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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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Kgafela calls for support for children affected by recent flooding

A total of 19 districts reported gradual increase in the number incidences of hazards, disasters and casualties during the recent heavy rainfall and floods experienced by the country in February, 2025 Botswana officials have revealed.

‘Budget Speech loaded with optimism but scant details’

Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe used his maiden budget presentation to reaffirm the newly elected Umbrella for Democratic Change(UDC) Government’s commitment to earning the trust and faith of Batswana in public office bearers.
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BDF soldiers receive French language course proficiency certificates

Botswana Defence Force(BDF) students received official certificate of French language (called “DELF”) from The Ambassador of France to Botswana, His Excellency Mr Pierre Voillery, and the Director of the Alliance Française de Gaborone, Ms Aurélie Gbeffa, during an award ceremony at the Residence of France in Gaborone.

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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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BDF AND BPS GRADUATE WITH FRENCH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES

Alliance de France held a graduation ceremony for its Botswana Police Services (BPS) and Botswana Defence Force (BDF) new French language graduates.

BOTSWANA POST launch POSO GOSPEL ICON Competition

Botswana Post in partnership with Brave Heart and Joyous Celebration launched the highly anticipated Poso Gospel Icon competition Monday, an exciting platform that merges gospel music, community connection, and Botswana Post’s legacy of innovation and service excellence.

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.

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.

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The Kgotla - In Conversation with Sello Motseta

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Coach Justice Dipeba, known as Coach “JD” inspires Athletics revolution

He was sitting under a tree shade when the asked to fill in for a missing relay runner and stunned the school coach. That fateful afternoon, the seeds were sown that would provide shelter for numerous athletes that he would guide to the global stage and contribute to Botswana’s sprinting revolution and global impact. 

‘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. 
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