Khama using DIS to purge BDP operatives?
FRANCISTOWN: President Ian Khama is accused of using Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) sleuths to probe alleged acts of impropriety by some ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) operatives.

Sebele sentencing deferred to Monday
The twists and turns in the stock theft case against the former Bakwena regent and president of customary court of appeal continued as the Molepolole Magistrate postponed the sentencing yet again.

BOCONGO urge government to give effect to CEDAW
Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) has urged government to facilitate progress in giving effect to the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

Vegetation thwarts game viewing
Though it has been raining and the bush is beautifully covered in green, Botswana Tourism Board advices that it is not the best time for game viewing. Information Officer at Botswana Tourism Board, Ottom Maruping, told Mmegi that starting from October to April, there are few tourists coming into the country because it is hard for one to locate animals during this time.

Discrimination against women still prevalent-CEDAW
Although the government and civil society have made great strides in tackling stereotypes, the issue of widow stigmatisation continues to some extent, as it has been deeply entrenched in Botswana's culture.

Human trafficking not a crime in Botswana?
Police in Botswana cannot charge any person for "human trafficking" and the courts cannot adjudicate over such cases. This is because Botswana does not have legislation that acknowledges and criminalises human trafficking.

Zim court to decide fate of Botswana officers on Monday
A Zimbabwean magistrate has reserved judgement in a case in which three Batswana wildlife officers are charged with illegally entering the country with firearms.

Mogae is a liar - Nchindo
Former Debswana Managing Director and businessman Louis Nchindo has come out with guns blazing in a rebuttal following remarks by former president Festus Mogae.