Earlier today, UB students embarked on a protest to hold the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government over exorbitant transport fares and called for an increase in student living allowances as promised.The Minister of Higher Education, Prince...
Scheduled for continuation of trial today before Justice Oteng Motlhala, the first accused, Mogotsi, was a no-show in court despite being remanded in custody.His defence attorney, on one end, Leitshamo Phil, was present in court and sought answers...
As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East with the crucial Strait of Hormuz restricted affecting fuel supply, Kenewendo updated Parliament today on the status of fuel security.In her statement, Kenewendo revealed that fuel security remains...
Loeto is suspected to be a serial rapist in close to 20 rape cases that were all reported in Ramotswa. He is currently charged with three separate counts of rape before the Extension II Magistrate's Court, with the likelihood of increasing the...
This morning his lawyer, Busang Manewe updated the court on the approach of their defence. “This matter is scheduled for status hearing today and we would like to update the court that the defence will call only one witness,” Manewe said.Manewe...
As the disputes between the two committees led by Galebotswe, a retired soldier and party fellow who recently lost the presidency, and Assistant Minister of Health, Lawrence Ookeditse, continue, the latter revealed that Galebotswe cannot and will not...
Stakes are high as the nation prepares for the Saturday night finale that will end with the crowning of new queen to succeed the reigning Ruth Thomas. Mmegi Online caught up with Miss Botswana Chief Judge Carol Bouwer on the eve of the event, who...
Almost two years ago, at the General Elections, Ookeditse made history by dethroning the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from the Nata-Gweta constituency, which has been its stronghold since a delimitation exercise in 2002.Addressing the media...
t ruled that the electoral process was unlawful as it proceeded despite the resignation of the director of elections, a development that should have halted the electoral process. Last year November 1st, BPF under the leadership of Mephato Reatile...
Assistant Minister of Communications and Innovation, Shawn Ntlhaile, officially launched the SBIP, an initiative aimed at strengthening Botswana’s innovation ecosystem and helping local innovators transform ideas into viable businesses.During the...
In Parliament today, Keorapetse revealed that Moswaane did adduce evidence to what he alleged and has prepared a ruling."Moswaane provided a dossier of evidence with several documents, this included savingrams, newspaper extracts, letters from BOMRA,...
The four men are; Thatayaone Motlhanka (40) a primary school teacher, 35-year-old soldier Kabelo Mokokota, Bakang Ranthoakgale, a Ngwaketse Land Board computer technician and 40-year-old self employed Aobakwe Mokokota. The quartet is accused of...
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...