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China should stop meddling in Botswana’s elections

The biggest global story this week was the arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for the Peoples Republic of China. China...

Pseudo leaders are paralyzing and ruining opposition parties!

Attempts at challenging for state power by opposition parties in Botswana date back to the first general election 1965. Yet, to say that the...

The President needs to establish a Judicial Commission of Enquiry to address grievances of Military Veterans

There is a lot of talk in social media and mainstream media about what the president has said regarding fixing the pensions of military...

Mental torture hits Kgatleng cattle farmers

Judging from the mood of cattle farmers whose animals are continuously being killed by wildebeest transmitted disease called Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF), the recent...

So Batswana find China more attractive than the US? Oh really?

A recent study by Afro barometer made headlines for suggesting that China trumps America in the likeability stakes in Botswana. In particular, the study...

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The newly launched CEDA Online services platform include the following services:i. 24/7 accessibility on any smart device, be it a mobile phone, laptop or tablet.ii. Ability to apply for a loan from the comfort of their homes/offices or wherever they are.iii. Tracking of loan applications.iv. Ability to make payments - CEDA loan payments and other fees.v. Instant access to loan statementsvi. Access to a loan calculator which will help you determine how much to apply for and how much you should expect to payvii. Ability to provide feedback on their experience with CEDA online.viii. access to the virtual assistant which we have named Marang. Through the virtual assistant, you will get answers to frequently asked questions. Further, you will be able to schedule a chat with an actual human being to take you through your enquiry. ... See MoreSee Less
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The University of Botswana and Boitekanelo College have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in an effort to advance healthcare education and address the growing demand for skilled nursing professionals in Botswana.The partnership further seeks to promote human capital development in the nursing sector and offers an opportunity for students to excel in their careers.Under this collaboration, Boitekanelo College will provide a Bachelor of Nursing program in affiliation with the University of Botswana's Faculty of Health Sciences. The partnership is aimed at enriching the nursing curriculum and delivering industry-driven programs to produce highly competent nursing professionals.One of the key objectives of this collaboration, it is understood, is to harmonize the curriculum, potentially leading to the adoption of a single curriculum, ensuring uniformity and high standards in nursing education. ... See MoreSee Less
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WATCH LIVE: PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HE DR MOKGWEETSI E.K. MASISI ADDRESSES THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NEW YORK, USA. ... See MoreSee Less
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