This development follows the recent signing of the PSBC Constitution by the government and several public sector trade unions. The signing reportedly marked a renewed partnership between the employer, represented by the DPSM, and the trade unions...
Addressing the media yesterday, Ramogapi stated that, for instance, the Kgale View housing project, which was expected to create hundreds of jobs and deliver affordable homes for Batswana, has instead become a “learning curve” for his new...
Confirming the incident, Maun Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Moutwatsi Ikobeng, said the accident occurred around 2pm between Komana and Maun.“It appears that the driver of a Honda Fit, a 38-year-old man, lost control of...
According to Maun acting Police Station Commander, Assistant Superintendent Moutwatsi Ikobeng, the incident came to light after the victim’s 27-year-old sister suspected that her younger sibling was involved with the man. She decided to follow the...
The duo, a man aged 50 and a woman aged 26, were arrested on Saturday during a routine search at the border.Martin’s Drift Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Uyapo Koketso explained that during the search, substances...
The matter came to light after the teenager’s mother reported to the police on Friday that her daughter was in a relationship with an older man, and she had recently discovered that the girl was pregnant.According to Mogoditshane Police Station...
The matter was reported by a 38-year-old man from Xhosa 1 ward, Mahalapye, recently, after discovering that his goats had gone missing.Confirming the incident, Mahalapye Central Police Station commander, Superintendent Meshack Ranku, said the four...
The High Court recently interdicted the sale of the gold mine, siding with one of the bidders, Ulsan Botswana, which claimed irregularities in the process used to award Nova Africa the rights to purchase.Nova Africa, which was offering $21 million as...
Lesetedi remarked whilst delivering a ruling in a case in which the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education sought leave to file an urgent appeal against a High Court decision that had endorsed, as an order of the court, an administrative...
Delivering judgment recently, Justice Masilo Mathaka ruled that the 11-year delay in bringing Kabelo Kingsly Thadia to trial was unjustified and prejudicial, saying it amounted to a violation of the fair trial guarantees enshrined in Section 10(11)...
Tshekiso was throwing out a case in which the trio had approached the court seeking the rescission of a judgment in favour of 271 Department of Veterinary Services employees who were declared to have been eligible for multi-grading as per a 1993...
Under the government’s draft National Development Plan (NDP12), the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salakae, told Parliament recently that international practice has shown that regulation and delivery of services are better delivered...
Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi revealed this to Parliament recently. The projects are set to promote adventure tourism as the sector targets a “diversified and inclusive tourism product, encompassing the vast geographical...
The minister, who revealed that the state of public emergency declared by President Duma Boko back in August has since lapsed, has admitted to missteps that plunged the health system into a crisis, with hospitals and clinics operating on just 17%...
This development has raised eyebrows within political circles, as it contradicts earlier perceptions that, despite the BPF’s withdrawal from the UDC coalition, the two parties still maintained a cordial working relationship.In the months following...
Speaking at the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) Breast Cancer Run over the weekend, Raphaka recalled her difficult journey from diagnosis to recovery.She described the journey as a test of faith, strength, and community from the moment...
Speaking on Sunday during an ongoing seminar on 'Civilisation Exchange and Mutual Learning for Professionals from Belt and Road Countries', Professor Hu told delegates that language is key to meaningful cooperation.He noted that China shares...
The event celebrated resilience and ambition under the theme, 'Today you celebrate achievement; tomorrow, you carry the torch of impact. The world awaits your brilliance'.Of the graduates, 346 completed online and distance learning, whilst...
The government and 5+1 CTU concluded their negotiations on Monday, marking an end to an unprecedented six months journey marred by litigation along the way. The negotiations between the parties began in May 20 this year, and ended on October 21, a...
The move, the government argues, contradicts established public service policy and creates a situation of double remuneration. The High Court had ruled that the officers of DIS are entitled to receive shift allowance under the Public Service...
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