When a government fails in this fundamental duty, it not only undermines the principles of justice and accountability but also erodes the very trust that citizens place in their institutions.The recent case involving the denial of an appeal by the...
Recently, individuals from various Christian denominations organised a march to voice their concerns and call on the government to reconsider the recognition of same-sex relationships and marriages.The Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana spearheaded...
On one side, the DPSM and the Attorney General assert that the doctors’ strike is a no-go, slamming it as both unlawful and in violation of the Trade Disputes Act. Their argument doesn’t stop there – they’re underlining how the strike’s...
Regrettably, this disregard sometimes leads to regrettable decisions that might have been averted with professional assistance. Recently, a distressing report gained attention: a young man took the life of his six-year-old son due to a dispute with...
Biggie Butale’s inexhaustible defiance following his expulsion from the party has not only deepened the crisis but also underscored the pressing need for reconciliation and unity amongst BPF ranks.While leadership battles are not uncommon in...
This has soiled the local football brand while at the same time, it has compromised the safety of playing and supporting staff. The Zebras’ games are never short of such antics from fans as recently the Orange FA Cup final between Gaborone United...
The DIS confiscated Gabathuse's phones and also stormed Senior Reporter Innocent Selatlhwa’s house, arrested him, and confiscated his laptop, iPad, and phone.While the leadership of the DIS met with MISA Botswana and Botswana Editors Forum...
The vacuum occurred when then Member of Parliament, Tshekedi 'TK' Khama, decided to go on self-exile in neighbouring South Africa and as a result missed two consecutive parliamentary sittings, leading to his disqualification in the National...
The event has always been a favoured highlight and has managed to over the years attract multitudes including local and international spectators. Car racing enthusiasts never want to miss out on this event for anything and most start preparing for it...
Unfortunately, where we are at the right time now because drug use and abuse, the country is in a deep, deep, deep hole! Drug peddlers and drug lords have taken a grip on the nation's most precious gems – the youth – while decimating its...
Yes, we come in different sizes, shapes, and skin colours, but we are all human and we deserve fair and equal treatment.Albinism is a genetic condition and that does not make people living with albinism less human. They may look different, but that...
The accident which happened near Marapong village comes after yet another horrific accident which claimed 16 lives in July last year near Hubona. These stats don’t include other accidents where fatalities were not as many as the two.While several...
Sadly, the country seems not to have proper tools and the extent to which women and the girl-child are being abused is not adequately measured.Almost every week there are reports of women being attacked by their significant others and while men are...
It is disheartening to see the dismissive response from Permanent Secretary in the Lands ministry, Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi that fails to address the specific grievances raised by the developers.There is an urgent need for transparent and effective...
This is despite warnings from competent regulators of products such as collective investment undertakings, who include the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority, Botswana Stock Exchange, and Competition and Consumer Authority.The last...