Economy remains exposed to weak diamond sales shocks Boko gives the nation feedback on promises, projects etc. Secured China deals expected to lighten up Boko’s spirit Foot and Mouth update could form key part of address BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw… Read more: SONA 2026: Boko walking a tightrope

Retains rate at 5.5%, lifts a moratorium on banks’ prime lending rate Central Bank hopeful banks won’t swiftly adjust prime borrowing rates More debtors could struggle to repay loans Borrowers owe banks P70.3 billion as at December 2025 BAKANG… Read more: BoB’s MONEY FLOW GAMBLE

AP to discuss cadre deployment at 2027 Conference ‘Cadre deployment is part of exercising political power’-Moupo BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw Alliance for Progressives (AP) has thrown its weight behind Botswana National Front (BNF) over a policy proposal for Umbrella for… Read more: AP, BNF push cadre deployment

Shocked that DCEC hasn’t received Forensic Audit Lack of technical savvy from govt source of delay- Butale BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw   The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) remains in the dark over the contents of the national… Read more: Khama charged up Fires from the hip at Ntlo ya Dikgosi

AMANDA DAVID editors@thepatriot.co.bw Deep in the dry region of Northern Kgalagadi, residents of Zutshwa are decrying a severe and persistent water crisis due to a naturally hyper-saline groundwater and unreliable water supply which have left residents of the settlement… Read more: Acute water shortage stifles Zutshwa