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President Duma Boko announced six additional Cabinet ministers this morning, making it the second set out of three planned batches.
President Duma Boko announced six additional Cabinet ministers this morning, making it the second set out of three planned batches.
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Teen son fatally stabs father

A 17-year-old boy fatally stabbed his 59-year-old father in the presence of his mother on Tuesday morning in an incident that took place at the family home in Mmopane Block 1.

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Boko. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Boko restructures ministries, names part of Cabinet

In an unusual move, President Duma Boko has appointed Cabinet ministers to only six of the 18 ministerial posts so far. He explained yesterday that the full Cabinet will be announced in batches of six.

Speaking out: Al Cook after the meeting with Boko PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

De Beers hails spirit of renewal after Boko meeting

De Beers CEO, Al Cook, has hailed a “positive spirit of renewal” after his first official talks with President Duma Boko, which focussed on finalising the long-drawn out talks over a diamond deal between the two.

Bloody Knife.PIC.NEWYORKPOST

Teen son fatally stabs father

A 17-year-old boy fatally stabbed his 59-year-old father in the presence of his mother on Tuesday morning in an incident that took place at the family home in Mmopane Block 1.

President Duma Boko announced six additional Cabinet ministers this morning, making it the second set out of three planned batches.

Cabinet appointments: 12 down, six to go by tomorrow

President Duma Boko announced six additional Cabinet ministers this morning, making it the second set out of three planned batches.

Kabelo Kabelo. PIC: LARONA MAKHAIZA

Court steps aside in sentencing rape-convict father

The Broadhurst Magistrate's Court has recused itself from delivering a sentence on rape convict, Kabelo Kabelo, who was found guilty of sexually violating his biological daughter for a year and a half.

Dikoloti. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Dikoloti's unusual return to Cabinet

Former political head at the Ministries of Health and Agriculture under the previous Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) administration, Dr Edwin Dikoloti’s lucky star continues to shine.

Diamond PIC: LUCARA

Debswana Q3 sales drop by 66%

Rough diamond sales have continued to plummet owing to a weak demand in internal markets for diamonds.

Editor's Comment
UDC should deliver on promises

President Duma Boko and his government must now hit the ground running to deliver on their promises and meet the high expectations of Batswana. The UDC has pledged to foster a deliberative democracy, where open dialogue and continuous conversations are encouraged. This approach will allow different viewpoints to be heard and strengthen the ideas that shape our nation. The introduction of the long-awaited Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a...

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