In February 2026, African Union (AU) leaders committed to fully operationalising APPM as a strategic "Buy African" initiative through demand aggregation , market shaping and long-term offtake arrangements, By May, the Africa CDC had completed its...
Loeto was recently convicted of a single count of rape after he had violated a woman (names withheld) when she was coming from a night out at Ramotswa. Magistrate Majuta had indicated that the State had proved beyond reasonable doubt that Loeto was...
When his peers dismissed him as a bad loser, Botswana Congress Party (BCP) legislator soldiered on by adopting a slogan of hope, apparently borrowed from his former political home, Botswana National Front (BNF), commonly known as “Chibi che a...
Following the usual Conspiracy Hour, each housemate was handed an envelope, pen and paper and asked to name two housemates they wanted to save. But this time, keeping their choices to themselves was not an option. Once their decisions were made, the...
The State’s consent effectively paves the way for judgment in Khama’s favour over statements he says were defamatory and damaging to his reputation.Khama is suing the Attorney General, Jako Hubona, the Director General of the Directorate on...
The incident reportedly occurred at around 6am on Saturday morning when the teenager was walking to school. It is alleged that she met the suspect, who had covered his face, at a passage on the way to school. According to the police, the man...
The incident is alleged to have occurred recently when the 18-year-old boy reportedly approached his mother, 41, demanding money. It is said that when she refused to give him the money, he allegedly threatened to kill her. According to what he is...
It is alleged that on Friday, the 51-year-old Bishop sent a text message to one of his friends. He said in text that, “Botshelo jwa lefatshe le le ka kwano bo mpaletse, ke ya go leka bosele,” loosely translated as, “Life in this world has...
The Monitor has learnt that the young man had recently returned from visiting his girlfriend at Tewane accompanied by a friend. On their journey home, the deceased allegedly told his friend that he was not feeling well and suspected that his...
The senior military officer, 53, who was recently admitted to the Bokamoso Private Hospital, has since been discharged after spending about a week receiving medical treatment. According to law enforcement officers, the victim told investigators that...
It is said the deceased died from injuries sustained after he was allegedly hit on the head with a steel flat bar. The incident occurred a week ago when the departed was reportedly drinking alcohol with others at a certain yard at the same yard....
This was revealed by Minister of State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa last Thursday when updating on the BDF pensions. He explained to Members of Parliament that the longstanding issue dates back to 2001 when the military transitioned...
Ookeditse was speaking on Saturday when he officiated the third edition of the Shoshong Annual Aerobics Marathon, held under the theme 'Push Limits, Achieve Greatness'.He said physical activity was a vital component of disease prevention and...
The development was revealed to Goodhope District Council (GDC) councillors during an address by chairperson, Gofaone Nkhwane. The civic leaders learnt that the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), under the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, is...
He explained that going to China had provided an opportunity to learn from that country’s approach towards improving livelihoods, with particular emphasis on practical models that could be adapted to uplift communities and improve service delivery...
The health service provider, which already offers a range of healthcare services focusing on maternal, child and male health, says the new initiative is aimed at helping Batswana cope with emotional and mental health challenges that can have serious...
“For one and a half years I have been harassed by the DCEC, (which has been) ...dragging my name through the mud, and I have been watching and listening, and it's all done by the notorious DCEC director without proof,” Salakae said whilst...
The former minister is, amongst others, accused of corruptly using his position to influence and ensure the signing of a government contract worth P1.5 billion in favour of Tau Grading and Building Construction.Salakae told his constituents that the...
Instead, he insists the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has produced no evidence despite months of investigation. “They have alleged that I gave my siblings P3 million or P10 million,” Salakae told constituents yesterday...
This will be amongst the issues taking centre stage at the Real Estate, Compliance & Professional Practice Conference 2026. The gathering will be held in Gaborone and hosted by the Real Estate Institute of Botswana (REIB) on August 28, 2026, under...
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