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Youri Triumphs, Eyes Bigger Stage

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Youri Triumphs, Eyes Bigger Stage

The 20-year-old California-based star won both singles and doubles at the Botswana Open over the weekend TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Botswana’s 20-year-old tennis sensation based in California, Ekua Youri, made a triumphant return to Botswana by claiming both the women’s singles and doubles titles at the 2025 Botswana Open Championships in Gaborone over the weekend.…Read Article

Is it love lost for Shandy mama? » TheVoiceBW

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Is it love lost for Shandy mama? » TheVoiceBW

Despite numerous apologies from South African artist Shandesh and interventions by the Botswana Entertainment Promoters Association (BEPA), Dejavu Lounge in the CBD dropped a bombshell this morning by releasing an official statement cancelling Shandesh’s performance, scheduled for this evening. This comes after BEPA President Goaba Mojakgomo stated in an interview with The Voice newspaper yesterday that they had engaged promoters who had booked …Read Article

BTA Hails Botswana Open All Round

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BTA Hails Botswana Open All Round

Having attracted a positive assessment in all of its aspects including sponsorship, the Botswana Open has laid the groundwork for players due for the AUSC Region 5 Games beginning this week in Namibia and for BTA to host the prestigious Davis Cup Africa Group 5 in Gabs later this year TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO The…Read Article

St. George’s University Partners With Legae Academy To Expand Medical Education Opportunities In Botswana

St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has formed a three-year partnership with Legae Academy, an internationally certified secondary school in Gaborone, Botswana. This collaboration aims to assist aspiring medical students from the academy and ensure a smoother application process to SGU. SGU is committed to addressing the global shortage of […]Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

Botswana internet coverage leaps to 77 percent - CAJ News Africa

from ODIRILE TOTENG in Gaborone, BotswanaBotswana BureauGABORONE, (CAJ News) – BOTSWANA’S internet access has increased from 42 percent to 77 percent of the population over the past five years. Since the new government came into office at the end of 2024, the administration of President Duma Boko has also distributed 52 000 laptops to teachers and students, with more scheduled for distribution to cover digital gaps. In addition, over 900 women-o…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

Cresta Revenue Down 4%

Cresta Marakanelo reports a drop in earnings, citing weaker hotel occupancy, rising costs, and economic pressures TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Cresta Marakanelo Limited has recorded revenue of P384.7 million for the 2024 financial year, reflecting a 4 percent year-on-year decline from P400.2 million in 2023. This is according to the Group’s latest Integrated Report…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

PrimeTime digs in against RDC’s shaky takeover bid

Sunday Standard PrimeTime digs in against RDC’s shaky takeover bid Gaborone’s corporate battlefield was ablaze this week, as PrimeTime Property Holdings’ Independent Board, under the steely gaze of Chair Paul Masie, fired back at RDC Properties’ unsolicited takeover bid. In a hard-hitting Response Circular, PrimeTime branded RDC’s offer to snap up all linked units as a “dilutive and value-destructive” ploy, urging unitholders to slam the door sh…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

FNBB hikes lending rate, all nine banks now above 7%

Sunday Standard FNBB hikes lending rate, all nine banks now above 7% First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) has raised its prime lending rate from 6.01 percent to 7.01 percent, becoming the last of Botswana’s nine commercial banks to increase lending rates in a coordinated yet controversial market-wide trend. .ihc-locker-wrap{}There's more to this story But to keep reading, we need you to subscribe. Investigative journalism is an indispensable par…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

A Letter to ‘Minister Motshegwa’, ‘Kabo Moseki’ & Kgosi Khama IV

Sunday Standard A Letter to ‘Minister Motshegwa’, ‘Kabo Moseki’ & Kgosi Khama IV Dear ‘KFC, Diamond & SKI’ Minister Ketlhalefile Motshegwa. Let’s get straight to it. This letter is about poverty—and no, there is nothing romantic about it. .ihc-locker-wrap{}There's more to this story But to keep reading, we need you to subscribe. Investigative journalism is an indispensable part of a healthy society, but it's also expensive to produce. We are re…Skiing · Gaborone Read Article

Masisi Finally Moves Out, Clearing Way for President Boko to Occupy State House - Gambakwe Media

Former President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has finally vacated State House, nearly eight months after leaving office, allowing his successor, President Duma Gideon Boko, to move into the official residence this month. Masisi’s delayed departure from the presidential residence forced President Boko to operate from the Government Guest House since assuming power in October last year. Government officials were reportedly caught off guard by the politic…Gaborone · Gaborone Read Article

Air Botswana GM’s contract illegally extended

Sunday Standard Air Botswana GM’s contract illegally extended Air Botswana’s recent efforts at corporate revival seem to have hit early turbulence following revelations that the contract of the airline’s General Manager, Lulu Rasebotsa, was illegally extended by two years—without ministerial approval and in violation of the Air Botswana Act. .ihc-locker-wrap{}There's more to this story But to keep reading, we need you to subscribe. Investigative…GM · Gaborone Read Article

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