"HIV is not just a theory, it is not academic, it is not a distance issue - it is life," Moilwa said, her words resonated with the audience. "I see faces, young people, stories, resilience, and myself. Behind every percentage is a young life...
According to the acting Minister, during the 2025/2026 financial year, a total of 44,112 plots were surveyed across the country. This, he noted, forms part of ongoing efforts to address long-standing concerns surrounding land allocation delays....
Organisers explained that proceeds from the showpiece will go towards helping in combatting stock theft and increasing the national cattle herd. The tournament spokesperson, Letumile Lets Montsosa, disclosed that the three-day tournament is organised...
One of the most expensive things a country can lose is international goodwill. In fact, international goodwill is priceless. For a while, investors can continue to be attracted by pure returns, but at some point, the loss of international goodwill is...
Thermal paper, shade nets, and surgical masks have now been added to the growing list of industries protected under Botswana’s trade protection framework. Importers seeking to source these products from outside the country will face higher tariffs...
Although party officials publicly project confidence and peace, lingering divisions from last year’s elective congress continue to cast a shadow over the weekend gathering. Consequently, many observers are questioning whether the party will emerge...
This follows the reinstatement of a criminal prosecution on the controversial National Petroleum Saga (NPF) case this week.In a statement released this morning , Ngakaagae says he has recused himself from all matters involving Seretse. Before being...
The conversation has emerged alongside developments connected to Machaba Safaris, a Botswana based luxury safari operator known for its exclusive, low-density camps.Through one of its shareholders, the company has an indirect link to a new resort by...
The state had hoped to charge Nigerian national, Uchema Njoku (53), and another with fresh charges for aiding the alleged drug cartel to enter the Botswana illegally.Towards the end of last year, the Botswana Police Service (BPS) busted six Mexican...
According to a charge seen by Mmegi Online, the state has charged three persons, Bakang Seretse, Sharifa Noor, and Alphonse Ndzinge, their companies Kgori Capital and Kgori holdings for corruption amounting to P62,720,000.00.The case emanates from a...
Air travel has been frozen in the Middle East since Saturday, effectively trapping Batswana and others in a conflict zone, where the parties involved continue to ratchet up the rhetoric and hardened positions.US and Israeli air forces killed...
Presenting the recurrent and development budget proposal, the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Pius Mokgware, made it clear that the era of business-as-usual is over.At the core of the reform agenda is the implementation of the National...
The officer, Joshua Joseph, who is a deputy officer in command at the Village prison facility, appeared before Extension II Magistrate Court this week and was slapped with the two charges.On the first count as per the charge sheet, the State alleges...
At a time when many have questioned its relevance following its loss of power, the party’s recent retreat demonstrated renewed determination, organisational strength and a refusal to retreat quietly into political obscurity. The gathering, which...
The move follows a recent decision by the Lobatse High Court dismissing the union’s urgent application for an interdict to halt Motsamai’s appointment. Undeterred, the union is now pursuing broader relief, arguing that the process leading to the...
The new law setting out the retirement of the country's AG will only take effect on a date to be announced by ministerial order in the Government Gazette.The Act sets out rules on the retiring age of the AG and explains how appointments may be...
Addressing the issue, BDP president Mpho Balopi stressed that meaningful unity within the party cannot be achieved without the involvement of all its former leaders.He said this at the party's retreat that was held at Majestic Hotel on...
Concerned members, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, questioned both the legitimacy and financial prudence of the retreat. They contend that any resolutions adopted during the meeting cannot formally bind party structures...
According to Divisional Traffic Officer Southern, Assistant Commissioner Boiki Mojalemotho, the incident occurred on Saturday at around 8 pm along Mmamasiloamoka Road in Woodhall, Lobatse.He said the driver who hit the pedestrian failed to stop after...
According to the Mahalapye Central Assistant Police Station commander, Assistant Malakia Gabana, the incident was reported on Saturday morning after the farm owner discovered his employee unresponsive in the yard.“Upon arrival at the farm, about a...
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