A comprehensive data analysis reveals a stark contrast in internet access and digital infrastructure across different regions of the country.According to recent data compiled by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), there is a...
It got me thinking about the relevance of this quote to current policy-making decisions. Perhaps, at the core of our policies should be addressing basic human needs: food, water, and shelter. To achieve these fundamental objectives, our industrial...
Just a few years ago, this internet access was a luxury reserved for the privileged few. Today, however, thanks to the ambitious National Broadband Strategy launched in 2019, the digital landscape of Botswana is undergoing a dramatic transformation,...
Allow me to say, protocol observed. My name is Refilwe Dingake, daughter to Justice Dingake – the younger brother to MK Dingake. My father is not able to be with us today. He is trapped in the bowels of the Pacific Ocean and unable to be home to...
His father, my grandfather, showed some remarkable foresight and vision by sending Mike to such a far-flung corner at a time when parents were comfortable with their children herding cattle.Once in South Africa, Cde MK was to do the unthinkable, to...
Any person who intercepts communications without a warrant commits a criminal offence.The legal framework for interception of communications recognises that interception of communications is highly intrusive hence the requirement that an...
‘MK’ was such a principled political giant who was extremely down to earth and humble. He was well read and scholarly especially in the area of politics.He was also a true revolutionary and patriotic of our beloved Republic of Botswana. In 1995,...
Although he never was State President, he was a true tautona. Mourning his passing the ANC this week thus observed: “Comrade Dingake’s commitment to the cause of liberation was unwavering, despite enduring arrest, torture, and a lengthy...
Only last year February, his nephew, Martin Dingake and his wife, Dikeledi had hosted family, friends and well-wishers at their farm outside Thamaga along the Molepolole road.The occasion was the celebration of his 95th birthday. Dingake is...
I like to refer to the media as the Fourth Estate, the name its members, the journalists themselves assumed at the beginning of the French Revolution, which arrived on the scene under the ringing tones of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.France,...
The European Union (EU) has vowed to support the African Union (AU) in its ambitious goal to produce 60% of vaccines in Africa by 2040. The European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutti Urpilainen, says that following lessons from the...
But there is music playing in the background. That music is classical music. This is the music of the medieval period, past through the Renaissance era, beyond the common period, the 20th century, and right up to the present postmodern period.It is...
The UK is Party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) which regulates international trade in over 35,000 species of wild animals and plants, their products (such as animal skins) and...
In Botswana, the political disconnection with former President Ian Khama began at the advent of President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s tenure on April 1, 2018. The problem has since metamorphosed into a crisis, with Masisi’s administration...
The Bill, published on March 12, 2024 in the Extra-ordinary Government Gazette, is expected to be presented before Parliament by Minister for State President, Kabo Morwaeng.According to the draft Bill, the object is to amend the Constitution...
The event brought together faith-based organisations, non-governmental organisations, government stakeholders, and civil society groups to engage in a collective dialogue on fostering a society free of GBV.In attendance were representatives of the...
Credit to the African Union, they have been steadfast in their efforts to strengthen the resilience of African economies and promote self-reliance among its member states. Recognizing the limitations imposed by dwindling resources and external...
Word coming from Parliament recently indicates that this move is a step towards enhancing energy accessibility for all and removing financial barriers to access to electricity.Furthermore, those who are not on the national grid will benefit from a...
The bank curated an impressive showcase of local gin brands, including Gin Lou and Okavango Gin that guests could indulge in, enjoying the unique homegrown flavors and profiles. They also learnt about the history and characteristics of gin as well as...
But occasionally, a word or expression will transcend mere fashion and preference and have character, a zeitgeist for the year we are in. Enter the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the world’s most authoritative English language dictionary, and its...
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