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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...

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...

Moagi appeared before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate today for commencement of his second trial involving corruption and money laundering charges. It is alleged that he used his position as the minister to obtain valuable consideration for Seiyuan...

Last Friday, before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s court, he was slapped with two new charges as his charge sheet was amended.In the first count, the former Minister of Minerals and Energy faces a charge of corruption.It is alleged that on or...

Prosecutor’s 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...

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

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 in...

Mokomeng is facing a total of nine charges, including the three murders of Elizabeth Ramolala, Alefha Ramolala, and Katlego Ramolala from the Kgomokasitwa killings. Other charges include attempted murders of Happy Ramolala, Dibotelo, arson, and...