Article By: Phenyo Babusi Botswana has reached a major digital milestone with the certification of its new Tier 3 Data Centre. There is move expected to drastically reduce system downtime and improve access to online government services. Minister of Communications and Innovation, David Tshere, told Parliament that the state-of-the-art facility guarantees almost 100% system availability and runs on highly secure power, cooling, and fire protection systems. He said the certification strengthens...

Article By: Diana Motsu Divisions within the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) have deepened, as the faction led by Mephato Reatile announced plans to hold an Extraordinary Congress in January next year. This follows the party’s recent congress in Serowe, which the Reatile faction claims was marred by irregularities and led to the expulsion of Reatile and Modiri Lucas, after Lawrence Ookeditse was voted in as president. The Reatile group has since formed an Interim National Executive Committee...

Article By: Solomon Residents of Shashe-Sephuthe, just outside Maun, are calling on authorities to clamp down on illegal sand mining along the Shashe River. Chairperson of the Village Development Committee, Bahentse Rena, says the practice has caused severe environmental damage, destroyed the river’s biodiversity and left behind deep pits that endanger both people and livestock. Rena says despite several reports to the police, no meaningful action has been taken. She alleges that both locals...