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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.

Plans underway to transform the DCEC PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

DCEC set for major transformation

Botswana's anti-corruption agency, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), is expected to cease operating in its current form by March 31, 2027, as the government advances plans to establish a new, more independent anti-corruption agency.

Morokotso PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Mogoditshane’s 420 squatters on eviction notice

MOLEPOLOLE: At least 420 squatters occupying land illegally in Mogoditshane could soon face eviction and demolition of their homes as the Kweneng Land Board intensifies efforts to reclaim land for allocation to people on the waiting list.

Shaping up: Botala Energy has high ambitions in the country PIC: BOTALAENERGY.COM

Gas play could power Botswana’s future

A gas project led by an Australian-listed company is edging closer to production in Botswana, with hopes it could deliver a major economic boost to the southern African nation.

Montsosa

Lets Montsosa joins politics, eyes Thamaga-Kumakwane seat

After years of resisting calls to enter politics, former Radio Botswana’s Masaasele presenter Lets Montsosa has finally answered them, announcing that he is joining the political arena

FIA road show in Francistown. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

FIA flags P481M suspicious transactions

Botswana's Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has flagged suspicious transactions worth P481 million during the 2024/25 financial year, highlighting the scale of financial crimes ranging from fraud and corruption to tax offences and illegal deposit-taking.

Moagi faces a corruption charge alleging he received P4.7 million

Witness defends alleged Moagi-linked ‘corrupt’ tender

Former Minister of Minerals and Energy, Lefoko Moagi’s corruption and money laundering case took a crucial turn this week as the court heard that the tender at the centre of the trial was awarded in accordance with established procurement procedures.

Motsepe-Radebe

Gov’t to fight Motsepe’s R80M legal fees claim

The Government of Botswana is heading back to court to challenge a claim of approximately R80 million lodged by South African businesswoman, Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe, with Attorney General Dick Bayford describing the amount as excessive and one that warrants judicial scrutiny.

According to Marathe, the police service continues to lose officers through retirement PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Police face acute manpower shortage ahead of opening of 28 new police stations

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) is facing a serious manpower challenge ahead of the operationalisation of 28 newly constructed police stations scheduled for completion next month.

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