Botswana Group Of Journalists

20/04/2022

Public Statement

05/04/2022

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21/03/2022

21/03/2022

Freelance writers WANTED

In partnership with Debrah Mowlem we are looking for freelance writers/Journalists who wants to write for magazine international .

Kindly send in your application at [email protected]

NOTE: priority will be given to those who sent us their application in our last job advert .

Deadline 25/03/2022

14/02/2022

What should the government do ?

Some blame the Isuzu pupil that they could have run into one suspect some blame the poor picture quality display ...

HELP BPS to identify the suspect if it happen you know or suspect someone or contact Botswana Group Of Journalists if you have any information leading to identify the suspects .

14/02/2022

STOP GBV people... The lady on the video kindly contact Botswana Group Of Journalists . They will assist you

11/02/2022

All media houses

01/11/2021

PRESIDENT MASISI TO DELIVER THE STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS NEXT WEEK

President Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on November 08, 2021.

🕑: 1400 hrs

28/10/2021

FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS – GUIDELINES FOLLOWING STATE OF EMERGENCY (SOE)

Reference is made to our DPSM Circular Savingram DP 19/72 (05) dated 29th January 2021 and subsequent ones providing guidance on working arrangements in response to COVID-19.

The Government recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we work and interact in our workplace. Public Officers have played a major role in the response by ensuring that public services are provided seamlessly.

We are aware that the pandemic still persists and Government continues to emphasise on the need to follow health protocols.

It has nevertheless been decided to review the current flexible working arrangements which were put in place in response to COVID-19 infections across the country.

Consultative meetings were held with Public Sector Unions and other key partners to review the flexible work arrangements for alignment. The review resulted in adjusting to “the new normal” without impacting negatively on service delivery while observing health protocols.

In view of the above Government has made the following decisions:

1. Flexible Working Arrangements

All flexible working arrangements introduced through the January DPSM Circular Savingram, i.e Working from Home, Staggering and Flexi time, shall cease with immediate effect, allowing for public services reverting to normal working hours and arrangements.

Accounting Officers are requested to ensure that normal operations in their Ministries and State Owned Enterprises proceed without hindrances including adherence to health protocols.

2. Psycho-social and Health Support

Accounting Officers are further requested to strengthen and support their Safety, Health and Environment Units and in the process provide the following:

(a) Psycho-social support for employees depending on available resources.

(b) Holding or health rooms (sick bays) in public offices in order to accommodate and prepare for any health issues that may arise or as advised by health officials.

(c) Continuous public education and awareness on COVID-19 protocols, health and environmental related risks in consonance with guidance from the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

Lastly, as the fight against COVID-19 pandemic continues, addressees are encouraged to engage both the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Coordination Office for any advice should there be need.

This Circular Savingram is with immediate effect and supersedes our previous communication on this subject.

Thank you.

05/10/2021

We are looking to hire energetic journalists who are willing to work day and night

Kindly send us a message stating what effect u will bring in our company and your CV in short

This post close on 11/10/21

04/10/2021

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29/09/2021

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄: 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐋𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐒

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry wishes to inform the General Public and Liquor Traders that with effect from 1st October 2021, operating times for the sale of liquor as stipulated in the Second Schedule of the Liquor (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 and the Traditional Beer (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 would apply as follows:

Licence
Days Hours

1. Bar Monday to Thursday 1200 hours to 2200 hours
Friday to Saturday 1200 hours to 0000 hours
Sunday 1200 hours to 2200 hours
Public Holidays 1200 hours to 0000 hours

2. Bar in Restaurant Monday to Thursday 1200 hours to 2230 hours
Friday to Saturday 1200 hours to 0000 hours
Sunday 1200 hours to 2230 hours
Public Holidays 1200 hours to 0000 hours

3. Club Liquor Monday to Thursday 1200 hours to 2200 hours
Friday to Saturday 1200 hours to 0000 hours
Sunday 1200 hours to 2200 hours
Public Holidays 1200 hours to 0000 hours

4. Liquor Depot Monday to Thursday 1200 hours to 2200 hours
Friday to Saturday 1200 hours to 0000 hours
Sunday 1200 hours to 2200 hours
Public Holidays 1200 hours to 0000 hours
5. Bottle Store liquor Monday to Saturday 1000 hours to 1930 hours
Public Holidays 1000 hours to 1930 hours
Sunday Closed
6. Distributor Liquor Monday to Saturday 0800 hours to 1700 hours
Public Holidays 0800 hours to 1300 hours
Sunday Closed

7. Wholesale Liquor Monday to Saturday 0800 hours to 1700 hours
Public Holidays 0800 hours to 1300 hours
Sunday Closed

8. Discotheque/Night Club Monday to Sunday 1900 hours to 0600 hours
Public Holidays 1900 hours to 0600 hours

9. Temporary Liquor
Trade Fair Monday to Saturday 1200 hours to 2000 hours
Public Holiday 1200 hours to 2000 hours
Sunday 1200 hours to 1800 hours

Festivals Monday to Saturday 1200 hours to 0600 hours
Public Holiday 1200 hours to 0600 hours
Sunday 1200 hours to 2200 hours

Picnics Monday to Saturday 1200 hours to 0600 hours
Public Holiday 1200 hours to 0600 hours
Sunday 1200 hours to 2200 hours

Other Public Activities Monday to Saturday 1200 hours to 0600 hours
Public Holiday 1200 hours to 0600 hours
Sunday 1200 hours to 2200 hours

Traditional Beer Regulations
Form A: Liquor Depot

Licence Days Hours
Liquor Depot Monday to Thursday 1200 hours to 2200 hours
Friday to Saturday 1200 hours to 0000 hours
Sunday 1200 hours to 2200 hours
Public Holidays 1200 hours to 0000 hours

Form B: Declared Traditional Beer (Home Brews)

Days Hours
Monday to Sunday 1000 hours to 2000 hours
Public Holiday 1000 hours to 2000 hours

Furthermore, the General Public and Liquor Traders are advised to adhere to COVID-19 health protocols at all times.

………………………
Potso Thari
For/ ACTING PERMANENT SECRETARY

29/09/2021

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐀 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘

𝟐𝟖 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pbtMcTGcLvvm5DTd9j8OgKIKXTDRmhkP/view?usp=sharing

21/12/2020

PS to mysc says there is no chance of opening the creative industry

18/12/2020

WHAT GAME IS THIS ? One of Tonota resident with tears when receiving news that mp Pono Moatlhodi resign from the UDC to BDP . The residents not happy as they feel played and call for re-election.

ARE WE YET TO SEE OTHER MOVEMENT?

On other note Boko's firm behind ATI the rappers back

17/12/2020

The nation and creative industry pleads with government of Botswana to have pity on them as the rapper is araigned at Extention II court at these very late with him a charge sheet which is suspected to be having errors.

17/12/2020

ATI reported to be arrested for trying to invade parliamentary proceedings and Godwin Sebina promoter known as Xotic (sp) sends HE MASISI whatsap that he is commiting su***de.

Creative industry still complain that their cry is not heard .

11/12/2020

Minister RAKGARE addressing creative industry

10/12/2020

Mephato resigns from the rulling party just after few days the amendment for this kind was tabled at parliament.... are we yet to see others following?

10/12/2020

President Masisi writes

Dumelang Batswana betsho
Mosong ono ke batla go bua le lona ka seemo sa kanamo ya mogare wa COVID 19. Seemo se bifela pele ka jaana dipalo tsa rona di a gola. Se se re gwetlha re le puso le sechaba go ipaballa go fetisa jaaka re ntse re dira.
Lefatshe la rona ga lena ditlamelo tsa botsogo tse di lekaneng go lebagana le tlhagogo ya bolwetse ee mashetla. Go thusa kang le one mahatshe a a humileng a imelwa? ka jalo kea le kopa ebile kea rapela, a re ipaballeng.
Ke tlhaloganya ebile ke bona seemo sa batho bale bantsi ba dikgwebo tsa bone di emeng ntateng ya bolwetse jo, mme jaaka re kgonne go thusa mo malobeng re kopanya ditlhogo go bona gore re ka thusa jang go ya pele. Ya go tsenya matshelo a lona mo diphatseng gone hela ka gona le leshekere, nnyaa bagaetsho. Ke tlaabo ke sena boikarabelo. Ke le Tautona boikarabelo jwame ke go le sireletsa le go babalela matshelo a lona ka jalo se ba bongaka ba se gakololang ke tlaa se sela morago gore chaba ya rona e bolokwe.
A rotlhe re tsee maikarabelo a go hema kanamo ya mogare o. Ke tshwenyegile ka seemo se ke se bonang mo dibareng le marikesetso a mangwe a dino ga mmogo le di chill session. Go a kgobokanwa, ga go ithijwe melomo le dinko go tloga ha go amanwa le sechaba. Se ke sone se se gasang mogare wa COVID 19.
Ke a le kopa. Puso e kee eteletseng pele ga ena maikemisetso ape a go sotla ope kgotsa go rontsha ope tshwanelo ya gagwe. Ha melao e ree beileng ya go laola mogare e kokonela bangwe ga se ka ntlha ya bokgokgontshi kgotsa bo busa esi. Se ke boikarabelo le lerato mo sechabeng.
Let us unite. Help those in need and protect each other.
P**a e le nele.
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09/12/2020

keep watching incase u missed

09/12/2020

ONE OF THE JOURNALIST BEING INTAROGATED BY THE LAW ENFORCER (police) FOR DOING HIS JOB .

08/12/2020

Botswana musicians pertains violates covid 19 presidential task team health protocols .

21/11/2020

KGANG E E TLHOMOLA PELO

"Maloba gone go okediwa motlakase, dikhombi le di'bus, sengwe le sengwe se okeditswe. Dilo tsotlhe tse di ama motho yoo amogelang P1200. Nna ke kopa gore di'salary tse di okediwe, diye kogo P2500 le P3500." - Greef

17/11/2020

Batswana asked to stop proviking Namibians

Batswana have been asked to be in their best model behaviour and stop provoking Namibians across social media platforms as riots in the neighbouring country intensify.