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P33 billion gone as Audit lays bare a decade of public-sector exposure

A forensic audit of the public sector has identified P33 billion in contracts, payments and assets exposed to suspected irregularities over a ten-year period.  The figure, described as a “value-at-risk” measure, captures spending linked to serious governance, procurement and financial control weaknesses across 30 audited...
Tourism

FNBB and Africa’s Eden Tourism form strategic collaboration to support tourism growth across Southern Africa

First National Bank of Botswana (FNB Botswana) and Africa’s Eden Tourism have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting tourism businesses, strengthening the sector, and improving access to financial solutions across Southern Africa. Africa’s Eden Tourism is a regional tourism association representing Angola, Botswana,...
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CMB’s Dirty Money Case To Resume May 14

The case in which former directors of Capital Management Botswana (CMB) Rapula Okaile and...
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Taxpayers foot the bill for banks’ cash-in-transit escorts

An interesting subsidy has emerged in the government's fight against armed robbery. The government...
Local

Govt undecided on raising public service retirement age to 65

Government has not yet taken a firm position on whether to increase the statutory...
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Diamonds Dim Botswana’s Shine

...as S&P downgrades the country to BBB- Botswana’s reputation for diamond fuelled stability has taken...
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Questions Raised Over Foreign Role in Botswana Hemp Licence

Questions are being raised about the structure and ownership of Botswana’s first licensed hemp...
Local

Union warns of economic crisis, youth unemployment and policy failure

Botswana is facing a deepening economic and social crisis marked by high youth unemployment,...
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Union says Botswana under “angry president”

The National Amalgamated Local, Central Government and Parastatal Manual Workers’ Union has accused  President Duma...
Local

11.4 billion needed to complete remaining Development Manager projects

Government will require at least P11.47 billion to complete the remaining infrastructure projects approved...
Health

Medicine stocks fell to 17% during health emergency, Parliament told

The public health system was pushed to the brink during last year’s State of...
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Minister assures nation of stable fuel supply amid Middle East tensions

Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, has assured the nation that the country...
Local

Fuel supply stable but risks remain amid Middle East tensions

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) says the country has enough fuel for the...
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EU suspends beef imports only from FMD-affected zones

The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture has said the European Union has temporarily suspended...
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P33 billion gone as Audit lays bare a decade of public-sector exposure

A forensic audit of the public sector has identified P33 billion in contracts, payments...
Tourism

FNBB and Africa’s Eden Tourism form strategic collaboration to support tourism growth across Southern Africa

First National Bank of Botswana (FNB Botswana) and Africa’s Eden Tourism have announced a...
Regional

Botswana Air Access welcomes the inaugural Proflight Zambia service connecting Lusaka, Livingstone and Maun

Botswana Air Access warmly welcomes the successful launch of Proflight Zambia’s 3x- per-week, seasonal...
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Hollard Fined P4.8 Million In Price-Fixing Scandal

...As Other Insurance Giants Face Legal Battle Botswana’s insurance sector has been rocked after the...