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HATAB – Tourism upbeat over Budget Speech projections

Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HABAT), held a press conference at the Cresta President Hotel, Gaborone with Ms. Lily Rakorong, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the organization optimistic about the tourism industry following the 2026 state budget announcement.

Bots hosts International Conference on School Feeding

Over the weekend, the Ministry of Basic Education and Child Welfare, hosted the Annual Africa Day for School Feeding at Royal Aaria Stadium in Tlokweng.

‘AK 47 Kelefang Mobile Safari and Tours Safari Guide creating memorable lifelong experiences’

With a small staff complement of 2 employees, a self-driven local entrepreneur Safari Guide Akanyang Kelefang, who is the proprietor of AK 47 Kelefang Mobile Safari and Tours, is making trips inside the Chobe National Park a memorable and exhilarating experience.

CHIEF JUSTICE reports progress in judicial reforms

The judiciary held its annual legal year opening ceremony at the Gaborone High Court, Central Business District in Gaborone.

UB appoints new University Council

The Minister of Higher Education Prince Maele has announced the new University of Botswana (UB) Council.

Govt urged to respect workers right

The Botswana Public Employees Union(BO)PEU) has warned Government about a disturbing trend of marginalizing the unions during the public sector union by pursuing a policy of divide and rule.

Bots should review Death Penalty – Many innocent people have been executed

There has been parliamentary talk about the review of the constitution most notably the issue of the death penalty.

‘BOPEU commits to strengthening Bargaining Council’

One of our immediate priorities upon taking office was to strengthen BOPEU’s bargaining structures to ensure that our members are effectively represented at the workplace.

‘Boko lambasts Media and promises to Deliver’

A buoyant President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko used the State of Nation Adress Monday to remind Batswana that the Umbrella for Democratic Change(UDC) government had entered office with strained fiscus, depleted coffers, employees owed, contractors owed, farmers owed, a debt of hope to the people, and resentment by its defeated rivals.

BOTSWANA LOST MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AT WILDLIFE GATES OVER THE YEARS

The mere presence of Wildlife in Botswana is an important economic commodity. United Nations Development Program coordinator, Ms. Keabetswe Keoagile, revealed that as a result of delays in the review of the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Areas Act, Botswana incurred serious financial losses.

EXPERTS call for African Unity at ‘1st AFRICA BIODIVERSITY SUMMIT’

Botswana is hosting the ‘1st Africa Biodiversity Summit,’ which is themed “leveraging, biodiversity for prosperity” at Arirang Conference Centre in Tlokweng.

‘ILES graduates learn practical skills say officials’

The understanding of Labour Law was described as critical in a world of work where its evolving nature was the cornerstone of successful economies graduates at ILES were told.

BTC 2025 Summer Campaign drives digital inclusion

24th October 2025 Own Correspondent Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) is championing digital inclusion, ensuring every citizen has the opportunity to connect, innovate, and thrive in Botswana’s...

Union leaders urge Mohwasa to discipline Macholo

Over 200 rank and file members of the 5 + 1 public sector trade unions (BOPEU, BTU, BOSETU, BONU, BDU and NALCGPWU) have submitted a formal petition Monday to formally raise several critical and pressing issues that are affecting the 2025/26 salary negotiations and ultimately the public service staff morale, productivity, and employee well- being.

‘Bots Oil bolsters efforts to further CEEP’

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