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Mmegi reports on the Botswana government’s plan to introduce a new tax on mobile money transactions, the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) decision to suspend its primary elections, and the Botswana National Front’s (BNF) call for the government to address the issue of unemployment 234. Weekend Post reports on the Botswana government’s decision to lift the ban on elephant hunting, the Botswana Congress Party’s (BCP) call for the government to address the issue of corruption, and the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions’ (BOFEPUSU) call for the government to address the issue of low salaries . Botswana Guardian reports on the Botswana government’s plan to introduce a new tax on mobile money transactions, the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) decision to suspend its primary elections, and the Botswana National Front’s (BNF) call for the government to address the issue of unemployment . Duma FM reports on the Botswana government’s plan to introduce a new tax on mobile money transactions, the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) decision to suspend its primary elections, and the Botswana National Front’s (BNF) call for the government to address the issue of unemployment . BTV reports on the Botswana government’s plan to introduce a new tax on mobile money transactions, the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) decision to suspend its primary elections, and the Botswana National Front’s (BNF) call for the government to address the issue of unemployment . Sunday Standard reports on the Botswana government’s plan to introduce a new tax on mobile money transactions, the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) decision to suspend its primary elections, and the Botswana National Front’s (BNF) call for the government to address the issue of unemployment .

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KFC's star employee recognised

Last week Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) recognised and rewarded their star employee for the best and consistently outstanding customer service. Excited Lorato Mogorosi, 49, who is not new to recognition was given P5 000 and a bouquet of flowers to thank her and to encourage her and other employees to improve customer service. All managers of the eight KFC outlets around the country were invited to the function as well as those who had just joined the company. Mogorosi was recognised twice previously by the fast food outlet for her outstanding customer care and was also recognised for advancing one of the presidential D's for service delivery and became a star overnight. “We are here to celebrate somebody who epitomises what customer service is all about,” said Craig Donnelly, KFC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and owner. “Its something that she doesn't do on a weekly or monthly basis, its something that is done consistently and she has been doing it for many many years within...

School of war: Shoshong Senior Secondary teachers down tools after four colleagues fight with students

Terrified Shoshong Senior Secondary School teachers downed tools fearing the wrath of students who they claim have a hit list of teachers to beat up. Tension between the teachers and students exploded Monday after a student allegedly slapped a teacher in class and the teachers decided enough was enough. Apparently four teachers have already been beaten by the angry students. Since Monday the teachers have report for work every morning but headed straight for the multipurpose hall where they decided to stay until their grievances have been addressed. According to one teacher who preferred to remain anonymous they had written to the Regional Director for the central region requesting that he come and resolve their situation and were waiting for a response. “The school management seems to be happy with what’s going on here because nothing has been done about the situation. The culprits are still roaming in the school,” a teacher who preferred to be unknown to protect her job said. “We...

Cornelius Karlens Dekop Appointed as Governor of the Bank of Botswana

In accordance with the powers vested in him by Section 112 of the Constitution of the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency Dr. Mokweetsi E.K. Masisi, the President of the Republic of Botswana, has appointed Mr. Cornelius Karlens Dekop as the Governor of the Bank of Botswana, effective from October 23, 2023. Mr. Dekop, a distinguished professional with a Master of Arts degree in Development Economics from William College, United States, brings with him over 28 years of experience in the Botswana civil service and the African Development Bank. His career has been marked by expertise in the management of public finances and budgetary matters. Notable highlights from Mr. Dekop's career include his role as the former Executive Director, Southern Africa Group I Constituency, African Development Bank, from August 2019 to July 2022. He also served as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy from April 2018 to May 2019. Between August 2011...

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