Organised by TM Media, the wellness event is expected to bring together families, the corporate sector, government officials and members of the diplomatic community to celebrate healthy living and active ageing.Taking place during the month in which...
Mojadigo, who is serving 20 years sentence for rape, is engulfed in yet another rape trial involving a teenage girl. As the trial continued yesterday before Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi, the state witness, Amogelang Matlolela testified that she...
Thatayaone Suping Suping is claiming more than P1 million in damages after the wrong medication was allegedly dispensed, leaving him with severe skin reactions, persistent itching, emotional trauma, and lasting embarrassment. In court papers, he...
Speaking during the first-ever occasion of the official opening of the third meeting of the second session of the 13th Parliament, Keorapetse said special rights and privileges protect MPs from undue external pressure, but challenges remain.“Beyond...
Botswana People's Party (BPP) president, Motlatsi Molapise, says the party been infiltrated by individuals pursuing their own agendas rather than the interests of the organisation.He declared this view in an interview with The Monitor following...
The fallout stems from a recent party leadership forum, where the Youth League is said to have challenged the party leadership by demanding funding and greater financial transparency.The Youth League has failed to support the amendments ahead of the...
Preliminary investigations indicate that the front section of the truck had already passed the pedestrian before he was struck by the trailer.The incident was confirmed by Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander, Superintendent Mompoloki...
The suspect allegedly claimed that the two had previously been in a relationship.Gantsi Police Station Commander, Superintendent Motlamedi George, said the matter was reported by the victim, who told officers that the suspect approached her at the...
Police said the quintet was nabbed and charged with hunting without permission after they were allegedly caught red-handed with 12 warthogs at a private game ranch in West Hanahai, about 50 kilometres west of Gantsi. The suspects, aged between 19 and...
Gantsi Police Station commander, Superintendent Motlamedi George, said the suspects have been charged with unlawful possession of ivory, contrary to Botswana's wildlife conservation laws.He explained that the two are currently in police custody...
All the victims were Batswana and they comprised three males and six females with the youngest being a six-month-old infant, making the tragedy even more devastating for the affected families.The fatal accident occurred on Sunday night when a...
In a public notice issued yesterday, the Ministry for State President, Defence and Security said the decision was reached after discussions involving Minister Moeti Mohwasa, DPSM, and representatives of public-sector trade unions.“The Ministry for...
In December, the BPC had requested an increase averaging 46% across the various categories of consumers. BERA, as the regulator, held a public hearing in February where many expressed strong opposition to the BPC’s request.In a statement on Monday,...
This comes following concerns over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the capital. The two partners hosted a Wellness Day on Friday under the theme 'Good Health, My Right', bringing together residents, community leaders, and...
The donations, announced during a ceremony held in Gaborone on Tuesday, will support initiatives in education, mental health, healthcare, youth development, gender-based violence prevention, and community development. Addressing stakeholders,...
Whilst the annual walk has become one of Botswana's best-known community initiatives over the past eight years, this year's campaign shines a light on the growing need to create safer environments where every child can live, learn, and...
Speaking yesterday during a ceremony Botswana has never held before, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse and Leader of Opposition (LoO) Dumelang Saleshando hailed the rationale of the official opening of Parliament’s...
In a ruling delivered on June 30, 2026, Magistrate Mareledi Dipate found that the prosecution team had the legal authority to conduct the case and dismissed the defence application, allowing the criminal proceedings to continue. Seretse, Sharifa...
He filed a memorandum of appearance to defend the lawsuit in the High Court, rejecting the state-owned airline's claim that he is liable for P249, 355.39 in damages allegedly arising from his refusal to operate a flight on June 21, 2026.The legal...
The appeal centres on whether the DCEC has constitutional authority to prosecute criminal cases and whether the prosecution against the accused was lawfully initiated. Seretse, Sharifa Noor, Alphonse Molamu Ndzinge, Kgori Capital (Pty) Ltd and Kgori...
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