A giant of the struggle has fallen!When the nation stood in ululation(s) anticipating the dawn of a new year, on the other hand, a new dawn away from earth was indeed setting in for one of Botswana’s gigantic opposition political figures,...
Lemmenyane takes over from Otsetswe Koboyankwe, who served in an interim capacity for nearly two years following Ellis’s departure, which was reached through a mutual agreement with the then Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC),...
Brief financials posted to the Botswana Stock Exchange this week show that the losses largely stemmed from higher net depreciation, which rose to P220.5 million from P121.6 million. No reasons were provided for the higher provisions for depreciation,...
Loeto appeared before the Extension II Magistrate's Court this morning for two counts of rape. The State revealed that there have not been any developments in the case as they are moving at a snail's pace, because Loeto refused to...
The accused are 40-year-old Ranaka Primary School teacher Thatayaone Motlhanka, 35-year-old Thebephatshwa Air Base soldier Kabelo Mokokota, 36-year-old Ngwaketse Land Board computer technician Bakang Ranthoakgale, and 40-year-old self-employed...
According to a notice shared with MmegiOnline by the family, Koma died on December 31, 2025, and will be buried in Lobatse on January 10, 2026. He is the cousin to the late intellectual and politician Kenneth Koma, who died in 2007.In the late 1980s,...
Mokgopo allegedly viciously attacked his father with a knobkerrie (traditional club), fracturing his ribs and wrists after a family dispute. The father has since been admitted for treatment at the hospital.At the time of the offence, the father-son...
Out of the 83 New Year births, 42 are boys and 41 are girls ."During New Year’s Day the Ministry of Health delivered 83 babies across its hospitals. The total number of babies born include 42 boys and 41 girls,"reads a statement from the ministry...
According to Shoshong police station commander, Superintendent Boemo Bok, the incident occurred at around 5am after the suspect allegedly followed his 21-year-old girlfriend and her new 'lover' from a local bar to his house.“It is alleged...
Police say the duo had travelled to Mosolotshane to welcome the New Year and were drinking alcohol at a local bar when a fight reportedly broke out between them and a group of local youths.Shoshong Police Station commander, Superintendent Boemo Bok,...
The incident followed a report made to the police after the deceased was involved in a fight with another woman at a local bar on Christmas Day. While fighting, the other woman allegedly bit her on the stomach and the deceased reported the matter to...
A press statement issued by the police states that from December 18 to December 28 the country recorded 14 accidents which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, a sharp increase as compared to the same period last year, where 19 deaths were recorded...
The incident occurred on Sunday after he allegedly called his teenage neighbour to his house where he subsequently raped her twice.Narrating what transpired, Goodhope police station commander, Superintedent, Mogogi Mathaba, said it is alleged that...
According to an affidavit deposed by an investigator at the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), the investigators have uncovered money trail and properties which they believe the former minister acquired illegally, during his tenure...
The incident was reported to the police yesterday, leading to the woman’s arrest.Confirming the matter, Goodhope police station commander, Superintendent Mogogi Mathaba, said the suspect allegedly stabbed her 29-year-old boyfriend at a bar on...
The woman was discovered lying in a pool of blood inside the house, with visible stab wounds.According to police, the deceased was last seen on Christmas Day at a family gathering in Metsimotlhabe village. She reportedly left the gathering, informing...
Goodhope Police Station commander, Superintendent Mogogi Mathaba, said the deceased’s body was discovered on December 27 after neighbours went to check on him and found him lying motionless inside the house.Mathaba explained that the owner of the...
Joseph Maologe appeared before the Village Magistrate Court today, where he cut a lonely figure behind the dock as his charge sheet was read out. He appeared confused during the proceedings. Maologe allegedly fatally stabbed his girlfriend multiple...
Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Mbiganyi Letsholathebe, said the victim reported that she met the suspect while walking alone at around 8pm.“He allegedly asked her to accompany him to his house, claiming he wanted to take a...
Mahalapye Acting Police Station Commander, Superintendent Moathodi Onalenna, said police recorded three separate incidents in which three people were stabbed with sharp objects following misunderstandings at different entertainment spots.Speaking in...
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