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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Nearly two months after President Duma Boko received the much-awaited forensic audit report commissioned to investigate alleged corruption and financial misconduct in government, Attorney General (AG) Dick Bayford says the report has not yet reached his office.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 23 June 2026

Dick Bayford

Moagi's wealth trail laid bare as trial continues

The Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s Court on Friday heard that former Minerals and Energy minister, Lefoko Moagi, never declared the P417 500 loan which is now at the centre of his corruption and money laundering trial. This was disclosed by Director General of Ethics and Integrity Directorate, Tiny Keseabetswe, who took the stand as State witness to outline the framework governing asset and liability declarations by public officers.

Larona Makhaiza | 26 June 2026

'IT COULD FINALLY BE ENGLAND'S TIME': BERBATOV'S WORLD CUP VERDICT ASFOOTBALL'S BIGGEST STAGE COMES ALIVE

staff writer | 24 June 2026

Witness defends alleged Moagi-linked ‘corrupt’ tender

Larona Makhaiza | 26 June 2026

St. George’s University to host special ceremony in Gaborone

staff writer | 26 June 2026

Cowardice attracts death penal for soldiers- PAC told

Pini Bothoko | 25 June 2026

Magistrate approves forced DNA collection

Larona Makhaiza | 25 June 2026

Family's suspicions led to exhumation of Kalamare woman's body

Pini Bothoko | 25 June 2026

Play fair- Defence tells State as Moagi trial stalls

Few days after former minister Lefoko Moagi raised concerns over the late furnishing of statements, the issue resurfaced again today at the start of his trial, with defence urging prosecution to ‘play fair’ forcing adjournment of trial.

AG yet to see forensic report

National Fodder Strategy aims to cut feed imports

Botswana’s heavy reliance on imported animal feed has forced government to come up with initiatives aimed at changing the status quo while propping up local livestock sector.

Lesotho PM aboard OK1 raises eyebrows

The arrival of Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Matekane aboard Botswana’s presidential jet has raised eyebrows over what many deem the unjustified use of the presidential jet. Matekane arrived in Gaborone last week aboard the presidential aircraft amidst what President Duma Boko described as logistical difficulties on the Lesotho side.

Lucas had sought clarification on an earlier statement that members of the military can face the death penalty . PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Cowardice attracts death penal for soldiers- PAC told

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has revealed that soldiers can be sentenced to death for acts of cowardice committed during wartime, particularly when such conduct occurs in the presence of the enemy, and it endangers military operations or the republic.

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Moagi's wealth trail laid bare as trial continues

'IT COULD FINALLY BE ENGLAND'S TIME': BERBATOV'S WORLD CUP VERDICT ASFOOTBALL'S BIGGEST STAGE COMES ALIVE

Witness defends alleged Moagi-linked ‘corrupt’ tender

St. George’s University to host special ceremony in Gaborone

Cowardice attracts death penal for soldiers- PAC told

Magistrate approves forced DNA collection

Family's suspicions led to exhumation of Kalamare woman's body

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