The call was made by Minister of State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa adding that government remained committed to electoral reforms, which he described as fundamental to strengthening democracy, public confidence and national...
The latest developments suggest that internal differences remain unresolved despite the BDP having had embarked on efforts to reunite and rebuild the party, since its defeat in the 2024 General Election. In fact, the women’s wing campaign appears...
The deal includes hauling of Botash’s salt and soda ash under a 25-year arrangement that will see Baaitse’s Life Compass Botswana and its partners supply and finance locomotives and rolling stock while taking 70% of the profits generated from the...
They warned that shortages of medicines, ambulances and water in some areas could put more lives at risk.The concerns were raised last week when Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise briefed Parliament on government’s preparedness for the...
The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at First Capital Bank's head office in Gaborone on Wednesday, establishing a framework for qualifying Debswana suppliers to access financing to execute contracts. The partnership...
The figures were revealed by Botswana Police Service (BPS) officials who stated that a total of 63,976 people applied to own a legal firearm. Deputy Commissioner (Support Services), Stephen Tsheko, explained during the 2026 arms raffle draw this week...
In February 2026, African Union (AU) leaders committed to fully operationalising APPM as a strategic "Buy African" initiative through demand aggregation , market shaping and long-term offtake arrangements, By May, the Africa CDC had completed its...
Salakae is the latest political casualty of a corruption controversy, and he now joins former Ministers who stepped aside as allegations involving public office closed in on them.Due to that, the Member of Parliament of the ruling Umbrella for...
There will be no Cabinet table, ministerial briefings and government convoy carrying Ghanzi legislator Noah Salakae into an official engagement. Instead, Salakae, who this week resigned from his Cabinet post as Minister of Transport and...
The stylish SUV is highly celebrated for its exceptional reliability and rugged terrain capability and it is the sort of a vehicle that can glide through Gaborone traffic in the morning, and by afternoon it can disappear down a dusty road. It moves...
The items, a P1.6 million payment, a Toyota Fortuner and bush-clearing services formed part of a wider scheme surrounding the award of the multi-billion-pula Ghanzi-New Xade road project.The charge sheet dated August 11, 2026, lays out an alleged...
His political journey stretches back to his youth, having risen through various structures of the party before eventually becoming one of its senior figures and a Member of Parliament. Salakae is among a generation of BNF members who were groomed for...
Mohwasa made the revelation before Parliament today while responding to questions from Leader of Opposition (LoO) Dumelang Saleshando, who sought clarity on developments in the audit that was commissioned at a cost of millions.The minister's...
In a press release issued today, the DCEC confirmed that Salakae and six others are due to appear before the Regional Magistrates Court on 28 August on charges of corruption, abuse of office, corrupting a public officer and money laundering.The...
The developments come despite a demand from David Ikanyeng’s lawyers that neither claimant should preside whilst their court dispute remains unresolved. An announcement posted on PDC’s official Facebook page on Friday stated that the council...
In a strongly worded response dated August 17, Kuti maintained that Kabo Ketshogile remains the lawful council chairperson because the ministerial decision reinstating him has not been overturned by a court. Kuti was responding to an August 12 letter...
Samuel Tembenu, who led the observation mission, said the electoral process was conducted in accordance with the country’s electoral framework.However, the mission noted areas requiring attention to further strengthen future elections.In its...
Law enforcement officers say the fatal accident occurred at around 1am opposite Optimum Health Clinic in the Main Mall, Gaborone. Central Police Station Traffic Officer and Assistant Superintendent Chairman Nfakose said the deceased’s age had not...
The deceased, who was reportedly living alone, was trapped inside his two-roomed house when the fire broke out at around 2:30pm. His belongings were all destroyed in the blaze. Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, confirmed...
The incident reportedly occurred after the couple had a misunderstanding that led to a fight. According to police, the woman told investigators that she and her partner, 65, fought before going to sleep.New Letlhakane Police Station commander,...
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