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BERA announces decreases in petrol prices

 Own Correspondent  20th December 2023  Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA)...

‘Bank of Botswana launches refurbished headquarters’

Bank of Botswana officially opened its refurbished headquarters...
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MONICAH MPEDI: Breaking barriers as Botswana’s First Female International Kettlebell Trainer

Botswana has a new trailblazer in the fitness world. Monicah Mpedi has achieved a monumental milestone by becoming the first Motswana woman to earn international certification as a Kettlebell Trainer under the prestigious International Kettlebell Fitness Federation (IKFF).

‘Rich nurtures his athletic talent despite facing prejudice and challenges’

December 3rd marked International Day for People with Disabilities. The topic about physical ‘disabilities’ is contentious and the contention begins with description of the word itself, ‘disability’.
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Bank of Botswana revises Currency Basket

The Bank of Botswana has announced the revision of the prevailing Pula currency basket weights of 45% for the South African rand and 55% for the Special Drawing Right (SDR) comprising the US dollar, Euro, British Pound, Japanese Yen and Chinese Renminbi.

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CAREER CHANGE: Runing to Get Fit at 35 Let to Boxing World Title Aspirations at 41 –Camp Training - POSTPHONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

‘Fight Day’ dates set and confirmed for the 24th August 2024 - POSTPHONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

ILO workshops regional media on employment and labour issues

The Institute for Labour and Employment Studies (ILES), alongside stakeholders, Botswana’s Federations BFTU and BOFEPUSU, Business Botswana, and Media Houses attended a three-day workshop to sensitize the Media Fraternity on labour market issues in Southern Africa.
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LIFESTYLE

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: THE BRUTAL BUT REWARDING WORLD OF CHEFS 

Every meal that is cooked in a restaurant, especially high-end business entities, comes at a heavy cost not just to the consumer but chefs who prepare the meal. They sacrifice a lot especially their mental health.

Connie heads to Namibia for Miss World World Heritage

With modernization cultural heritage is fast becoming lost as the youth often drift from established cultural norms and traditions. It is therefore encouraging that Connie Ontlametse is committed to using her platform as Miss Heritage Global Botswana to address this issue.

A Series of Captivating Motswasele II Performances at Maitisong

Gaborone —Over three exciting days, Motswasele II took audiences on a journey through Botswana’s rich history and cultural heritage at Maitisong Theatre.

NACB embarks on creative Kgotla road show

The National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB), in their effort to promote, support and develop the creative sector have embarked on a countrywide Road Show under the theme “Creative Kgotlas.”

Opinion

‘Early voting process was shambolic’

I am a Parliamentary candidate for the Gaborone Bonnington North constituency.  I am therefore an interested party in the conduct of the elections that are supposed to take place in the constituency.  Of course, even if I wasn’t a candidate I would still be interested in a proper conduct of our elections as a country.  The peace and democratic credentials of this country are dependent on a proper conduct of our general elections.

PODCAST

The Kgotla - In Conversation with Sello Motseta

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SPORTS

‘Rich nurtures his athletic talent despite facing prejudice and challenges’

December 3rd marked International Day for People with Disabilities. The topic about physical ‘disabilities’ is contentious and the contention begins with description of the word itself, ‘disability’.

‘Bots stars humble SA Legends’ 

Botswana hosted South Africa at the 58th Botswana Independence celebrations on Monday as stars from yesterday rolled back the years and entertained local crowds. 

‘ITF TENNIS TOURNAMENT concludes with solid local performances’

The International Junior Tennis circuit (IJT) came to end last weekend with Botswana making the finals again courtesy of Naledi Raguin.
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