Since losing power in the 2024 General Election, where it was reduced to a rump in Parliament after 58 years of uninterrupted rule, the BDP has struggled to redefine itself in opposition.Instead of shaping the political narrative, it has spent much...
This marks a dramatic leap from the P234 million recorded in 2024, representing a staggering 400 percent year-on-year growth according to the latest figures from the Gambling Authority.The surge has been driven largely by the explosive rise of online...
Established in 1994 under the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) government, the DCEC has, for the greater part of its existence, been generally regarded as a ‘useless’ entity. Despite Botswana holding it down for years as one of Africa’s most...
According to the report, a total of 285 fatal road crashes were recorded in 2024, down from 301 fatal crashes in 2023, representing a 5.3 percent decrease. Similarly, the number of lives lost on the roads declined by 12.6 percent, from 396 fatalities...
Speaking during a consultative meeting with members of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi, Boko dismissed the allegations, highlighting that his emotions in such instances are immaterial and he is guided by the constitution. Taking the floor, Kgosi Tshipe Tshipe of...
In a press release issued this week, the ministry emphasised that temporary teachers remain vital to teaching and learning. Permanent Secretary Akanyang Mmoi highlighted their key roles, including covering for educators on study or extended sick...
On Thursday, millions of Ugandans went to the polls to cast their vote in the presidential elections pitting longtime authoritarian, Yoweri 'M7' Museveni, against pop star Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in an election that,...
Iran is entering one of the darkest and most decisive chapters of its contemporary history. What began as nationwide protests has escalated into a brutal confrontation between a population demanding fundamental change and a state determined to retain...
Maologe is alleged to have brutally killed his 43-year-old lover on Christmas Day, a day supposed to be merry for all, but turned out gloomy for the two. He is alleged to have stabbed her multiple times before she succumbed to her injuries.Appearing...
He’s known for advocating radical reforms, particularly in tackling corruption, and has a strong grassroots connection, evident in his recent upset win as Botswana National Front (BNF) treasurer general.Khan’s experience in various leadership...
The accused are Tumelo Mogotsi and Thabo Ntwayakgosi.Appearing before the High Court (Broadhurst Branch) today for trial, the State called a witness, Tshepo Kgotso, to strengthen its case against the accused.In his testimony, Kgotso, who serves as...
Delivering the verdict yesterday, Justice Oteng Motlhala issued an order interdicting the Office of the Receiver from evicting the respondents' employees from the properties listed in the court documents, pending the hearing of the matter.The...
The report not only recaps the legislative and oversight work of the recent session but also draws comparisons with the previous year's SONA, citing improvements in consistent law-making, enhanced accountability, and growing international...
Goodhope Police Station commander, Superintendent Mogogi Mathaba, said the tragedy occurred on Friday following an episode that upset the deceased.According to Mathaba, the deceased had been cleaning the house earlier that day when a disagreement...
Ramogapi said he was unhappy with the increased amounts, stating that he would immediately engage with stakeholders for a review. Several district councils on Friday issued public notices for revised loan amounts for Bonno scheme under D4 scale and...
The objection was raised by the defence lawyer, Unangoni Tema, who argued that the charge was "vague and embarrassing" and "failed to meet the legal threshold" required to sustain a charge of fraud under section 342A of the Penal Code.The defence...
In a media release issued this week, IEC Secretary Jeff Siamisang revealed that the supplementary voters’ registration exercise shall be carried out at the offices of Principal Registration Officers for each constituency between the hours of 7:30am...
In an interview with this publication this week, Kekgonegile called for an urgent review of presidential benefits, insisting that leadership must reflect the economic realities faced by ordinary citizens. In this context, the SG strongly criticised...
The 51-year-old is currently hospitalised at Bokamoso Private Hospital.Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, confirmed the accident in an interview.He said the crash occurred when a VW Amarok, which was...
According to Goodhope police, the incident was reported on Saturday after the parents of the minor, who is a student at a junior secondary school in Lobatse, discovered that she was allegedly sexually involved with a known adult male in the area. The...
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