In a statement released on Friday, the union however welcomed efforts to address the shortages but maintained that the problem remains unresolved. “While we welcome all efforts aimed at restoring the availability of medicines, the Union wishes to...
Mokomeng is facing a total of nine charges, including the three murders of Elizabeth Ramolala, Alefha Ramolala, and Katlego Ramolala from the Kgomokasitwa killings. Other charges include attempted murders of Happy Ramolala, Dibotelo, arson, and...
During the visit, the Minister expressed strong admiration for the university, describing it as a “global TVET model” and stating that “seeing is believing.”As the eighth institution on his tour, he noted a special significance in the number...
Prosecution and defence have both indicated that they are yet to comply with pre-trial requirements as per Order 68. Sepopa stands accused of fatally shooting his wife Bogolo Sepopa alongside his junior Same Moapare back in July 2023.Appearing before...
The septuagenarian Nkawana schooled at Swaneng between 1972 and 1976. However, his involvement in the public service saw him exercising restraint and remaining slothful in politics. The 70-year-old legislator had an illustrious career in public...
The consignment, handed over on Tuesday morning, comprised medication used in the management of high blood pressure, hypertension, cholesterol-related conditions and diabetes. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Farouk Ismail Group (Pty) Ltd...
This comes after the councillors toppled PDC chairperson Kabo Ketshogile with a motion of no confidence and voted in David Ikanyeng as their preferred chairperson. Ketshogile is the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) councillor, whilst Ikanyeng is...
Addressing a full council meeting yesterday (Monday), Bogatsu said the council was unable to allocate plots to applicants as there were no serviced residential plots available for distribution.“However, the Land Board is actively engaging relevant...
Taking the stand before Village Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi in the ongoing Sefalana robbery trial, Moremong distanced himself from the November 25, 2022, attack, repeatedly telling the court that he had no knowledge of the robbery plans and was...
According to the Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, the deceased was attempting to start his Toyota Hilux with one leg on the gear whilst the other was partly outside the vehicle.Ramaphoi explained that...
According to the police, about seven men armed with offensive weapons gained entry into the company's premises at around 3 am after cutting through the electric fence surrounding the property.The suspects reportedly attacked a security officer...
The woman, who lived at a cattle post on the outskirts of Robelela, was reported missing by her family on Wednesday after she left home intending to travel to Mmadinare Clinic for a check-up and never returned.According to Selebi-Phikwe Police...
Upon looking through a window, he reportedly saw a man attempting to forcefully open his vehicle and immediately screamed for help. Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, explained that members of the public...
The police suspect criminals may have access to information on their targets' bank balances, or such scams may involve insider information from financial institutions, as most of the victims appear to have substantial amounts of money in their...
The four-day campaign, running from June 8 to 11, 2026, aims to ensure that every eligible child receives polio vaccine drops. Health authorities are conducting vaccinations through house-to-house visits and at selected vaccination sites across the...
In commemorating the annual event, the ministry, through its acting permanent secretary, Christopher Nyanga, highlighted the serious impact of unsafe food on public health and urged all stakeholders to take responsibility for food safety across the...
Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Government Assurances, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Higher Education, Professor Richard Tabulawa, said that though progress has been made in the tertiary education sector, several...
The minister, accompanied by senior ministry officials including Permanent Secretary Professor Richard Tabulawa, Transformation Director Gladys Ngwebula, and other key personnel, was warmly received at GIPS.This visit marks one of the early stops in...
This emerged during Higher Education Minister Prince Maele’s visit to the Gaborone Institute of Professional Studies (GIPS), where discussions extended beyond infrastructure and sponsorships to a broader vision of transforming Technical and...
Estimates from the Ministry of Finance show that the Department of Veterinary Services, the traditional spearhead against FMD, actually suffered a marginal budget cut for 2026-27 financial year.For the current financial year, the Department was...
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