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Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

Opposition to the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is growing with at least 44 civil society organisations, united under the Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO), prepared to take legal action if President Mokgweetsi Masisi ignores their plea to withdraw the Bill.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 19 April 2024

(L-R). Kagiso Molatlhwa, Olebile Machete and Morena Monganja addressing the media on constitutional amendment.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Civil Society fights 'flawed' constitutional amendment

A group of at least 44 civil society organisations (CSOs) have come up together under the umbrella of the Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) and are ready to approach the court if President Mokgweetsi Masisi does not listen to their plea for withdrawal of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 22 April 2024

Civil Society calls for Constitution review governing Act

Innocent Selatlhwa | 22 April 2024

IEC rejects 2,513 registrations

Innocent Selatlhwa | 22 April 2024

Motshegwa prevails against detractors

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 22 April 2024

Serowe woman ingests acid, attempts suicide

Pini Bothoko | 22 April 2024

Serowe man 'loses' P1m in trading

Pini Bothoko | 22 April 2024

MultiChoice appoints Johnson Otlaadisa to the role of Production Supervisor for Mzansi Bioskop Local Film Project

Staff Writer | 22 April 2024

Soldier faces charge for cop's murder

Gaborone West Police Station is investigating the murder of 31-year-old police officer, Neo Tebogo Mogatsaseno. She was killed on April 15 by her alleged boyfriend, Warona Koloka, a soldier.

Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Remains of additional 36 individuals who recently tragically lost their lives in a bus accident at Mmamatlakala Bridge near Mokopane in Limpopo, South Africa have been identified, bringing the total number of identified victims to 42.

State disputes Matsheka’s unlawful detention claim

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has disputed Member of Parliament for Lobatse, Dr Thapelo Matsheka’s claim for alleged unlawful detention.

Anxiety for BDP primary elections aspirants

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is on the verge of announcing the official list of candidates for the primary elections, bringing both anticipation and anxiety for those who hoping to run for election set for next month.

Serame, Dikoloti draw battle lines post constituencies merger

GOODHOPE: Following the merger of Goodhope-Mabule and Mmathethe-Molapowabojang constituencies, Finance minister Peggy Serame has an uphill battle to defeat Edwin Dikoloti, the incumbent Mmathethe-Molapowabojang legislator for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries set for May, 2024.

400 employees are accusing the DIS of failing to fast track their progression since 2007

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Civil Society fights 'flawed' constitutional amendment

Civil Society calls for Constitution review governing Act

IEC rejects 2,513 registrations

Motshegwa prevails against detractors

Serowe woman ingests acid, attempts suicide

Serowe man 'loses' P1m in trading

MultiChoice appoints Johnson Otlaadisa to the role of Production Supervisor for Mzansi Bioskop Local Film Project

Soldier faces charge for cop's murder

Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

State disputes Matsheka’s unlawful detention claim

Anxiety for BDP primary elections aspirants

Serame, Dikoloti draw battle lines post constituencies merger

DIS denies agents contracts breach

BDP accepts BCP’s presidential debate challenge

Serowe man 'loses' P1m in trading