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Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:25:59 GMT
Rural Based Officers Deserve to Be Rewarded
[Botswana Daily News] Mokobaxane -- Public servants who work in rural areas deserve to be rewarded for their selfless dedication to service, says Vice President Slumber Tsogwane.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:22:02 GMT
Covid-19 Vaccine Expected in Few Months - Tsogwane
[Botswana Daily News] Xhumo -- Botswana's COVID-19 vaccine order is expected to be delivered in a few months' time, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane has revealed.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:15:10 GMT
Farmer Reaps Benefits of New System
[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Hainaveld commercial farmer, Mr Sekeletu Sekeletu believes that if done properly, the beef industry can contribute significantly to the country's economy, just like the tourism sector.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:57:20 GMT
E-Services in Offing
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Preparations are at an advanced stage for the roll out of eight e-Services to the general public before the end of this month.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:18:47 GMT
Private Sector Support Rekindles Self-Reliance
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Private sector support has rekindled the spirit of self-reliance which is one of Botswana's founding national principles.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:17:41 GMT
Team Hands Over Report
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- A joint task team mandated to review school sport has handed over the final report to ministries of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development and Basic Education.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:09:32 GMT
Education Official Alleges Deliberate Spreading of Covid-19 By Learners
[Botswana Daily News] Masunga -- A North East District education official has alleged that Masunga Senior Secondary School learners were deliberately spreading coronavirus.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:19:38 GMT
Rain Dumpens Farmers' High Spirits
[Botswana Daily News] Xhurube -- Recent downpours have turned some arable farmers' dreams of a bumper harvest into utter misery.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:16:57 GMT
BCL,Tati Nickel Under Liquidation
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security, Mr Lefoko Moagi says BCL Group of Companies, comprising BCL Limited, BCL Investments and Tati Nickel Mining Company were placed under provisional l...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:03:43 GMT
Amrouche Calls Provisional Squad
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Zebras' provisional squad reported for camp on Tuesday to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers clash against Zimbabwe, to be played next month.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:02:53 GMT
Lack of Compliance Leads to Upsurge in Cases
[Botswana Daily News] Tsabong -- Lack of compliance to COVID-19 protocols reportedly led to an upsurge of cases in a short space of time in Kgalagadi District.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:32:35 GMT
Purchase Not Current
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Procurement of armoured vehicles for the President's security and Office of the President refurbishment took place before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane told Parliament yesterday.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:11:05 GMT
Mining in Full Steam
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi says the Mining Indaba initiative is of paramount importance to Botswana.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:08:03 GMT
Ministry Welcomes Decision to Prioritise Tender Cases
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing Development has welcomed the Administration of Justice's decision to treat as urgent all public tender related cases before the High Court.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:59:29 GMT
Kalakamati Appreciates Desilting of Village Dam
[Botswana Daily News] Kalakamati -- Kalakamati residents, who stay outside the village, have given the village dam a new lease of life through desilting.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:45:46 GMT
Lotsane Dam Over 90% Full
[Botswana Daily News] Palapye -- The 42.35 million cubic capacity Lotsane Dam near Maunatlala is said to be over 90 per cent full.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:09:59 GMT
Nswazi Spar Gives Back to Community
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Nswazi Spar has donated food hampers worth about P6 000 to 20 residents of Ipopeng Ward in Francistown.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:03:21 GMT
Boka to Host 2023 Championship
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) has won the bid to host the 2023 Commonwealth Karate Federation Championship.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:31:38 GMT
Covid-19 Cases At Molepolole Prison Impact On Trial
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole -- Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are now being felt in the corridors of justice.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:29:08 GMT
Measles Rubella Campaign Progressing Well
[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- The Measles Rubella Campaign that started in earnest beginning of February is reportedly proceeding well in Francistown.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:00:02 GMT
Maun Magistrate Court Denies Murder Accused Bail
[Botswana Daily News] Kagiso Sekeseke (28) of Newtown ward in Maun, who is facing charges of murder, attempted murder and common assault has been denied bail by Magistrate Keneilwe Kgoadi.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:08:09 GMT
Heavy Downpours Cripple Sefhophe
[Botswana Daily News] Sefhophe -- Heavy downpours that hit Sefhophe over the weekend left some families homeless.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:58:04 GMT
AU Stresses Systematic Response
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The just-ended African Union (AU) assembly has emphasised the need for a systematic response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:56:11 GMT
Masalila Burial Saturday
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Former Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) vice president, Ronald Masalila died on Sunday February 7.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:51:31 GMT
Rising Mortality Rate Worrisome
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) acting chief executive officer (CEO) says given the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases, they are working on guidelines for those that want to practice sport, both organised and...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:49:32 GMT
Some Hotels Hesitant to House Covid-19 Positive Tourists
[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Ngami District Health Management Team (DHMT) acting coordinator, Dr Sandra Maripe-Ebutswe, says efforts have been made to engage hospitality facilities and mortuaries to iron out the issue of rejection of corpses and tou...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:47:32 GMT
Project to Eradicate Poverty - Official
[Botswana Daily News] Wild Entrust Africa officer, Mr Tiego Mpho says the community co-existence project piloted at Habu in the Okavango District has the potential to eradicate poverty.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:21:57 GMT
Maun SS Teachers Boycott Classes
[The Patriot] A majority of teachers at Maun Secondary School have boycotted classes following fear of COVID-19 noncompliance that goes unpunished while cases accelerate nationwide. Botswana Sectors of Educations Trade Union BOSETU Secretary for Seco...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:57:22 GMT
Selebi Phikwe-Sefhophe Road Closed
[Botswana Daily News] Selebi Phikwe -- The heavy downpours experienced over the weekend resulted in the closure of Selebi Phikwe-Sefhophe road due to the overflowing Lebala River.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:56:38 GMT
Political Leaders Need to Unite in Covid-19 Battle
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- It is incumbent on public representatives across the political divide to unite in mobilising the nation and raising awareness in the country's battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.



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