Roseline was not just in politics, she was indeed a force to be reckoned with in a world where women remain an endangered species. Roseline’s contribution to Botswana’s politics is traceable to the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), a party...
Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. We deeply appreciate the family having officially notified the Botswana Democratic Party leadership of the bereavement, a sign of the cordial relationship we continue to...
No words can express the loss and sorrow that you are going through. We join you in mourning this comrade who was one of the refined female politicians this country has had. A real Mensch. She became the secretary-general of the BPF not by chance or...
As a nation we have seen the importance of being self-reliant and produce our own food, which has been even more amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. As Regional Agriculture Manager at FNBB, my responsibilities include; successful implementation of...
It is an honour for me to once again join you and the rest of the world in commemorating the thirty- second (32nd) World AIDS Day. The commemoration of this day is an opportunity for us to take stock of progress that we have made so far in our...
For instance, after series of embarrassments from the way it treated China Jiangsu International (Botswana), it has shifted its focus to another company that was fairly allocated Phase 1 works contract in Selebi-Phikwe. The Land Ministry Permanent...
This momentous and historic virtual graduation would not be as great and glamorous as it is, had it not been for the hard work of the Chairperson of the University Council, the Vice Chancellor, management, staff and students. I know the huge...
We have also seen the humongous rise of gender violence cases despite efforts made by different stakeholders to curb it. There are reports of killings and rapes almost every week. Violence hurts and it destroys. It takes innocent lives, it leaves...
What do the following men have in common? Persian Ustad-Ahmad Lahori, the chief architect of the Taj Mahal mausoleum in India; Danish Jørn Utzon, the architect of Sydney Opera House in Australia; Japanese Satoshi Kashima, the engineer who designed...
Government institutions, Kapinga said, must never be used to pursue false and malicious charges against citizens however we may dislike or hate them. We must be concerned about this new phenomenon in Botswana and ensure it does not rear its ugly...
A Judiciary that is the lapdog of the Executive cannot enjoy the confidence of the people. The lifeblood of any Judiciary is the confidence and trust the people repose in it1. As is often said, the Judiciary is the last line of defence against any...
Gaone, a 42-year-old woman is a victim of child abuse. From her late infancy into her childhood, she was a larger than life bubbly character. Always oozing with life. Warmhearted, helpful and refreshing to have around. Blessed with the knack to...
A great deal of conflicting information has emerged about the immune response that develops in patients who have recovered from COVID-19. A recent study in the UK showed declining antibodies in more than 350,000 people, leading to headlines that...
The logic behind it is that consuming and transit countries of trafficked wildlife products must take a fair share of the burden of protecting wildlife in their natural habitats in range states. Wildlife crime and illegal wildlife trade is a global...
When Kago Monggae tasted honey for the first time at the age of 16, he could not understand how something that stung so painfully could produce something so sweet. “This one time I almost swallowed a bee that had snuck into my fizzy drink...
Developers are normally required to reserve open spaces for greenery particularly in large-scale developments. If you were to walk around the residential estate developed by Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) in Phakalane, you would see at least...
Producer prices To incentivise production and supply cattle producers must consistently receive a positive price signal from the abattoir. To consistently send a positive price signal to producers, a not-for-profit abattoir must return 85% of its...
How do the two concepts relate, are they mutually exclusive or is one subsumed. This article discusses the origins, distinctions, benefits and contemporary use of both concepts in relation to people with disabilities. The two concepts are explored...
China-Africa friendship was born in the formidable years of national liberation and is deeply rooted in our peoples’ heart. 20 years ago, embracing the dawn of the new century and the trend of globalization, China and African countries decided to...
Cast your mind, if you can, some 36 odd years back. Do you remember the buzz that went along with the unanticipated declaration of Gaborone a city? That year, the GDP growth rate for Botswana stood at 8.5 percent, down from 13.1% the previous...
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