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INDUSTRIAL COURT RULING REAFFIRMS GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO FAIR LABOUR PRACTICES The Industrial Court has ruled in fav...
16/09/2025

INDUSTRIAL COURT RULING REAFFIRMS GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO FAIR LABOUR PRACTICES

The Industrial Court has ruled in favour of the government in the case where the unions had dragged it to court together with the Botswana Landboards & Local Authorities Health Workers Union (BLLAHWU) in the current ongoing salary negotiations.

In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, the Gaborone Industrial Court discharged the provisional court order, or rule nisi, that had been previously granted, temporarily halting the implementation of a salary agreement between the Government (BLLAHWU).

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/16/industrial-court-ruling-reaffirms-governments-commitment-fair-labour-practices/

In a move anticipated to reignitie economic activity in Francistown and surrounding areas, the Tataki Mine, formerly Ta...
16/09/2025

In a move anticipated to reignitie economic activity in Francistown and surrounding areas, the Tataki Mine, formerly Tati Nickel Mine, will be officially opened today.

The new mine will be officially opened by President Duma Gideon Boko. The mine is expected to start production after nearly a decade since it was last closed under the previous Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) led government. Now, owned by the Global Critical Resources Corporation (CRG Group), the mine is located in the North-East district of Botswana near the Zimbabwe borderline. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/16/renewed-hope-as-tataki-mine-opens-today/

Botswana Premier League: Defending Champions Lead the Pack after the International Break The dust has settled on the int...
16/09/2025

Botswana Premier League: Defending Champions Lead the Pack after the International Break

The dust has settled on the international break, and the Botswana Premier League has returned with a bang, immediately shaking up the title race and delivering a dose of drama to the relegation battle. The league table is now more congested than ever, with the gap between the top five teams a mere two points, promising a thrilling contest.

Defending champions Gaborone United have asserted their dominance early, climbing to the top of the table. They now sit level on 10 points with their fierce rivals Jwaneng Galaxy and Township Rollers. The top of the log is a testament to the high stakes of every match, and with such a tight point difference, every goal and every pass will matter.

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/15/botswana-premier-league-defending-champions-lead-international-break/

President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has called on all land boards across the country to enhance their efficiency in land...
12/09/2025

President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has called on all land boards across the country to enhance their efficiency in land allocation, urging them to issue land immediately upon application where possible.

Speaking at the Aviation Pitso in Maun this week, a forum aimed at improving Botswana's air transport sector, President Boko acknowledged the widespread perception that land board officers are the primary obstacle to land ownership.

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/12/president-boko-urges-land-boards-expedite-land-allocation/

The Bank of Botswana(BoB) has been praised for its success in the last 50 years of its existence.The Golden Jubilee cele...
12/09/2025

The Bank of Botswana(BoB) has been praised for its success in the last 50 years of its existence.

The Golden Jubilee celebrations held this morning at the Bank of Botswana offices attracted high profile individuals like the President of Botswana Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, former President Festus Mogae, former BoB Governors, corporate, and other stakeholders. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/12/governor-hails-banks-success-at-50th-anniversary-celebrations/

In his defiant address at the United Nations on November 10, 1975, Prime Minister Chaim Herzog warned of two great evils...
09/09/2025

In his defiant address at the United Nations on November 10, 1975, Prime Minister Chaim Herzog warned of two great evils that menaced societies everywhere, hate and ignorance.

Decades later, his words echo with renewed urgency as communities across the globe confront a different but equally corrosive force, polarisation. This invisible enemy has always shadowed humanity, but in the digital era, it has become sharper, louder, and more relentless. It shapes not only the way we speak but also the way we see those who disagree with us.- CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/09/polarisation-of-social-discourse-in-botswanas-digital-age/
(Pic; internet)

• Proceeds of the marathon sponsor postgraduate studies• Race promotes fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)The...
08/09/2025

• Proceeds of the marathon sponsor postgraduate studies
• Race promotes fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

The Acting President and Minister of Finance, Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, has commended the University of Botswana (UB) marathon for being more than just a sporting event, but for giving hope and opportunities to those who may not otherwise find it through its graduate scholarships. - VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/08/gaolathe-hails-the-ub-marathon/

Botswana’s Bold Economic Gamble: A New Frontier in Cannabis Botswana has taken a decisive step to reshape its economic f...
06/09/2025

Botswana’s Bold Economic Gamble: A New Frontier in Cannabis

Botswana has taken a decisive step to reshape its economic future, moving to cultivate a new industry from the ground up. In a landmark legislative move, the nation’s parliament has passed the Cannabis Bill, 2025, signaling a profound shift from a policy of blanket prohibition to one of strategic economic diversification. This legislation, championed by President Duma Boko, is not a gateway to recreational use but a tightly controlled blueprint for a high-value sector dedicated to medicinal, scientific, and industrial cannabis. It represents a calculated effort to lessen the country’s long-standing reliance on diamonds by planting the seeds of a new “green economy.” The success of this ambitious plan hinges on a robust regulatory framework and a new statutory body, the National Cannabis Control Authority (NCCA), which will serve as the central command for this meticulously managed market. For business leaders and investors, this bill opens a new frontier, presenting a unique opportunity to participate in a nascent industry built on stringent compliance and global standards. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/06/botswanas-bold-economic-gamble-new-frontier-cannabis/

Botswana Moves to Tax the Digital Economy A new era of tax and digital compliance is dawning in Botswana. The government...
04/09/2025

Botswana Moves to Tax the Digital Economy

A new era of tax and digital compliance is dawning in Botswana. The government recently published the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a landmark piece of legislation poised to fundamentally reshape the nation’s fiscal landscape.

This is not a simple tax tweak; it’s a foundational component of a cohesive, whole-of-government strategy to modernize the country’s economy for the digital age. By introducing provisions to tax remote services and mandating the use of electronic fiscal devices, the bill signals that Botswana is adopting a sophisticated, forward-looking regulatory model to govern commerce in the 21st century. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/04/botswana-moves-to-tax-the-digital-economy/

A Guide to Botswana’s Special Economic Zones: An Investment Proposition for International Business Botswana’s Strategic ...
04/09/2025

A Guide to Botswana’s Special Economic Zones: An Investment Proposition for International Business

Botswana’s Strategic Pivot to a High-Income Economy through SEZs
Botswana’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) program is a cornerstone of its national Vision 2036, a long-term strategic plan to transform the country from a resource-dependent model to a diversified, export-led, and high-income economy. The SEZ policy is designed to overhaul the current growth model, which has been heavily reliant on diamond exports, by attracting a new wave of private sector investment in high-value, non-mining sectors. The program offers a compelling value proposition for international investors through a comprehensive suite of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, alongside a business environment designed to be simple and efficient.

Key benefits of operating within a Botswana SEZ include a highly competitive fiscal regime, anchored by a tiered corporate tax rate that is among the lowest in Africa. Investors can benefit from a reduced rate of 5% for the initial years of operation, followed by a rate of 10% thereafter.

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/04/guide-botswanas-sez-an-investment-proposition-for-international-business/

The newly launched Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) intends to transform the energy, agriculture, and m...
04/09/2025

The newly launched Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) intends to transform the energy, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors.

This was disclosed by President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko yesterday when y outlining a bold vision for Botswana’s economic future, emphasising sweeping reforms aimed at transforming the country’s mining, energy, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE;

https://2ndrepublicnews.com/2025/09/04/betp-to-boost-mining-energy-agri-manufacturing-sectors/

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