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Seretse did not commit fraud, Court says

Bakang Seretse and his company, Khulaco, may have lost their appeal in spectacular fashion, but the Court of Appeal refused to make two findings...
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52 inspectors can’t cover Botswana, Labour Commissioner warns

Botswana has only 52 labour inspectors to oversee a rapidly expanding workforce, exposing a critical enforcement gap as the country prepares to implement sweeping...
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CoA backs cancellation of Kgatleng Water Tender after nine-year procurement saga

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by construction company Black Cad Investments to revive a long-running government infrastructure tender. The Court ruled...
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New illegal gold mining activities in Francistown linked to immigrants escaping SA tensions

Francistown is grappling with a fresh wave of illegal gold mining activities and there are fears that it could be fueled by an influx...
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Cabinet petitioned over proposed nursing council fee hike

Cabinet has been petitioned to reject a proposed increase in annual subscription, licensing and penalty fees by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana...
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Drought, heat and empty dams: Econsult warns Botswana must act now

Botswana is heading toward a future defined by worsening water shortages, rising competition for scarce supplies and mounting pressure on its economy unless urgent...
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Siwawa flags child labour clause as weak link in new labour law

Botswana’s new Employment and Labour Relations Act risks attracting damaging international scrutiny unless lawmakers tighten provisions dealing with child labour, according to Botswana Chamber...
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Economic recovery gains ground but reform clock is ticking

Botswana’s economy has emerged from two years of recession, but economists warn the recovery will remain fragile unless government accelerates long-delayed reforms, reduces borrowing...
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WHO raises red flag over Botswana’s blood transfusion system

Botswana’s blood transfusion services are facing significant operational and structural challenges that require urgent reforms. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO)...
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Tariff edge alone won’t rewrite Botswana’s diamond fortunes – Dr. Jefferis

Botswana’s newly secured duty-free access to the United States offers a competitive advantage over India’s diamond exports, which now face a 10% U.S. tariff,...
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