Loeto is suspected to be a serial rapist in close to 20 rape cases that were all reported in Ramotswa. He is currently charged with three separate counts of rape before the Extension II Magistrate's Court, with the likelihood of increasing the...
According to police, the woman allegedly collapsed weeks ago whilst intimate with her 40-year-old boyfriend. Realising that she was no longer responding, the man reportedly rushed to seek assistance from a neighbour before the pair transported her to...
Moagi appeared before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate today for commencement of his second trial involving corruption and money laundering charges. It is alleged that he used his position as the minister to obtain valuable consideration for Seiyuan...
The deceased was allegedly stabbed during a fight that broke out whilst he and six other young men were playing cards on January 24, 2026.The disagreement reportedly escalated into a physical fight, leaving him with stab wounds to the abdomen and...
The incident recently occurred in Setsile, about 15 kilometres south of Mahalapye.Mahalapye Central Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Malakia Gabana, said police acted on a tip-off and rushed to the scene where they discovered...
According to police, the deceased was allegedly attempting to cross the A13 road when he was hit by a motor vehicle. His identity remains unknown because he was not carrying any identification at the time of the accident.Confirming the incident,...
Confirming the incident, Serowe Police Station Commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, said the suspect recently appeared before the Serowe Magistrate's Court, where he was charged with a single count of rape.Oteng explained that although the...
According to the final results, the UDC candidate secured 335 votes out of 892 valid ballots cast, representing 37.6% of the vote. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) garnered 299 votes, equivalent to 33.5%, whilst independent candidates collectively...
The weekend by-election saw the ruling party, UDC, secure 335 votes out of 892 valid ballots cast, with the BDP coming second by 299 votes.Speaking to this publication on Monday, BDP Secretary General Kentse Rammidi said the party draws encouragement...
Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examining government books for the financial years 2022 and 2023 on Monday, Bayford said a review of outsourced legal services uncovered a system that lacked structure, transparency, and fair...
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee, Bayford revealed that despite growing public interest in the findings of the forensic audit conducted by Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Limited (A&M), his chambers have yet to receive the document for...
Addressing 12 African First Ladies, Dr Kelej said collaboration remains at the heart of the foundation's mission to transform lives through science, technology, and equitable opportunities.Established in 2017 as the philanthropic arm of Merck...
Last Friday, before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s court, he was slapped with two new charges as his charge sheet was amended.In the first count, the former Minister of Minerals and Energy faces a charge of corruption.It is alleged that on or...
In a ruling delivered recently by the Tribunal Chairperson, Dr Godfrey Radijeng, the Tribunal said it had reviewed the legislation establishing the body and found no provision granting it authority to enforce its orders through contempt...
Addressing the 12th Merck Foundation recently, First Ladies Initiative Summit attended by 12 African First Ladies virtually, Boko said Botswana has benefited significantly from programmes aimed at improving inclusive education, healthcare, and...
Prosecutor’s state in the charge sheet that on or about April 17, 2024, the former minister accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company Pty Ltd, via Wisecreatives Investments Pty Ltd. They argue this was a reward for issuing prospecting licences...
The bank says it is investing heavily in digital banking infrastructure, self-service technologies and expanded payment solutions as customer preferences increasingly shift away from traditional branch-based banking towards more convenient digital...
Ikanyeng is seeking an interdict to halt the implementation of the minister’s decision, arguing that it unlawfully reinstates councillor Kabo Ketshogile as council chairperson despite a council resolution that removed him from office through a vote...
The leadership wrangles have intensified following the removal of former council chairperson Kabo Ketshogile, a development that has since triggered legal action and heightened political tensions within the District.BPF member David Ikanyeng has...
Last week, Katjiontjwa declared the mayor’s decision to adjourn the full council meeting for 14 days as “unlawful”, saying it was made without consulting councillors and without the required two-thirds majority vote as prescribed by the Local...
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