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

Botswana faces healthcare collapse, rising debt, diamond sales slump Multiple shocks strain the economy, with the cost of living escalating Retrenchments loom large as companies struggle BAKWADI LEKOPANE editors@thepatriot.co.bw Botswana, long hailed as Africa’s governance success story, is confronting… Read more: CRISIS COUNTRY!

His latest character appealing to Boko and BDP members Boko calls him Sdala, enjoying his company at state events Some BDP members pursue Tsogwane to lead the party Tsogwane tactically positioned himself in UDC Govt – Analyst BAKANG TIRO… Read more: Former VP rebrands ahead of BDP’s 2027 congress Tsogwane’s charm offensive