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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...

Karabo Kgosimore, 23, faces a single count of murder for killing Constance Kgosimore in June 2025. It is alleged that he fatally stabbed her. Appearing before court on Thursday for a status update, Karabo revealed that he was struggling to line up...

Before withdrawing the matter, Mmesi told the woman not to report a similar case to the police again in the future.The woman had dragged her boyfriend to court, but after a change of heart, she argued that her boyfriend was under the influence when...

The Minister of State, President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, revealed this when answering a Parliamentary question last week.Mohwasa was responding to a question last Friday by Member of Parliament for Tswapong South Kesitegile Gobotswang,...

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...