The officers say the quantity of the suspected drugs recovered in the two incidents suggests that the suspects may have been involved in drug trafficking.Confirming the arrests, New Letlhakane Police Station commander, Superintendent Unoziba Rari,...
According to police, the deceased and the suspect were members of a cooperative society, commonly known as a motshelo, where members take turns hosting gatherings at their homes and sell various items, including alcohol.The incident occurred when...
The deceased was discovered by a 63-year-old woman who had gone to collect firewood in a bushy area near a hill situated between Gabane and Mmankgodi villages. Upon making the discovery, she immediately alerted the police.Confirming the incident,...
Launching his Strategic Guidance and reflecting on his six-month journey at the helm of the BDF, Mophuthing shared personal experiences from his rise through the military ranks, using his own story to inspire soldiers and commanders alike.The BDF...
Speaking at a recent two-day workshop on the Public Service Act No. 5 of 2026 and conditions of service organised by the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM), Bayford said the traditional approach of addressing legal issues only after...
The hearings are scheduled to take place at Parliament Auditorium, and during the sittings, Accounting Officers from various government ministries will appear before the committee to provide updates and progress reports on assurances and commitments...
Acting Minister of Agriculture Dr Edwin Dikoloti revealed the plan during a Kgotla meeting he addressed in Otse yesterday."Deputy Permanent Secretary for Livestock Farming Dr Kefentse Motshegwa has started engaging with the Prisons Officials as we...
Confirming the incidents, Serowe Police Station commander, Senior Superintendent Poloko Oteng, said the suspect remains at large, whilst investigations are ongoing.Oteng explained that the suspect, his 41-year-old ex-girlfriend, and her female friend...
Staff protested on Friday morning and handed over a petition to the Council chair, Howard Sigwele, and other officials, outlining a list of grievances.Chief amongst the complaints is unpaid Performance Management System (PMS) dues and allegations...
Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026? DStv offers the ultimate viewing experience, transforming your living room into the ultimate football stadium. Fans can watch every FIFA World Cup 2026 match live on DStv Access, DStv Family, DStv Compact, DStv...
MOKATAKO: Seosenyeng Moraladi says that in his 74 years spent living in the border village, he has never seen Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). His parents never mentioned the disease during their years. “We had never heard of it nor seen it,” he...
With the Department of Veterinary Services and support services such as Botswana Police Service and the Botswana Defence Force, stretched thin across the vast zone, mephato at the village level have taken the frontline of not only defending the...
The village of fewer than 700 people, according to the last census, is part of Zone 11, the second-largest disease control zone, which covers an area larger than that of Portugal.Othusitse Tsamaise is one of the devastated farmers who was fast pushed...
Unfortunately for her, she is now down 11 goats after they landed in a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)-“red zone” where any stray livestock is terminated, in Zone 11. Of the 11, nine were female, six of them pregnant, and the other three had small...
While the Police in Phitshane Molopo are complaining that communities continue to disregard protocols set to contain the disease by crossing at times carrying meat at ungazetted areas, veterinary officials lament that they continue to confiscate meat...
MOKATAKO: As Parliament wrapped up its sitting last month, legislators approved a critical motion. Boteti West Member of Parliament and Chief Whip, Sam Digwa, successfully requested his colleagues to “urgently re-demarcate existing veterinary...
According to leaked communications, some members believe there is a growing disconnect between councillors, Members of Parliament (MPs) and Cabinet Ministers, leaving grassroots representatives uninformed about pressing challenges. One such was...
For months, government officials have repeatedly spoken about economic difficulties facing the country, citing shrinking revenues, unemployment, and pressure on the national budget. Ministers and senior government leaders have consistently urged...
This comes hard on the heels of the BNF secretary-general, Dr Stephen Modise, writing a letter postponing the regional elective congress on the day of the elections, when the members were already gathered and ready to cast their votes. In his letter,...
According to a legal notice dated May 12, 2026, lawyers acting for Tshepo Skuuman Pilane from Monthe Marumo Attorneys say their client intends to take legal action against the government, the Permanent Secretary to the President, the Commander of the...
Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.
