Police in Molepolole are investigating an incident in which a 17-year-old girl was attacked and raped on Friday night.
As a case involving a group of six Mexican nationals linked to drug trafficking charges in Mozambique closed today for illegal entry into Botswana, the State has revealed that it is now intensifying its case against Nigerian, Uchema Njoku (53).
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) will, on February 10 at the Grand Aria Hotel in Gaborone, hold a public hearing on the Botswana Power Corporation's (BPC) request for a tariff increase.
LOTLHAKANE EAST: The Basima family in Lotlhakane East is still reeling in shock, as well as counting losses after a two-bedroom house was burnt to the ground. The Basimas now suspect arson, specifically their daughter's ex-boyfriend, who has in the past been convicted of causing trouble at their home.
The collective non-interest income earned by banks in the first 10 months of last year reached P4.3 billion, eight percent higher than the full year total for 2024, thanks in part to higher forex trade revenues.
Chief Justice (CJ), Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe has acknowledged that courts can no longer operate away from the fast-evolving digital world, warning that the justice system must urgently prepare for cases involving artificial intelligence (AI), digital manipulation, and online evidence.
The World Bank expects a 2.3 percent economic rebound for Botswana’s economy this year, with growth expected to be spurred by fiscal consolidation and a rebound in mineral revenues.
The move by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae to take personal charge of prosecutions signals a more hands-on approach as authorities seek to demonstrate commitment to accountability, transparency, and the rule of law. By assuming direct oversight of these sensitive prosecutions, many argue that Ngakaagae aims to ensure that the cases are handled with diligence and independence, amid heightened public interest and scrutiny. Staff Writer MPHO MOKWAPE writes
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Child protection needs more than prevailing laws
The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...