In a detailed legal letter from Mack Buhuma Attorneys and Motswagole & Company addressed to the Director of Public Prosecutions, attorneys acting for Seretse, Sharifah Noor, Alphonse Ndiznge, Kgori Capital (Pty) Ltd and Kgori Holdings (Pty) Ltd argue...
In a detailed written response to the DIS staff accusation the Director General Peter Magosi of attempting an unlawful P1.5 million deduction from their salaries, Ngakaagae painted a picture of a four-year legal battle fought largely on charity and a...
What initially appeared to be a routine constitutional submission has rapidly evolved into a flashpoint, exposing deep mistrust and competing interests within the party’s ranks.At the heart of the dispute are submissions reportedly made by some...
However, this norm appears to be increasingly disregarded ahead of the party’s upcoming elective conference. In recent days, the race for influential positions has escalated, drawing significant attention and interest from within party...
Despite Botswana’s fauna being an international tourist puller, the species of the jungle have attracted the attention of global mafia gangs.The gangs apparently have teamed up with insiders at anti-poaching units, leading to the country bleeding...
According to the report, dagga accounts for the largest share of drug-related proceeds, exceeding P48m, followed by a growing presence of methcathinone (commonly known as CAT) over P5m. Smaller quantities of other drugs, including cocaine,...
The National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report released last week by the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBIFRA), provides a historical first estimate of the cost of corruption in the...
Before stepping into active politics, he was widely known across Botswana’s radio landscape as a fearless and persistent caller, using his voice to challenge injustice and advocate for ordinary citizens. Branding himself as “Mopalamente wa...
Reflecting on the college’s journey, Tshegang revealed that Bosa Bosele began operating in Selebi-Phikwe in 2004. The institution was founded by Bosele Tshegang following his retirement from the military. From its humble beginnings in Phikwe, the...
Parliament this week unanimously approved the policy and its implementation plan, marking what the government describes as a significant step towards advancing youth development, inclusion and empowerment. However, MPs across the political divide...
But beyond that headline figure lies a more troubling pattern: a 63 percent surge in self-censorship among journalists, 48 percent increase in efforts by governments and powerful actors to control media and a sustained decline in academic and...
In a recent judgment, the apex court upheld an appeal by the government and dismissed the lower court’s decision that ordered the government to pay Zac Construction for numerous claims reportedly resulting from delays during the construction phase...
The report states that the bigger, urban and peri-urban ones, particularly those located in the eastern part of the country, have better infrastructural, economic, and social services and opportunities, while smaller remote villages have limited or...
While S&P Global is the credit ratings agency that lowered the country’s sovereign credit rating to one notch above junk status last month, it is unlikely that the fraudulent flags had anything to do with the decision.S&P, as a credit ratings...
In a statement released today, BOSETU said it, "informs its members and the general public of recent leadership developments within its National Executive Committee,” confirming a transition at the top brass.Nyatso, who has been serving as the...
The burden falls heavily on San communities across the country, and in Boteti District, field reports confirm that most of the children affected by malnutrition are those of the San tribe.Despite ongoing interventions by partners such as UNICEF...
Optimum Health, a subsidiary of the Fazel Ismail Group, this week donated medical equipment valued at P300,000 to the country’s busiest referral hospital, answering the government’s call for collaborative efforts in strengthening healthcare...
Mophuting-Dikoloti was responding to a question from Leader of Opposition (LoO) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Maun North, Dumelang Saleshando in ParliamentSaleshando had enquired why the fund is under the ministry of State President rather that...
Speaking candidly, Balopi said the party is reeling from the psychological toll of losing power after 58 years, warning that stress-related illnesses are claiming lives across its ranks.“It is time we accept that we need counselling as BDP...
By the mid-2000s, Botswana was driving towards a high middle-income economy. Our currency, pula (a symbol of who Motswana is - rain and peace), was a show of power of the purse.Our foreign reserves were something of envy to fellow Africans most of...
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