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Buffalo invasion: 2023 people's worst nightmare :: Mmegi Online

FRANCISTOWN: For many, especially the local farmers, the invasion of more than 200 buffaloes in a portion of the Nata/Gweta constituency in 2023 was the worst nightmare.

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Stray buffalos force FMD shutdown in the North

FRANCISTOWN: A herd of over 200 buffalos has invaded a part of the Nata/Gweta constituency causing havoc in the area, instilling fear amongst the villagers and causing the imposition of livestock movement restrictions due to Food and Mouth Disease (FMD) fears.

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It's all lies: Minister hits back

The transactions involving a 5 hectare land in Tlokweng were above board, documents obtained from the Customary Court and Land Board suggests. This follows an aggressive position pronounced by one Shinka Nkwe, who had posited that he was illegally disposed of the ploughing field.  

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Gov't working on soldiers' 75% pension demand

The protracted talks between Government and the Retired Military Veterans are finally paying dividends, following revelations that Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security is drafting a bill aimed at addressing concerns of ex-servicemen.   

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P6 billion budget to cater for absorption of 3500 temporary teachers

Minister of Basic Education Fidelis Molao has revealed before parliament this week how his portion of the 2022/23 national budget will be split. The lawmaking house has approved the proposal.  

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Masisi is as intolerant as Khama-report

President Mokgweetsi Masisi is an intolerant leader as his successor former President Ian Khama. This is according to findings contained in the Bertelsmann Stiftung's Transformation Index (BTI) 2022 report. 

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Office of the Receiver seize ex-CMB director's property

The Office of the Receiver under the ministry of Défense, Security and Justice has confirmed that it has lawfully seized properties belonging Rapula Okaile who is accused of defrauding Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF) millions of pula through Capital Management Botswana (CMB). Okaile was the chief executive officer of the asset management company, CMB.

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