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Botswana Faces Diamond Sweatshops’ PR Crisis

Mokgweetsi Masisi · Botswana

Botswana Faces Diamond Sweatshops’ PR Crisis

Sunday Standard Botswana faces diamond sweatshops’ PR crisis Botswana Diamond Workers Union (BDWU) has blown the whistle on sweatshop-like conditions in Botswana’s diamond cutting and polishing industry, creating a possible PR crisis at a precarious time for the diamond sector.The Union claims that Indian migrant workers employed in the country’s diamond cutting and polishing facilities are being forced to toil long hours under exploitative cond…See the Story

Boko Warns Businesses on Police Influence

Mokgweetsi Masisi · Gaborone

Boko Warns Businesses on Police Influence

Concerns about potential risks to the independence and impartiality of the police service have been raised since the initiative was launched by then president Mokgweetsi Masisi early last year GAZETTE REPORTER Businesses should not misuse the “Adopt-a-Police Station” initiative to gain control over police operations or influence law enforcement, President Duma Boko has said. Officiating…Read Article

Botswana’s President Boko Commends Hichilema’s Vision, Urges Action to Deliver AfCFTA’s Digital Promise - The Zambian Observer

Mokgweetsi Masisi · Botswana

Botswana’s President Boko Commends Hichilema’s Vision, Urges Action to Deliver AfCFTA’s Digital Promise - The Zambian Observer

Botswana’s President Boko Commends Hichilema’s Vision, Urges Action to Deliver AfCFTA’s Digital Promise Lusaka, Zambia — President of the Republic of Botswana, Duma Boko, has commended President Hakainde Hichilema’s visionary leadership, describing him as a symbol of African resilience and progress, while calling on fellow African leaders to match his resolve with urgent, tangible action […] The post Botswana’s President Boko Commends Hichilema’…See the Story

DE BEERS REJECTS MASISI CLAIMS

De Beers has flatly denied explosive claims by former president Mokgweetsi Masisi that the diamond giant helped fund the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in the 2024 elections. Masisi alleged at a BDP press conference this week that De Beers interfered in Botswana’s political process, financing the downfall of his party. TEFO PHEAGE…Mokgweetsi Masisi · Gaborone Read Article

Botswana stops talks with HB Antwerp

Sunday Standard Botswana stops talks with HB Antwerp The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has terminated negotiations with HB Antwerp which were initiated by the ousted Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) administration.Minister of Mineral, Bogolo Kenewendo last week revealed that the deal which former president Mokgweetsi Masisi hailed as the “dawn of a new era for the diamond industry in Botswana”, was no longer in the cards..ihc-locker-wrap{}…Mokgweetsi Masisi · Botswana Read Article

“Masisi’s Behaviour Was Unsuitable For The Presidency”- Prof. Makgala

A newly published academic paper has attributed the fall of the BDP on former president Mokgweetsi Masisi’s “blatant arrogance” and “penchant for offensive language” and argues that his behaviour was unsuitable for the presidency. Staff Writer TEFO PHEAGE reports An academic paper by Christian John Makgala, a Professor of History and Political Economy at…Mokgweetsi Masisi · Botswana Read Article

Masisi Offloads His Livestock?

In what intelligence sources say may be a strategic move to shield assets from scrutiny, former president Mokgweetsi Masisi is allegedly making moves to liquidate his livestock ahead of the impending forensic probe. Staff Writer TEFO PHEAGE reports Former president Mokgweetsi Masisi is attracting the attention of some in the law enforcement agencies by allegedly…Mokgweetsi Masisi · Botswana Read Article

BDP Bigwigs Clash Ahead of Crucial Congress

Since his fall from power last year, BDP president Mokgweetsi Masisi has struggled to maintain control as rebellion brews within his party. While senior party figures continue to launch veiled attacks, accusing him of abusing his authority, persecuting members, certain tribes and their leaders, Masisi in an interview preferred ‘no comment’ on attacks, while chairman…Mokgweetsi Masisi · Gaborone Read Article

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