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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela Kgosikgolo Kgafela Kgafela II has said he didn't turn down an offer by former president Mokgweetsi Masisi to bring him back home.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 17 December 2024

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Morupisi, an example for would-be corrupt officers

Former Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), Carter Morupisi, has set a precedence as the first high-ranking government official in Botswana to go down for corruption and money laundering.

Mpho Mokwape | 17 December 2024

The last leaf on the tree: Kenneth Nkhwa (1927–2024)

Jeff Ramsay | 17 December 2024

Two die in a road mishap

Pini Bothoko | 17 December 2024

Man stabs girlfriend's uncle, threatens to kill her

Pini Bothoko | 17 December 2024

Masisi used my name in 'vain' – Kgafela

Innocent Selatlhwa | 17 December 2024

House break-ins resurface in Tsholofelo

Pini Bothoko | 17 December 2024

Majere elected new Francistown Mayor

Lebogang Mosikare | 17 December 2024

Magosi interdicted from top agents disciplinary hearing

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director General, Peter Magosi, has been interdicted from carrying any disciplinary hearing of the spy unit’s suspended top agents, pending their review application challenging the decision to commence disciplinary hearing against them.

WUC launched smart metres earlier this year PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Bidders battle over P296m water smart meter tender

Two local companies are at loggerheads regarding the multi-million pula Smart Meter tender. One company, Melco Structure and Civil Engineering, wants to be paid for the work it provided to Hitong Holdings, the manufacturer of the Smart Meters and tender holder.

Ramogapi revealed in Parliament last week in response to a question by Kgalagadi North legislator Reason Lekutlane PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

War over P1.8bn water tender rages on

The failure to follow procurement procedures by the Ministry of Water and Human Settlement has proven to be costly to the government.

Baleseng said the Ministry’s leadership has consistently been unresponsive. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BONU demands resignations of key health ministry officials

Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) has called for the immediate resignation of the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary (PS), Professor Oathokwa Nkomazana, and the Primary Health Secretary, Dr. Mareko Ramotsababa.

The tribunal last month set aside the decision by Baipoledi, to award a water tender valued at P1.8 billion PIC. MIN FOF LANDS AND WATER AFFAIRS

PS awaits DCEC investigations in office

Even though the Public Procurement Tribunal found out that he overlooked a tender worth just under P2 billion, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water and Human Settlements, Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi and the procurement team will continue to work as if nothing happened, at least for now.

Bandleng Wao Bitsa a unique December experience

While December is synonymous with grand-scale music festivals drawing massive crowds, Bandleng Wao Bitsa (BWOB) is carving its niche by offering an intimate and tailored experience for a smaller audience.

Seizing this moment, all the UDC affiliates have launched robust membership drives to sustain the growth PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

New members flock to UDC affiliates

The ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) affiliates are experiencing a historic surge in membership applications following its recent electoral victory.

Smart move: In September WUC embarked on a project to install 35,000 smart prepaid water meters across households in Gaborone PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Genesis of the multi-million smart meters tender war

The local companies Melco Structure and Civil Engineering and Hitong Holdings are in a bitter war regarding the Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) multi-million Smart Meter tender worth P296 932 615.00.

Gaoberekwe’s burial puts CKGR at crossroads

Now that Pitseng Gaoberekwe is finally back at his ancestral home, the Bushmen of CKGR are filled with renewed hope that the new administration will at last set them free to return to their bush, practice their traditional lifestyle and preserve their cultural heritage. But how will the government juggle the wildlife conservation versus community livelihoods dilemma inside the game reserve? THALEFANG CHARLES writes

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Morupisi, an example for would-be corrupt officers

The last leaf on the tree: Kenneth Nkhwa (1927–2024)

Two die in a road mishap

Man stabs girlfriend's uncle, threatens to kill her

Masisi used my name in 'vain' – Kgafela

House break-ins resurface in Tsholofelo

Majere elected new Francistown Mayor

Magosi interdicted from top agents disciplinary hearing

Bidders battle over P296m water smart meter tender

War over P1.8bn water tender rages on

BONU demands resignations of key health ministry officials

PS awaits DCEC investigations in office

Bandleng Wao Bitsa a unique December experience

New members flock to UDC affiliates

Genesis of the multi-million smart meters tender war

Gaoberekwe’s burial puts CKGR at crossroads