In its judgment delivered last Thursday, the court found that the union failed to establish a substantive legal right to challenge the decision, effectively clearing the way for the operationalisation of the council.The Manual Workers Union had...
Currently, Molepolole has a waiting list of 30,000 people, and the last residential allocation was in 2006.When responding to a question from a Member of Parliament for Molepolole North constituency, Dikoloti said, "The land around Molepolole Prisons...
UDC affiliates include the BNF, AP, and Botswana Peoples Party (BPP).The disputes saw AP members announce that they are pulling out from Moono wa Baithuti over the weekend. Usually, elections for the University of Botswana Student Representative...
The resolution was adopted at the recently concluded Senior Officers’ Annual Conference, which was held at Otse Police College, where police commanders spent three days reviewing strategies to respond to emerging crime trends and evolving public...
The resolution was reached at the recent Botswana Police Service (BPS) Senior Officers’ Annual Conference, held at the Police College in Otse, where police leadership expressed concern about the rising spread of misinformation, cyberbullying, hate...
Confirming the incident, Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, said the matter was reported by a 58-year-old man of Dinokwane Ward, owner of the missing goat.Oteng explained that on the day of the incident, the complainant...
The incident was confirmed by Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Officer-in-Charge at Botshabelo Police Station, Detective Assistant Superintendent Modisaotsile Kajata.Police received the report of the duo's fight at around 8am from a tenant...
The deceased, 61, is suspected to have fallen from a moving donkey cart whilst travelling alone. He was later discovered by passerby from a nearby farm who were passing through the area.Police revealed that the deceased was lying in the middle of the...
According to Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, the deceased is alleged to have called one of his relatives earlier, informing her of his intention to take his own life.Alarmed by the call, the relative quickly alerted...
He was addressing the City of Francistown Council session, which started yesterday (Monday) here at the Civic Centre. According to Nyeku, sustainable infrastructure is a critical catalyst for travel, investment, and economic growth.He added that the...
When responding to the 2026 Budget Speech on Friday, the water shortage in and around Molepolole is worrisome.He noted that the project brings renewed hope to the community, which has struggled with an inconsistent water supply. However, he...
Confirming the incident, No.12 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Itumeleng Maruru, said the police received a report of the accident at around 9pm.He explained that the deceased, who was working as a herder at a cattlepost on the outskirts of...
Hwenjere is accused of killing Mashinge between January 5 and 8, 2025, by allegedly hitting him with a rock before he reportedly beheaded him, cut off his arm and manhood, and dump his body in a pit latrine. Mashinge was eventually buried without his...
For the second time in recent weeks, the House was unable to conduct business due to an insufficient number of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the chamber. It later emerged that the sitting fell short by at least seven legislators.Deputy Speaker Helen...
Mongwaketse is accused of uttering chilling words to one Mmannana Mosarwa, saying to her that, “Ke tla go bolaya. Ke kile ka bolaya motho (I will kill you. I have killed before),” at Tlokweng in September.The complainant then reported him to the...
PINI BOTHOKOStaff WriterThe rising levels of violent crime and the growing brutality behind it are casting a shadow over public safety in Botswana, with police warning that fear is steadily eroding community trust and confidence in law...
In Parliament this week, Member of Parliament (MP) for Maun West Caterpillar Hikuama sought clarity from the Ministry of Higher Education on the dragging restructuring process at the country’s largest institution of learning.Hikuama wanted the...
In the Statutory notice seen by Mmegi, the Trust accuses the Tawana Land Board and the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture of acting in bad faith, irrationally and in violation of constitutionally protected rights by halting a lease renewal that had...
However, the Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, pushed back, insisting the government has “no intention” of building a recreational facility for the President and no budget has been set aside for such a project.At...
Rather than engaging in constructive debates that focus on policy solutions, many politicians are now prone to insults, personal attacks, and inflammatory rhetoric. The shift from nuanced, issue-based discussions to divisive, emotional appeals is...
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