The latest Auditor General's report highlights P196,683,098 disbursed to BAMB on 8 October 2020 for Strategic Grain Reserve procurement that remains unaccounted for. The funds were part of the government's COVID-19 emergency response to support farmers and strengthen food security.
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A forensic audit commissioned by Boko found repeated use of non-competitive procurement, weakly justified direct awards, emergency procurement, and tender manipulation across multiple entities, with overuse of direct appointments and reliance on emergency procurement without clear basis, departing from open and competitive tendering.
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Officers of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security returned to the High Court on Monday expecting progress on a three-month ultimatum issued to government, but learned the ultimatum had not been properly activated because they had not formally served the government with the court's report.
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Political parties are conducting extensive activities in Selebi-Phikwe East constituency—including community meetings, door-to-door campaigns, and youth engagements—nearly two years before the scheduled national polls, transforming the area into one of the country's hottest political zones.
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Former President Festus Mogae, who died on May 7 aged 86, will be buried in Gaborone on May 16. A memorial schedule includes national prayers until May 13, lying in state at Parliament on May 13, a memorial service on May 14, and a Procession of Honour on May 15.
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National Prayers for the late Former President Festus Mogae commenced on May 10 at Ditshupo Hall. A National Mourning Period declared in his honour will continue until May 16, during which the national flag will fly at half-mast at government buildings, ministries, diplomatic missions, and public institutions.
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