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  • Dikgosi call for recognition of 'Kgosikgolo'

    Making a presentation before the commission in Gaborone last week, Kgosi Oscar Mosielele of the Moshupa region said they want the word ‘Kgosikgolo’ to be included in the Constitution to reflect the existing hierarchy of bogosi.Only Dikgosikgolo...

  • BNF gags social media ‘delinquents’

    This was one of the resolutions taken by the weekend party congress, which also ushered in the party’s long awaited new leadership.Briefing the media on the just ended elective congress, re-elected information and publicity secretary, Justin...

  • Opposition instability can be resolved – Khama

    While Khama believes that this can only be achieved through a united opposition, internal wranglings within the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and individual opposition parties could lead to the dream being deferred.Khama has said despite the...

  • Legislators’ code of conduct drafted

    According to Assistant Minister for State President, Dumezweni Mthimkhulu, the code of conduct will guide legislators on how best they can carry out their duties in a respectable and responsible manner observing the very core values of Botho and...

  • Khama returns to Jo'burg

    This is despite claims that the former president could move further away from Botswana as extradition looms.Late last month, Permanent Secretary in the Botswana Government Communications and Information Systems, John-Thomas Dipowe issued a statement...

  • Motshegwa, Mohwasa face off for BNF SG

    While Ketlhalefile Motshegwa and his Botswana Federation of Public, Private and Parastatal Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) were big players in uniting opposition parties ahead of the 2019 general elections, Moeti Mohwasa was part of the BNF leadership that...

  • BMC accused of favouring SA truckers

    Interested citizen players have decried being sidelined on the matter and believe South African companies will continue enjoying monopoly and pointing accusing fingers at Botswana Meat Commission (BMC).The BMC supply chain department, which is...

  • Khama snubs gov't itinerary

    According to sources, Khama was not impressed by government making public his travel plans hence proceeding to make his own private travel plans.“After he made his request, government publicised them and this led to him backtracking on his plans...

  • Mosielele calls for Ntlo ya Dikgosi elevation

    Mosielele believes his motion calling for the elevation of the position of Secretary, Ntlo ya Dikgosi to Permanent Secretary (PS) level will add value.Following the poor appearance of ministers before the House at its recently ended meeting, dikgosi...

  • Debswana spy woes deepen

    Infotrac through its managing director, Mompoloki Motshidi claimed that it was owed for various deep undercover services provided to Debswana which included the alleged spying on the union and lobbying the likes of the late Linah Mohohlo and ex-spy...

  • Khama's SA return uncertain

    While he does not state where he will head, he is certain that he is not coming home.Acting Permanent Secretary in the Botswana Government Communications and Information Systems, John-Thomas Dipowe issued a statement on Friday announcing that Khama...

  • New Gabz Mayor promises enhanced city

    In a precursor to the council meeting, Abraham had defeated his predecessor, Father Maphongo by 17 votes to his 14 in a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) caucus.Abraham was born in Ramokgwebana village in the North East District but was raised in...

  • Dikgosi decry snub by ministers

    During the last day of their meeting, dikgosi posted 34 questions, of which only two were answered. According to the deputy chairperson of the House, Kgosi Tshipe Tshipe, they were not happy that 32 questions were deferred due to the unavailability...

  • DIS, DCEC turf wars irk civil society

    Due to the situation, the Law Society of Botswana (LSB) and various Non-Government Organisations have since called for restoration of the rule of law. In the unfolding war, early this month, the Office of the President released a statement “to...

  • Maphongo, Manyapetsa lose mayoral seats

    Sebele Ward councillor, Austin Abraham is expected to ascend to mayorship today (Monday) at the commencement of the city’s Full Council meeting. Abraham got 17 votes to Maphongo’s 14 while Motamma Sesinyi received only one vote. Even though the...

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