After a period marked by internal uncertainty and waning confidence amongst some members, the party now seeks to reset, refocus, and most importantly, deliver tangible results. This shift signals not just a change in calendar years, but a fundamental...
In an interview with Mmegi on Tuesday, the party reaffirmed its commitment to renewal, growth and discipline as a member of the governing Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) coalition.The roadmap outlines a year focused on consolidation,...
The announcement has reignited long-standing concerns about land, development, and the future growth of Tlokweng village, leaving many residents anxious and frustrated about what lies ahead.To begin with, the news came after the Batlokwa...
Against this backdrop, Tlokweng District Council (TDC) says it has moved a step ahead, having already mapped out key strategies aimed at improving its financial position and accelerating local development. Speaking at the start of the year, TDC...
This comes after a group of bus operators approached the High Court on an urgent basis seeking an interim order to halt the planned redevelopment works. They argued that the project threatens their business, and it was initiated without adequate...
This is according to the recent BSE Market Performance Report for January to November 2025 released in December. According to the BSE, while total equity turnover ballooned to P5.47 billion nearly four times higher than in the same period last year...
The accused are 40-year-old Ranaka Primary School teacher Thatayaone Motlhanka, 35-year-old Thebephatshwa Air Base soldier Kabelo Mokokota, 36-year-old Ngwaketse Land Board computer technician Bakang Ranthoakgale, and 40-year-old self-employed...
A giant of the struggle has fallen!When the nation stood in ululation(s) anticipating the dawn of a new year, on the other hand, a new dawn away from earth was indeed setting in for one of Botswana’s gigantic opposition political figures,...
Lemmenyane takes over from Otsetswe Koboyankwe, who held the office on an interim basis for close to two years after Ellis was fired by the then minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC), Tumiso Rakgare. Ellis challenged the decision before...
Brief financials posted to the Botswana Stock Exchange this week show that the losses largely stemmed from higher net depreciation, which rose to P220.5 million from P121.6 million. No reasons were provided for the higher provisions for depreciation,...
Loeto appeared before the Extension II Magistrate's Court this morning for two counts of rape. The State revealed that there have not been any developments in the case as they are moving at a snail's pace, because Loeto refused to...
The accused are 40-year-old Ranaka Primary School teacher Thatayaone Motlhanka, 35-year-old Thebephatshwa Air Base soldier Kabelo Mokokota, 36-year-old Ngwaketse Land Board computer technician Bakang Ranthoakgale, and 40-year-old self-employed...
According to a notice shared with MmegiOnline by the family, Koma died on December 31, 2025, and will be buried in Lobatse on January 10, 2026. He is the cousin to the late intellectual and politician Kenneth Koma, who died in 2007.In the late 1980s,...
Mokgopo allegedly viciously attacked his father with a knobkerrie (traditional club), fracturing his ribs and wrists after a family dispute. The father has since been admitted for treatment at the hospital.At the time of the offence, the father-son...
Out of the 83 New Year births, 42 are boys and 41 are girls ."During New Year’s Day the Ministry of Health delivered 83 babies across its hospitals. The total number of babies born include 42 boys and 41 girls,"reads a statement from the ministry...
According to Shoshong police station commander, Superintendent Boemo Bok, the incident occurred at around 5am after the suspect allegedly followed his 21-year-old girlfriend and her new 'lover' from a local bar to his house.“It is alleged...
Police say the duo had travelled to Mosolotshane to welcome the New Year and were drinking alcohol at a local bar when a fight reportedly broke out between them and a group of local youths.Shoshong Police Station commander, Superintendent Boemo Bok,...
The incident followed a report made to the police after the deceased was involved in a fight with another woman at a local bar on Christmas Day. While fighting, the other woman allegedly bit her on the stomach and the deceased reported the matter to...
A press statement issued by the police states that from December 18 to December 28 the country recorded 14 accidents which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, a sharp increase as compared to the same period last year, where 19 deaths were recorded...
The incident occurred on Sunday after he allegedly called his teenage neighbour to his house where he subsequently raped her twice.Narrating what transpired, Goodhope police station commander, Superintedent, Mogogi Mathaba, said it is alleged that...
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