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The 19-member team led by former Chief Justice, Maruping Dibotelo has been going around the country holding Kgotla meetings to collate ideas, views and opinions of Batswana on whether the Constitution is still relevant. The consultations are...

The latter’s flaws in the BNF have been obvious in the decade that he held the stranglehold of the party.His standing across the breadth of his party has changed especially since the party’s poor performance during the 2019 general elections.With...

This was shortly after 11 men had launched a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist at Gaborone’s Main Mall. As reported by the BPS public relations unit, the 10 were killed in an exchange of fire. While it is early to establish the accuracy of the reports,...

The recent spate of crime particularly cash-in-transit heists, violent smash-and-grab especially at roads intersections is a typical example of a storm that may leave unimaginable destruction if not nipped in the bud.Citizens are left traumatised,...

The larger part of the Bill that caused commotion referred to interception of communication and forced disclosure of information for the prying eyes of the State intelligence and law enforcement agencies.Firstly, there were qualms with the...

The Bill, which authorises the interception of communications by investigatory authorities for purposes of gathering criminal evidence, has left the international community and civil societies very puzzled and wondering what happened to the State’s...

Part of the Bill provides for an interception of communications framework, which authorises the interception of communications by investigatory authorities and sets out the role of service providers in controlled investigations for the gathering of...

Children drown every rainy season because they would sneak out and go swimming even those who are not familiar with the art of swimming.There has also been reports of children who drowned while swimming in the other parts of the country. Also, we had...

As it is normally the case, the media has been asking probing questions in search of answers from the association. But, BFA president, Letshwiti reportedly lost his cool when quizzed about burning issues at the controversy-ridden soccer body by Mmegi...

A good number of citizens have managed to get vaccinated but it does not mean we are out of the woods yet, especially with the new Omicron variant in our midst. Besides just taking the precautions, we should also watch our wallets as we do not know...

The alleged claims come on the back of a recent restructuring exercise that took place at the union. It is said that the aggrieved ex-employees want the Industrial Court to declare that their retrenchments were unlawful, as the union didn’t follow...

The courts have also made life easier for the LGBTQI by ensuring that there is equality and justice for all. It is the small victories that inspire the community or any supporter of the movement to walk with their heads held high.In a sane society it...

Close to half a million people in the country have been fully vaccinated while over 800,000 have received their first doses. Botswana has tackled tough hurdles, but the race is far from over.Batswana are gearing up for the holidays and there will be...

These three key factors help in maintaining public trust in the judiciary, but if they are constantly questioned then trust and faith will eventually disappear subsequently threatening the confidence in the rule of law.The judiciary in Botswana has...

FRANCISTOWN: Francistown mayor Godisang Radisigo has admitted the Francistown City Council (FCC) misled the nation when denying some of the food items meant to cushion Batswana from the effects of the coronavirus-induced lockdown were rotten or...