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In two different judgments, the courts took a swipe at the DCEC and, by implication, the State’s prosecuting machinery, being the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).“In summary, the Applicants’ complaint is that while they acknowledge and...

The Bonno Housing Scheme, one of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government’s flagship promises on affordable housing, has never truly got off the ground. Rock with stalled projects, collapsed partnerships and rising public distrust from...

It was a partial victory which was carefully reasoned, legally restrained, and devastatingly precise. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), armed with the full machinery of the Proceeds and Instruments of Crime Act (PICA), had descended on the...

In a sharply worded press statement dated January 30, 2026, the Attorney General’s (AG) Chambers confirmed that the State has formally noted an appeal, challenging Judge Barnabas Nyamadzabo’s ruling that declared passport flagging unlawful,...

Various ministers, including Pius Mokgware, Moeti Mohwasa, and Phenyo Butale, among others, held Kgotla meetings this week to discuss the issue. Instead of welcoming the development, people are accusing the government of misplaced priorities at a...

If Moagi falls, he is uncertain how far the drop might go, and he is unable to see where the bottom lies. Speaking of falling, since his Bulela Ditswe loss in 2024, the former Gamalete legislator Moagi’s fall has been swift, public, and...

According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP, Moagi stands accused of turning public office into private gain after allegedly demanding millions from the energy company in exchange for licences meant to be issued in the public interest.In...

Mzwinila states under oath that his ordeal began stealtkily without a charge sheet, without a warrant, and without explanation before escalating into what he describes as an all-out campaign of intimidation by investigators.In a detailed answering...

Since losing power in the 2024 General Election, where it was reduced to a rump in Parliament after 58 years of uninterrupted rule, the BDP has struggled to redefine itself in opposition.Instead of shaping the political narrative, it has spent much...

In the 2024 election report submitted to the Minister for State President last month, the Commission admitted that the decision to beef up security around their personnel was motivated by what it terms as ‘sporadic acts of intimidation and threats...

At the centre of the allegations is a seemingly ordinary purchase of cattle, but according to Principal Anti-Corruption Officer Tendani Christinah Setume of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), the transaction was anything but...

After a year of successfully hosting kiddies’ events across the country, Ranko told Arts&Culture this week that he is pulling out all the stops to deliver a memorable, all-inclusive family experience that blends music, relaxation and celebration...

The phrase escaped official speeches and entered the public’s vocabulary. It began being used sarcastically at bus stops, continued to be whispered angrily in clinics, and was joked about in bars. It became the punchline to delayed salaries, unpaid...

Several roads deteriorated rapidly following the downpours, with newly patched sections giving way to potholes and surface failures.The damage has reignited criticism that the city council relies on substandard cold-mix asphalt, resulting in waste of...

Higher Education minister, Prince Maele, stated this week that HRDC is not responsible for allocating or placing interns at workplaces.He told Parliament that the responsibilities of internship placement and deployment of graduates lie with the...