The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) are reportedly facing challenges in rallying support from some members who lost in their respective primary elections.According to insiders, they believe the alleged...
Ketshogile has filed an urgent application before the Mahalapye High Court seeking an order recognising him as the lawful Chairperson of the Palapye District Council.According to court papers filed on Wednesday, Ketshogile argues that his removal...
Councillor Ikanyeng David, who was voted Chairperson of the Council before the recent dissolution, has brought objections to the court's attention in a case in which his rival, Kabo Ketshogile is seeking an order to nullify the former as the...
Lucas described the suspension as a decision that transcends partisan politics and should be treated as a matter of national interest.He emphasised that the PDC plays a crucial role in providing essential services to residents, and any disruption of...
Over the past two weeks, several councillors at the Serowe District Council (SDC) have been repeatedly locked into caucuses amid attempts by some members to unseat the current council chairperson, Atamelang Thaga.These developments highlight tensions...
Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Government Assurances, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Mokganedi Mokopasetso, revealed that the current economic crisis is likely to further delay the...
The revelation was made by the ministry's Director, Moemi Batshabang, when he appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances this week. Batshabang was responding to concerns raised by the Member of Parliament for...
Speaking during a panel discussion held at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (BUAN) in Sebele, Gaborone, on Tuesday on the importance of a Constitutional Court, Associate Professor of Law, Tachilisa Balule, described the moment...
The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by GCIC and GCC to ensure that all business and building signage within the city complies with established planning, safety and advertising regulations. Through the exercise, the two entities aim to...
Today, no one needs to redraw Botswana’s borders to diminish its sovereignty. All it takes is a smartphone, a fabricated headline, a network of anonymous social media accounts, and, in some cases, a few well-placed brown envelopes.Now picture this....
The future of Botswana’s media may depend not on whether government funds journalism, but on how effectively it protects journalists from those who control the purse strings.The debate surrounding Botswana’s Draft Media Bill 2025 and its proposed...
In a statement released on Friday, the union however welcomed efforts to address the shortages but maintained that the problem remains unresolved. “While we welcome all efforts aimed at restoring the availability of medicines, the Union wishes to...
Mokomeng is facing a total of nine charges, including the three murders of Elizabeth Ramolala, Alefha Ramolala, and Katlego Ramolala from the Kgomokasitwa killings. Other charges include attempted murders of Happy Ramolala, Dibotelo, arson, and...
During the visit, the Minister expressed strong admiration for the university, describing it as a “global TVET model” and stating that “seeing is believing.”As the eighth institution on his tour, he noted a special significance in the number...
Prosecution and defence have both indicated that they are yet to comply with pre-trial requirements as per Order 68. Sepopa stands accused of fatally shooting his wife Bogolo Sepopa alongside his junior Same Moapare back in July 2023.Appearing before...
The septuagenarian Nkawana schooled at Swaneng between 1972 and 1976. However, his involvement in the public service saw him exercising restraint and remaining slothful in politics. The 70-year-old legislator had an illustrious career in public...
The consignment, handed over on Tuesday morning, comprised medication used in the management of high blood pressure, hypertension, cholesterol-related conditions and diabetes. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Farouk Ismail Group (Pty) Ltd...
This comes after the councillors toppled PDC chairperson Kabo Ketshogile with a motion of no confidence and voted in David Ikanyeng as their preferred chairperson. Ketshogile is the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) councillor, whilst Ikanyeng is...
Addressing a full council meeting yesterday (Monday), Bogatsu said the council was unable to allocate plots to applicants as there were no serviced residential plots available for distribution.“However, the Land Board is actively engaging relevant...
Taking the stand before Village Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi in the ongoing Sefalana robbery trial, Moremong distanced himself from the November 25, 2022, attack, repeatedly telling the court that he had no knowledge of the robbery plans and was...
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