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[Opinion] The time for structural economic reforms has arrived

[Opinion] The time for structural economic reforms has arrived

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Sunday Standard The time for structural economic reforms has arrived Insanity, as they say, is doing the same things over and over again and expecting a different result. This is something we, too, need to start paying attention to. We have enjoyed economic success over the last five decades, thanks to the discovery of minerals. However, that situation, as we know, has undergone a dramatic change. We are now in a wholly different and rugged land…See the Story

Why Populism Is Seen as Bad for Democracy by Liberals

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Why Populism Is Seen as Bad for Democracy by Liberals

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Sunday Standard Why Populism is seen as bad for Democracy by Liberals Liberal democrats consider populism to be “bad” and are wary of it, and they describe it as a divisive and dangerous phenomenon, attempting to distil complex societal problems into simplistic slogans with little practical application. They have given it a variety of contentious political labels, classifying it to be driving paradigmatic fight i.e. one that pitches person agai…See the Story

Former De Beers Chiefs Eye Return as Anglo American Prepares for Disposal

Former De Beers Chiefs Eye Return as Anglo American Prepares for Disposal

Sunday Standard Former De Beers chiefs eye return as Anglo American prepares for disposal Former De Beers executives are circling the diamond giant they once led, as parent company Anglo American prepares to offload its 85 percent stake. The interest was first reported by Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Gareth Penny and Bruce Cleaver, both former CEOs of De Beers, are reportedly assembling investor groups to consider a bid..i…See the Story

Economic dark clouds gather over Botswana

Sunday Standard Economic dark clouds gather over Botswana Botswana is facing an escalating economic crisis with the World Bank cutting economic growth forecast for the country to 0.6 due to weak diamond markets.In the 2025 Budget, announced in February, finance minister Ndaba Gaolathe had projected 3.3% growth this year based on an expected rebound in the diamond market.ihc-locker-wrap{}There's more to this story But to keep reading, we need you…Africa · Botswana See the Story

Battery Parts for Electric Vehicles Shipped From Botswana

Sunday Standard Battery parts for Electric Vehicles shipped from Botswana Canadian company, Giyani Metals Corp.(TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8) which is the developer of K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese project in Botswana has made its first shipment of High Purity Manganese Oxide( “HPMO”) samples to multiple off-takers for testing and qualification from its Demonstration Plant(“Demo Plant” in Johannesburg. The company has announced in one of its latest repo…Electric Vehicles · Botswana See the Story

Botswana’s fiscal tightrope: Finance PS calls for welfare reforms

Sunday Standard Botswana’s fiscal tightrope: Finance PS calls for welfare reforms The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Tshokologo Kganetsano, is proposing a comprehensive review of the country’s social benefits, grants, and subsidies to address inefficiencies and better target aid. With the economy reeling from declining diamond revenues, the initiative seeks to optimise resource distribution while navigating mounting fiscal …Finance · Botswana Read Article

Mining towns turning to ghost towns and local economies collapsing BMWU warns

Sunday Standard Mining towns turning to ghost towns and local economies collapsing BMWU warns A number of mining towns are likely to turn into ghost towns with local economies collapsing as a number of mines which are anchor employers’ close shop – Botswana Miners Workers Union (BMWU)Officially opening the Statutory General Council meeting in Jwaneng last week, BMWU President Joseph Tsimako said “the closure of Damtshaa and other De Beers operat…Africa · Botswana Read Article

Report shows small decrease in suicide deaths overall

Sunday Standard Report shows small decrease in suicide deaths overall In 2022, there were 275 verified suicide deaths in Botswana, down 32 from the 307 fatalities that occurred in 2021, according to the Botswana causes of mortality Annual report 2022. The report is a compilation of the most recent data on suicide in the Country. Suicide rates are determined by the number of deaths per 100,000 population. Because it takes time to gather the data,…Africa · Botswana Read Article

Thousands face job losses in mining sector

Sunday Standard Thousands face job losses in mining sector Thousands of jobs are at risk in Botswana’s mining sector with the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) raising alarm over widespread retrenchments and operational shutdowns.Speaking at the Union’s General Council meeting this week, BMWU President Joseph Tsimako painted a grim picture of a sector in turmoil and called on the newly elected government to urgently intervene..ihc-locker-wrap{}…Africa · Botswana Read Article

CBNRM Bill draws fire for leaving communities out of the conversation

Sunday Standard CBNRM Bill draws fire for leaving communities out of the conversation Community voices were notably missing from the table during the recent breakfast meeting on the proposed Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) Bill and many are worried. This lack of inclusion raises fears of regression towards top-down, exclusionary conservation models. “As the custodians of our land and heritage, we find it deeply troubling that…Africa · Botswana Read Article

Banks defy tight liquidity with higher Q1 profits

Sunday Standard Banks defy tight liquidity with higher Q1 profits The country’s commercial banks reported higher combined profit in the first quarter of 2025, even as funding costs rose and liquidity conditions remained tight..ihc-locker-wrap{}There's more to this story But to keep reading, we need you to subscribe. Investigative journalism is an indispensable part of a healthy society, but it's also expensive to produce. We are reliant on subs…Read Article

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