Monthly Archives: February 2012
GABZFMNEWS >>> 66 people repatriated for obtaining Omang identity cards fraudulently
Parliament has been told that 66 people have been repatriated to their countries of origin in the past eleven years after they were convicted by local courts of fraudulently obtaining Botswana national identity cards. Home Affairs Minister, Edwin Batshu, was … Continue reading
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The UB curriculum for School of Medicine developed after consultation – Health Ministry
Health Minister, Dr John Seakgosing, says that the curriculum for the University of Botswana School of Medicine was developed in consultation with the Botswana Health Professions Council and four international universities. The minister told Parliament that the universities that were … Continue reading
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This year’s International Children’s Day of Broadcasting will focus on disadvantaged children
United Nations Children’s Fund Representative in Botswana, Dr Doreen Mulenga, says this year’s International Children’s Day of Broadcasting will focus on disadvantaged children who have for a very long time been left behind. Mulenga told Gabz Fm news that they … Continue reading
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The benefits of investing in the girl child exceeds the cost of not doing so – Home Affairs
The Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Neo Lepang, says the benefits of investing in the girl child far exceeds the cost of not doing so. She was speaking at a press briefing in … Continue reading
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Energy Minister calls on the President to declare drought.
Mmadinare MP, Ponatshego Kedikilwe, has called on the President to declare that the country is in a state of drought following poor rains during the current ploughing season. Kedikilwe was contributing in the 2012/2013 budget proposals for the Ministry of … Continue reading
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President Jacob Zuma to visit Botswana this afternoon to promote the African agenda
South African President Jacob Zuma will visit Botswana briefly this afternoon to promote the African agenda. Zuma is expected to arrive at Sir Seretse Khama Airport at half past 12, have lunch and departure for South Africa at 3 this … Continue reading
Choppies profit taking leads to drop in Domestic Companies Index
At the Botswana Stock Exchange, Motswedi Securities reports that a notable loss in retail giant Choppies dragged the Domestic Companies Index lower by 0.06 percent to 6,967.58 points. It says Choppies is continuing to drop on profit taking. The Foreign … Continue reading
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Matambo, denies that BDC is going against its mandate by purchasing plots in Gaborone
Finance Minister, Kenneth Matambo, has denied claims that Botswana Development Corporation is going against its mandate by purchasing residential and commercial plots in Gaborone. Matambo explained in Parliament that the residential and commercial plots that BDC is intending to develop … Continue reading
Saleshando calls on govt to compel companies it owns shares in to offer pension schemes
Gaborone Central MP, Dumelang Saleshando, has advised the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, to compel companies that government owns shares in, to offer pension schemes to their employees. Saleshando told Parliament when commenting on the ministry’s budget request that … Continue reading
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The international Children’s Day of Broadcasting to be celebrated on the 4th of March
The international Children’s Day of Broadcasting, ICDB will be celebrated on the 4th of March this coming weekend. A UNICEF statement says the day will be commemorated under the theme “Voicing unheard young voices” and will address the needs of … Continue reading
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