Molutsi reasoned that the two senior leaders’ demanding government responsibilities have made it difficult for them to attend. Additionally, he said while their absence may be noticeable, the UDC leadership understands that both Boko and Gaolathe...
In a statement to Parliament this week, Lands and Agriculture Dr Minister Dikoloti said the move could finally unlock international beef markets and begin reversing the economic damage caused by prolonged livestock restrictions. As Dikoloti appealed...
Although the court is yet to hear and decide on the matter fully, the feedlot giants have amended their initial filing notice and no longer seek any action against BMC, who are the fourth respondents in the matter. The farmers now want to take on the...
The feedlot giants, who claim they have already lost P27.8 million and exhausted their bank funding, say they are running out of time and money to keep thousands of cattle alive.Segale and the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti,...
Long queues have been reported at several polling stations, with some voters arriving as early as 2am in an effort to beat the crowds and cast their ballots early.So far, they have recorded 98 election verified incidents reported at the Global...
Under Zambia’s electoral system, a presidential candidate must secure more than 50 % of the valid votes cast to be declared the ultimate winner. However, the model of the election is known as 50 plus one. Consequently, if none of the candidates...
Given Katuta, who is contesting as an independent candidate, is the sole woman among the presidential contenders seeking to lead Zambia. Her participation stands in contrast to the 13 male candidates who will also be on the presidential ballot. The...
It is alleged that both Mogotsi and Ntwayakgosi acted together back in 2015 and robbed Magang of his cooler box before fatally stabbing him with a sharp object just outside Dladleng Entertainment Centre.Appearing before Judge Oteng Motlhala of the...
Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi told Parliament on Friday that the weather system was expected to dominate the country’s rainfall season from October 2026 to March 2027.El Niño conditions are already present and are forecast to...
The Christian body has declared firm opposition to a motion by Mogoditshane West legislator, Galenawabo Lekau, describing it as a “catastrophic misstep” that could expose vulnerable people to greater exploitation, abuse, and human...
The party has started rolling out digital membership registration across its 16 regional constituencies, with launches held at Klaas Motshidisi and Paul Rantao constituencies over the weekend. The initiative is part of the party’s broader efforts...
The call follows revelations emerging from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearings, which the opposition party says have exposed the scale of maladministration and financial losses affecting the country.A statement released this week by party...
The victime was found naked and motionless outside Kanana Depot last week, law enforcement officers said. The suspects, all from Sefophe village, are alleged to have met the deceased, a resident of Malatsi ward, as she was walking home whilst...
The senior Botswana Defence Force (BDF) officer reportedly sought medical attention at the Mogoditshane BDF Clinic on Saturday, where the matter was reported to the police at around 5am.He was subsequently transferred to Bokamoso Private Hospital,...
The incident occurred whilst the three men were reportedly socialising and drinking alcohol at the entertainment spot, leaving one of the victims hospitalised in critical condition. According to Gantsi Police Station commander, Superintendent...
The duo were allegedly hit by vehicles whilst attempting to cross the road.Police say the incidents occurred at Ledumadumane and Ralekgatshwane lands, with both pedestrians reportedly hit by Toyota Hilux vehicles.In the first incident, an...
No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, said the traffic lights were operational at the time of the crash, raising suspicion that one of the drivers may have failed to obey the traffic signals.“It was a truck, even though...
The startling revelation emerged in Parliament recently when Nkange legislator Motlhaleemang Moalosi asked the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Pius Mokgware, to provide statistics of registered deaths between June 2021 and June 2026, state the...
Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Edwin Dikoloti, revealed the unavailability of land remains the most significant challenge in meeting the growing demand for residential plots."The critical factor remains the availability of land. Our experience...
The reality came after Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, warned Parliament that government cannot afford to clear the country’s land allocation waiting list within the next three years. He was responding to a motion tabled by...
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