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

  BAKANG PHUTHEGO BUSINESS WITH BK   As Botswana approaches its sixth decade of independence, the nation finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a significant issue that threatens its economic trajectory: a growing skills deficit. While the country… Read more: Could Immigration be the Answer for Botswana’s Skills Gap?