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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

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.

Sharon Mathala | 14 November 2024

Boko promises inclusive society

Innocent Selatlhwa | 12 November 2024

Will Boko abolish death penalty?

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 12 November 2024

Moswaane hails BPP transformation for UDC victory

Lebogang Mosikare | 12 November 2024

De Beers hails spirit of renewal after Boko meeting

Mbongeni Mguni | 14 November 2024

Man arrested for impregnating girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter

Pini Bothoko | 12 November 2024

Ngoma eyes return as Francistown Mayor

Chakalisa Dube | 12 November 2024

I was fired for refusing corruption - Ellis

An urgent application brought by fired National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shombie Ellis, against her former employer and former Minister of Youth, Gender, Sports and Culture (MYSC), Tumiso Rakgare, ensued before the Gaborone High court on Monday.

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.

Boko announces six out of 18 Cabinet members

President Duma Boko this morning announced the first batch of what will be 18 Cabinet ministers.

Opposition sold you a dummy- Masisi

The President of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Mokgweetsi Masisi, is convinced Batswana will not get what they thought they were voting for under the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).

Who is Boko? – Part 1

MAHALAPYE: Born and raised in the dusty streets of Xhosa I ward in the southern part of Mahalapye, a man who was thrust into the political battlefield that he relishes so much, last week emerged as the sixth President of Botswana. Writes Mmegi Correspondent SECHELE SECHELE

Historic: President Boko being sworn in by Chief Justice Terence Rannowane at the Gaborone High Court PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Boko transition: Ill-prepared civil servants spill gov't secret

Last week’s unprecedented election result threw the Government Enclave into utter confusion, exposed their ill-preparedness for change of government, and amidst the chaos, it revealed a well-kept government secret, writes THALEFANG CHARLES

Masetlheng has produced a State President

Masetlheng: The street that nurtured Boko

When President Duma Boko and his party won Botswana elections for the 13th Parliament, on Ocober 30, (nearly six decades into our democracy), his Masetlheng home in Tlokweng nippily reformed its fortunes. Mmegi Staffers RYDER GABATHUSE & TIMOTHY LEWANIKA were at Masetlheng ward and witnessed the developments

The Introvert orator

A friend is fond of saying, “Pam, kana you and I know Boko. Ga re morutwe ke ope.” Every time my comrade, one of the founding foot-soldiers of the Umbrella, utters this statement, I wonder if we really know President Dumisile Gideon Boko, the person.

Seat of power: Boko PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Inside the President's office

It was a scene that will be etched into the history of not only Botswana politics, but the African continent.

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Cabinet appointments: 12 down, six to go by tomorrow

Boko promises inclusive society

Will Boko abolish death penalty?

Moswaane hails BPP transformation for UDC victory

De Beers hails spirit of renewal after Boko meeting

Man arrested for impregnating girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter

Ngoma eyes return as Francistown Mayor

I was fired for refusing corruption - Ellis

Boko restructures ministries, names part of Cabinet

Boko announces six out of 18 Cabinet members

Opposition sold you a dummy- Masisi

Who is Boko? – Part 1

Boko transition: Ill-prepared civil servants spill gov't secret

Masetlheng: The street that nurtured Boko

The Introvert orator

Inside the President's office