Tuesday Grill (2025)

13/08/2025

𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐂𝐘: 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆
𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐒

This year, the BIHL Group marks a powerful milestone - 50 years of improving livelihoods in Botswana. “SO50” is more than an anniversary.

It is a moment of pause and reflection, a chance to look back with pride and forward with purpose.
In a time marked by economic shifts, technological disruption, and societal transformation, one question persists: What makes an institution truly endure?

We believe the answer lies not in size or profitability, but in values-led leadership, leadership that prioritises purpose over personality, people over ego, and longterm national impact over short-term wins.

𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄...

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13/08/2025

High Court Grants Interim Interdict in P662 Million Education Tender Dispute

The High Court of Botswana has issued a rule nisi suspending the controversial P662 million tender awarded by the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education for integrated STEAM e-learning solutions. The interim interdict, granted on 13 August 2025, restrains the 1st and 4th Respondents from proceeding with contract ex*****on pending determination of the complaint lodged by Tecboe Proprietary Limited, represented by Gobhoza Legal Practice, under Section 139 of the Public Procurement Act 2021.

The matter has been scheduled for hearing on 22 August 2025. The application alleges substantial irregularities in the tender process that awarded the contract to Emeritus Training Academy Botswana (Pty) Ltd.

13/08/2025

𝐃𝐂𝐄𝐂 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐄-𝐔𝐏 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓 𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐙

In May 2025, Attorney Thabo Malambane was appointed Deputy Director General at the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and immediately hit the ground running.
Part of Malambane’s role is overseeing the agency’s operations, including its investigative work. Since his arrival, sources say there has been significant progress in long-stalled cases. He is understood to form a strong working partnership with his superior, Director General Botlhale Makgekgenene.

The DCEC has long faced allegations of infiltration by elements from the Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS). Insiders say that under the new leadership, such interference is now a thing of the past, with the agency’s mandate crystal clear: “Go hard on corruption.”

Personnel changes have also reshaped the leadership of certain investigations, including the Mogoditshane Sub-Land Board corruption case. More changes are reportedly looming at the agency.

One notable addition is a former DIS officer, codenamed “Pull the Trigger,” who joined after Malambane’s appointment. A highly trained undercover investigator, he studied at leading institutions such as Top Ford International Security and EBSSA Tactical Training, and now works alongside another officer, codenamed “SG.”

These two officers are reportedly leading several high-profile cases implicating politicians and senior government officials.

13/08/2025

𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Fairs, Events Manager Ontlametse Ramokgalo confirmed ticket prices remain unchanged: P50 (public gates) and P60 (express gates) for adults, with discounts for children under 12. Car passes cost P80. Early purchases are encouraged to avoid queues.

This year introduces free B2B masterclasses through a partnership with the Job Creators Forum. Director Buca Matenge stated, "The goal is Batswana business growth 50 youth enterprises from the Traders Hub will benefit." The fair continues to drive innovation, inclusivity, and economic transformation.

13/08/2025

𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Day two of the Botswana Tech Summit 2025 spotlighted groundbreaking innovation in AI, telehealth, green technology, and space tech, showcasing homegrown solutions fuelling digital transformation and sustainable growth under the theme ‘Technology. People. Development.’

The summit gathered leading innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and devise strategies for diversifying Botswana’s economy beyond traditional sectors.

It reinforced technology’s critical role in shaping national progress, boosting competitiveness, and positioning Botswana as a regional innovation hub ready to meet future global challenges.

13/08/2025

𝐁𝐃𝐏 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲

On 23 August 2025, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will travel to Serowe to apologise to Bangwato and Kgosi Kgolo Ian Khama for having previously denied them a Kgotla meeting when they sought to discuss concerns about the former president.

“Re dumela mo mafokong a Kgotla a mantle otlhe. Re dumela gore maitswarelo ke selo se se tshelang le motho,” said Secretary General Kentse Rammidi

The BDP has expanded its regions from 14 to 16 to address logistical challenges caused by long distances between certain areas. Rammidi confirmed the party had received the DM report and would communicate its findings once it has been studied thoroughly.

He rejected claims that the ongoing forensic audit unfairly targets BDP members, stressing it applies to anyone linked to possible government misconduct. “Let the law take its course… Everyone will be held accountable, regardless of their political affiliation,” he stated

“Re bidiwa magodu rele Madomkrag. Gare heta hela rea tlhaselwa gatwe bona koo legodu ke leo. Go botlhoko thata mogo rona,” said Nchi Rammidi

13/08/2025

𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐆𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒

The company received accolades for Best Micro Finance Company Botswana 2025 and Best SME Finance Company Botswana 2025, awarded by the respected Global Banking & Finance Review.

These honours underscore Letshego Botswana’s dedication to delivering accessible and innovative financial solutions that drive real impact. Chief Executive Officer Kgotso Bannalotlhe hailed the win as a celebration of lives transformed and communities empowered, emphasising that the awards reflect the passion and commitment of a team driven by purpose beyond banking.

“For us, this recognition is more than a trophy; it’s a celebration of the lives we’ve touched and the communities we’ve helped build,” Bannalotlhe said

𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄...

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13/08/2025

𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬

Fairground Holdings will once again host Botswana's premier multisectoral event, the Botswana Consumer Fair, from 25th-31st August 2025 in Gaborone. Under the theme "Embracing Innovation and Technology for Economic Transition," the seven day fair expects 36,000 visitors and over 500 exhibitors across diverse industries, showcasing Botswana's economic progress.

CEO Gorata Gabaraane highlighted Fairground Holdings' commitment to social responsibility: "We've extended six tuckshops to NGOs, including Botswana Red Cross and Ramotswa Society for the Deaf, enabling them to generate revenue through food sales." This initiative strengthens community development while aligning with the fair's broader economic goals.

13/08/2025

𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐍: 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐀’𝐒 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄

Philip Myburgh, Group Head of Trade: Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group, highlighted Hunan’s rising influence in China-Africa trade a role that often escapes mainstream attention.

While major coastal cities like Beijing and Shanghai dominate headlines, Hunan, a landlocked province in central China, is shaping how African goods enter Chinese markets and how Chinese businesses expand in Africa.

Hunan’s economic scale is impressive. With a 2023 GDP of approximately US$670 billion, it would rank around 20th globally, surpassing countries such as Switzerland and Poland. For perspective, South Africa’s GDP is roughly US$399 billion. Hunan is also historically significant as Chairman Mao Zedong’s birthplace, adding political weight to its trade mission with Africa.

𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄...

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13/08/2025

𝐌𝐎𝐆𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒

Afar reaching land scandal has shaken the Mogoditshane Sub-Land Board, with high profile figures including suspended Kweneng Land Board Chairperson Kgang Kgang, local chiefs, and political councilors now facing allegations of corruption and illegal land dealings.

𝐾𝑤𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑔 𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵𝑜𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝐶𝒉𝑎𝑖𝑟, 𝐵𝑁𝐹 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑀𝑚𝑜𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒 𝐶𝒉𝑖𝑒𝑓𝑠 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑢𝑑 𝑊𝑒𝑏...

The lid was blown off the syndicate following the tragic su***de of Keobiditse Botshwaranye, the Deputy Secretary of the Mogoditshane Sub-Land Board, who was believed to be under growing pressure amid investigations.

His death has triggered a chain of revelations that expose a deeply entrenched land fraud network in the Kweneng region. It has been confirmed that Kgang Kgang has been served with a summons and will soon appear before court to answer to corruption and land fraud charges. The charges stem from a wider investigation by the DCEC, which has been probing irregularities within the Mogoditshane SubLand Board.

Kgang confirmed receiving the court documents but declined to comment further, citing legal advice.

📷 The Voice Newspaper
𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄...

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12/08/2025

𝐁𝐒𝐄 & 𝐆𝐂𝐂 𝐈𝐧𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝

In a groundbreaking move, the Botswana Stock Exchange and the Gaborone City Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pave the way for the country’s first municipal bond. This initiative aims to secure funding for critical infrastructure and urban development projects in the capital.

Hon. Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, hailed the agreement as a transformative step. “Gaborone is Botswana’s economic heartbeat. This partnership unlocks new financing avenues to deliver essential services and uplift our communities,” he said. The bond will allow GCC to raise capital from domestic and international investors.

The collaboration supports Botswana’s broader strategy to diversify funding sources and strengthen capital markets. By introducing municipal bonds, the BSE aims to attract long-term investment while expanding opportunities for local investors. Detailed terms, including bond size and structure, will be disclosed after feasibility assessments.

BSE CEO Aupa Monyatsi noted, “Globally, municipal bonds drive urban growth. We’re proud to champion this model in Botswana, ensuring sustainable development through innovative finance.” The agreement signals a new era of self-reliance for local governments.

12/08/2025

𝐁𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐃, 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝟑𝟎𝐌 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋

Barely two months later, the Board has been dissolved. At the centre of the fallout is a controversial P25 million deal between BR and Life Compass, a company owned by Shadrack Baaitse.

The firm, which has no railway experience and was established less than six months ago, secured the tender without the knowledge of either the Board or the Minister.

According to insiders, senior government officials advised the Minister to disband the Board after tensions between Baaitse and board members escalated. Botswana Railways has also suspended several officials, including its former Acting General Manager Chelesile Malele, following the controversial awarding of a P30 million contract to Life Compass Botswana (Pty) Ltd.

𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄...

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