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In a ruling delivered recently by the Tribunal Chairperson, Dr Godfrey Radijeng, the Tribunal said it had reviewed the legislation establishing the body and found no provision granting it authority to enforce its orders through contempt...

Chief Registrar of the High Court, Mompati Taolo, appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances this week, where members questioned the judiciary's spending patterns and the slow pace of infrastructure development despite...

Representing the agents, lawyer Uyapo Ndadi submitted that the law makes payment of shift allowances mandatory for employees working rotational shifts and asked the court to dismiss the government's appeal against the ruling.Ndadi contended that...

Lucas made the remarks while giving an overview during a meeting in which the Office of the Ombudsman appeared before a Parliamentary committee to account for its operations.He said Parliament remains concerned about weaknesses in financial controls...

The application was filed before the Gaborone High Court, and the main case involves applicants Bonolo Selelo and Tshofelo Kumile, who are challenging decisions related to civil registration. The Acting Director of Civil Registration, the Attorney...

The rights organisation has made an application before the Gaborone High Court to be joined in the proceedings filed in the ongoing case brought by Bonolo Omphile Selelo Tsholofelo Seele Kumile and another applicant. The respondents in the case are...

The government's position is contained in court papers filed in response to a legal challenge brought by two women who are seeking to marry under Botswana's Marriage Act. At the centre of the dispute is a decision by the Department of Civil...

The four-day campaign, running from June 8 to 11, 2026, aims to ensure that every eligible child receives polio vaccine drops. Health authorities are conducting vaccinations through house-to-house visits and at selected vaccination sites across the...

In commemorating the annual event, the ministry, through its acting permanent secretary, Christopher Nyanga, highlighted the serious impact of unsafe food on public health and urged all stakeholders to take responsibility for food safety across the...

Pilane made his demands clear, placing personal safety concerns at the centre of his intended legal action against the government and several public officials following his transfer from the corruption unit to the Botswana Defence Force (BDF).In a...

Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Government Assurances, Acting Permanent Secretary and Accounting Officer, Mareko Ramotsababa, said the ministry continues to face mounting pressure as it seeks to improve healthcare delivery...

Judge Reuben Lekorwe delivered the judgment on May 22, 2026, in a matter between Thebe Makati and Kelebogile Motlhale.The case arose from a sale agreement entered into on March 1, 2022, in which Motlhale purchased a plot located in Goo-lonaka Ward in...

The hearings are scheduled to take place at Parliament Auditorium, and during the sittings, Accounting Officers from various government ministries will appear before the committee to provide updates and progress reports on assurances and commitments...

The application was filed by G4 Civils (Pty) Ltd, Landmark Projects (Pty) Ltd, and Asphalt Botswana (Pty) Ltd, collectively operating as Tawana Joint Venture.The joint venture is asking the court to join DCEC Director General, Bothale Makgekgenene,...

According to a legal notice dated May 12, 2026, lawyers acting for Tshepo Skuuman Pilane from Monthe Marumo Attorneys say their client intends to take legal action against the government, the Permanent Secretary to the President, the Commander of the...