2026 Q1 growth attributed to Morupule A and B high outputs Electricity imports decline by 29 percent BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw The national statistics custodian, Statistics Botswana (SB) has reported that local electricity generation increased by 20 percent to 901,… Read more: Electricity generation jumps 20%

Maele criticized for sponsorship cuts Students plead with Maele to exercise compassion ‘Don’t abandon students about to graduate’ -SRCs PALEMA KGAKATSI editors@thepatriot.co.bw The 2026/27 government sponsorship cycle was officially launched on July 7 by Minister of Higher Education Prince… Read more: ‘Support failing students’ -SRC

Going South strategy flashes out veteran for newcomer Dr Dow camp pulverizes Lucas, latter salvages crumbs Pessimists fear split, Saleshando sees unity ahead of 2029 BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) could experience a split ahead of… Read more: The BCP GAMBLE

Hunting operator pays four Trusts in Controlled Hunting Area (CHA) CT27 only P1.5 million for 71 animals Quota includes 30 elephants, four leopards, four kudus, four ostriches, four steenbok, 15 impala, three baboons and two warthogs. Normal international trophy… Read more: Mmadinare Trusts duped P1.5 million Hunting scandal

Strengthen Botswana’s access to global commodity markets Establishes Africa’s first multi-commodity sister-hub trading corridor between Dubai and Gaborone Partnership enhances international market access for Botswana’s key commodity exports Connects the two markets through coordinated diamond tenders STAFF WRITER editors@thepatriot.co.bw… Read more: BSE, DMCC sign landmark MoU