The latest data show upward movement in Grades A to C, while Grades D and E have remained largely unchanged.According to BEC, the percentage of candidates obtaining Grade E or better reached 99.90%, a slight increase from 99.80% last year. Only 13...
Leading up to today’s (Thursday) engagement between Bakgatla and the Minister, Kgafela has been on self-imposed exile since May 2012. That was shortly after he was de-recognised as the Bakgatla Kgosi with an eventually warrant of arrest was issued...
This initiative, led by First Lady Kaone Boko, brings together religious leaders and the broader community in a unified spirit of gratitude and hope.The ceremony will run from 1 pm to 5 pm, providing a dedicated time for worship, reflection, and...
Mogoditshane police conducted the operation this week, leading to the discovery of 40 small sachets and 12 medium sachets containing suspected dagga, collectively estimated to weigh around 300 grammes.Mogoditshane Police Station Commander Mbiganyi...
This comes just two weeks after a 22-year-old woman was attacked and raped whilst walking home from an entertainment spot in the area.The latest attack occurred last Saturday night in the Maulani ward. The victim and her two friends were walking to a...
The discovery was made by a passerby who immediately alerted the police. Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances leading to the man's...
On Friday, the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship (MTE) celebrated its diamond jubilee with a Staff Open Day that highlighted both its historic achievements and the urgent economic challenges facing the country. Speaking at the event, Mathoothe...
They are specifically challenging Section 10(2) of the Act, arguing that it violates Sections 3, 7, 12, 13, and 15 of the Constitution.In papers seen by The Monitor, Selelo details their love story. The couple says their union began in October 2023,...
Different speakers told Kgosi Gaborone to act fast so that there is peace in the Kgotla. The five who took Kgosi Gaborone to court are Kgosintwa Gaborone, Kgosi Motsholathebe Gaborone, Kgosi Ramonnye Matlapeng, Kgosi Stephen Korwe, and Keorapetse...
He revealed that the legal fees for an urgent application, which had arisen from a court case over the Tlokweng 145 celebration, amounted to P150,000. Although the tribe won the case, Kgosi Gaborone explained that the attorneys who represented them...
Motshegwa took a decisive step to bring clarity and unity to the communities involved during a meeting that was held on August 15, 2025, where he met with residents of Seleka, Tupya, Malete, and Rasesa to listen to their concerns. The discussions...
Speaking at the party leadership forum on Saturday at the University of Botswana, party president Lawrence Ookeditse emphasised that the time has come for the party to grow, establish a solid foundation, and have a clear ideology.“This is a crucial...
The family was travelling in a Toyota RunX when the 48-year-old female driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to leave the road and crash into a culvert, trapping all occupants inside.District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse...
No. 13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, explained the fatal accident occurred around 1am along the A12 road.He said the area remains a concern due to bars that are situated on both sides of the dual carriageway.The police...
By law, banks, bureaux de change, car dealers, microlenders, attorneys, and others must file suspicious transaction reports with the FIA.The agency defines a suspicious transaction as one inconsistent with a customer’s known legitimate business,...
He was speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Senior Command and Staff Programme (SCSP) Class 17 of 2025, held recently at Glen Valley Barracks.A total of 60 participants completed the intensive programme, including 43 from various BDF units,...
The donation, made at Glen Valley Barracks, Gaborone, is intended to boost the morale of officers deployed across the country as part of intensified patrols and crime-prevention operations.Receiving the hampers, BDF Commander General Mpho Mophuting...
The District Council chairperson, Stephen Lekgobero, revealed that their health facilities have recorded a noticeable drop in the availability of key medications.“We have seen a decline of five percent, moving from 81% in quarter one to 76% in...
Although he has a successful political career by far, the 64-year-old Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Thamaga/Kumakwane legislator never wished to become a politician in the first place. But circumstances conspired against him, forcing him to abandon...
In a recent formal notice to the Attorney General, the Society accused the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of breaking its own practice by skipping an open and competitive process.The LSB says the appointment, announced by the Office of the...
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