The BCP's shadow minister for Lands and Agriculture, Kesitegile Gobotswang, issued a strongly worded press statement criticizing the government's handling of the FMD outbreak as a failure. Gobotswang demanded an overhaul of disease response infrastructure, a full account of P97 million committed to the response, and establishment of an FMD relief fund for farmers.
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The BCP's shadow minister for Lands and Agriculture, Kesitegile Gobotswang, issued a strongly worded press statement criticizing the government's handling of the FMD outbreak as a failure. Gobotswang demanded an overhaul of disease response infrastructure, a full account of P97 million committed to the response, and establishment of an FMD relief fund for farmers.
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S&P has affirmed Botswana's long-term foreign and local currency credit rating at BBB-, while maintaining a negative outlook due to continued weakness in the global diamond industry and its impact on the economy. Moody's assessment is expected soon following researchers' visit two weeks ago.
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Francistown City Council has confirmed that an old horticultural market facility near Fire Services is undergoing refurbishment with support from the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency. The facility, unused for decades, is expected to become a trading hub where horticulture farmers can aggregate, store, and sell produce in bulk.
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A Tlokweng District Development Committee report shows 240 of 244 approved projects were funded, with 174 (72.5%) currently operational and creating 339 jobs. In the 2024–2025 financial year, only 18 youth projects were funded and remain operational.
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The Tlokweng Development District Committee attributes rising destitution to old age and ill-health, with many beneficiaries unable to work or engage in income-generating activities.
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Hypertension and diabetes remain high-burden non-communicable diseases in Tlokweng District. New hypertension patients initiated on treatment rose to 154 from 77 in the previous quarter, while repeat attendances increased from 1,829 to 3,032.
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Multichoice is calling for two original proposals from independent Batswana filmmakers for made-for-TV movies featuring authentic, locally rooted stories with universal themes. Proposals must be submitted by October 2, 2026, and should include a one-page outline, 3-act structure overview, and detailed character bios, with a maximum of 5 pages.
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