A fusion of music, art, fashion and lifestyle   GORATAONE KGOSIMORE editors@thepatriot.co.bw   The Stanbic Bank Botswana Music and Lifestyle Festival returns for its second edition on April 25, 2026, at Royal Aria Stadium, with organisers promising a… Read more: Stanbic Music & Lifestyle fiesta

The increase in public transport fares has become topical since the Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure somersaulted on the agreement it had with public transport operators. The fare increases were due to come into effect on 1 April, 2026.… Read more: Modukanele was a scapegoat

Identifies copper as the new priority mineral for Botswana Botswana copper exports value at P944.9 million as at Dec 2025   BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw Dual-listed mineral exploration and project development company Botswana Minerals PLC is accelerating its exploration efforts… Read more: Botswana Minerals goes all out for copper

Kept over 8 652 civil servants on temporary employment UDC govt vows to abolish multiple temporary contracts BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw   The ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) administration has embarked on a massive clean-up process to rid civil… Read more: ‘BDP exploited workers’ – UDC

  Protesters intensify calls for justice for Tshepi Demand action against child sexual abuse case Gen Zs swear never to be silenced or ignored GORATAONE KGOSIMORE editors@thepatriot.co.bw A wave of grief and anger swept throughout the country on Thursday,… Read more: #JusticeForTshepi Youth Outrage Erupts!