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@gabzfm Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:44:45
ACCESS BANK BID TO BUY BIDVEST BANK COLLAPSES
Article By: Gilbert Nigerian banking group Access Bank Plc, which also owns Access Bank Botswana has revealed that its plan to acquire South African based Bidvest Bank has collapsed. The deal, first announced in December 2024, was set to give Access Bank 100% ownership of Bidvest Bank, to strengthen the Nigerian group's presence in the SADC region, following the acquisition of 78.15% of BancABC Botswana in 2021. However, the long-stop date of the proposed acquisition, which was set on the...
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@gabzfm 20 hours ago
Water Projects Face Delays Amid Global Economic Pressures
Article By Phenyo Babusi A combination of global crises and supply chain disruptions has delayed the implementation of several water projects across the country. Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Government Assurances, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water and Human Settlements, Nchidzi Mmolawa, said government resolved not to halt critical water projects after the COVID-19 pandemic, recognising the essential nature of water services. However, he noted...
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@gabzfm 20 hours ago
BOFEPUSU SLAMS CHOPPIES RETRENCHMENTS
Article By: TEBOGO MOKOTO BOFEPUSU has condemned Choppies Botswana's planned retrenchments, accusing the retailer of betraying workers less than a year after introducing its P 4,000 minimum wage initiative. The federation says the planned layoffs expose the wage pledge as a public relations exercise rather than a genuine commitment to employee welfare. It also criticised the company's cost-to-company wage model and questioned its compliance with minimum wage principles. BOFEPUSU further...
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@gabzfm 21 hours ago
Civil litigation system under review over delays and costs
Article By: DIANA MOTSU A review is being considered into civil litigation management, including outsourcing government cases to private law firms, amid concerns over delays, costs and inefficiencies. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services Naledi Moroka told a parliamentary committee the review will assess whether government should continue defending weak cases and whether outsourcing remains cost effective. She said the Attorney General's Chambers is...
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@gabzfm Fri, 08 May 2026 02:41:06
MALARIA
Article By: Keba Rasekhutla More than 400 malaria cases have been recorded in parts of Botswana as persistent rains continue to create favourable breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Speaking to GABZ FM News, health officials in Shakawe and Ghanzi said the number of reported cases continues to rise. They noted that priority for hospital admission is being given to patients with severe malaria, particularly children, pregnant women and the elderly, in an effort to reduce congestion at health...
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@gabzfm Fri, 08 May 2026 02:46:53
Hantavirus Outbreak
The United Nations health agency says a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship is not the start of a pandemic. the World Health Organization (WHO), said the situation was unlike Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads through "close, intimate contact". Health authorities are tracing dozens of passengers who recently disembarked from the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. The WHO said on Thursday that five of eight suspected cases had been confirmed. Three people have died, including a 69-year-old...
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@gabzfm Fri, 08 May 2026 02:51:37
Botswana Republican Party Says Audit Summary Exposes Systemic Corruption
Article By: Diana Motsu The Botswana Republican Party says the forensic audit report summary exposes deep governance failures, systemic corruption and weak oversight across government. BRP President Biggie Butale says the reported loss of about 33 billion pula between 2014 and 2024 represents a major blow to the economy and public services. Butale says the findings point to long standing procurement abuse and institutional failure, not isolated corruption cases. According to the audit...
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@gabzfm Fri, 08 May 2026 03:14:42
MATSHELAGABEDI MAN DIES AFTER ALLEGED SELF-IMMOLATION
Article By: Charity Baitsewe Police in Matsiloje are investigating a suspected suicide after a 23-year-old man from Matshelagabedi allegedly set himself alight on Monday night. According to Station Commander Oteng Ngada, the man is believed to have poured petrol on himself before igniting the fire, reportedly after struggling with personal and social problems. Officers responding to the scene found neighbours trying to extinguish the flames. The victim was rushed to Francistown Academic...
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@gabzfm Tue, 05 May 2026 12:37:14
TOURISM SECTOR UNDER PRESSURE AS FEE HIKE DELAYED AND FUNDING GAPS EMERGE
Article By: Rorisang Mogojwe Solomon Tjinyeka Botswana's tourism industry is facing mounting pressure, as government delays proposed fee increases amid industry pushback and funding constraints begin to affect international visibility. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has postponed new tourism and park fees by two years. Minister Wynter Mmolotsi says the planned increases will be reviewed with stakeholders before submission to the Ministry of Finance. The move follows concerns from...
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@gabzfm Tue, 05 May 2026 11:55:43
BANKING SECTOR STEPS UP SUPPORT FOR TOURISM GROWTH
Article By: Rorisang Mogojwe The banking sector is strengthening its role in driving tourism growth, with leading institutions in Botswana backing partnerships aimed at improving access to finance, supporting businesses, and boosting regional collaboration. First National Bank of Botswana (FNB Botswana) has partnered with Africa's Eden Tourism to support tourism operators across Southern Africa. The collaboration focuses on providing relevant financial solutions, enhancing cross-border trade,...
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@gabzfm Tue, 05 May 2026 10:10:00
BOTETI CHIEFS SOUND ALARM OVER SURGE IN LIVESTOCK THEFT
Article By: Phenyo Babusi Traditional leaders in the Boteti District have raised alarm over a sharp rise in livestock theft, particularly around Letlhakane. Speaking to Gabz FM News, some Dikgosi said the situation has worsened during the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, attributing the surge to a growing black market, accusing unscrupulous buyers and butchers of purchasing stolen cattle and meat. They say criminals move small numbers of cattle between villages to avoid...
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@gabzfm Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:38:11
MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS COULD PUSH UP FOOD PRICES
BY: Gilbert Manenye Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Head of Treasury markets Galeboi Sennanyana says the country could soon see food prices rising further due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Speaking during the bank's results presentation, Sennanyana said the situation is still uncertain and changing quickly with early signs pointing to rising costs which could put more pressure on household spending. She explained that the main risk comes from fertiliser supplies, as South Africa,...
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@gabzfm Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:05:27
GOVERNMENT SETS ASIDE P7 BILLION TO UPGRADE HEALTH FACILITIES NATIONWIDE
Article By Tebogo Mokoto Government has earmarked more than P7 billion to refurbish and modernise health facilities across the country under National Development Plan 12. Speaking during an engagement with the diplomatic corps in Gaborone, Minister of Health Stephen Modise said the funding will upgrade hospitals and clinics to meet safety standards and improve service delivery. He added that a further P1.7 billion has been allocated for new health infrastructure projects as government moves...
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@gabzfm Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:38:30
BMC Fears FMD Outbreak May Affect Exports to the EU
By Gilbert, Journalist THE EU Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) says it could face serious cash flow problems following the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, which it says could disrupt beef exports to its Europe market. Speaking at the FMD National Emergency Operations Centre yesterday, BMC Executive of Livestock Procurement Kenneth Makubate, said majority of the commission's stock is meant for the EU market, therefore BMC may incur serious negative impact on their cash flows if the...
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@gabzfm Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:35:44
FINANCE MINISTER TO PRESENT 2026/27 BUDGET AMID ECONOMIC STRAIN
Article By: Diana Motsu Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe is set to present the 2026/27 national budget against a backdrop of economic uncertainty caused by a downturn in the diamond market and global financial instability. The budget, the second for the new administration, signals a shift toward economic transformation through the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme and National Development Plan 12, as government grapples with declining revenues and tightening fiscal space....
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@gabzfm Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:07:04
HEALTH EXPERTS WARN OF CERVICAL CANCER RISK AMID SCREENING KIT SHORTAGE
Article By: Diana Motsu Cervical cancer continues to pose a serious threat to women's health, with experts warning that the shortage of screening kits is worsening the situation. Gaborone West Clinic Matron and Midwife Kedisaletse Sebudubu has urged women to get screened regularly, stressing that early detection is crucial for survival. In response, Ministry of Health Chief Public Relations Officer Dr. Christopher Nyanga said that government is working hard to ensure essential medical...
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