The Director of Public Prosecutions (Kgosietsile Ngakaagae), under sections 35 and 37 of the Proceeds and Instruments of Crime Act (PICA), late last year approached the court seeking the restraint of an extensive portfolio of properties belonging to...
Years later, the party continues to maintain a presence on the national political stage, even as several parties born under similar circumstances struggle to stay afloat. Currently, the BPF boasts five Members of Parliament and more than 20...
Once tipped by some observers as a potential new force capable of reshaping opposition politics ahead of the 2024 General Election, the party has struggled to gain traction, raising concerns about whether it can sustain itself as a functional...
Speaking in an interview with Mmegi on Thursday, Monyatsi said the BMD has reached what she described as a natural political death, marked by its inability to carry out even the most basic party activities. The BMD was formed in 2010 after some...
Dikoloti is an indefatigable combatant who singlehandedly tumbled the ‘Goliath’ in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the party that had ironically introduced him to active politics. When chips were low, and the political home he had trusted...
He stated that efforts to bring perpetrators to justice are undermined by victims who withdraw such complaints later on.Mosole, pointed out that in many GBV cases that are initially reported and even scheduled for court, majority of them do not...
As such, the choice of venue was deliberate. Throughout the rally, speakers framed the bus rank as an economic lifeline for transport operators, vendors and small-scale traders, arguing that its alleged closure would destroy informal jobs and deepen...
Since losing power in the 2024 General Election, where it was reduced to a rump in Parliament after 58 years of uninterrupted rule, the BDP has struggled to redefine itself in opposition.Instead of shaping the political narrative, it has spent much...
This marks a dramatic leap from the P234 million recorded in 2024, representing a staggering 400 percent year-on-year growth according to the latest figures from the Gambling Authority.The surge has been driven largely by the explosive rise of online...
Established in 1994 under the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) government, the DCEC has, for the greater part of its existence, been generally regarded as a ‘useless’ entity. Despite Botswana holding it down for years as one of Africa’s most...
According to the report, a total of 285 fatal road crashes were recorded in 2024, down from 301 fatal crashes in 2023, representing a 5.3 percent decrease. Similarly, the number of lives lost on the roads declined by 12.6 percent, from 396 fatalities...
Speaking during a consultative meeting with members of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi, Boko dismissed the allegations, highlighting that his emotions in such instances are immaterial and he is guided by the constitution. Taking the floor, Kgosi Tshipe Tshipe of...
In a press release issued this week, the ministry emphasised that temporary teachers remain vital to teaching and learning. Permanent Secretary Akanyang Mmoi highlighted their key roles, including covering for educators on study or extended sick...
On Thursday, millions of Ugandans went to the polls to cast their vote in the presidential elections pitting longtime authoritarian, Yoweri 'M7' Museveni, against pop star Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in an election that,...
Iran is entering one of the darkest and most decisive chapters of its contemporary history. What began as nationwide protests has escalated into a brutal confrontation between a population demanding fundamental change and a state determined to retain...
Maologe is alleged to have brutally killed his 43-year-old lover on Christmas Day, a day supposed to be merry for all, but turned out gloomy for the two. He is alleged to have stabbed her multiple times before she succumbed to her injuries.Appearing...
He’s known for advocating radical reforms, particularly in tackling corruption, and has a strong grassroots connection, evident in his recent upset win as Botswana National Front (BNF) treasurer general.Khan’s experience in various leadership...
The accused are Tumelo Mogotsi and Thabo Ntwayakgosi.Appearing before the High Court (Broadhurst Branch) today for trial, the State called a witness, Tshepo Kgotso, to strengthen its case against the accused.In his testimony, Kgotso, who serves as...
Delivering the verdict yesterday, Justice Oteng Motlhala issued an order interdicting the Office of the Receiver from evicting the respondents' employees from the properties listed in the court documents, pending the hearing of the matter.The...
The report not only recaps the legislative and oversight work of the recent session but also draws comparisons with the previous year's SONA, citing improvements in consistent law-making, enhanced accountability, and growing international...
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