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Sharon Mathala
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  • Kenewendo bounces back to Cabinet

    Mmegi: Firstly, congratulations on your appointments and welcome back to Parliament. How are you feeling?Kenewendo: I feel privileged to be able to serve my country and Batswana in this capacity once again; different portfolio but capacity as SEMP...

  • Cabinet appointments: 12 down, six to go by tomorrow

    With today's appointments, the total rises to 12, following the first batch announced on Monday. The final set is expected to be announced tomorrow.The latest six appointments include the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, led by...

  • Constitutional review to start within six months – Boko

    Speaking yesterday (Tuesday) following the announcement of his first batch of Cabinet ministers, President Boko said the issue of a constitutional review "needs to be understood and unpacked".Explaining the process, Boko highlighted that the...

  • Boko announces six out of 18 Cabinet members

    The announcement, made in the Office of the President (OP) Cabinet Room, includes the Minister of Finance and Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise, and his assistant Lawrence Ookeditse. A new ministry, the Ministry of...

  • Inside the President's office

    Indeed in the dramatic, almost surreal moment of transition that took place in the heart of the country's seat of power, former president Mokgweetsi Masisi on Monday handed over the keys of government, literally, to his successor, President Duma...

  • I was fired for refusing corruption - Ellis

    The tussle between the trio is not new as it dates back to last year when the CEO was suspended just six months into her contract. Initially, she was to be placed under a three-month suspension, but the suspension was further extended indefinitely on...

  • Boko explains Specially Elected MP choices

    The President's choice of SEMPs for the 13th Parliament are Bogolo Kenewendo, Lesego Chombo, Pius Mokgware, Moeti Mohwasa, Dr Steven Modise. and Nono Kgafela-Mokoka."We wanted to be as broad as possible and bring in young women in particular with...

  • This is it, I won't run in 2029 – Masisi

    Masisi said this yesterday at the official handover of government to the incoming President Duma Boko. "I'm not willing to run for the presidency. Am I going to be politically active? I can’t tell, but am I running for President again? No. This...

  • Over 80% of registered Batswana voted

    As of press time on Thursday afternoon, spokesperson for the electoral management body Osupile Maroba said although they had not consolidated the entire numbers across the country, they could confirm that over 80% of voters had cast their votes. The...

  • Boko picks Gaolathe as VP

    Gaolathe is also Boko's deputy at the coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). He is the president of the Alliance for Progressives (AP). Last week Gaolathe won the Gaborone Bonnnington North parliamentary seat from the man who took it...

  • Masisi hands govt over to Boko

    Hailing the moment as a true democratic process, Boko affirmed his commitment to the rule of law and praised Masisi for the smooth transition.The new president said his admiration and respect for Masisi grew as it is not easy to not only accept...

  • Boko sworn in as President

    The small swearing in ceremony, conducted by the Chief Justice Terence Rannowane at the Gaborone High Court chambers was witnessed by few government officials, pastors, close family members and media.This comes after Boko, leader of the opposition...

  • Khama backs Boko's presidency

    He further said his family is now free to come back to Botswana.Khama further said he is in Gaborone and will meet with the President-Elect later this afternoon.“I am in Gaborone and plan to meet with President Boko later after his swearing in. You...

  • Masisi accepts defeat

    Speaking to the media this morning, Masisi said as a presidential candidate he has accepted defeated and confirmed he has personally called Umbrella for Democratic (UDC) president Duma Boko to congratulate him. Masisi said he first made the call...

  • Peggy Serame speaks: In the eye of the storm, I’m a fighter

    Dressed in a red and white tracksuit coupled with red sneakers, Serame's petite frame can be mistaken for weakness but she tells our team she is a fighter that can face any storm.“This has been a long time coming,” she admits, further adding...

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