The executives, Richard Chilisa, Pogiso Thapelo, and Samantha Chabata, have filed an urgent application seeking to have a June 26, 2026, ex parte order granted in favour of Ramogapi set aside.They argue that the order was improperly obtained because...
The duo, Letsibogo Benny Lubisa and Ohimile Kgosietsile, were discharged and acquitted by Justice Keborapele Moesi after upholding the defence's submissions of no case to answer. According to court documents, the charges stemmed from the death of...
Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week, police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that the police service has intensified its security preparations nationwide amid growing concerns that worsening tensions in South Africa...
In a recent media brief, the association representative, Billy Sekgororoane, stated that, to the extent such practices occur, they may further disadvantage compliant retailers and accelerate the transfer of volumes away from smaller operators.“The...
The authority was responding to concerns raised by the Botswana Petroleum Retailers Association (BOPRA), which recently indicated that the practice is hurting smaller independent operators.In response to questions from The Monitor, BERA said it...
Speaking during a virtual event marking the 18th anniversary of the Merck Foundation recently, the First Ladies expressed concern over the persistent discrimination faced by women struggling with infertility. They noted that many women continue to...
But before I close this chapter, I felt it necessary to reach out specifically to you the media fraternity, who have been my partners and friends throughout this journey. My career began with you. I spent 10 years as a journalist at the Department of...
Speaking during a Sponsors Appreciation Engagement held in Gaborone on Thursday, BOTEPCO leadership paid tribute to organisations that provided financial, technical and in-kind support towards the successful hosting of the 13th AFTRA Teaching and...
Kweneng Land Board secretary, Pilane Morokotso, told Mmegi this week that the Board has begun summoning squatters to appear before it and explain their circumstances before formal eviction proceedings commence.Morokotso said the current Board sitting...
Speaking during recent discussions on illicit financial flows, a FIA representative revealed that the agency had received and analysed 850 suspicious transaction reports linked to a range of criminal activities, including fraud, tax crimes,...
The proposed reforms will repeal the Corruption and Economic Crime Act and create a new institution, the Independent Anti-Corruption Agency.Speaking during the national dialogue on illicit financial flows recently, DCEC representative Lentswe...
The staggering amount at the centre of the dispute has thrust Botswana's banking sector into unfamiliar territory, with the investor seeking court intervention, regulatory scrutiny and international assistance to trace the funds.Court papers...
Pogiso Thapelo, Richard Chilisa, and Samantha Chabata filed an urgent application before the High Court, seeking to overturn letters issued on 19 June 2026 titled “Early Release from Contract of Employment”.The three executives argue that their...
Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, BPP secretary-general Mmatlha Sankoloba said recent by-election results paint a different picture from narratives circulating online, pointing to the UDC's clean sweep of all by-elections held since assuming...
Speaking in an interview with Mmegi this week, BNF chairperson Moses Bantsi revealed that the party leadership has received reports of some members allegedly positioning themselves for future electoral contests by quietly campaigning in...
With delegates expected to elect a new leadership team, political temperatures within the opposition party have continued to rise. The contest has largely evolved into a battle between two prominent camps: Team Taolo Lucas and Team Unity Dow. As both...
Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week, Bayford revealed that while government has already complied with a court ordered apology to Motsepe-Radebe, it is not prepared to accept the quantum of damages now being...
Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that although the completion of the new stations marks a significant milestone in improving policing services across the country, the service lacks...
The order, issued on June 12, 2026, by a panel of two judges comprising Justice Dr. Onkemetse Tshosa and Justice Onkagetse Pusoentsi, requires the respondents to file the record of proceedings relating to the appointment or provide reasons why they...
However, the process has once again begun without the participation of Manual Workers that have broken ranks with other unions. After years without functioning, the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC) announced this week that government,...
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