Gaolathe was addressing the general public, who included graduands, parents, and stakeholders, during the 10th year Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) graduation ceremony. When addressing multitudes of people who came...
He was ousted from chieftaincy under the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) regime at the height of former presidents Mokgweetsi Masisi and Ian Khama’s animosity.It was then that in 2022, Kgosi Kgamane was dismissed from his duties by the then late...
Mogapi was dismissed from his post in August following a decision of the Disciplinary hearing set up by the union's acting executive director, Uyapo Nkeebeto. Lobatse High Court judge, Ookeditse Maphakwane on Friday interdicted Mogapi's...
Magosi said the agency did not act in contempt of court after failing to pay the former employees as ordered by a Tribunal on Intelligence and Security, and the delay was caused by internal miscommunication and budget constraints, not a refusal to...
The dispute centres on the interpretation of regulations that govern how workers are paid for extra hours, the officers are complaining of gruelling hours without adequate compensation.Mohlouoa Motseko, leading 143 officers, has taken a firm stance...
The report, for quarter one, outlines key developments in HIV testing, treatment, and prevention, revealing both gains and areas of concern.A total of 4,409 individuals were tested for HIV, comprising 3,315 females and 1,294 males. Of these, 107...
Efforts towards constitutional reform were set in motion in December 2021, when former president Mokgweetsi Masisi, acting under the Commission of Inquiries Act, established a Presidential Constitutional Review Commission chaired by former Chief...
The Kgalagadi South Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) position became vacant after the death of the former area MP, Dr. Micus Chimbombi. At the heart of the debate lies a critical question: will the two opposition parties cooperate, or will...
Diana Kaaetze, Sam Brooks, and Hendry Louw have all successfully passed the party’s vetting process and are now actively campaigning to secure the BDP candidacy. This race follows the unfortunate passing of Dr Micus Chimbombi, who was the sitting...
The project went out to tender earlier this year, with interest received from several bidders. However, Mmegi is informed that questions have been raised about the costing of the project, particularly when alternatives are available.“The quote of...
Trade Minister, Tiroeaone Ntsima, told this publication that the government has prioritised certain areas that have potential to boost the export sector, which include the hemp industry, base metal processing, development of Special Economic Zones...
Speaking to Mmegi on Thursday, Serame stated that she, like any other Motswana, responded to a public advertisement for the role.However, recently, President Duma Boko declared his support for Serame, which received mixed reactions from his party, as...
This warning was made by the Minister for State President, Moeti Mohwasa, officiating at the three-day Interpol Global Congress for Sub-Saharan Africa on chemical security and emerging threats, which was held at Avani Hotel in Gaborone. Mohwasa said...
Losing bidder, Ulsan Botswana has dragged winning bidder, Nova Africa/AgaOne joint venture, as well as the liquidator and the Attorney General to court.Mmegi is informed that of the defending parties, Nova Africa and the liquidator have filed papers...
His six-year reign was one of resilience, reform and survival through some of the toughest storms in higher education. A farewell luncheon was held at the institution’s Block 8 campus in Gaborone, where colleagues, council members and students...
He exited the only job that he had served for nearly four decades with a bitter taste in his mouth, considering the way he was treated.As if the pain associated with failed job grading that carried further remuneration was not enough, glaucoma that...
Keipile Stoffel (35), the man at the centre of a viral video in which he is captured assaulting Pearl Montsho (27) in front of minors, stood before the Magistrate facing charges that many expected would set an example for perpetrators of Gender Based...
According to the Francistown District Health Management Team (DHMT) community health nurse Johnson Taruvinga, speaking during a Botswana Business Coalition on Aids (BBCA) forum, widespread dispersion of viral lineage suggests significant...
The stepmother was arrested on Saturday after the victim reported the sexual assault to his teachers on Friday, and they (teachers) reported the matter to the police. Investigating the matter, No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent...
The deceased, who lived alone at his farm, was found lying in a pool of blood with stab wounds to his neck and throat after his neighbours rushed to his aid upon hearing him scream.New-Letlhakane Police Station commander, Superintendent Unoziba Rari,...
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