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Tuesday, March 04, 2025

UDC gov’t finally commits to fixing ‘rogue’ DIS

The ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has revealed that it will honour one of its election promises, which is to overhaul the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS).

Spira Tlhankane | 04 March 2025

Moeti Mohwasa

Up, up and away: Boko and officials at the Space X facilities PIC: DUMA BOKO FACEBOOK

BOTSAT-1 delayed but ready to launch

Botswana’s first space satellite, BOTSAT-1, has passed all tests and is ready to launch from Space X’s facilities in California, USA, with the much-anticipated event expected to take place any time from now, the project’s lead, Dimane Mpoeleng has said.

Mbongeni Mguni | 06 March 2025

Ex-boyfriend prime suspect in Maun murder

Larona Makhaiza | 06 March 2025

Kalafhi Medical Center celebrates seven years in business

correspondent | 06 March 2025

UDC gov’t finally commits to fixing ‘rogue’ DIS

Spira Tlhankane | 04 March 2025

The day the floods came for me

Staff Writer | 04 March 2025

Floods recede, but trauma remains

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 04 March 2025

Injured soldier and Kopong murder suspect hospitalised

Pini Bothoko | 04 March 2025

Form 5 results released, no improvement

The recently released 2024 Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations results have shown no significant improvement with only 6, 521 candidates meeting the 36 cut off points set by Department of Tertiary Education Financing (DTEF).

Retrenched BUAN driver wins big in court

A Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) driver, who was retrenched by the institution at the time of its conversion from a college to a university four years ago, has won big after the Court of Appeal (CoA) ordered his reinstatement and four-year back pays.

Notorious Motswana CIT 'kingpin' faces 38-year jail time

Thirty-three-year-old notorious Motswana cash-in-transit (CIT) heist kingpin, Thato Gaopatwe, was on Friday sentenced to 38 years in prison by the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg, South Africa for robbing G4S vehicles of money amounting to R200 million.

We are coming for your personal assets – Boko

As the government prepares to spend P62 million to conduct a forensic audit on past public spending, President Duma Boko says there is no need to appoint a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to carry out the task because he does not want the whole exercise to be about him.

Parliament to investigate AFCON 2027 bid

The 13th Parliament has adopted a motion to investigate the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) bid which allegedly set back government by P65 million.

Dual citizenship in full force – Gov’t

Following a landmark High Court case in 2022 and National Registration law amendments in August 2024, government has since reiterated that dual citizenship is in full force and that it is a real win for those affected.

Masisi has agreed to convene an extraordinary congress PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BDP pressure weighs on Masisi

Facing increasing pressure from party members, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president Mokgweetsi Masisi has agreed to convene an extraordinary congress earlier than the previously scheduled date.

Under scrutiny: The nation has been shocked by escalating incidents of violence involving members of the armed forces. NB: Please note that the picture is for illustrative purposes only PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The irony of ‘disciplined’ forces: Bullets and bullies?

The country is reeling from several brutal killings allegedly perpetrated by members of the disciplined forces. A decorated, retired BDF chaplain tells PINI BOTHOKO that recruitment standards and discipline have been sliding while officers are also feeling the pressures of modern society

Murder accused's hopes for bail dashed

Murder accused Daniel Sitwane, 34, remains behind bars as the courts continue to deny him bail despite his relentless attempts to secure his release and await trial on the outside.

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BOTSAT-1 delayed but ready to launch

Ex-boyfriend prime suspect in Maun murder

Kalafhi Medical Center celebrates seven years in business

UDC gov’t finally commits to fixing ‘rogue’ DIS

The day the floods came for me

Floods recede, but trauma remains

Injured soldier and Kopong murder suspect hospitalised

Form 5 results released, no improvement

Retrenched BUAN driver wins big in court

Notorious Motswana CIT 'kingpin' faces 38-year jail time

We are coming for your personal assets – Boko

Parliament to investigate AFCON 2027 bid

Dual citizenship in full force – Gov’t

BDP pressure weighs on Masisi

The irony of ‘disciplined’ forces: Bullets and bullies?

Murder accused's hopes for bail dashed