Caught in rising inflation rate dilemma, now at 10.7% BoB executives are adamant inflation will be contained FMD pandemic to lead to high food inflation, BoB warns Higher interest rates dampening consumer buying power BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw The executives… Read more: Is BoB losing the inflation battle?

‘Forensic audit findings guide changes we are making’ – UDC CEO Dr Molutsi Promise sweeping changes, widespread cleansing of civil service underway Permanent Secretaries under performance review More Boards, CEO of parastatals to be fired BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw Umbrella… Read more: Forensic Audit casualties UDC drops deadwood

Kgosi Kgafela II’s SA power struggle steals their peace Bakgatla ba- Kgafela feel neglected by the Govt of Botswana ‘We will fight our own to protect Kgosi Kgafela II’- Kgosi Sekai BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw   Bakgatla are feeling isolated… Read more: Bakgatla isolated, furious

Lifts suspension of Palapye Council, reinstates ousted Chairman Experts doubt minister’s powers to suspend council session ‘Local Government Act only refers to dissolution of council’ – expert STAFF WRITER editors@thepatriot.co.bw The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile… Read more: Motshegwa backtracks

Microfinance trailblazer Fred Mmelesi has resurfaced at FirstCred as its new CEO and shareholder. His message is simple: watch the space! Writes STAFF WRITER Ambition and purpose have landed Fred Mmelesi to a new quest. The veteran microfinance executive… Read more: Mmelesi gives wings to FirstCred