Mophuting-Dikoloti was responding to a question from Leader of Opposition (LoO) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Maun North, Dumelang Saleshando in ParliamentSaleshando had enquired why the fund is under the ministry of State President rather that...
Speaking candidly, Balopi said the party is reeling from the psychological toll of losing power after 58 years, warning that stress-related illnesses are claiming lives across its ranks.“It is time we accept that we need counselling as BDP...
By the mid-2000s, Botswana was driving towards a high middle-income economy. Our currency, pula (a symbol of who Motswana is - rain and peace), was a show of power of the purse.Our foreign reserves were something of envy to fellow Africans most of...
Since the start of the year, Botswana has been embroiled in the fight against FMD, particularly in Zone 6B, where the virus was detected.Just when things seemed under control for a moment, recently, the portfolio ministry revealed that an FMD case...
Addressing delegates, he stressed that the Central Committee had exercised patience for some time, engaging errant members in an effort to correct their conduct. However, those efforts, he noted, have failed to yield positive results. Consequently,...
Their ambitious goal includes winning back the five Gaborone constituencies and 34 wards, a feat they managed in the 2019 elections. At the forefront of this drive is the newly elected regional chairperson, Kagiso Kwelagobe, who, having ascended...
No.12 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Itumeleng Maruru, confirmed the incident, stating that they received a report on the matter on Saturday around noon. He said the elderly man sustained serious injuries and later succumbed whilst...
The car owner had allegedly parked his Mazda Demio on Friday night after returning home from a night out with his girlfriend.“It is alleged that the couple went to sleep shortly after arriving home, only to wake up in the morning to find the...
It is alleged that the teenager began complaining of severe abdominal pains on Friday night whilst they were asleep.The youngster’s condition reportedly worsened, forcing her family to rush her to Nkoyaphiri Clinic at around 2am on Saturday to seek...
Gaborone West Police Station Commander, Superintendent Knight Molosiwa, said the incidents remain a concern, with police recording between three and four cases weekly. He noted that most cases occur on weekdays, particularly from 5pm, when people are...
Confirming the incident, Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, said police are looking into the case.He explained that a 64-year-old driver had intended to move the vehicle forward, but mistakenly...
During his recent visit to the facility, Nyatanga encouraged prisoners to use their time in custody to reflect on their lives, accept their circumstances and adequately prepare for a productive future after incarceration. He emphasised that personal...
Zilwa recently visited Botswana as part of her growing continental outreach, engaging learners and sharing her journey of discipline, resilience and self-belief. Her story is one of early purpose. At the age of 13, she founded the Future Global...
The Minister of Human Settlements and Water, Onneetse Ramogapi, told Parliament that the debt is one of those inherited from the previous administration, in which the government owes public servants money for various allowances.Responding to a...
According to the national crime and road safety report for the just-ended Easter holidays, police recorded 322 cases of drunken driving and 216 cases of motorists using mobile phones whilst driving. These figures reflect an increase from 291 and 91...
Seretse is charged alongside his associates Sharifa Noor and Alphonse Ndzinge. Their companies Kgori Capital and Kgori Holdings are listed as fourth and fifth accused in the matter.Appearing before Regional Magistrate today for status update, State...
As reported by Mmegi a fortnight ago, Omani green energy firm, Naqaa Sustainable Energy LLC, has been awarded the contract to design, finance, build, own, operate, maintain and decommission the 500MW plant over a period of 25 years. The envisaged...
He is a bit controversial, but he is definitely passionate about representing his constituents. Perhaps, Mabeo, affectionately known as Blancha, has to be different from others who have represented Gamalete before him because of the dictatorial...
Addressing the media this morning, Acting Minister Edwin Dikoloti said the ministry is well aware of the news making rounds on social media that government does not want to cull the multimillion-pula cattle but quick to cull those of ordinary...
In particular, observers have begun to wonder whether the main opposition party is losing its grip on student politics at the University of Botswana (UB). However, in a candid admission this week, BCP Youth League president June June acknowledged the...
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