Tshomane launches PlatinumShield Insurance Group DITIRO MOTLHABANE editors@thepatriot.co.bw   The insurance landscape in Botswana has welcomed a new player, following the launch of PlatinumShield Insurance Group – Brokerage on Monday, 30th June 2025, marked by celebrations, reflection, and optimism… Read more: New player enters Insurance market

Gamodubu Regional Landfill operations paralysed for months CS rejects ‘refurbished’ machinery, cancels supplier’s contract Gamodubu residents decry horrible stench, health risks due to invasion by flies, stray dogs DITIRO MOTLHABANE editors@thepatriot.co.bw   Kweneng District Council (KwDC) is locked in… Read more: KwDC P13 million scandal

President Duma Boko launching the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) early this week. This is his address: The general populace of the Republic of Botswana. Let me acknowledge each and everyone of you this morning James Joyce counsels us.… Read more: I’M NOT ASKING FOR CHANGE . I’M DEMANDING IT – BOKO

Outages causing more damage to private sector, BoB warns • Fall in private sector activity will significantly cut tax revenue BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw Although government has moved swiftly to ensure steady supply of electricity by paying off the Eskom… Read more: Power supply crisis dampens economic recovery

Parliament votes against Hikuama’s motion BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw   Parliament on Friday rejected a motion by MP for Maun West, Caterpillar Hikuama calling for the adoption of a 26-day month pay model for teachers in public schools as a… Read more: MPs reject teachers’ motion