Author

Larona Makhaiza
  • AG consents to judgment over defamatory allegations against Khama

    The State’s consent effectively paves the way for judgment in Khama’s favour over statements he says were defamatory and damaging to his reputation.Khama is suing the Attorney General, Jako Hubona, the Director General of the Directorate on...

  • Salakae keeps Boko out of his corruption battle

    Last week, just before the Legislative meeting came to a close, the Ghanzi Member of Parliament (MP) dropped a bombshell that he will be stepping down as the minister to pave the way for his legal battle. Salakae is set to appear before the Regional...

  • Boko to unveil special team to act on forensic audit

    Mohwasa made the revelation before Parliament today while responding to questions from Leader of Opposition (LoO) Dumelang Saleshando, who sought clarity on developments in the audit that was commissioned at a cost of millions.The minister's...

  • I have no ill will against the DCEC - Salakae

    Salakae made the remarks in Parliament today as he announced his immediate resignation from Cabinet, saying he was stepping down to deal with a legal matter requiring his attendance in court on August 28.“I wish to reiterate that I have no ill will...

  • Boitekanelo vows to transform lives behind prison walls

    Speaking at the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Boitekanelo College and the Botswana Prison Service (BPS), Mampane said the partnership presented an opportunity to extend the college’s services to inmates while...

  • Unions turn up the heat on UDC

    The unions are accusing the administration of failing Batswana on issues that formed the core of its 2024 general election campaigns. With three years ahead of the 2029 General Election, labour movements have delivered a blunt message that the UDC...

  • 'Cooler box' murder accused cries foul over legal representation

    It is alleged that both Mogotsi and Ntwayakgosi acted together back in 2015 and robbed Magang of his cooler box before fatally stabbing him with a sharp object just outside Dladleng Entertainment Centre.Appearing before Judge Oteng Motlhala of the...

  • Investigators are threatening me – Accused traditional doctor

    Kebaleboge Ntsebe, who is a traditional doctor, made the allegations before court today when the matter came for a status update. Ntsebe faces a single count of murder for Barulaganye alongside Moagi Letsholo, Lefty Kosie, and her husband Outlwile...

  • Where is the reward? Moagi questions state's P4.7 million corruption case

    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...

  • Lands Ministry accused of defying Boko's Bonno project

    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...

  • Four years later, State fails to link Moremong to robbery

    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...

  • Magistrate convicts Loeto of rape

    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...

  • Ba Isago, HATAB join forces to improve tourism sector

    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,...

  • Botswana youth awards open for entries

    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...

  • Opracon celebrates 10 years, unveils ambitious expansion plans

    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...

arrow up