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DIS conundrum continues
The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has declined to comment on its decision to deduct money from its agents who had sued it...
IEC loses P12million for postponing election registration
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)’s decision not to recognize the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) election observers has cost it more than 12 million....
Labour opposes Khoemacau mine acquisition by MMG
The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has raised reflags over the much publicised acquisition of Khoemacau Copper Mine by MMG Limited (MMG).
This week MMG...
SADC PF reappoints Secretary General
The 54th Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum has endorsed the reappointment of the Forum’s Secretary General, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, for a...
DIS probes BPOMAS possible “national security breach
The Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services is understood to be investigating a possible national security breach following reports that confidential information on Botswana’s...
Govt unlawfully changed main condition for AfDB loan
A footnote detail buried in a Francistown Land Tribunal judgement has revealed highly unethical conduct by Botswana government officials – as it did the...
IEC asked CJ to empanel a bench of three judges
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) requested Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane to empanel a bench of three judges in its running legal battle with the...
Behind the BPOMAS incestuous facade
At first glance, there is nothing wrong with Botswana Public Officers' Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS) administrator, Health Risk Management Botswana (HRMB) transacting with Supplementary Health Services Botswana (SHSB),...
Armed forces accused of fraud
The Directorate of Intelligence and Services (DIS) and the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) are facing questions about ethical lapses after the High Court declared...
Inside the Botswana health sector “capture”
A two months investigation by the Sunday Standard has revealed how the big boys behind the administration of Botswana biggest medical aid scheme - Botswana Public Officers’ Medical...
