Opinions

Parley’s power to call former officials to account

Public accountability does not end when a public officer leaves office. Whether through retirement, resignation, transfer, or the conclusion of a term, departure from...
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Botswana, remember that Argentina was once a rich country

I know that this sounds crazy, but do you know that Argentina was once upon a time a very rich country? In fact, in...
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The BCP has only just crossed their first big hurdle: Now they have to work at becoming national

It is too early yet to make a pronouncement on whether or not things will turn up well for the Botswana Congress Party. But...
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In Rememberance of Dad KN Dingalo

July 22nd marks a chapter in our family life, sad but a moment to reminisce and look to the Almighty. On 20th March 2026,...
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Pussy Footing or Public Policy? Rethinking Health-System Reform in Botswana

A Note to Readers This commentary is not about a word. It is not about personalities. Nor is it intended to criticise any individual, profession...
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A time to rewire the business environment

We need to appreciate that growth and prosperity do not occur by chance. At the time of our independence in 1966, a lot of...
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On cooperatives, the Gov’t is flogging a dead horse 

Botswana's economic history features a litany of failed cooperatives. And somewhere, somehow, some leaders still think they have yet another life for cooperatives if...
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Sovereign wealth, public law and the road not taken

When President Duma Boko launched the Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited in September 2025, he described it as a bold and visionary step toward...
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Reduce the cost of doing business, cut regulation 

Last week's edition of this publication, reported extensively on a report published by an organisation called Afro Barometer.  The report was a perception survey...
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Rectification or Reform? The SI 41 of 2026 Precedent

On 27 March 2026, the Law Revision Commissioner published Statutory Instrument No. 41 of 2026 — the Rectification of the Laws (Penal Code) Order...
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