Statement: MTN Ghana subscribers now 8 million
MTN Ghana says it has increased its subscriber base by 24% to 8 million for the year ended 31 December 2009. | A statement by the market leader quotes improvements in network quality and capacity, enh...
Diasporans Unlikely to Participate in Writing New Constitution
The majority of Zimbabweans in the diaspora might be excluded from the constitution-making process due to lack of funds, Edward Mkhosi, a co-chairperson of the parliamentary select committee leading t...
Puma Enters Botswana through Wilderness
International sportswear manufacturer, Puma, has snapped up a 20-percent stake worth P185 million in Botswana's tourism concern Wilderness Holdings through a private placement. | ...
It's Not DIS - It is Hackers
Minister of Justice, Defence and Security, Ramadeluka Seretse had a difficult time in Parliament on Wednesday evening trying to repair the damaged reputation of his last born organ - Directorate of In...
Barata-Phathi and its Options
It is increasingly looking murkier in the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). The politics of polarity have worsened as the party leadership is tightening the screws on key members of Barata-Phath...
Horticultural Market Reaches Record Levels
With monthly trade reaching P1.7 million and the number of registered buyers nearing 4 000, the Botswana Horticultural Market is thriving. | ...
Union Activism is a Breath of Fresh Air
This week leaders of some of the major unions in this country addressed a press conference. We did not expect much from the leaders of the union movement in this country. | ...
Kenosi Braces for Yellow Pages Series
Sprinter Fanuel Kenosi has stepped up preparations for the Yellow Pages Athletics Series set for University of Johannesburg, South Africa on March 24. | ...
Knowledge Without Hope of Evidence
David Wroblewski (2008) | ...
A Day with Two Cybertrackers
The San people of the Kalahari are world-famous for their tracking skills, an art that most learn from childhood. | ...
New Twist in Ruling Party Suspension Saga
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) suspension saga took a different turn this week after a secret plan was hatched to bring President Ian Khama and members of Barata-Phathi together to smoke the peac...
Tati Nickel Fights to Extend Lifespan
Strategists at Tati Nickel Mining Company (TNMC or Tati) and its controlling shareholder, Norilsk Nickel, are hoping the strengthening of the nickel price will fuel critically needed exploration works...
Bomme Ba Thapelo Uplifts Their Society
They are mostly elderly women who should be sitting at home nursing their grandchildren, but not "Bomme Ba Thapelo", who came together 10 years ago to fight poverty in their midst. | ...
Democracy Institute Fails to Deliver Election Report
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has failed to deliver on time the much anticipated performance audit on the Botswana 2009 General Elections. | ...
DBS Employees Sue Govt Over Unpaid Overtime
Staff at the Mass Media complex are said to be up in arms against failure by their employer to pay them overtime dues estimated at millions of Pula, Mmegi is reliably informed. | ...
Batswana Advised to Apply for E-Passport
The Labour and Home Affairs ministry has called for Batswana citizens to apply for e-passports. | ...
New Retail Operations Chalk Up BancABC Income
Botswana Stock Exchange-listed finance house BancABC is scheduled to open a retail outlet in Botswana in the next few weeks after setting up similar operations in Harare and Dar-es-Salaam. | ...
Give IEC More Resources - MP
The Member of Parliament for Palapye, Moiseraele Goya, has appealed to the government to give more powers to the Independent Electoral Commission in order to improve its efficiency. | ...
Magosi to Head Productivity Centre?
Ellias Magosi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC), effective from April 1, Mmegi has learnt. | ...
Media Hailed for Chess Development
The local media has been lauded for its contribution to the growth of chess in the country. Speakers at the launch of the Metropolitan Botswana National Chess Championships in Mogoditshane on Wednesda...
