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The President, The Photo And The Wax Figure That Wasn’t

News&All Commentary - October 12, 20260

For a few glorious days, the world found itself debating one of the great geopolitical questions of our time. Did presidents really travel thousands...

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The Revolving Door At State House

News&All Commentary - September 27, 20260

The list of Cabinet ministers who have been called upon to act as President is growing steadily. This year alone, Batswana have seen a...

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FMD Is a National Crisis, Not A Ministry Problem

News&All Commentary - September 22, 20260

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is not merely a veterinary problem. It is an economic problem, a rural livelihoods problem, a trade problem and,...

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A Bold Vision for Botswana, But Questions Remain

News&All Commentary - September 13, 20260

The launch of the Duma Boko School in Gaborone’s Block 7 should have been a moment of national celebration. We desperately need modern schools, clinics...

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Who Is Right?

News&All Commentary - September 6, 20260

The release of Lesedi Molapisi from a Bangladeshi prison should have been a moment of national unity and relief. Instead, it has evolved into...

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DCEC Must Catch Criminals, Not Headlines

News&All Commentary - August 27, 20260

The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has every right to investigate allegations of corruption, abuse of office and money laundering wherever they...

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When PAC Finds Wrongdoing, Action Must Follow

News&All Commentary - August 20, 20260

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is one of Parliament’s most important instruments for holding government to account. Its work is not merely an annual...

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The Long Wait for Institutional Independence

News&All Commentary - August 6, 20260

When the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) campaigned for power, one of its most compelling promises was the restoration of democratic accountability. It argued...

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No One Is Above The Law

News&All Commentary - July 30, 20260

The appearance of Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director General Brigadier Peter Magosi before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week has reignited...