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2 weeks ago | mmegi.bw | Keletso Thobega

Accounting officers should be held accountable Particular trepidations lie with the seemingly embedded nature of embellishing tender sums, in most cases without the barest minimum of authority. The worrying thing is that the inflated amounts run into millions of pula across the government ministries and departments. The Auditor General’s report of March ending 2022, which we cover extensively in this edition, paints a gloomy picture on management of the government coffers. It depicts the...

3 weeks ago | mmegi.bw | Mbongeni Mguni

A thirst for truth and accountability The revelation that a P1.5 billion promise of clean water was made with no budget to deliver it, is utterly unacceptable. This wasn't just an administrative error. The timing – ahead of the 2024 General Election – screams of a desperate attempt by the former Botswana Democratic Party government to buy votes with empty promises.They dangled the carrot in the form of promising the lifeline of water before communities enduring "days of dry...

3 weeks ago | mmegi.bw | Mbongeni Mguni

Debswana and the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement last week that will allow the diamond giant to access and demonstrate its use of renewable energy. Debswana intends to reach carbon neutrality at its operations by 2030 and the adoption of renewable energy forms a major component of this effort. The diamond group presently consumes 410MW of electricity and is engaged in various efforts to convert this to renewable sources.

3 weeks ago | mmegi.bw | Mqondisi Dube

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) launched its second Re Ba Bona Ha table tennis centre at Maun's Delta Waters International School over the weekend. The first programme was launched at Patikwane Junior School which is between Mabeleapodi and Paje in 2022. On Saturday, the BNSC saw the expansion of the programme to Maun with at least 50 athletes between the ages of five and 12 enrolled, and more are expected to join.

3 weeks ago | mmegi.bw | Mqondisi Dube

On a cold Wednesday night, the FNB Premiership awards came and left bitter-sweet memories. The ceremony became a hot topic long after the winners had left the stage. TAFIC emerged as the biggest winners on the night, eclipsing league champions, Gaborone United. Those in the red corner of Gaborone felt the champions had been short-changed and should have dominated the evening. But the other red end of Francistown feels the recognition of their players and coach was fully deserved.