The accused allegedly defiled the young girl between July 2020 and September 2020.During cross examination today the accused stated that the complainant (names withheld) was not upfront with her age and was the one in control of their...
The winner of the primaries will face incumbent Polson Majaga of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Mompati Seitiso of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). Analysts have predicted a very tight race at the elections because the two...
The Bagammngwato capital is made up of three constituencies, namely, Serowe South, Serowe North and Serowe West, which parliamentary seats are all occupied by the BPF. The party made history in the 2019 General Election winning all the seats without...
He expressed displeasure that some Block 7 residents are missing from the voters’ roll and noted that even his wife and sister are incorrectly listed in Block 3 instead of Block 7 (Peolwane). Sebereko is the incumbent councillor for Peolwane ward....
ChobeThe Minister of Justice, Machana Ronald Shamukuni, has won this constituency for the ruling party for the past two general elections after wrestling it from opposition, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) in 2014. However, he does not have his...
France is charged with three counts of murder and one count of unlawful wounding. According to the charge sheet, on or about July 17, 2024 at or near Mmoroso ward in Tatisiding village in the North East France murdered his sons.The charge sheet...
After the announcement of the results at the Goodhope Senior Secondary School, Serame said she would be registering her complaint with the party.Now ,In a letter seen by MmegiOnline, Serame details her complaints in a three pages letter.The grounds...
This prestigious event showcased the university's commitment to fostering Business acumen and Leadership Skills within its Community and beyond. Speaking at the official opening, BA ISAGO University’s Business Development Director, Amagolo...
FRANCISTOWN: While the BDP rejected that motion in Parliament, its constitution stipulates that the counting of votes (council and parliamentary) should be carried out in polling stations as was the case during the recent BDP primaries. The Bill by...
Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of a ’ More than a Mother’ campaign organised by Merk Foundation, at Avani Lodge, various speakers emphasised that infertility affects both men and women. They highlighted the importance of proper reporting to...
Village elders who used to seat on the floor when they visit the post office to collect their old aged pension funds popularly known as 'tandabala' will now seating on chairs. The initiative came as courtesy of AAC elder, Kesentseng Modie who...
He noted with concern that members were yet to vote while some started late in different constituencies. Masisi highlighted that his hands were tied in these challenges saying it is within the purview of the party's electoral board led by Peter...
"The chaos today speaks volumes about our leadership." BDP's Molepolole constituencies, just like others on Saturday, experienced extended delays in various polling stations due to the reported late arrivals of the voters' rolls....
For a variety of reasons, several members of the Ipopeng ward under the Francistown South constituency were absent from the voters' roll. Owing to the unfortunate circumstances, the same members were forced to return home without casting their...
Though there were four parliamentary hopefuls, two fell off the race on the morning of Bulela Ditswe, both confirming rallying behind Finance and Development minister, Peggy Serame. The Monitor first caught up with Ogone Gaboutloele, who maintains he...
AG, representing the Ministry of Defence and Security and the BDF, says the latest list of plaintiffs represented before the court contains some plaintiffs who don't have sufficient and direct interest in the case while some haven't signed...
The 40-year-old who has been on the run for eight days is linked to the murder of his three sons aged 13,10 and eight years. The incident took place in Tati Siding's Mmoroso ward. Speaking to Mmegi online this morning ,Molapisi stated that France...
Consequently, the BNF may not contest in the Serowe constituencies, where the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) holds a stronger position. At their conference held at Ledumang Senior Secondary School, the party resolved to contest in the majority of the...
In his recent judgment where he decided on the controversial Botswana Defence Force (BDF), P169m tender dispute between the disqualified Hitecon (Pty) Limited and the awarded company, Zhong Gan Engineering (Pty) Ltd, Justice Kebonang said a party has...
Hitecon had sought a court intervention citing irregularities after it was allegedly disqualified from the 2023 controversial tender for failing to provide a list of local sub contractors. The tender was allegedly awarded to Zhong Gan Engineering....