Delivering judgment recently, Justice Tshekiso Tshekiso ruled in favour of Kesentseng Tsietsa, who had applied for a permanent stay of prosecution over a murder allegedly committed on December 2, 2016, in Nata.Tsietsa filed her application on...
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has set aside funds in the 2026–2027 financial year to settle outstanding payments and certified claims arising from the Development Manager (DM) model adopted by the previous administration.The...
Serowe jurisdiction is registering at least one or two cases every week involving people who defy the ban by slaughtering their animals.The latest incident occurred on Saturday in Moiyabana, where a man was found slaughtering a goat in his yard. A...
With the elective congress scheduled for next month, expectations are high following the postponement of last year’s event. This came after some youth last year destroyed the ballot box, and were then fined for disrupting the elective congress,...
Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi, said the incident occurred around 6 am after the victims had left a nightclub.He said the suspects allegedly found the owner of a Mazda Demio standing next to...
The remains, believed to be human bones, were found under a tree with a rope tied to it, raising suspicion that the deceased may have died by suicide.Kazungula Police Station commander, Peter Masole, told The Monitor that police received a report...
Delivering the keynote address, the Assistant Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Justin Hunyepa, applauded the donation and said the initiative reflects Botswana’s broader commitment to ensuring every child has access to meaningful...
The Minister of State, President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, revealed this when answering a Parliamentary question last week.Mohwasa was responding to a question last Friday by Member of Parliament for Tswapong South Kesitegile Gobotswang,...
Lekgwapheng Police Station commander, Superintendent Mothosera Busang, said police record between two and three cases of housebreaking and theft every week in the area.This came to light when Busang was commenting on two separate incidents that...
FCDE offers access to its sports facilities for staff wellness and recreational activities. Additionally, they are well-positioned to provide introductory sign language training for corporate employees.In her address at the signing of the memorandum...
The house helper named Boitumelo Nchimako (30) stands accused of cruelly punishing a minor aged one year (names withheld) at her place of work. It is alleged that she assaulted the minor leaving him with bruises and abrasions all over the...
Appearing before Broadhurst Magistrate Court today, Nchimako was slapped with an additional charge on her initial charge of cruel punishment contrary to section 61 of the Children’s Acts of the Laws of Botswana. In the new charge, Nchimako stands...
The infighting at BPF, which began last year after the controversial party congress, has escalated into a full-scale legal and political war. The congress, held in Serowe, sparked chaos after allegations of irregularities and the exclusion of certain...
Setlang was suspended alongside the organisation’s board secretary, Kgotso Miles Ollyn. The development was confirmed to Mmegi by BTO Board chairperson, James Mmohe, who declined to provide further details on the reasons behind the suspension.“I...
Presenting the 2026/2027 Budget Speech earlier this week, Gaolathe said repeated cost overruns, inflated budgets, and poor project execution had in the past undermined development outcomes and eroded public confidence in government institutions.He...
In his response to the 20260-2027 Budget Speech on Wednesday in Parliament, he described the issues as the primary "leak" in the national “sekgwama.”Saleshando emphasised that strengthening governance is not merely an abstract concept, but one...
The controversy surrounds allegations that some councillors are not adhering to the party's caucus decisions, a claim that has raised concerns within the party. According to the party constitution, the party caucus is binding, and an action can...
The proposed figure makes an increase of P1.82 billion, or 2.8 percent, over the approved P65.95 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year. Delivering the 2026/2027 Budget Speech on Monday, Minister of Finance, Ndaba Gaolathe, explained that a...
What was once a place of faith, unity and shared history has now become the centre of a bitter and emotionally charged land dispute that has left residents feeling betrayed, threatened and uncertain about their future.The dispute erupted after St...
“This year, ushering in the Year of the Horse, a symbol in Chinese culture of energy, perseverance, strength, and forward momentum. These qualities resonate deeply with the enduring spirit of friendship, cooperation, and progress that characterise...
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