On Thursday, the Namibian government renamed Feld Street to Sir Seretse Khama Street in honour of the founding president of Botswana. Khama (Ian) said he was deeply moved by the gesture, describing it as a befitting tribute to a man whose vision and...
“Of those affected in Botswana, 47.6% are females while 52.4% are males, with the most prevalent conditions being schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and substance and alcohol abuse,” officials at the ministry revealed as they joined the global...
This concern follows President Duma Doko’s announcement to the world on CNN that by the end of October 2025, Botswana would have concluded a deal with Anglo American that would raise the country’s stake in De Beers to more than 50%.Using Anglo...
Of late, local government has been battling to settle payments of Ipelegeng workers, which results in late payments, months after completing the work.However parallel to the issues at hand, Motlaleng is singing a different tune as he says workers...
The Administration of Justice is hosting the forum in Gaborone, bringing together members of the legal fraternity from across Southern and Eastern Africa. The two-day event is part of the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justice's Forum and...
Justice Zein Kebonang recently declined to make a final decision, saying that whilst respecting binding precedent, he expressed that such must rest on reasoning. The dispute over the time limit arose in a matter between a company called Neck-Piece...
Confirming the incident, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the deceased had been staying with his uncle. Before the tragic discovery, the uncle had reportedly gone to a nearby mall for shopping and, upon...
The pair, Cyril Xolani Simelane and Meshack Assa, were found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, both offences under Section 9(1) as read with Section 9(4) of the Arms and Ammunition Act (Cap 24:01).Delivering judgment,...
Confirming the incident, Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, said the accident occurred about two kilometres after Mmashoro village towards Letlhakane. He explained that both vehicles, a Toyota Hilux and a Toyota GD6, were...
Justice Zein Kebonang delivered the judgment on Friday in favour of Mohlouoa Motseko and 143 officers against the Attorney General after concluding that the officers had made a clear case and were legally entitled to the shift allowance.The officers...
The victim, who was walking alone around 6am to the burial, met an unknown man on the way. The man who attacked and dragged her to a nearby bush and subsequently raped her, stole her mobile phone, and then fled the crime scene.On the matter, No.13...
The tragic incident occurred last Saturday at the deceased’s rented house in Mogoditshane, Block 9. Confirming the incident, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, said the deceased was discovered by her neighbour...
In a formal letter dated September 11, 2025, addressed to the Chief Registrar, Justice Kebonang revealed that he had only learned about the audit accidentally, a day before meeting with the Chief Registrar."I accidentally became aware a day before...
The victim, who was walking alone around 6am to the burial, met an unknown man on the way. The man who attacked and dragged her to a nearby bush and subsequently raped her, stole her mobile phone, and then fled the crime scene.On the matter, No.13...
The deceased, who also hailed from Moshopha, had reportedly visited their home village over the weekend and returned to Gaborone on Sunday evening. Upon her return, the couple who share a child allegedly got into a heated argument that turned...
The party is expected to convene to elect the new National Executive Committees in Serowe next month (November) and this was part of the process to prepare for that elective congress.BPF’s Central Region comprises four constituencies being the...
Speaking during the closing ceremony of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) symposium held in Gaborone on Friday, Mophuting reflected on Botswana’s historical journey and the lessons it continues to offer in democratic development. She said...
Police reports indicate that the incident occurred last Monday when the suspect visited the girl’s home to confront her parents over an outstanding debt. He allegedly asked the girl to accompany him, luring her to his home, where the sexual assault...
According to Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, the situation has become worrisome as thieves appear to have devised new ways of carrying out the crimes. He said the police have observed that in most of the reported...
The deceased, a Lance Corporal stationed at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB), was discovered by his father at around 1:40pm. According to No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, the soldier hailed from Kopong...
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