Sunday Standard Access Bank delays publication of results over unresolved audit issue Access Bank Botswana has delayed the release of its audited financial statements for the year ended December 2025, citing an unresolved audit matter that remains under review. In an update to shareholders, the Botswana Stock Exchange-listed lender said publication of the results has been pushed back because of what it described as a “single open matter” still being assessed as part of the audit process. .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 subscriptions to fund our work, and while you can enjoy most of our stories for free, a small number of premium features are reserved for subscribers. You can subscribe for one week, a month or a full year...

Youth convicted of Korean’s murder in 2016 armed robbery Kitso Makati was only 25 when, on 30 October 2016 in the dead of night, he gunned down two Korean nationals in an armed robbery, seemingly shooting the defenceless men without a second thought. Blasted by a bullet to the neck, Koo Jachul died almost instantly, while his friend and colleague, Jan Moonhan was shot in the thigh but escaped with his life. In the country as part of an international company that won a tender to refurbish Morupule A Power Station, the duo were attacked in the guesthouse in Palapye’s Extension Two location where they were staying. Last Wednesday (22 April), almost ten years on from the bloody burglary, Francistown High Court found Makati guilty of murder. On a day of contrasting emotions, the two men initially believed to have accompanied him that fateful night, Kagiso Gaadingwe, 34, and Tshiamelo...

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Kelly Mokoti’s Movement is Changing Women’s Lives Before she became a voice for women’s empowerment, Ramotswa-born Kelly Mokoti was fully immersed in her roles as wife and mother. The candid content creator – also a Certified Havillah Trainer, beautician and business coach – once lived vicariously through her husband and children, quietly giving up her independence, her finances, and, slowly, her sense of self. Not surprisingly, though, it was a pattern shaped by her upbringing. She watched her mother depend entirely on her father, and she desired the same kind of marriage. “My dad was a provider, so my mother never lacked anything; she was spoilt. I grew up wanting the same: a man like my father, loving and wholly devoted to family. And I got it. I met my husband at 19, and by 23, we were married and starting a family. I thought it was the perfect life!”...

Sunday Standard BERA to fuel stations: Fix the leaks or face the locks Botswana’s energy regulator has delivered the kind of message fuel station operators would rather not receive: fix your act or close shop. In what amounts to a regulatory version of “clean your room or move out,” the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) says non-compliant filling stations will face shutdowns as it intensifies enforcement across the sector. .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 subscriptions to fund our work, and while you can enjoy most of our stories for free, a small number of premium features are reserved for subscribers. You can subscribe for one week, a month or a full year – the choice is yours. Save 77% on...

*Bangwaketse royal lineage feud gets underway in court *Kgosi Malope II tells court about cousin’s alleged insults The simmering Bangwaketsi royal lineage feud got off to a rocky start at the Kanye Magistrates Court this week as Kgosi Malope II took the stand and revealed the contents of a letter allegedly written by his cousin […] To access this post, you must purchase (Monthly) Premium Access, (Weekly) Premium Access, (Yearly) Premium Access or Bi-Annual Premium Access. The post “He called me dumb” appeared first on TheVoiceBW. Source link

Sunday Standard The nation bids Festus Mogae farewell To some extent, the 1992 report of the Presidential Commission of enquiry into land problems in Mogoditshane and other peri urban villages created room for Festus Gontebanye Mogae’s road to the presidency of Botswana. When the report was released, Peter Mmusi was the Vice President and Minister of Local Government and Lands. The commission’s report made adverse findings on him. Mmusi was also the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairman.  He resigned all his positions in government and in the party to clear his name. At that time, Mogae was the minister of Finance and Development Planning. Mmusi’s resignation had created a huge vacancy in the office of the Vice President. It needed to be filled urgently. Festus Mogae who has died at the age of 86, was at the right place at the right time. He was immediately appointed vice president deputizing...

*Millers cast doubt on strategic grain reserves *Imports have become the backbone of the milling industry *We will buy whatever local farmers producers-Millers Association Low agricultural output by local farmers continues to put Botswana into a tight corner as food security remains at risk. Botswana’s local grain production stands at just 10% of national demand, […] Source link

Sunday Standard UDC government should devise plausible ways to communicate the lack of progress A few more months and the Umbrella for Democratic Change will turn two full years in power. Unless things change dramatically during those few months, many Batswana will have little to celebrate on that date. .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 subscriptions to fund our work, and while you can enjoy most of our stories for free, a small number of premium features are reserved for subscribers. You can subscribe for one week, a month or a full year – the choice is yours. Save 77% on an annual subscription. Click here to find out how. Existing subscribers can log in to keep reading here. jQuery(document).ready( function(){...

Gaborone meet wins World Athletics’ approval After last year’s debacle, the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix has got its groove back, winning a ‘fourmidable’ ranking from World Athletics. The latest ratings from the sport’s governing body scored the Gaborone event as the 4 th best out of 385 continental tour meets around the world. Only the Tom Jones Memorial (a Challenger event in America), Kenya’s Kep Keino Classic (a Gold meet) and the MT.SAC Relays in California (a Bronze event) scored higher than the Grand Prix’s 83990. Despite limited finances, the Glody Dube owned extravaganza was able to attract big names to this year’s edition thanks largely to a P6 million sponsorship from First National Bank. The appearance of stars such as: Gabby Thomas, Andre de Grasse, Ferdinand Omanyala, Jerome Blake and Dalilah Muhammad meant there was much public interest. This showed in the crowd, with thousands turning up to...