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23/02/2024

MISS WORLD-BOTSWANA WON THE HEAD TO HEAD CHALLENGE
Miss World Botswana Lesego Chombo has won the Head to Head Challenge.

This is a huge accomplishment, and it sets Chombo up for success in the beauty competition.

During the challenge, she presented her Beauty-with-a-Purpose project, The Genesis Project, which focuses on sustainability.

This clearly impressed the judges, and they awarded her a place in the top five. In addition, Chombo also made it to the Miss World Sports Challenge finals.

20/02/2024

20/02/2024

PARLIAMENT TO MEET TOMMORROW FOR PHILDA KERENG'S REPLACEMENT

20/02/2024

*KEOTSHEPILE ISAACS LAID TO REST*

After a month and half days, Keotshepile Isaacs of Otse village has been laid to rest.

Mourners and well wishers come to support the bereaved family and friends.

Isaacs life was brutally ended by her husband, Mompati Isaacs in the United Kingdom on the 1st January this year.

Due to travel documentation processes, her three children could not come for burial.

Her husband also did not come for the funeral as he is still in police custody in UK.

A source based in UK said that when he appeared in court, he said he does not find himself guilty of any wrongdoing.

19/02/2024

𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party will finally hold primary elections, to elect parliament and council candidates ahead of the October polls.

Speaking this morning during an interview the BDP Spokesperson, Kagelelo Banks Kentse said the delay in holding primary elections, was due to having to align with new constituencies.

This was after constituencies were increased from 57 to 61 by the delimitation commission.

Kentse said the primary elections could be held by the first week of next month.

Kentse went on further to say the BDP will launch its elections manifesto at the end of next month.

13/02/2024

News In📍

𝗞𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝟭𝟯 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗦-𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗪𝗔𝗥

Former President Ian Khama is a fugitive from justice who does not have locus standi (right to appear before court) in Botswana.

This emerged in a case in which High court Judge Barnabas Nyamazabo dismissed with cost a review application filed before the court by Khama and former Directorate of Intelligence Services boss Isaac Kgosi challenging charges against them in relation to illegal possession of ammunition and arms.

Delivering a judgment, Nyamazabo says Khama is aware of the arms and ammunitions charges levelled against him but has not made himself available to be served with the court process and appear in the magistrate court to answer for the charges.

The two men were challenging the Directorate of Public Prosecution’s decision to lay 33 criminal charges against them, saying the accusations are “overly political and maliciously motivated”.

They face 20 [Kgosi] and 13 [Khama] criminal charges, ranging from unlawful possession of fi****ms, arms and ammunition, and stealing by a public officer want the charges reviewed and set aside on grounds that they are outright irrational, made without any iota of evidence and overly politically and maliciously motivated.

13/02/2024

*WORLD RADIO DAY COMMEMORATION*

All Botswana radio stations are gathered in Shakawe, commemorating World Radio Day.

Reflecting on the impact that radio has had on communities through news, dramas, music and educational Programmes.

THEME: A Century Informing, Entertaining and Educating

12/02/2024

News In📍

Tragic accident claims world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and coach

In a devastating turn of events, world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his esteemed coach lost their lives in a fatal accident along the Eldoret-Kaptagat road on a sunday night.

12/02/2024

Updates!!!
*FULL LIST: AFCON 2023 Awards*

The 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations ended on Sunday night on a disappointing note for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as they lost the trophy to the host nation, Ivory Coast.
*The Ivorians won 2-1 against Nigeria*, courtesy of goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller who helped The Elephants clinch their third AFCON trophy.

Below is the full list of awards given at the AFCON:

**Ecobank Best Goalkeeper
Ronwen Williams – South Africa
**Air Côte d’Ivoire Fair Play Team award
South Africa
**Puma Golden Boot winner
Emilio Nsue – Equatorial Guinea (5 goals)
**Puma Silver Boot winner
Gelson Dala – Angola (4 goals)
**Puma Bronze boot winner
Mostafa Mohamed – Egypt (4 goals)
**TotalEnergies Man of the competition
William Troost-Ekong – Nigeria
**Best Young Player award
Simon Adingra – Ivory Coast
**Best Coach award
Emerse Faé – Ivory Coast


AFCON PRIZE MONEY 💰

✅ Quarter-finalists: R24.4 million
⏳ Semi-finalists: R47 million
⏳ runners-up: R75 million
⏳ Winner: R131 million

10/02/2024

BREAKING📍

*MAUN TO GET CITY STATUS*

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has announced plans to elevate Maun to city status. Masisi announced this today at the ongoing 4th session of the Botswana Zimbabwe Bi-national Commission held Maun.

Masisi said it was a deliberate move to follow in the foot steps of Zimbabwe after the neighboring country granted Victoria Falls City status, to promote tourism.

05/02/2024

*Masisi off to Windhoek*

This morning, President Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi of the Republic of Botswana departed for Windhoek, Namibia, to offer condolences to the Namibian Government and pay respects to the late Former First Lady, Mrs. Monica Geingob. The visit comes in the wake of the untimely passing of Former President Dr. Hage Geingob, who passed away in the early hours of Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Windhoek, Namibia.

05/02/2024

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 (𝐉𝐂𝐄) 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃

Botswana Examination Council (BCE) has released the 2023 Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) results.

A total of 44 750 candidates set for the examination showing a decrease of 4.45% in candidature compared to 46 835 candidates in 2022.

02/02/2024

𝗝𝗝 𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔

Veteran Journalist Professor JJ Tabane has joined the University of Botswana (UB) as an Adjunct Professor of Media Studies.

In an exclusive interview Prof. Tabane revealed that he will be with the university for the next coming years, assisting with various media related projects, interventions for students, and the university as a whole.

Prof. Tabane is a renowned Anchor, known for being host of Power To Truth Show which airs on eNCA.

30/01/2024

News In📍
𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒

Minister of Education and Skills Development Dr. Douglas Letsholathebe says they have taken the decision to add Mathematics to a list of optional subjects.

The minister said the move was implemented taking into account that some learners do not require much mathematics, looking at what they aspire to become.

"We have taken the decision to remove Mathematics from core subject because not everyone requires much of it. For instance, an aspiring Lawyer doesn't need intensive Mathematics," said Letsholathebe.

26/01/2024

*GATE LOCKED 🔒: Water Utilities Corporation (Old Naledi)*

Employees of Big Five Security who were employed in December with promise to be paid end of the month have closed Water Utilities fare in Old Naledi.

They were not paid on December 31st and told the money will be paid on 12 January till date.

The officers allege the supervisor implores them to remain hopeful and refuses to connect them with the owner of security.

The frustrated officers said they are punished during parade and that they have heard they will be fired.

25/01/2024

25/01/2024

𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

The 2024 general elections will see the addition of four new political parties for the voters choice.

The new parties include; Botswana Republican Party(BRP), Botswana Labour Party (BLP), Glorified Citizens Freedom Pary and Social Democratic Party Party.

25/01/2024

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘

A statement from the Ministry of Transport and Public Works has urged the public to be cautious as they are currently installing new traffic signal equipment in Gaborone.

The major intersections that will be affected include; The intersection of Willie Seboni and Nelson Mandela (“Bull & Bush Junction”), the intersection of Willie Seboni & K T Motsete Drive (previously known as BTV Circle”), the intersection of Kudumatse lDrive and K T Motsete Drive (“previously known as Rainbow Circle”) and the intersection of Lobatse Road and K T Motsete (previously known as Game-City”).

24/01/2024

🚨Just in

Kelly Khumalo ordered hit man for Orlando Pirates star Meyiwa

Accused 1 & 2 in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial have implicated Kelly Khumalo as the person who ordered the killing of the former Orlando Pirates star Senzo Meyiwa.

Source: RSA breaking news

24/01/2024

News In 📍
*IEC REGISTRATION BOOKS STOLEN*

IEC spokesperson, Osupile Maroba has confirmed that voter registration books for the ongoing national registration process have been stolen from an officer based in Marobela village.

Although quantity is unknown, some of the books were used whilst others were blank.

24/01/2024

HICHILEMA JETS IN FOR A TWO-DAY WORKING VISIT

Zambia President, Mr Hakainde Hichilema arrived at Kasane International Airport for a two-day working visit to Botswana on January 24. He was officially welcomed by President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, cabinet members and senior government officials.

16/01/2024

PRESIDENT MASISI AND FIRST LADY REGISTER TO VOTE

President Masisi and first lady Neo Masisi yesterday registered for the 2024 elections in Moshupa at Mosielele primary school.

The president later addressed
the media in a question and answer session but all in an aim to advice everyone that is legible to vote to do so.

Voter registration started on the 5th of January and is expected to end on the 3rd of February 2024.

16/01/2024

𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐎 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐌 𝐁𝐅𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍

● 𝐙𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐡𝐞𝐦, 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝

● 𝐙𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐡𝐞𝐦 & 𝐉𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐅𝐋 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬

● 𝐁𝐅𝐋 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟖

● 𝐁𝐅𝐋 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐲𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲

11/01/2024

🔔EMPLOYMENT ALERT🔔

11/01/2024

NEWS IN

Grammy Award winning DJ Black Coffee is currently receiving medical attention following an accident on a flight while on his way to his scheduled show in Mar Del Plata.

It was confirmed on his Instagram page, the incident resulted in unforeseen complications and left him with some injuries.

12/12/2023

ZAHARA IS LATE!

SAD NEWS 💔
Award-winning singer/songwriter Bulelwa 'Zahara' Mkutukana has passed away💔😥

Source @ SABC news 🗞
MHSRIP

19/10/2023

𝙎𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉 𝙎𝙔𝙇𝙇𝘼𝘽𝙄 𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙀 2023 𝘽𝙂𝘾𝙎𝙀 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝘼𝙁𝙁𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙀𝘿, 𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙀𝙁 𝙄𝙉𝙑𝙄𝙂𝙄𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝙐𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝙊 𝙃𝘼𝙑𝙀 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙋𝘼𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎

At least seven syllabi in the 2023 BGCSE examinations malpractice have been affected. Minister of Education and Skills Development Dr Douglas Letsholathebe said the affected syllabi are: Science Double Awards , Paper 1, 3 and 4), Mathematics Paper 1 and 2, Commerce Paper 1,2 and 3, Social Studies Papers 1,2 and 3), Setswana Paper 1,2 and 3, Geography Paper 1,2 and 3 and English Paper 1and 2

16/10/2023

JUST IN: President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi and his Cabinet are on a tour of the Ramatlabama Artificial Insemination centre to assess its status. So far, the President and his delegation have found dilapidated buildings, malfunctioning equipment and a generally old centre with structures, some as old as 60 years.

16/10/2023

PRESS RELEASE

NURSES NOW DISPENSING MEDICATIONS IN PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES

The Ministry of Health informs members of the public that a court ruling on the above captioned issue last week, indicated that nurses and midwives should continue dispensing medications to members of the public. The court case was a result of developments that followed the announcement by the Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) that their members will no longer dispense medications at public health facilities effective 01 July 2023.

The court judgment therefore, means that nurses and midwives will now dispense medications as they did before.

The ministry will continue to engage unions and other stakeholders on these issues relating to conditions of service for nurses and other health care professionals.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully

Dr Christopher Nyanga
For Permanent Secretary