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Thursday, November 14, 2024

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.

Mbongeni Mguni | 14 November 2024

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

It's all malice- Norris

The University of Botswana (UB) has of late been hit by allegations of corruption, maladministration and academic dishonesty. The accusations paint the institution in a bad light but Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, is of the view that it is all malice from inside the university, writes Mmegi Correspondent LARONA MAKHAIZA

Larona Makhaiza | 21 November 2024

Boko puts his faith in women leaders

Larona Makhaiza | 19 November 2024

Masisi, Magosi implicated in controversial Karakul procurement

Mpho Mokwape | 15 November 2024

A Sobering lapse in security – Presidential safety must be paramount

Staff Writer | 15 November 2024

We shall oppose unapologetically– BCP

Innocent Selatlhwa | 15 November 2024

You dare not fail: Saleshando challenges Boko

Innocent Selatlhwa | 15 November 2024

It is premature to write the BDP off-Kario

Lebogang Mosikare | 15 November 2024

Masisi, Magosi implicated in controversial Karakul procurement

State funds amounting to a total of P45, 142,152.00 is said to have been secretly used to procure the controversial Karakul sheep using the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS).

Serite explains his CEDA 'deals'

Following a barrage of attacks over his alleged involvement in corrupt practices at Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), former investigative journalist Sonny Serite has shared his side of the story.

President Boko talking to Chief Justice Rannoane PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A Sobering lapse in security – Presidential safety must be paramount

In a nation accustomed to peace and order, the scene at President Duma Boko’s inauguration was nothing short of alarming.

Boko puts his faith in women leaders

President Duma Boko has reiterated his unwavering trust in women's leadership capabilities by appointing a number of women as ministers in his cabinet.

CEDA Headquarters. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

'CEDA has no right to sue for defamation'

The Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) has been accused of using the financial organ to stand for its agents, knowing well that it has no right to sue for defamation as a government-backed institution.

Saleshando challenged President Boko to deliver on their promises and not dare fail..PIC.KENNEDY RMAOKONE

You dare not fail: Saleshando challenges Boko

President of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Dumelang Saleshando has said as much as they are happy that the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost power, they will not let the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) get away with complacency.

Diamonds in the sky: Solar power projects are accelerating in the country and across the globe

Afrigreen finances 4MW Solar Park in Gantsi

A €100 million French green energy fund, Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund, has provided $2.5 million to establish the Sandveld Solar Park near Gantsi.

Masisi has been accused of using State resources to purchase bulls from USA

‘State purchased bulls were for Masisi’s farm’

Former president Mokgweetsi Masisi has been accused of using State resources to purchase bulls from United States of America (USA) for personal interests while allegedly using a local businessman’s intellectual property.

New broom: Kenewendo has bounced back to Cabinet PIC: KENNEDY RMAOKONE

Kenewendo bounces back to Cabinet

The last woman to lead the Ministry of Minerals and Energy was Dr Gaositwe Chiepe back in 1972. On Thursday morning, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, was announced as the second woman to lead to portfolio. SHARON MATHALA caught up with the youthful Minister as she bounced back to Cabinet after five years

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It's all malice- Norris

Boko puts his faith in women leaders

Masisi, Magosi implicated in controversial Karakul procurement

A Sobering lapse in security – Presidential safety must be paramount

We shall oppose unapologetically– BCP

You dare not fail: Saleshando challenges Boko

It is premature to write the BDP off-Kario

Masisi, Magosi implicated in controversial Karakul procurement

Serite explains his CEDA 'deals'

A Sobering lapse in security – Presidential safety must be paramount

Boko puts his faith in women leaders

'CEDA has no right to sue for defamation'

You dare not fail: Saleshando challenges Boko

Afrigreen finances 4MW Solar Park in Gantsi

‘State purchased bulls were for Masisi’s farm’

Kenewendo bounces back to Cabinet