… His response drew sharp criticism from Tswapong South Member of Parliament Dr. Kesitegile Gobotswang, who challenged the ministry’s apparent lack of preparation. …
… The committee chairperson, Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang raised concerns over the decline of local football, noting that the country’s most popular sport was currently underperforming compared to codes like tennis and athletics. …
… The former judge has secured strong backing from key party figures, including Tswapong South MP and former BCP vice president Dr. Kesitegile Gobotswang, who acts as her campaign manager. …
De Beers reports increased US consumer spending on natural diamonds, raising hopes for a P7 billion Diamonds for Development Fund created under a recent government partnership. The positive outlook arrives as Botswana's economy has been strained by weak diamond sales over the past two years.
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Rising US diamond demand offers renewed hope for Botswana's P7 billion Diamonds for Development Fund after two years of weak sales.
De Beers reports increased US consumer spending on natural diamonds, raising hopes for a P7 billion Diamonds for Development Fund created under a recent government partnership. The positive outlook arrives as Botswana's economy has been strained by weak diamond sales over the past two years.
The Ministry of Sport and Arts has launched strategic interventions to rebuild the nation's athletic pipeline following a prolonged suspension of school sports that hindered youth talent identification. The ministry has transferred school sports funding to the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education to directly drive the programme.
Taolo Lucas, Botswana Congress Party vice presidential candidate, has reportedly won the support of at least six Members of Parliament in his campaign against Unity Dow, Member of Parliament for Kgatleng West. The Lucas campaign is targeting additional influential party figures as it seeks to strengthen its position ahead of the elective congress.