In an affidavit commissioned in Eswatini on June 30, Alithea director Vinay Roopchand informed the High Court that the company no longer wished to proceed with the application it had initially launched against FNBB.The latest development comes barely...
Finance Ministry technocrats regularly engage law enforcement, including outside the country, when assessing such proposals in order to weed out fraudsters, scammers and those with nefarious intent.The due diligence is also designed to protect the...
The Lobatse High Court is expected to hear an urgent review application on July 6, 2026, in which PDC Councillor, David Ikanyeng is challenging the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefhile Motshegwa, and other respondents...
Justice Mokwadi Gabanagae on Tuesday ordered that the June 26 ruling obtained by Ramogapi be temporarily stayed with immediate effect and also barred the Minister from implementing any part of that order until the court hears an application seeking...
The testimony came from Ministry of Minerals and Energy economist Manele Rakeitse and former Permanent Secretary Ellen Madisa, who were both called by the prosecution.Their evidence centred on the planning, funding, and procurement of the North West...
This call was made during the opening of a three-day capacity building workshop focused on supporting the implementation of the international standards for treatment of drug use disorders in Botswana this week . The workshop was facilitated by the...
They noted that building resilience requires immediate action rather than reactive responses. The experts emphasised the need to diversify economies, strengthen supply chains, promote value addition, enhance energy security, and improve preparedness...
The concern emerged during the Botswana Agriculture Financing Strategy Consultation Workshop held here last week, where the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Edwin Dikoloti, acknowledged that years of subsidies, grants, infrastructure projects,...
The policy forum is expected to be held this month. The policy forum is expected to provide AP members with an opportunity to review existing policies, identify those requiring amendment, and determine whether they align with the UDC's policy...
From the intense historical drama of Nuremberg to the twisty psychological suspense of The Housemaid, DStv has curated a selection of Hollywood’s finest. For. The kiddies, tune into M-Net Movies 4 for DStv Kids Club in the early mornings for...
Jiajin was last year extradited to Botswana from Tanzania for allegedly swindling Batswana of millions in cash through the infamous Ecoplexus scam. He was then slapped with 994 counts of obtaining by false pretence.Appearing before Regional...
Sithole, who is currently in a trial-within-a-trial, is seeking to challenge the admissibility of a confession statement, alleging that he was tortured while in police custody.To prove their argument, the defence counsel Keorapetse Sambere said he...
In an interview with Mmegi Online, Montsosa confirmed that he intends to contest for a parliamentary seat in the Thamaga-Kumakwane constituency ahead of the 2029 General Election, marking a significant shift from the airwaves to public office....
In an affidavit filed before the High Court in a case involving Ramogapi and three executives of Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC), Bayford said he agrees with the applicants that Ramogapi had no legal authority to instruct Kanjabanga & Associates...
The order was granted by Justice Mokwadi Gabanagae on Friday in an ex parte application brought by Ramogapi in his capacity as the minister responsible for BHC.According to the court order, the application was heard on an urgent basis under Order 12...
The executives, Richard Chilisa, Pogiso Thapelo, and Samantha Chabata, have filed an urgent application seeking to have a June 26, 2026, ex parte order granted in favour of Ramogapi set aside.They argue that the order was improperly obtained because...
The duo, Letsibogo Benny Lubisa and Ohimile Kgosietsile, were discharged and acquitted by Justice Keborapele Moesi after upholding the defence's submissions of no case to answer. According to court documents, the charges stemmed from the death of...
Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week, police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that the police service has intensified its security preparations nationwide amid growing concerns that worsening tensions in South Africa...
In a recent media brief, the association representative, Billy Sekgororoane, stated that, to the extent such practices occur, they may further disadvantage compliant retailers and accelerate the transfer of volumes away from smaller operators.“The...
The authority was responding to concerns raised by the Botswana Petroleum Retailers Association (BOPRA), which recently indicated that the practice is hurting smaller independent operators.In response to questions from The Monitor, BERA said it...
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