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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Nearly two months after President Duma Boko received the much-awaited forensic audit report commissioned to investigate alleged corruption and financial misconduct in government, Attorney General (AG) Dick Bayford says the report has not yet reached his office.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 23 June 2026

Dick Bayford

Moagi's wealth trail laid bare as trial continues

The Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s Court on Friday heard that former Minerals and Energy minister, Lefoko Moagi, never declared the P417 500 loan which is now at the centre of his corruption and money laundering trial. This was disclosed by Director General of Ethics and Integrity Directorate, Tiny Keseabetswe, who took the stand as State witness to outline the framework governing asset and liability declarations by public officers.

Larona Makhaiza | 26 June 2026

'IT COULD FINALLY BE ENGLAND'S TIME': BERBATOV'S WORLD CUP VERDICT ASFOOTBALL'S BIGGEST STAGE COMES ALIVE

staff writer | 24 June 2026

Witness defends alleged Moagi-linked ‘corrupt’ tender

Larona Makhaiza | 26 June 2026

St. George’s University to host special ceremony in Gaborone

staff writer | 26 June 2026

Cowardice attracts death penal for soldiers- PAC told

Pini Bothoko | 25 June 2026

Magistrate approves forced DNA collection

Larona Makhaiza | 25 June 2026

Family's suspicions led to exhumation of Kalamare woman's body

Pini Bothoko | 25 June 2026

Play fair- Defence tells State as Moagi trial stalls

Few days after former minister Lefoko Moagi raised concerns over the late furnishing of statements, the issue resurfaced again today at the start of his trial, with defence urging prosecution to ‘play fair’ forcing adjournment of trial.

AG yet to see forensic report

Lesotho PM aboard OK1 raises eyebrows

The arrival of Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Matekane aboard Botswana’s presidential jet has raised eyebrows over what many deem the unjustified use of the presidential jet. Matekane arrived in Gaborone last week aboard the presidential aircraft amidst what President Duma Boko described as logistical difficulties on the Lesotho side.

National Fodder Strategy aims to cut feed imports

Botswana’s heavy reliance on imported animal feed has forced government to come up with initiatives aimed at changing the status quo while propping up local livestock sector.

Tati Siding North ward by-election winner Keitumetse Tlhalerwa

UDC increases 2024 Tati Siding victory margin

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has successfully retained the Tati Siding North ward in a by-election, increasing its margin of victory and further consolidating its support in the area.

Serowe man faces rape charge after 'forcing' girlfriend into oral sex

A 34-year-old man from Serowe is behind bars after allegedly forcing his 41-year-old girlfriend to engage in oral sex against her will before ordering her to wash her mouth afterwards.

Cow carcass hanging on tree as two suspects flee

Police in Mahalapye are investigating a suspected stock theft case after two known men allegedly fled from a crime scene, leaving a slaughtered cow carcass hanging from a tree in the bush on the outskirts of Setsile village.

Moagi questions State's selective prosecution

Former minister and legislator Lefoko Moagi's corruption trial took a sharp turn last Friday as his defence attorney questioned the State’s handling of the matter, raising concerns over why other individuals linked to the case have not been charged.

Lucas had sought clarification on an earlier statement that members of the military can face the death penalty . PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Cowardice attracts death penal for soldiers- PAC told

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has revealed that soldiers can be sentenced to death for acts of cowardice committed during wartime, particularly when such conduct occurs in the presence of the enemy, and it endangers military operations or the republic.

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Moagi's wealth trail laid bare as trial continues

'IT COULD FINALLY BE ENGLAND'S TIME': BERBATOV'S WORLD CUP VERDICT ASFOOTBALL'S BIGGEST STAGE COMES ALIVE

Witness defends alleged Moagi-linked ‘corrupt’ tender

St. George’s University to host special ceremony in Gaborone

Cowardice attracts death penal for soldiers- PAC told

Magistrate approves forced DNA collection

Family's suspicions led to exhumation of Kalamare woman's body

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Play fair- Defence tells State as Moagi trial stalls

AG yet to see forensic report

Lesotho PM aboard OK1 raises eyebrows

National Fodder Strategy aims to cut feed imports

UDC increases 2024 Tati Siding victory margin

Serowe man faces rape charge after 'forcing' girlfriend into oral sex

Cow carcass hanging on tree as two suspects flee

Moagi questions State's selective prosecution

Cowardice attracts death penal for soldiers- PAC told