After a chaotic elective congress in Serowe last year, the then-warring parties put their differences aside a few weeks after, but now the ink of the deal continues to splash all over the party. The deal was facilitated by their mutual attorney, Kago...
Almost two years ago, at the General Elections, Ookeditse made history by dethroning the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from the Nata-Gweta constituency, which has been its stronghold since a delimitation exercise in 2002.Addressing the media...
Lephoi’s work stood out for its depth, impact, and commitment to amplifying marginalised voices, marking a significant milestone in promoting diverse and inclusive storytelling in the region. The awards were presented for the first time as part of...
The villages that are covered by NG3, which is the western side of the Okavango Delta, are Qangwa, Qooshe, Magopa, and Dobe. According to the documents drafted by the community, NG3 is not a gazetted Wildlife Management Area (WMA). “It is legally...
t ruled that the electoral process was unlawful as it proceeded despite the resignation of the director of elections, a development that should have halted the electoral process. Last year November 1st, BPF under the leadership of Mephato Reatile...
A church member allegedly rammed the church gate with his vehicle in an attempt to force entry, sending congregants fleeing and prompting police intervention.March 15 marked a far from ordinary day for members of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church...
According to an introductory press release from the company, EIMC is Botswana's newly established institution responsible for the modernisation, professional management, and long-term sustainability of public-school infrastructure across the...
The motion, tabled by Kgatleng West MP, Unity Dow, proposed that government establish a dedicated arm or unit of the Botswana Police Service for the protection of judicial officers.Presenting the motion, Dow argued that although security officers are...
In Parliament today, Keorapetse revealed that Moswaane did adduce evidence to what he alleged and has prepared a ruling."Moswaane provided a dossier of evidence with several documents, this included savingrams, newspaper extracts, letters from BOMRA,...
The police believe that a syndicate using vehicles is operating in the area and targeting farmers’ livestock, particularly during the night.In most cases, the animals are stolen after they have been kraaled, whilst only a few incidents occur when...
According to police, the incident occurred when the woman went to her boyfriend’s house and discovered that he was with another woman inside his bedroom. The situation escalated when the 40-year-old Ugandan man allegedly refused to unlock the door...
The foetus was reportedly retrieved from a dog that is suspected to have been feeding on the remains, with one of the unborn baby's hands already eaten.According to the police, the matter came to light after a passerby noticed a dog carrying what...
After the children had been quiet for some time, the deceased’s mother and the other child’s mother became concerned and started looking for them around the yard.Their search ended in tragedy when they found the boy’s legs hanging outside the...
Seretse, who is charged alongside two of his associates with counts of corruption and money-laundering, amongst other offences, has always denied any wrongdoing. He has maintained that all transactions linked to the NPF were authorised by the...
The case, which was centred on a fight over a goat at a kraal in Goshwe on May 26, 2018, saw conflicting accounts of whether a spear or a knobkerrie was used.When delivering his ruling, Francistown High Court Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe...
Police in the area said the Saturday overnight rains left three families homeless, and others crowded in a single hut after their houses collapsed due to flooding.Maunatlala Police Station commander, Superintendent Omphile Galani, told The Monitor...
In a decision announced last week, the ratings agency lowered the country’s long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings to BBB- from BBB, whilst the short-term rating was cut to A-3 from A-2.The outlook on the rating was revised...
This was said by Minister Dr Edwin Dikoloti in response to a parliamentary question by Jwaneng-Mabutsane legislator Omphemetse Kwapa. He had quizzed whether there are any plans to introduce a lease rental amnesty.Dikoloti said lease rental amnesty is...
Addressing a full council meeting on Monday, Gaborone Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng stated that the facility currently caters not only for residents of Gaborone but also to patients from neighbouring districts such as Mogoditshane-Thamaga and Tlokweng. As...
Assistant Minister of Communications and Innovation, Shawn Ntlhaile, officially launched the SBIP, an initiative aimed at strengthening Botswana’s innovation ecosystem and helping local innovators transform ideas into viable businesses.During the...
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