According to a policy statement on NDP12 delivered to the National Assembly recently by the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, the new plan aims to position agriculture as a central pillar of the economy, declaring that a new era...
The fatal accident, which occurred around 4:40am near the Industrial Site in Selebi-Phikwe, was confirmed by law enforcement authorities.Police said preliminary investigations suggest that the driver, who was alone in the vehicle, may have been...
Mogoditshane police have since launched investigations into the incident. The tragic discovery was made when the teenager was found hanging from the rafters of his bedroom. Confirming the incident, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior...
The event, which drew community members, local leaders, and government officials, celebrated a spirit of social responsibility and partnership in restoring dignity to those in need. Ramogapi emphasised that their role as government is to ensure all...
At the launch, the retail giant announced a two-bedroom house in Block 6, Gaborone as the grand prize. Minister of Water and Human Settlement, Onneetse Ramogapi, used the launch on October 16, 2025, to highlight the importance of partnerships in...
The energy compact is expected to spend between $2.06 billion and $2.98 billion towards new energy generation comprising mainly solar and wind, regional transmission connections for power trade, clean cooking technologies and support to the Botswana...
Malope said the house had a planned tour as part of its mandate to monitor and assess the implementation of government programmes and the welfare of communities across the country.However, due to financial constraints, Malope said the house had to...
Speaking on Friday at the closing ceremony of a national consultation workshop held in Gaborone, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, Moffat Lubinda, confirmed that the country is advancing efforts to...
In his address over the weekend during the Botswana Commissioner's Run, Boko stated that they are challenged as communities and a nation because drugs have invaded the country, dislocating families and damaging relationships.Boko stated that the...
The complainant was alleged to have been defiled in 2019 during the festive season after being harboured by her boyfriend for four days.Delivering his judgment in an open court, Chief Magistrate Gofaone Morweng said the state was able to prove beyond...
Botswana has, of late, been embroiled in issues of GBV, which continue to spiral out of control.As the NYD convened for its fourth meeting, Malope highlighted that the persistent rise in GBV cases is a reflection of deep-rooted social issues that...
The withdrawal is confirmed through an order issued by Lobatse High Court judge, Justice Ookeditse Maphakwane, yesterday, following the submission of a consent agreement by the parties.“Parties draft order of October 15 is made an order of the...
The legal action stems from what Mathibe, a Motswana national currently residing in South Africa, describes as an unlawful arrest, wrongful detention, and a false listing on Interpol’s red notice database.He claims the action destroyed his...
He said culture is the heart of every society and a key factor that defines national identity and unity. Speaking during the Seminar on Civilisation Exchange and Mutual Learning for Professionals from Belt and Road Countries this week, which is...
In his address during the recent Land Pitso, Dikoloti stated that the above-mentioned feedback is consistently echoed by citizens during kgotla meetings and office visits.To address the issues, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC)...
The announcement was made this week through a media release by the BDF, informing the public, stakeholders, and strategic partners of the Commander’s impending retirement. Segokgo’s departure will mark the end of an era. He is the only Commander...
The Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) has confirmed that its much-touted partnership for the first phase of the programme Ongos Valley has collapsed, throwing into question the fate of one of the new administration’s biggest promises.In a written...
“In July 2025, a strategic Cabinet workshop on Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) reached a consensus on the national development direction, referred to as the ‘True North’,” Minister for State President Moeti Mohwasa revealed...
The decision has stirred both optimism and controversy, revealing the internal divisions and strategic uncertainties facing the organisation. The Kgalagadi South constituency was won by the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) during the 2024 General...
The BPF is scheduled to hold its long-awaited elective congress next month in Serowe, where the national leadership will be elected. The congress comes at a time when the party remains deeply divided over both leadership and political alliances....
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