Last week’s unprecedented election result threw the Government Enclave into utter confusion, exposed their ill-preparedness for change of government, and amidst the chaos, it revealed a well-kept government secret, writes THALEFANG CHARLES
After a historic election that saw the Umbrella for Change (UDC) wrestling power from the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Director General (DG) of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Peter Magosi, claims the security organ had the intelligence and knew the BDP would lose power after a 58-year rule.
Former president and now Kgosikgolo of Bangwato, Ian Khama, has implied that it is still not safe for his family despite the regime change after 58 years.
SEROWE: Whilst Kgosikgolo Ian Khama and Bagammangwato were in a jubilant mood over the weekend as the former president was welcomed back to take charge, a former hero in the Bagammangwato, Kgosi Serogola, rues the day.
Following the recent resignations that have rocked the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the party has moved swiftly to replace the vacant positions with Dr Lemogang Kwape assuming one of the most critical positions in the Central Committee, the secretary-general.
After a security glitch that nearly derided the security agents at the National Stadium during President Duma Boko’s inauguration ceremony almost a fortnight ago, the President’s close protection officers seem to have redeemed their somewhat battered reputation. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has ripped apart the High Court's sentence for Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) chairperson Carter Morupisi, saying there is no justification as to why he was not given a custodial sentence looking at the severity of the offence.
A local company, Brave Heart, which was engaged during President Duma Boko’s inauguration is demanding payment in the sum of P750, 000 for service rendered.
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A step in the right direction
It has only been a month since the newly elected government, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), took power, and there are already a lot of changes. Across different ministries, ministers are hard at work. Following heavy rainfall and storms that hit Francistown recently, the Minister of State Presidency, Moeti Mohwasa, made a commitment that government will assist those affected by the heavy rains. Mohwasa, when addressing the media in...