Addressing the media this week, Saleshando argued that Batswana deserve full transparency because the audit was commissioned using the taxpayers’ money.“We paid for this audit, and Batswana need to know what their money was used for,”...
He explained that the suspect, a 22-year-old man residing in the same yard as the victim, allegedly destroyed the padlock on the teenager's house to gain entry."The victim's mother working as a vendor had gone out to sell food in front of a...
According to police, the deceased had not been seen for some time in the morning, something that forced his farm worker to check on him.The worker reportedly tried to wake him up but received no response. He then opened the tent and found the man...
Confirming the incident, Mahalapye Central Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Malakia Gabana, said police received a report of the matter at around 8pm on Sunday.Gabana said the incident occurred near the Kwape cattle post, about two...
The officer then immediately rushed to the crime scene, where they found the woman lying motionless in bed with a rope beside her, he explained.“She did not have any visible injuries, but we suspect that she might have been strangled to death using...
BOL has enjoyed the oil import mandate since April 2024, but recent revelations indicate that the oil parastatal has only imported an average of 60% of the country’s fuel supplies. The balance has been brought in by majority citizen-owned oil...
At Monday’s Parliamentary Committee on Statutory Bodies and State-Owned Enterprises, where Air Botswana was the first to appear, it was revealed that for the financial years between December 2021 and December 2025, the airline was supported by the...
The recent 2024 estimates place the country’s unemployment rate between 23.1% and 27.6%, whilst youth unemployment amongst people aged 15 to 35 is believed to exceed 34% to 43%.Labour experts and worker representatives from different unions say the...
Speaking at the UCCSA Trinity Congregational Church Anti-GBV Campaign Walk, where he served as chief walker, the Finance Minister urged the church to become a voice for victims and a force for change in society.Addressing the congregation after the...
Upon assuming the highest office in April 1998, much of his energy had been focused on meeting the challenges posed by the HIV/AIDS pandemic, where his frank and forthright leadership won him both domestic and international respect.Born on August 21,...
The latest Auditor General's report for the year ended 31 March 2023 highlights unaccounted COVID-19 intervention funds, outstanding Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) debt, missing reports and weaknesses in the management of public resources intended...
Boko appointed Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Limited (“A&M”) to provide forensic audit services for the country. Now the latest audit pulls no punches on the direct tendering method, which has in the past been challenged by the Public Procurement...
The Livestock Support Scheme was implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture following the declaration of a moderate drought year by the President during the 2021/2022 period. The declaration was made on the recommendation of the Botswana...
On Tuesday, the country’s highest court said the date for the judgment will be announced in two weeks. Mupane closed in March 2024 and went up for auction in April 2025, attracting three bids.At the CoA, the first appellant, Kopanang Thekiso, as...
The officers returned to the High Court on Monday (May 4, 2026), expecting progress after the government failed to meet a three-month ultimatum issued earlier this year.Instead, they were informed that the ultimatum process had not been properly...
Despite continuous efforts by authorities to improve road safety, dangerous driving habits remain widespread, turning roads into deadly spaces and contributing to the increasing number of fatal accidents recorded across the country.What remains...
In fact, in the Selebi-Phikwe East constituency, political activity has intensified so dramatically that one could easily mistake the situation for an election season already in full swing. Week in and week out, political parties are flooding the...
Hosted at the Stanbic Bank Botswana Golf Club, the event was the vision of Melissa Modise, a devoted mother of two whose personal journey has become the driving force behind a growing movement.Speaking after the event, she reflected on both the...
Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Pharithi has been offered a two-year secondment following a rigorous and highly competitive international selection process conducted by the United Nations Department of Peace Operations (UNDPO). The...
At the age of 81, her passing marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in local governance, one defined by resilience, dedication, and an unyielding commitment to public service. She will be laid to rest this Saturday in her home village of Moshupa,...
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