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28/07/2025

MINISTER MOTSHEGWA DISCUSSES THE PROPOSED NATIONAL DECENTRALISATION DRAFT POLICY

Since January 2025, the Ministry of Local Government & Traditional Affairs has been consulting with councils on the proposed National Decentralisation Draft Policy, aimed at shifting key powers from the central government to local authorities. Council chairpersons and mayors have been tasked with drafting five-year strategic roadmaps to guide this transition and strengthen local ownership of development. The question that arises is: how ready is Botswana for decentralisation and will it lead to more responsive and accountable local governance?

Guest:
Ketlhalefile Motshegwa – Minister of Local Government & Traditional Affairs

28/07/2025

Namibia’s Co-Chairperson of the OBSC and Deputy Director of Water in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Cynthia Ortmann addressing the media in Maun today in the occassion of the OKACOM week.

The media briefing marked the official start of the 2025 OKACOM Week, taking place from 28th July to 1st August at Maun Lodge. The annual event, which rotates among Angola, Botswana, and Namibia, brings together regional stakeholders to review and strengthen efforts towards the sustainable management of the Cubango-Okavango River Basin.

28/07/2025

Deputy Director in the Department of Water and Sanitation, Dr Kobamelo Dikgola, speaking during a media briefing at the Permanent Okavango River Basin Commission (OKACOM) Week underway at Maun Lodge.

The annual event, which runs from 28th July to 1st August 2025, rotates among the member states—Angola, Botswana, and Namibia—and brings together key stakeholders to assess and promote the sustainable management of the Cubango-Okavango River Basin.

28/07/2025

Executive Secretary of the OKACOM Secretariat, Phera Ramoeli at the opening of OKACOM Week held at Maun Lodge.

The annual conference, running from 28th July to 1st August 2025, rotates among member states—Angola, Botswana, and Namibia—and convenes key stakeholders to review progress and strategies for the sustainable management of the Cubango-Okavango River Basin.

28/07/2025

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇: Mokhanselara wa kgaolo ya Boseja Central, Thomas Kaumbo a rutuetsa bomme botlhe go itlhathobela kankere ya molomo wa popelo mo kokelwaneng tse di gaufi le bone.

Dithathobo di simolotse mosong ono mo Kokelwaneng ya Boseja, mme di tla tswelela go fitlhela ka Labotlhano.

Bomme ba kopiwa go ithathoba ka dipalo tse di kwa godimo go thibela diemo tse mo go tsone ba e iphithelang na le mo diphatsheng.

𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐔𝐍 The Ministry of Water and Human Settlement will today officially host the Perm...
28/07/2025

𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐔𝐍

The Ministry of Water and Human Settlement will today officially host the Permanent Okavango River Basin Commission (OKACOM) Week, taking place from today, 28th July to 1st August 2025 at Maun Lodge.

The annual event, which rotates among member states, Angola, Botswana, and Namibia, brings together key stakeholders to review sustainable management of the Cubango-Okavango River Basin.

𝐇𝐈𝐊𝐔𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐍𝐒 𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓“Any act of violence against our officers is not only unacceptable, it ...
28/07/2025

𝐇𝐈𝐊𝐔𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐍𝐒 𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

“Any act of violence against our officers is not only unacceptable, it is a direct threat to national stability and the rule of law,” declared Member of Parliament for Maun West, Honourable Carter Kainangura Hikuama, as he strongly condemned the rising incidents of attacks on law enforcement personnel.

Hikuama, who is also an Opposition Whip in Parliament, has condemned the recent violent attack on a police officer in Mmathethe, describing it as a threat to national stability and the rule of law. The 27-year-old officer was struck in the head with an axe while questioning a suspect.

With help from the suspect’s parents, police arrested two individuals, who are expected to appear in court next week. The injured officer was treated and discharged the same day and is recovering at home.

Hikuama called for stronger protection for officers and urged the public to reject violence and support law enforcement.

𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄
27/07/2025

𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄

𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐃A record-breaking crowd of 82,566 fans filled MetLife Stadium to witness Manchester ...
27/07/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐃

A record-breaking crowd of 82,566 fans filled MetLife Stadium to witness Manchester United’s exciting 2-1 victory over West Ham United, making it the highest-attended soccer match in the United States this year.

The electrifying atmosphere surpassed the previous record of 81,118 set during the Club World Cup final, highlighting the growing popularity of international football in the U.S. Supporters from across the country gathered to see the Premier League giants in action, and the match did not disappoint, delivering drama and top-tier football.

The turnout marks a major milestone for soccer’s expanding footprint on American soil.

𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐈 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐍 The nation is mourning the passing of Dr Micus Chimbombi, 56, the Minister of Lan...
26/07/2025

𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐈 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐍

The nation is mourning the passing of Dr Micus Chimbombi, 56, the Minister of Lands and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Kgalagadi South, who died at his home following a prolonged illness.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐊𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍President Advocate Duma Boko has urged for a bold and urgent transfor...
26/07/2025

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐊𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

President Advocate Duma Boko has urged for a bold and urgent transformation of Botswana’s agriculture sector, citing its sharp decline in GDP contribution from 40% to below 10%. Speaking at the official opening of the 51st Ghanzi Show, Boko emphasized the need to restore agriculture to its rightful place in the economy.

He praised the evolution of the Ghanzi Show—from a local initiative in 1974 to a major agricultural platform with cross-border influence. This year’s event runs under the theme “Sowing Seeds of Innovation for Agricultural Transformation"

𝐔𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐈𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐄Distinguished leaders and citizens gathered at Motebejana ward in Kany...
26/07/2025

𝐔𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐈𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐄

Distinguished leaders and citizens gathered at Motebejana ward in Kanye for the tombstone unveiling of Botswana’s second President, Sir Ketumile Masire, and his wife, Lady Olebile Masire.

Among those in attendance were former Presidents Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi and Sir Seretse Khama Ian Khama, former BDP Secretary General Daniel Kwelagobe, and current BDP President Mpho Balopi — all paying tribute to the enduring legacy of the Masires in shaping Botswana’s democracy and development.

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