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Botswana has finally granted an operating licence to Starlink a year after the satellite internet service provider applied for one.

Access Holdings made its decision to celebrate the positives continent wide known in a statement it released on Sunday.

He might have been unknown, and neither his parents were in politics, but Duma Boko is a self-made man. Coming from Bontleng ward in the Gaborone South constituency, many had underestimated him.

There is significant confusion and dispute within the Molepolole South constituency concerning the Umbrella Democratic Change (UDC).

The Botswana National Front (BNF) has confirmed 21 Members of Parliament candidates out of its 26 constituencies. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa stated that successful primary elections have been conducted in most constituencies.

The State has allegedly defaulted against responding to allegations levelled against it by agents of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) of repeated harassment involving arrest and detention.

Botswana has fallen in the latest global mining attractiveness rankings compiled by the Fraser Institute, dropping to position 15 globally from position 10 in the previous year, with investors concerned about skills and infrastructure shortages in the country.

Jwaneng Galaxy coach Morena Ramoreboli has joined Pitso Mosimane amongst South African coaches to achieve repeated success outside the country after winning the Botswana Premier League title this past weekend.

Bharti Airtels African venture has been a rollercoaster ride, starting with a bold move by chairman Sunil Mittal in 2008. Despite initial struggles, Airtel Africa has managed to establish a strong presence in 14 countries. Meanwhile, Mukesh Ambanis Reliance Industries is making inroads into the African telecom market with 5G infrastructure solutions. As Airtel Africa faces currency woes, the stage is set for a potential showdown between the two telecom giants.

The MTC Windhoek Fashion Week is set to return to the capital for its eighth edition from 6 to 9 November. The event promises to showcase […]