Goodhope Police Station commander, Superintendent Mogogi Mathaba, said the tragedy occurred on Friday following an episode that upset the deceased.According to Mathaba, the deceased had been cleaning the house earlier that day when a disagreement...
Ramogapi said he was unhappy with the increased amounts, stating that he would immediately engage with stakeholders for a review. Several district councils on Friday issued public notices for revised loan amounts for Bonno scheme under D4 scale and...
The objection was raised by the defence lawyer, Unangoni Tema, who argued that the charge was "vague and embarrassing" and "failed to meet the legal threshold" required to sustain a charge of fraud under section 342A of the Penal Code.The defence...
In a media release issued this week, IEC Secretary Jeff Siamisang revealed that the supplementary voters’ registration exercise shall be carried out at the offices of Principal Registration Officers for each constituency between the hours of 7:30am...
In an interview with this publication this week, Kekgonegile called for an urgent review of presidential benefits, insisting that leadership must reflect the economic realities faced by ordinary citizens. In this context, the SG strongly criticised...
The 51-year-old is currently hospitalised at Bokamoso Private Hospital.Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, confirmed the accident in an interview.He said the crash occurred when a VW Amarok, which was...
According to Goodhope police, the incident was reported on Saturday after the parents of the minor, who is a student at a junior secondary school in Lobatse, discovered that she was allegedly sexually involved with a known adult male in the area. The...
BPF chairperson, Baratiwa Mathoothe, said in an interview that their relationship with the UDC remains as it is at the moment.He clarified to The Monitor yesterday that, whilst the two parties currently work together within government structures, no...
The events promise to bring vibrancy and opportunities to the city, with the Tourism Pitso adding to the thrill.With its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, Francistown is poised to become a premier tourist destination.Speaking about the...
Serule Police Station commander, Superintendent Lesego Kgosiemang, said the accident occurred at around 8:40am along the Phikwe–Francistown route.Kgosiemang explained that the Sprinter was travelling from Phikwe to Francistown carrying 24...
The encounter focused on opportunities to market Botswana's rich tourism, agriculture, and unique products to global audiences in the United States.Johnson, who has prior ties to the country, noted it had been years since his last visit. He...
In a firm press release issued on Friday, the anti-graft body dismissed allegations that it raided one Nollen Bome or conducted operations against Minister of State President for Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa and Minister of Water and Human...
Kasane Police Station commander, Superintendent James Maabong, said search operations have been ongoing since Friday in the river channels and surrounding islands at the Chobe–Zambezi river junction.“Since Friday, we have been searching for the...
What began as demonstrations driven by economic hardship has evolved into a broad-based movement openly challenging the country’s political leadership and governing system.For nearly two weeks, crowds numbering in the thousands have marched nightly...
This follows the circulation of a purported memo claiming that President Duma Boko had travelled with his family members, security and office staff using four aircraft during his recent private visit to South Africa. Peloetletse said the memo was...
Nthibo and Motshabi are facing a single count of fraud for defrauding a customer, whilst one accused (Othusitse Aone) is on the run.Appearing before the court today, the State made an application that the two accused persons should be remanded in...
In the 2024 election report submitted to the Minister for State President last month, the Commission admitted that the decision to beef up security around their personnel was motivated by what it terms as ‘sporadic acts of intimidation and threats...
It is alleged that with President Duma Boko as the helmsman, relevant institutions have finally been given teeth to bite and operate independently. It is said that even some of the files that had been gathering dust at the DCEC and the Directorate of...
At the centre of the allegations is a seemingly ordinary purchase of cattle, but according to Principal Anti-Corruption Officer Tendani Christinah Setume of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), the transaction was anything but...
The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) alleges the couple used government contracts and layered business structures to acquire property and move money through agricultural ventures.The case is driven by an affidavit from Chief...
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