H.E. President Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama has announced a four per cent salary increment for public servants effective April 1. Addressing public servants at Kachikau in Chobe District this week, President Khama said the announcement did not mean that negotiations at the Bargaining Council had been closed. “We found it fair to give […]
Governance
Kitsong Centres Rescue Border Villages [press release]
Crossing at Bokspits border post to nearby villages in South Africa used to be routine for Mr Hans Hendricks of Vaalhoek. He went there for services such as faxing and photocopying documents or printing funeral programmes. It was not like he had a choice. If he had, he would not have crossed the border. Consequently, […]
E-Passport to Cost Less for Minors – Khama [press release]
With effect from April 1, minors under the age of 16 will no longer pay the same price for an e-passport as adults. H.E. the President, Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama, announced this at a kgotla meeting in Satau in Chobe District on Monday, March 24. This came after the chairperson of Satau’s Village […]
Inmates Plead for Presidential Pardon [press release]
Inmates at Kasane Prisons have pleaded with President Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama to pardon them. Speaking during the President’s visit, prisoners pleaded for clemency and showed remorse. They said they had learnt their lessons and promised to be better citizens if their sentences were reduced. One inmate, Thatayaone Molefi said he had served […]
Congestion Besets Tlokweng Border [press release]
The temporary closure of the Martin’s Drift border post due to recent floods in the Tswapong area has resulted in the congestion of cargo trucks at Tlokweng border post. Approaching the border from the Botswana side, there is a queue of these trucks awaiting declaration. The situation is made worse by shortage of parking space […]
Gender Equality Not About Power – Dr Molokomme [press release]
“Women’s day is about celebrating their contributions, their struggles, and their strengths, often against odds,” she said. Dr Molokomme noted that women’s day also called for governments, NGO’s and individuals to re-commit themselves and play their part in diminishing inequality. Empowering women, she said had a positive impact in the society especially in area of […]