Latest news highlights from Botswana

Sunday Standard: IDEA Claims Botswana’s Democracy Is Deteriorating: According to a new report, Botswana is missing from part of the countries ranking in the top 50 in terms of democracy worldwide1. Social Workers Aren’t Delivering Expected Outcomes: Challenges persist in the delivery of expected outcomes by social workers in Botswana. Masisi Appoints New Envoys: President Mokgweetsi Masisi has appointed new envoys for diplomatic roles. Orange Brightens Future of Mafitlhakgosi Pupils Digitally: Orange Botswana continues to invest in youth education through its Digital Schools Programme. SA Labels Israeli War on Gaza as “a Genocide and Holocaust”: South Africa has labeled Israel’s actions in Gaza as a genocide and holocaust1. Weekend Post: Masisi Targets Dodgy Foreign-Owned Pharmaceutical Firms: President Mokgweetsi Masisi expresses concerns about practices within the pharmaceutical industry, including inflated drug prices and shortages2. New Force Driving Mining Could Be Women: Women are playing a significant role in driving the mining sector in Botswana. Harm Reduction Should Guide Regulations in Public Healthcare: Discussions around harm reduction strategies in healthcare continue. Botswana Export Revenues Down by P1.1 Billion: The country faces challenges in export revenues. Botswana’s Child Justice System at Sea: Concerns arise about the effectiveness of the child justice system. Third Force Conspiracies in Councillor’s Land Fraud Case: Investigations continue into land fraud allegations involving a local councillor2. For more detailed news coverage, you can visit the Sunday Standard and Weekend Post websites.

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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...

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...

Second largest Choppies store lands in Francistown

Botswana's second city, Francistown welcomed the second largest Choppies store in Botswana last Friday. The super store is said to contain 40% more refigeration space and that in terms of size it is the 2nd largest after Choppies Hyper along the Western-by-Pass in Gaborone. Slizer and her gyrating dancers once again dazzled the masses that had come to take advantage of the low prices now popular with the opening of a new Choppies shop. Joel 'Ntsoro' Keitumele who was the MC also kept the crowd laughing with his humour. Lucky and deserving charities also got reason to celebrate this new store at Jola shopping centre in Somerset Extension. Welcoming the super store, Francistown Mayor, Shadreck Nyeku said; “Indeed it is an honour for us as Francistowners to have two Choppies retail stores as the population in our city is growing at an alarming rate. In Francistown alone, the two shops have employed more than 100 employees with 98% being Batswana.” Sadi...

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