DCEC did in the case PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Court picks flaws in DCEC’s teeth

With the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) recently hailed for finally growing teeth to bite and operate independently, the courts recently slammed the graft-busting agency for unlawful and arbitrary conduct by its investigators in the case involving former Minister, Kefentse Mzwinila.

Mining contractor Meropa Resources (Pty) Ltd has issued a final legal notice to Minergy Coal, threatening to approach the courts for liquidation proceedings over an outstanding debt of more than P139 million.

Meropa issues final warning in P140m legal battle against Minergy

Mining contractor Meropa Resources (Pty) Ltd has issued a final legal notice to Minergy Coal, threatening to approach the courts for liquidation proceedings over an outstanding debt of more than P139 million.

Sibanda

Sibanda first woman to escape prison in 22-years

For the first time in more than two decades, a female prisoner has escaped from lawful custody in Botswana. The incident that has left the nation in shock and raised serious questions about prison security.

Makoba: PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

BDP retreat could heal divisions

As the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) central committee and key party structures head into a long-awaited retreat at the end of this month in Palapye, expectations within the party are sharply divided.

Khama

Khama forces Botswana’s voice on Russia-Ukraine War

Former president Ian Khama has forced Botswana’s government to publicly articulate its position on the Russia–Ukraine war, drawing the country into a muddy puddle it has largely navigated through diplomatic restraint and strategic neutrality.

DIS Headquarters

Court gives gov't ultimatum on DIS dispute

The High Court has given the government three months to comply with a court order arising from a long-running dispute involving officers of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DIS).

Ketlogetswe PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Judiciary at crossroads over ConCourt proposal

Botswana’s judiciary is at a crossroads as senior legal authorities take differing positions on the proposed establishment of a Constitutional Court, exposing a clear divide between the Judicial leadership and the Botswana Law Society.

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