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The six plus one cooperating trade unions (BOPEU, BTU, BOSETU, BONU, BLLAHWU, NALCGPWU & BDU) and government, represented by the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM), met on May 9, 2025 to deliberate and agree on the preparations for the...

Following a dispute launched by ZTK Joint Venture (JV) consisting of Zak Construction (Pty) Ltd and Tong- Ke (Pty) Ltd appealing their disqualification from the tender for having cancelled on the tender document, the Public Procurement Tribunal...

The Motswako Republic Tour, a series of Motswako-themed events, is aimed at celebrating and observing the 20th Anniversary of some of Motswako’s Classic Albums: YBA2NW by HHP, Mafoko Ame by Tuks and Maru A Pula by Morafe and the 15th Anniversary of...

Suspects in the matter, two foreign nationals remain at large. The 38-year-old woman was found lifeless in her bedroom with both her hands and legs tied up and her mouth gagged. The slain mother was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Bamalete...

The incident, which sent shockwaves across the university community, occurred reportedly just after the former intimate partners had appeared before a magistrate, with the deceased seeking a restraining order against the suspect. UB spokesperson, Dr...

In the latest case, Goabaone Motseothata and 84 others have dragged government to court after they were sacked pursuant to disciplinary proceedings conducted by a Class II Disciplinary Board acting as a board of first instance and who have not yet...

These allegations, the union states, were publicised through social media posts and corroborated by reports in reputable outlets such as Mmegi’s sister publication, The Monitor, dated June 10, 2025, and strike at the core of institutional integrity...

But BDU on the other hand is unmoved and continues to rally its members to take only one call per month. The two parties early March settled a matter in which DPSM had whisked BDU to court to compel doctors to attend emergency call duties beyond 24...

Also, who could forget his role as Minister for Local Government and Rural Development who stood against his Kgosikgolo Ian Khama and his tribesmen in favour of the then Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) regime. Autlwetse, who was a former councillor,...

Also, who could forget his role as Minister for Local Government and Rural Development who stood against his Kgosikgolo Ian Khama and his tribesmen in favour of the then Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) regime. Autlwetse, who was a former councillor,...

What turns out to have been intended to appease voters ahead of the 2024 polls by the then-Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) administration is causing massive distress for the current government. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government is...

Having waited for over two years for an inquest report as ordered by Justice Michael Motlhabi of Lobatse High Court, the family is still looking for answers stating that the police have left them in the lurch. Through their attorney, Dr Tshepang...

This is due to the fact that government has not been able to facilitate for his return as he had requested. Also, Kgafela is facing a power struggle in South Africa (SA) as his long-time foe Kgosi Nyalala Pilane and his other uncle Ramono Pilane are...

Addressing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Friday, she elucidated the crime busting agency needs to be reformed and funded more in order for it to be more effective. “I am not going to beat about the bush, it is a fact that Botswana was once...

The awards encourage and empower a new generation of lawyers in the anti-torture movement to challenge the use of torture in their communities.Makwati, a retired army Major runs his own law firm, Makwati T E Law Group with special interest in human...