The top government accountant faces charges of corruption and abuse of public office contrary to Section 2A (1) and conflict of interest contrary to Section 31 (1) (b) of the Corruption and Economic Crime Act. According to court documents, Moreri is...
They comprise: BOPEU, BTU, BONU, BDU, NALCGPWU, and have been involved in back-and-forth salary negotiations with the government, but have never come to any fruition.With the two parties involved in talks that have not yielded any results, the unions...
Addressing members of the media this morning (Wednesday), Makgekgene stated that the two institutions have however buried the hatched and set bounderies.“The other issue that is always making rounds is the relationship between the DCEC and DIS. The...
The 401 DIS employees had registered several victories against the DPSM and DIS in a case in which they had taken the employer to court for breach of contract (for refusal to pay them backpay dating as far back as 2001). Their main contention was...
When addressing the nation on the state of health on Monday, President Boko said the decision follows an approval by the Ministry of Finance of a virement request by the Ministry of Health to avail an amount of P250 million as emergency funds to...
"It must be noted that the current prices often are inflated five to 10 times, and under the current economic conditions, this scenario is not sustainable. To illustrate this inflation of prices, an estimate received from CMS for a full year’s...
Khupe was convicted of house-breaking, stealing from a dwelling house, robbery, and theft of a motor vehicle, and sentenced to 10 years behind bars.According to court documents, on or about October 27, 2017, at Pitikwe Township in Lobatse, Bokani...
In his address, Maoketsa said that this year's proceeds will go towards addressing water challenges experienced in their region, particularly Letlhakane, which is faced with a significant shortage of water, hence the theme 'A Walk for...
During the OLDM GM’s charity walk held over the weekend, the Speaker of the National Assembly and chief walker, Dithapelo Keorapetse, emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing water challenges and promoting health and wellness in...
The family has expressed deep dissatisfaction over remarks made about their late father, uncle, and respected leader during the gathering.The controversy stems from comments by some members of the Serowe community, who questioned what the party would...
Speaking yesterday during the African Union (AU) conference on the Illicit Synthetic Drug trade, US Ambassador to Botswana Howard Van Vranken disclosed that these cartels are often working with local networks in the targeted African countries. He...
What was billed as a tribal gathering at Serowe College of Education quickly revealed its political undercurrents. From the moment BDP president Mpho Balopi and party veteran Daniel Kwelagobe took the stage, the air was tense. When the floor opened...
To some Serowe residents, Khama’s gesture is not just symbolic; it is steeped in tradition and signals a possible thaw in long-standing tensions.“In Sengwato culture,” explains elderly Kesegofetse Lopang, “when someone fines you and then...
The companies under the name Nogid (Pty) Ltd/ Smidek Management International GmbH Partnership had taken legal action after the hospital withdrew the tender award, which they believed had already been granted to them.They had claimed in their appeal...
Speaking to The Monitor shortly after the meeting, Rammidi said some of the remarks from the community were made in the heat of the moment. He added that the party’s Central Committee (CC) would reconvene to discuss the concerns raised by the...
According to Kazungula Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Sefane Mokgethi, on the fateful late afternoon, the 38-year-old mother had left her boyfriend with the children, one of them being the victim and her siblings aged three...
The deceased, a man from Majwaneng, is reported to have been visiting fellow herders in the area when the accident occurred.According to police, the man was handling the gun recklessly, striking it against a stone, when it discharged and fatally...
The duo, aged 34 and 35, were intercepted during a stop, question, and search operation at the CA Sales traffic lights near Game City Mall on Saturday afternoon.They were reportedly travelling in an Altezza vehicle from the southern part of the...
According to the police, the vehicle owner had left his car at the car wash to be cleaned when an unknown man allegedly arrived, claiming that the owner had sent him to collect it. The suspect reportedly told the carwash attendants that the vehicle...
From Sir Ketumile Masire’s lonely vigil over a young, drought-stricken republic, to Festus Mogae’s defiant spending in the face of the Great Recession, and now to Duma Boko’s battle with a waning diamond age, the story is one of decisions taken...
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