-Psychosocial support is no longer optional. Across Africa, education is often framed as the continent’s most powerful lever for development. It is positioned as the pathway out of poverty, the foundation of economic growth and the engine of social… Read more: Africa’s schools are under pressure

By Adama Phetlhe Just when I thought Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) had given up on challenging the Constitution (Amendment) Bill no 14 of 2025, it upped the ante by producing a discussion paper wherein it poked serious… Read more: BOCONGO exposes defects in the Concourt Bill

Tourism ranks among Botswana’s most valuable economic sectors, sustaining livelihoods across rural communities, supporting citizen enterprise, and strengthening Botswana’s international competitiveness. It also aligns strongly with national priorities under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), which recognises the importance… Read more: HATAB’s Lecha upbeat

UDC being deliberate, it cannot risk funding competition- Analysts BDP supposed to collect lion’s share from 2019 election’s P34 million UDC now enjoy support from former BDP millionaires- Saleshando BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw Having tasted state power and alive to… Read more: UDC dodges party funding

Cautions some banks for over-adjusting rates, penalties looming Central Bank keen on stabilising market liquidity amidst crunch Tough times as inflation continues to rise, pockets are running dry BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw In an unexpected development, the Monetary Policy Committee… Read more: ECONOMY SINKING DEEPER BoB hikes bank rate to 5,5%