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Prosecutors state in the charge sheet that on or about April 17, 2024, the former minister accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company (Pty) Ltd, via Wisecreatives Investments Pty Ltd. They argue this was a reward for issuing prospecting licences...

Last year, Boko launched the Bonno Housing Project at Palapye, tailor-made to provide housing to Batswana across 61 constituencies. He set himself and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) a target of 61,000 houses. This was against their...

Moremong, the sole survivor of the massacre shootout of 2022, that left four robbers and two civilians dead, walked free as he was not found guilty by the court for the single count of robbery.Delivering her judgment, Magistrate Thedi ruled that...

Loeto is suspected to be a serial rapist in close to 20 rape cases that were reported in Ramotswa, as they have the same modus operandi. He is currently charged with three counts of rape, with the likelihood of increasing the count to a possible...

The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, marking what they described as a significant milestone in developing a more skilled and industry-ready workforce for one of Botswana's key economic sectors.As per the duo,...

The awards, organised by the ReMmogo Foundation, were officially launched last week as part of the organisation's continued efforts to recognise and empower young people making meaningful contributions to Botswana's development.The event...

Speaking during Opracon's 10th anniversary celebrations, Hore reflected on the company's evolution since its establishment in July 2016, revealing that what began as a technology firm has since diversified into human resources, skills...

Machacha made the remarks when appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) after Members of Parliament (MPs) subjected ministry officials to intense questioning over the continued shortage of medicines in public health facilities and its...

This follows the corporation's move to increase citizen homeownership and unlock capital for future housing developments.Dubbed the Roots & Roofs Campaign, the initiative combines the sale of occupied and vacant BHC houses with a self-funded...

Mojadigo, who is serving 20 years sentence for rape, is engulfed in yet another rape trial involving a teenage girl. As the trial continued yesterday before Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi, the state witness, Amogelang Matlolela testified that she...

The testimony came from Ministry of Minerals and Energy economist Manele Rakeitse and former Permanent Secretary Ellen Madisa, who were both called by the prosecution.Their evidence centred on the planning, funding, and procurement of the North West...

Jiajin was last year extradited to Botswana from Tanzania for allegedly swindling Batswana of millions in cash through the infamous Ecoplexus scam. He was then slapped with 994 counts of obtaining by false pretence.Appearing before Regional...

Sithole, who is currently in a trial-within-a-trial, is seeking to challenge the admissibility of a confession statement, alleging that he was tortured while in police custody.To prove their argument, the defence counsel Keorapetse Sambere said he...

She explained to the court that once appointed, officials are required to declare their assets within two months. “Once they assume office, they are within 60 days of assumption of duty required to make declarations, thereafter after every two...

Moagi faces two charges related to this particular trial. It is alleged that he used his position as the minister to improperly benefit the Chinese contractor Seyuan Electric in the awarding of Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) tenders and later...