Latest articles on Gaborone
Towards reclaiming our culture of the liberation struggle
Judy Seidman responds to Athi Mongelezi Joja’s expanded assessment of her 'Drawn Lines' exhibition
Rise and stall of Southern Africa’s remarkable supermarket chain
Choppies began life as a struggling general dealer in Botswana and now consists of about 250 stores in eight countries
Botswana’s governing party braces for high-stakes congress
For the first time in the history of one of Africa's most stable democracies, the ruling BDP will see a genuine fight for the top job
Botswana’s queer creatives push for change
'The thing is, most people here grow up believing that a man should be with a woman and a woman only; that there is no other way of existing'
Pearls of wisdom hide ugly truths
A study of pink plastic pearls shows that Africa will have to make big sacrifices if its children are to be employed
Botswana’s policy will spur economic growth, says central bank
Botswana's central bank will continue to try to boost economic growth by keeping its repo rate at 7.5%.
Back to work or no talks, Botswana tells strikers
The Botswana government is refusing to negotiate with striking civil servants who want a 16% pay hike until they return to their jobs.
Public service strike exposes chinks in Botswana’s armour
Almost 100 000 public servants have been on strike in Botswana since Monday last week, in an unprecedented display of popular militancy.
Botswana eyes spin-offs from Ladies’ Detective Agency
Its sleepy nature was an essential ingredient to the book, but tourist bosses are hoping a film version of <i>The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency</i> will provide a shot in the arm to Botswana's laidback capital. Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella has brought a rare bustle to Gaborone since he and his crew arrived 10 weeks ago.
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Corruption allegations: It’s a family affair at Dihlabeng municipality
The mayor, her relatives and their friends keep landing lucrative tenders and using state resources. Yet Lindiwe Makhalema has failed to declare the list of her relationships with people and companies benefiting from the municipality
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
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Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
