SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) spokesperson, Major Patrick Mfaladi of the Botswana Defence Force said the offense was launched on September 14 in an area south of the Messalo River in Cabo Delgado province.“The base is believed to be known as...
PRESS STATEMENT: The Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoTE), Dr. Douglas Letsholathebe, announces the appointment of Ambassador Tebelelo Mazile Seretse as the Chancellor of the University of Botswana.The appointment...
When 36-year-old Gaosego Seipato of Mmadinare village admitted facts that were read to him on Tuesday, he unequivocally admitted that the police who were on patrol for illegal gold miners on May 3, 2019, between Matshelagabedi and the Botswana...
The state alleges that agent Derrick Masukula, 42, Mogomotsi Thupane, 37, Thato Moatshe, 32, Ronnie Sanana, 41, and Ronald Dipholo, 50, robbed Choppies Supermarket along Haskins Street of money amounting to P181,180. 35 using a pistol and knife on...
The 41-year-old man of Block 4 location, who cannot be named for legal and ethical reasons, had sexual intercourse with his 11-year-old daughter between June 2020 and July 2021 at the residence of his daughter’s mother at Block 2.The man had...
The offer is extended to all new private students for the 2021 New Academic Year, as well as put in place flexible payment structures. Speaking at the 2021 Media Reception On New Development, the university’s head of finance Lenah Kelepile...
The pair that fled to their native Malawi, is now fighting extradition to South Africa (SA) in connection with fraud and money laundering, allegedly to the tune of R102 million. However, in the midst of the Bushiris' legal woes, Shepherd’s name...
Staff Writer Tsaone Basimanebotlhe reports The population of major towns and cities has increased over the years, stretching the water demand. Environmental challenges have led to high temperatures, which depleted water sources. The equipment that is...
The two federations, which are the most influential labour movements in the country, have jointly developed a constitutional review position paper that they wish could be a basis to constitutional reform in Botswana.In their position paper, the two...
The district traffic officer, Superintendent Seabelo Gwamba said they were investigating the accident that involved a Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Kia truck and Toyota Vitz. Gwamba said the accident, which happened in the evening at around 1800hrs,...
Police have expressed concern over the behaviour that was displayed by imbibers over the weekend as alcohol drinkers took to the streets in celebration.The sale of alcohol was prohibited from June 28, 2021, to counter spiralling COVID-19 cases that...
In May 2019, Magistrate Lebogang Kebeetsweng acquitted and discharged Moyo of allegedly unlawfully being found in possession of a rhinoceros horn contrary to Section 70 of the Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act. According to the particulars...
Goodhope Police Station commander, Superintendent Batshwari Gaobatelwe said the tragedy, which left students reeling in shock, was reported on Friday.“Last Friday afternoon we received a call about a student who was found by other male students...
Armed robbers continue to stage heists, overpowering security company guards making off with large sums of money almost every week. The police have expressed concern over the growing offence during the pandemic following the Friday morning...
There is mounting speculation that Sesa is busy mobilising supporters in the constituency to back his bid for the ruling party primaries in the constituency.He has also reportedly been actively participating in various community engagements in...
Lucas expressed shock after both the Btv Setswana and English Friday bulletins omitted his presentation at Kgotla meetings held at Mabolwe and Semolale in his constituency. The meetings were hosted by President Mokgweetsi Masisi along with some...
Even his predecessor, former president Ian Khama had said, “Go tsile go nna monate”, at the time when he was bidding Batswana farewell and introducing his successor, Masisi to the nation.Masisi had, in his unparalleled oratory skills, promised...
In January of 1982 I arrived at Moeng College to start my secondary school education.I went together with Justice Michael Leburu, Dingaan Moatswi, Otswakae Mosheti, Professor Tachilisa Balule, Pele Moleta, Cortina Ramaja, Mary Ditirwa, Ryder...
This is not to say she may not have the right credentials to assume such a high and demanding judicial post. But obviously such a big jump within a short space of time is nothing short of a miracle. Not so long ago Justice Garekwe together with...
Mokgethi, who is a lawyer by profession, will be defending herself against LSB disciplinary committee on a misconduct charge. LSB executive secretary, Tebogo Moipolai Tuesday this week said: “We have forwarded the judgment from the Court of Appeal...
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