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The house helper named Boitumelo Nchimako (30) stands accused of cruelly punishing a minor aged one year (names withheld) at her place of work. It is alleged that she assaulted the minor leaving him with bruises and abrasions all over the...

Appearing before Broadhurst Magistrate Court today, Nchimako was slapped with an additional charge on her initial charge of cruel punishment contrary to section 61 of the Children’s Acts of the Laws of Botswana. In the new charge, Nchimako stands...

He dismissed the claims as false and misleading yesterday in Parliament, assuring the nation that all vaccines administered through the public health system meet strict safety and quality standards.The assistant minister was responding to a question...

Responding to Gaolathe's nearly four-hour speech under 40 minutes, Saleshando said the numbers really reveal a dangerous trend of overspending and growing deficits in today's ailing economy.“In 2024, we collected P69.9 billion and spent...

This arises from a multi-billion pula mining services contract. In a letter dated February 2026, Meropa, through its attorney Koketso Motswagol,e said Minergy is in breach of a contract for open-cast mining, materials handling, and road access and...

Towards the end of last year, President Duma Boko tabled a Bill for the establishment of the Constitutional Court before Parliament, labeling it a much-needed court.The idea has been met by mixed reactions from the public, with opposition parties...

This emerged during Bank Gaborone’s third Kgwebo Connect Series, held under the theme 'Empowering the Everyday Entrepreneur: Policy Insights and Practical Funding Solutions'.The conversation brought together business leaders and policy...

Prior to magistrate Mmesi rejecting the application on Thursday, the State had indicated that it wished to introduce an expert witness midway trial. However, defence attorney Busang Manewe objected on many grounds highlighting it was tantamount to an...

The murder incident occurred last month. It is alleged that the officer (names withheld as she is yet to be charged) stationed at Old Naledi mobilised a group of four men to go search for the perpetrators. The suspected group allegedly broke into her...

The Society has now threatened to withdraw its nominated member from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), warning that public confidence in the courts is directly linked to confidence in how judges are appointed.Speaking during the official opening...

Coming into last weekend’s defeat against Morupule Wanderers, Popa Popa had gone off for two games without a win or a draw. The side fell short against city rivals, Gaborone United by three goals to one.Prior to that, the once feared Rollers were...

Since assuming government in 2024, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), as a human rights government, lifted corporal punishment.Responding to a question in the just-ended Ntlo Ya Dikgosi session from Kgosi Khachana III of North East, the...

The accusation was made by Bangwato paramount chief Kgosi Ian Khama today when he rose on a point of order when the House’s business of the day commenced. Khama said Nthaile, who was standing in for the Minister of State President, Defence and...

The alleged murder incident took place in Ramotswa last week. It is alleged that after the female officer stationed at the Old Naledi Police's home was broken into, she mobilized a group of four men to go and search for the perpetrators.Instead...

Last Wednesday, Ramotswa Police Station commander James Moikotlhai revealed that a fight erupted between opposing groups of four and two men, which led to the demise of one in the quartet, whilst another from the duo is hospitalised and critically...