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12/05/2026

The 406 officers from the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) have had another setback in their long-running fight for salary back pay, after a procedural misunderstanding forced them to restart part of the enforcement process.

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The 406 officers from the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) have had another setback in their long-running fight for salary back pay, after a procedural misunderstanding forced them to restart part of the enforcement process.

12/05/2026

At the age of 81, her passing marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in local governance, one defined by resilience, dedication, and an unyielding commitment to public service.

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In a solemn yet deeply respectful farewell, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the wider community are preparing to lay to rest one of their most enduring and hardworking figures, Ponatshego Tshiping, affectionately known as MmaTshiping.

12/05/2026

The historical adage of “data is the new oil’’ has become a geopolitical reality.

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The historical adage of “data is the new oil’’ has become a geopolitical reality.

12/05/2026

PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON STATUTORY BODIES AND STATE ENTERPRISES 𝗗𝗔𝗬 2 EXAMINATIONS: BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS EXAMINATION: BPC

12/05/2026

School leaders sometimes feel orphaned and isolated, especially when the chips are down.

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School leaders sometimes feel orphaned and isolated, especially when the chips are down.

12/05/2026

Arrears owed to the country’s commercial banks rose above P8 billion for the first time in history in January, as more borrowers struggled to repay their dues, Bank of Botswana figures show.

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Arrears owed to the country’s commercial banks rose above P8 billion for the first time in history in January, as more borrowers struggled to repay their dues, Bank of Botswana figures show.

12/05/2026

Although official campaigns for the 2029 General Election have not yet started, the political atmosphere in Selebi-Phikwe is already reaching fever pitch.

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Although official campaigns for the 2029 General Election have not yet started, the political atmosphere in Selebi-Phikwe is already reaching fever pitch.

12/05/2026

The culture of recklessness on Botswana’s roads, characterised by speeding, impaired driving, and disregard for traffic laws, continues to fuel the country’s growing road safety crisis.

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The culture of recklessness on Botswana’s roads, characterised by speeding, impaired driving, and disregard for traffic laws, continues to fuel the country’s growing road safety crisis.

12/05/2026

: President Duma Boko has officially declared Friday, 15 May 2026, a public holiday. The day comes after Ascension Day on Thursday, an annual Christian celebration held after Easter

12/05/2026

The spirit of compassion, awareness, and community came alive on 30 April 2026 as Botswana witnessed the inaugural Play With Purpose: Golf With a Twist Autism Awareness Charity Golf Day, an event that brought together more than 90 players, families, advocates, and supporters in a unified effort to drive meaningful change for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

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The spirit of compassion, awareness, and community came alive on 30 April 2026 as Botswana witnessed the inaugural Play With Purpose: Golf With a Twist Autism Awareness Charity Golf Day, an event that brought together more than 90 players, families, advocates, and supporters in a unified effort to d...

12/05/2026

The extent to which taxpayers are carrying the burden of unprofitable parastatals became clear recently, with the Auditor General estimating that accumulated deficits within a number of State-Owned Entities reached P485.1 million as at March 2023, versus the P15.5 billion in funding they received that year.

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The extent to which taxpayers are carrying the burden of unprofitable parastatals became clear recently, with the Auditor General estimating that accumulated deficits within a number of State-Owned Entities reached P485.1 million as at March 2023, versus the P15.5 billion in funding they received th...