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

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.

President Duma Boko announced six additional Cabinet ministers this morning, making it the second set out of three planned batches.

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.

Kabelo Kabelo. PIC: LARONA MAKHAIZA

Court steps aside in sentencing rape-convict father

The Broadhurst Magistrate's Court has recused itself from delivering a sentence on rape convict, Kabelo Kabelo, who was found guilty of sexually violating his biological daughter for a year and a half.

President Boko. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Will Boko abolish death penalty?

FRANCISTOWN: The newly elected President of Botswana Duma Boko has consistently opposed the death penalty, which has been employed as a form of the ultimate punishment for serious offences such as murder.

Duma Boko. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Boko promises inclusive society

Newly elected President Duma Boko and his coalition the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) have undertaken to uphold the rule of law as part of their areas of critical intervention.

Stage set: Zebras fans applaud supporters after victory over Chad last month PIC: BFA

Do or die!

FRANCISTOWN: Interim Zebras coach, Morena Ramoreboli, has called on supporters to fill the stadium ahead of today’s sink-or-swim Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Mauritania at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

Sonny Serite

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.

Editor's Comment
Botswana at a critical juncture

While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...

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