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ZIMBABWE EMBASSY TAKES CONSULAR SERVICES ACROSS BOTSWANAZimbabwean nationals living in Botswana will soon have easier ac...
10/09/2026

ZIMBABWE EMBASSY TAKES CONSULAR SERVICES ACROSS BOTSWANA

Zimbabwean nationals living in Botswana will soon have easier access to essential consular services as the Embassy of Zimbabwe rolls out Mobile Consular Services in different parts of the country.

The outreach programme will offer services including passport and birth certificate applications, temporary travel documents, as well as document authentication and certification.

The initiative is expected to bring services closer to Zimbabweans who may otherwise have to travel long distances to access the Embassy.

GANTSI PRISON OFFICERS AWAIT COMMANDER’S ANSWERS Gantsi Prison officers are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Senior Assis...
09/09/2026

GANTSI PRISON OFFICERS AWAIT COMMANDER’S ANSWERS

Gantsi Prison officers are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Senior Assistant Commissioner Thani tomorrow, hoping he will address concerns over accommodation shortages, staff welfare and alleged unequal treatment.

S/ACP Thani is expected to address staff during his inspection tour of prisons under his division.
Officers claim that overcrowded staff accommodation has led to tension among colleagues sharing houses, with a recent dispute between two officers reportedly requiring management intervention.

Staff also want answers regarding a P10,000 contribution from the Gantsi Prison Social Club that was donated to assist officers affected by floods at Village Prisons Complex. They claim a promise was allegedly made that Gantsi Prison would be rewarded for its generosity, but they are still waiting for clarity.

Other concerns include allegations of inconsistent handling of disciplinary cases and calls for fair and equal treatment of all prison officers.

The Punch Online will seek official comment from the Botswana Prison Service.

LEPHATA LE BEGETSWE KA TSELA E E SA SIAMANG"Dumelang Bakaa Ke mo Komiting ya Works betsho, ke repotile motshelakgabo kan...
09/09/2026

LEPHATA LE BEGETSWE KA TSELA E E SA SIAMANG

"Dumelang Bakaa

Ke mo Komiting ya Works betsho, ke repotile motshelakgabo kana Bridge jo betsho mo goba Roads Department. Re dumalane gore batla bo baakanya betsho. Ke fa molapong wa Khuduyabaeng fa otswa ka motse o ya Mahalapye.
Keya leboga."- Motukisi Moremi (Kalamare)

TSWELEDISO YA PEGOBA BA MALEBA BA TLA TSHWANELWA KE GO TSAYA MAIKARABELO- RRAAGWE NGWANA"Le seka la nna le emela gore go...
09/09/2026

TSWELEDISO YA PEGO

BA BA MALEBA BA TLA TSHWANELWA KE GO TSAYA MAIKARABELO- RRAAGWE NGWANA

"Le seka la nna le emela gore go nne le mathata ke gone le bo lere le ruta batho...my guy ka gore thuto ya gago e bakilwe ke nna ka go buwa ka poor service and negligence ya lona bona fa.

My daughter o tsene ko clinic on Sunday around 1800hrs,a lomilwe ke ntŝa,go tlhatswitswe ntho e bo e rokwa ke nurse ka bogagagwe kong without ngaka, abo a mofa di paracetamol abo a mmusetsa ko lapeng,are o tla tsaya mokento the following day,pharmacy e tswetso.

Potso ke gore why nne go sa lelediwe pharmacist same day,a mme goya ka wena seemo sa ga ngwanake was not emergency? I would say ene ese emergency goya ka nurse/ Ltk Clinic since amo dischargetsi without thinking of any referral.

Second day(Monday) ngwana o tla clinic ene a tsile mokentong,ha a tsena fela ka clinic kgang e changile jaanong ke emergency, go bidiwa ngaka,ngaka o feta a buwa gore the nurse was reckless, o rokile ntho e sa tshwanelwa go rokwa,legone ga a roka sentle,ebile ngwana was supposed to be seen by a specialist for advice.

Ngwana a bo a tsewa a isiwa Scottish admitted there ,abo a rokonolwa dithale tseo, discharged the following day(Tuesday)

Ke kopa gore o nthute gore ha nurse a tlhokile boikarabelo jalo go dirwa jang,le gone ka botshelo jwa ngwanake, se se diragetseng on Monday, se supile gore bolwetsi was emergency but nurse decided to play casino than to be at work.

Nb.the matter is on my attorney's desk, o tla apara purapura a botsa ba ba tshwanetse dipotso tse di thata,hope you will be there to answer." - Edwin

TLHAGISO: SETSHWANTSHO SE KA GOGOMOSA MAIKUTLO

ARE WE HARD TO PLEASE BATSWANA?"Are we a difficult nation to please.? We cry for developments, reduction of students te...
09/09/2026

ARE WE HARD TO PLEASE BATSWANA?

"Are we a difficult nation to please.? We cry for developments, reduction of students teacher ratio, high unemployment and other ills. But when efforts are being done to address them. we look for excuses to criticize all the efforts being done. Or maybe is a matter of hating the individuals or organizations which are trying to provide the solutions. Or just politics. We are the destroyers of our own destiny." - Hon. Pius Mokgware

08/09/2026

MAPANTSOLA PAY FINAL RESPECTS TO FORMER LEADER

Despite the chilly Saturday weather, Mapantsola in Molepolole gathered in their numbers to pay their final respects to the late Thabang Lejozi Moswana, remembered as one of their former leaders.

Young Thabang, who reportedly lived with asthma, was given an emotional farewell as the Mapantsola community came together to honour his life and legacy.

KGARI SECHELE STAFF QUESTION UNION SILENCE OVER ALLEGED TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENTSome members of staff at Kgari Sechele Sen...
08/09/2026

KGARI SECHELE STAFF QUESTION UNION SILENCE OVER ALLEGED TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENT

Some members of staff at Kgari Sechele Senior Secondary School have raised concerns about what they describe as an increasingly toxic working environment, alleging that derogatory and insulting language has allegedly become common during certain staff engagements.

According to concerns shared with The Punch Online, management allegedly addressed staff during a meeting on Wednesday last week, where some employees claim the gathering was dominated by accusations and remarks directed at people suspected of reporting workplace matters to the media.

Staff members claim the situation has left some employees feeling uncomfortable, demoralised and emotionally distressed.

Similar concerns were allegedly raised following another engagement with non-teaching staff on Thursday, which employees claim also involved remarks they considered insulting and inappropriate for a professional workplace.

However, the concerns have also raised serious questions about the role of union representatives within the institution.

The school reportedly has representatives from both the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) and the Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU), yet some workers are questioning why union representatives have allegedly not intervened or publicly raised concerns about conduct that employees believe undermines a respectful and professional working environment.

The affected workers are now asking: What is the role of union representatives when members feel intimidated, humiliated or subjected to an unhealthy workplace environment?

Workers say unions should not only be visible when collecting subscriptions or dealing with salaries and benefits, but should also actively protect employees' welfare and advocate for workplaces characterised by dignity, professionalism and mutual respect.

The Punch Online will seek responses from the school management, BTU and BOSETU regarding the allegations and concerns raised by staff members.

LEPHOI HR BLOCKS THE PUNCH AFTER SALARY QUESTIONSThe Human Resources Manager at Lephoi Centre for the Blind allegedly bl...
08/09/2026

LEPHOI HR BLOCKS THE PUNCH AFTER SALARY QUESTIONS

The Human Resources Manager at Lephoi Centre for the Blind allegedly blocked The Punch Online on WhatsApp after receiving a questionnaire regarding workers' delayed August salaries.

Employees claim they have not received their August salaries and have allegedly been left without clear communication on when they can expect payment.

The Punch Online had sought answers from management regarding the delayed payments and the welfare of affected workers, some of whom reportedly face mounting financial pressure, including rent arrears.

The Punch Online remains open to receiving management's response.

ALLEGED KANYE PASSION KILLING SHOCKERA 21-year-old woman was allegedly murdered in Kanye, Mmamokhasi ward yesterday, wit...
08/09/2026

ALLEGED KANYE PASSION KILLING SHOCKER

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly murdered in Kanye, Mmamokhasi ward yesterday, with her alleged lover, believed to be aged between 22 and 23, reportedly implicated in the killing.

More details to follow.

TANZANIA’S FIRST GENTLEMAN LAID TO RESTTanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassa...
08/09/2026

TANZANIA’S FIRST GENTLEMAN LAID TO REST

Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been laid to rest following his death in the early hours of Monday.

His burial took place on Monday evening and was conducted in accordance with religious and cultural traditions.

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