In-Depth

UDC government sides with De Beers against BURS

The cat is finally out of the bag.  Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo has let slip that the Umbrella for Democratic Change...
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Geostrategic implications of Trump’s trade war

President Donald Trump is at war. And it is war of attrition; against everyone and everything. His adversaries, mostly imaginary, span from Africa through...
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How Kalafhi Day Hospital promises to revolutionise healthcare in Botswana

Dr Mongwa-Mouwane latest venture, the Kalafhi Day Hospital, is poised to be a beacon of innovation in healthcare, a facility that blends cutting-edge technology...
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Boko, Khama and the elephant in the room

When it comes to President Duma Boko and former President Lt Gen Ian Khama’s relationship, things are not always what they seem – even...
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Can Giustra save Selebi Phikwe?

Most Batswana have never heard of Frank Giustra, and why should they?  Well, for starters, Giustra is one of very few international high net...
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Boko caught in the crossfire

There is likely to be an uncomfortable “See. I told you so!" moment next time Botsalo Ntuane bumps into South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum...
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Say “Hello” with an edge

“It was the best of times…. it was the worst of times.… it was a KYC puzzle. Botswana’s race against mandatory SIM card registration deadline...
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27 years of answering Botswana’s call – Part 1

The interview started with a simple hug. None of the usual firm handshakes or bro-ish hug with a pat on the back. The blue-chip telco company...
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Khama creates a Masisi-esque PR crisis for Boko

There was a “we have been here before” brow furrowing moment of déjà vu last week, when former President Lt Gen Ian Khama’s personal opinion upstaged the...
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The CCA vs Universal House Stand-Off Over Mmegi Shares – An Owl’s View

After eight years of litigation, the stand-off between the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA), on the one hand, and Universal House on the other,...
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