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The matter is in relation to the 2017 National Petroleum Fund (NPF) saga. In along side co accused -Sharifa Noor and Alphonse Ndzinge- after their charge sheet was read out to them , Seretse informed the court he needed more time to engage legal...

Through Bank Gaborone’s tailored solutions, SME’s are able to unlock new opportunities, strengthen their operations, and accelerate its growth.The remarks were shared during the latest episode of the Kgwebo Connect Series, a weekly platform by...

Nchimako is accused of cruel punishment of a minor child at Oodi on a series of events. According to her charge sheet, it is alleged that Nchimako cruelly punished the minor aged one-year (names withheld) at her place of work. It is alleged that she...

Last week, the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) unveiled the Chobe Connect 2026 which officials said will aid in accelerating the development of one of Botswana’s most strategically positioned regions. SEZA CEO, Tapiwa Masie, said the...

Speaking during the official opening of the four-day drill, Martin Mokgware, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), said cyber incidents can no longer be treated as isolated IT disruptions.“A cyber...

Over the weekend at the BDP retreat, the party president, Mpho Balop, revealed that their trip down to Serowe to render apologies to the community and Khama has borne fruit as their apologies have been accepted by the latter.“We had a meeting with...

The state had hoped to charge Nigerian national, Uchema Njoku (53), and another with fresh charges for aiding the alleged drug cartel to enter the Botswana illegally.Towards the end of last year, the Botswana Police Service (BPS) busted six Mexican...

The officer, Joshua Joseph, who is a deputy officer in command at the Village prison facility, appeared before Extension II Magistrate Court this week and was slapped with the two charges.On the first count as per the charge sheet, the State alleges...

What began as a late night request for a P300 loan would unfold into a key thread in a murder trial as State witness, Mark Mpofu’s testimony shifted the court’s focus to a black Huawei cellphone belonging to accused Tshepiso Letsididi.Letsididi...

Following the conclusion of the retreat, BDP Executive Secretary Ame Makoba told The Monitor that whilst delegates engaged in robust discussions on the future of the party, no formal resolutions were adopted."The retreat alone platform does not make...

Amongst the six accused persons arraigned before the court is a DIS agent Keraamang, alleged to be part of the drug syndicate .The five other accused persons are Phenyo Godisang (39), Tshepo Seakanyeng (38), Lebogang David (39), Artwell Mpofu (41),...

Hwenjere is accused of killing Mashinge between January 5 and 8, 2025, by allegedly hitting him with a rock before he reportedly beheaded him, cut off his arm and manhood, and dump his body in a pit latrine. Mashinge was eventually buried without his...

Speaking at a ceremony to honour the senior national team, Zebras, following the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, he said the occasion was not only about celebration but called for reflection and accountability. “Today is more than a...

Mongwaketse is accused of uttering chilling words to one Mmannana Mosarwa, saying to her that, “Ke tla go bolaya. Ke kile ka bolaya motho (I will kill you. I have killed before),” at Tlokweng in September.The complainant then reported him to the...

In Parliament this week, Member of Parliament (MP) for Maun West Caterpillar Hikuama sought clarity from the Ministry of Higher Education on the dragging restructuring process at the country’s largest institution of learning.Hikuama wanted the...