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  • Mabeo goes after ‘cyberbully’

    The legislator has, through attorney Kitsoyaone Lekang, written a cease and desist letter to Pilane over a comment in a Facebook post by another user. According to the letter, Pilane commented on a Facebook post, posted by one user under the name...

  • Amnesty looms as lease arrears hit P2bn

    This was said by Minister Dr Edwin Dikoloti in response to a parliamentary question by Jwaneng-Mabutsane legislator Omphemetse Kwapa. He had quizzed whether there are any plans to introduce a lease rental amnesty.Dikoloti said lease rental amnesty is...

  • New public co. to transform school infrastructure

    According to an introductory press release from the company, EIMC is Botswana's newly established institution responsible for the modernisation, professional management, and long-term sustainability of public-school infrastructure across the...

  • State registers private company to monetise assets

    Responding to a questionnaire from Mmegi, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Goitsemang Morekisi, said Catalyst Real Estate (Pty) Ltd was conceptualised following an extensive feasibility study on optimising government assets.“The core intention...

  • Knives out for Kgosi Sekai

    Matlotlakgosi mophato (regiment), which Kgosikgolo Kgafela Kgafela II’s son, Matshego Kgafela, belongs to, has submitted a petition outlining what they term ongoing accountability concerns relating to Sekai's actions, omissions, and leadership...

  • Crime-detecting cameras near usage

    According to the publication, cameras to go live in and around Gaborone will detect offences including running a red light, driving over the speed limit, vehicles not registered in accordance with the Act, not wearing a seat belt, using a mobile...

  • State Presidency slammed for failure to ‘support’ tender award

    Though the ministry, through the Botswana Defence Force, had rightfully awarded a tender for the supply of camouflage fabric for the BDF to Dot Investments (Pty) Ltd, they gave contradictory answers before the tribunal.Merafhe Segwai of Gescin (Pty)...

  • Khama persists with questions against DIS

    The man who was credited for bringing the DIS to life keeps on trying to ask questions about what he terms abuse of office by the directorate and its management. He has however not been successful, but continues to ask. Earlier in the week, Khama was...

  • Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

    Khama was left frustrated as Minister for Communications and Innovation David Tshere, standing in for Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, said the DIS Act does not allow him to answer a question on accelerated...

  • The high cost of health maladministration

    According to a recently released report by the Ombudsman Stephen Tiroyakgosi, the effect and impact of the systemic failures on the public health system are clinical, financial, ethical and social.The Ombudsman posits that the systemic inefficiencies...

  • Daughter's ex in spotlight after fire guts family home

    The Basimas are just grateful that when the fire broke out, all nine who were to spend the night in the house were elsewhere when the fire broke out.When one enters the family home at Ramashana ward, they are met by a rubble of broken walls. Just...

  • ‘Trial by ambush’ as Mzwinila laments ‘public opinion court’

    In the heads of argument filed before the High Court, he has accused the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of circulating the contents of their case against him on social media before he could receive the order.For this and other reasons,...

  • Mzwinila accuses DPP of ‘witch hunt’

    The Director of Public Prosecutions (Kgosietsile Ngakaagae), under sections 35 and 37 of the Proceeds and Instruments of Crime Act (PICA), late last year approached the court seeking the restraint of an extensive portfolio of properties belonging to...

  • Ramogapi 'disowns' hiked Bonno loans

    Ramogapi said he was unhappy with the increased amounts, stating that he would immediately engage with stakeholders for a review. Several district councils on Friday issued public notices for revised loan amounts for Bonno scheme under D4 scale and...

  • Peloetletse bemoans fake news

    This follows the circulation of a purported memo claiming that President Duma Boko had travelled with his family members, security and office staff using four aircraft during his recent private visit to South Africa. Peloetletse said the memo was...

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