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Innocent Selatlhwa
  • TNDP fails dismally with 11.2% projects complete

    The government has now extended the plan by four months to July 2025 to address delays and align it with the new administration’s goals.Speaking in Parliament, Gaolathe acknowledged that just 72 projects under the TNDP – launched as a bridge...

  • Kgafela, gov't in talks over return

    Kgafela, who currently fears for his life in South Africa (SA) after North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi reinstated Nyalala Kgafela as SA's Bakgatla ba Kgafela Kgosi, could even return to Botswana earlier. Deputy Permanent Secretary in the...

  • How Thamane prepared for his ‘soft’ landing

    Thamane and CEDA are currently under the microscope from government and craft investigators. Trade and Entrepreneurship Minister, Tiroeaone Ntsima, has launched a forensic audit to probe the dealings at the Agency whilst on the other hand Directorate...

  • Corruption, abuse of office allegations surface at Red Cross

    The petition, dated February 3, 2025, addressed to the Minister for State President, Moeti Mohwasa, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and the Secretary to the President. It outlines a series of serious allegations, including...

  • Dr Tsheboeng resigns as CEDA Board chair

    His departure comes amidst an unfolding scandal involving allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and a controversial exit package for the suspended CEO, Thabo Thamane. Dr Tsheboeng’s resignation follows weeks of public outcry and mounting...

  • Kgafela seeks Ramaphosa's intervention in Bogosi feud

    In the latest move, Kgosi Kgafela Kgafela II and the royal family have since written to President Cyril Ramaphosa calling for his intervention. In their petition to Ramaphosa, Bakgatla are demanding urgent intervention to uphold constitutional rights...

  • CEDA Board dismisses Thamane exit package allegations

    This development comes amidst ongoing investigations into alleged acts of corruption and mismanagement at the agency, as well as a growing list of grievances from former employees. Thamane, who has led CEDA since 2008, was suspended by the Minister...

  • BONU, MoH trade threats over 'call to duty'

    Having had several court battles under the previous regime, they are now hoping the new one would hear their lamentations. Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) has accused the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM), the Ministry of Health, and the...

  • Kgafela ousted in Moruleng

    While he had applied for derecognition of his uncle Ramono Pilane, hoping for his son Matshego Kgafela to be appointed Kgosi, North West Premier Lazzy Mokgosi has issued a certificate of recognition to Kgafela’s longtime nemesis and uncle Kgosi...

  • Former CEDA employees,DCEC add to Thamane’s woes

    As if that is not enough, Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) is on his radar. DCEC's mouthpiece Nlayadzi Gambule only went as far as confirming that they are investigating Thamane and CEDA.Some former employees of the under fire...

  • BGI employees report NBFIRA to Gaolathe over pension saga

    The petition concerns what they term deliberate failure to take action against Botswana Life Insurance Company for fraudulent missell by the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) CEO. Amongst other things, they want the...

  • Khama sworn into Ntlo Ya Dikgosi

    Although some may view this as a demotion, Khama will continue to enjoy his benefits as the former president, along with perks reserved for dikgosi, including a salary. Whilst some cast doubt that Bagammangwato Kgosikgolo, Khama IV, would take his...

  • War erupts over Mthimkhulu’s former law office

    The law firm has filed an urgent application requesting the court to interdict and restrain Kelebale from evicting them, pending the payment and/ or recovery by way of court order, the amount of P100,000.00, paid to her by the law firm in advance of...

  • Bleak future for tutoring centres

    Just as some private schools have written to the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education complaining about their arrangements, they will soon have to acquire teaching licences. Some private schools in December submitted a request for the...

  • P32m valuation tender fracas could reach CoA

    Apex wants leave to appeal the order of November 29, 2024 where More Property Valuers (Pty) Ltd (More) was awarded part of the P32 million valuation package for the City. Apex has also applied for stay of execution of the court order. The dispute...

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