Positive workplace culture key to employee wellness, experts say
A positive workplace culture plays a vital role in promoting employee health and well-being, experts said at the Botswana Life 2nd Annual Employee Convention. Dr. Malaki Tshipayagae, a physician at...
View ArticleEmployers Can Hold Hearings in the Absence of the Accused
Laws are everywhere; they ensure that rights are not violated, people are not exploited, and agreement terms are not breached. Human resources management is no exception. Labour laws in Botswana are...
View ArticleTax Interest May Exceed Principal Tax
Well, most of you may know that there is a common law principle which prohibits anyone from charging interest which is more than the principal debt. That principle has been established by the courts of...
View ArticleFSG On an Expansion Path
FSG Limited plans to continue expanding its nationwide presence beyond its current 23 branches, Group Managing Director Fergus Ferguson said, signaling the company’s long-term growth ambitions. FSG,...
View ArticleG4S revenue jumps on Manned Guarding Service
Group revenue is 7% up to P15 million in 2024 Guarding Service revenue grew to P17 million G4S Botswana, the local unit of global security group G4S, reported a 7 percent rise in group revenue to P15...
View ArticleWinter Warmer Spa and Meditation: Embracing Winter Wellness
The drop in temperatures reminds us that winter is here, and it is here to stay. But how are we really feeling? From the young to the old, are we prioritising our well-being, caring for our bodies,...
View ArticleCourt rejects state appeal in P1.5 billion water tender dispute
The High Court has rejected the government’s request to appeal a judgment in a disputed P1.5 billion water tender case, despite admissions from a state attorney that a senior official’s actions...
View ArticleElon Musk’s Starlink aggressive push keeps IPS on high alert
Local internet service providers say they are increasingly feeling the pressure from Starlink, the satellite internet service founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk. They cite Starlink’s aggressive...
View ArticleAfDB May Pull Plug on Troubled Zambezi Agro Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is likely to withdraw funding from Botswana’s ambitious Zambezi Integrated Agro-Commercial Development Project after the latest Implementation Progress and Results...
View ArticleAgriculture Must Adapt As Climate Change Becomes A Harsh Reality
Experts are warning that climate change is no longer a distant threat; it has become an unfolding crisis and rewriting the rules, the Assistant Minister of Agriculture has said. Minister Edwin...
View ArticleMVA Fund’s big plan to prevent crashes and support victims
Q: Can you briefly explain what the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund in Botswana does? A: The MVA Fund was established in 1987 to provide timely and compassionate compensation to people affected by road...
View ArticleUnion slams ‘greed-driven’ push to review per diem policy
The Botswana Landboards, Local Authorities and Health Workers Union (BLLAHWU) has strongly opposed recent calls from the hospitality industry to review the government’s per diem policy, describing the...
View ArticleCulture in Action: Why Botswana’s Traditional Values Could Unlock National...
We talk often – and proudly so – about Botswana’s national traditional values. Words like Botho, Botswerere, Bonatla, Botlhakga, Boitshoko, Boineelo, Boikanyo, Boitshupo, Boikarabelo and many others...
View ArticleUnions urge govt not to privatise education
Trade unions have condemned the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education’s suggestion to explore the possibilities of privatising basic education. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee...
View ArticleWomen’s representation key to STEM inclusivity, experts say
Representation of women has the potential to enhance gender inclusivity within the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), according to experts speaking at Women Evolve...
View ArticleNo one pays personal tax at 25%!
Well, we know the topic of today’s article may have got you confused a little bit, but don’t worry, you will be settled by the time you finish reading. Most of you may know that individuals are taxed...
View ArticleDebswana and Ministry of Health Collaborate for Enhanced Healthcare Delivery
Debswana Diamond Company undertook a stakeholder engagement visit to the Ministry of Health to strengthen collaboration on healthcare delivery. Led by Rachel Mothibatsela, Executive Head of Corporate...
View ArticleLucara revenue declines on lower-grade material processed
Lucara Diamond Corp, which owns and operates Karome Mine, has lowered its full-year forecast after a forced shift to lower-grade, lower quality ore, causing it to worry about a decrease in revenue....
View ArticleIs Influencer Marketing Valuable in Botswana?
Influencer marketing has quickly evolved into one of the most powerful tools in the modern marketing mix, and Botswana is no exception to this trend. As a seasoned PR, communications, and marketing...
View ArticleKing Tux’s “Think Twice”: A Brave Beat Against GBV in the Digital Age
From Janet Jackson’s iconic ‘Rhythm Nation’ to Lady Gaga’s 2011 anthem ‘Born This Way’, music offers people a chance to boost their voices by joining in chorus with others. In a cultural landscape...
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