Delivering his judgment in the case of Dikalelo Mphakelwa, charged with murder in 2015 and convicted in November 2025 following a staggering 13-year legal odyssey, Kebonang held that proceeding with sentencing would be “incompatible with justice,...
The suspect was arrested on Sunday after the teenager’s grandmother reported her missing when she failed to return home for the night.Police immediately launched a search, which led them to the young man's residence.Kazungula Police Station...
The joint crime-fighting effort by the Botswana Police Service (BPS) and the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), themed 'A crime-free festive season and beyond', attracted a large crowd at the Mogoditshane Fighters grounds recently.Speaking during...
Guests began arriving from 10:30am for registration before the programme formally opened with a prayer delivered by Maipelo Moalafi, BOTEPCO Manager for Ethics, Standards and Compliance. The Director of Ceremonies, Mercy Rebaone Thebe, who is the...
The retired lecturer is alleged to have sexually assaulted the female student (names withheld) back on January 9 2024 who was 18 at the time.It is alleged that he raped the student in his office at the Social Sciences Block. Malema is now facing a...
The Member of Parliament (MP) seat became vacant after the death of the late area MP, Dr Micus Chimbombi. According to returning officer Levis Thupa, UDC candidate Tokyo Modise emerged as the winner after receiving 6,766 votes. This outcome places...
Gabane-Mmankgodi legislator Kagiso Mmusi had asked the minister whether he issued a special directive to Land Boards to speed up land allocations for Bonno projects, if so, how many plots have been allocated across the country and which companies...
The suspect was reportedly hitchhiking when the vehicle he had boarded was stopped during a routine 'stop-question-and-search' operation.During the operation, law enforcement officials instructed all passengers to get off with their...
Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe said crime in Botswana "remains manageable," but warned that rising violence and emerging criminal patterns require heightened public vigilance. An analysis of targeted crimes recorded between January and September...
The project is scheduled for a 10-month implementation period, with BoAD serving the Persons with Disabilities cohort. Speaking to The Monitor, BoAD executive director, Shirley Keoagile, said the objectives of the project are to increase access to...
There have been an increasing number of reports from supermarkets such as Choppies, Pep, and Ackermans, Station commander for the area, Superintendent Poloko Oteng stated.According to Oteng, the offences are mainly committed by groups of young...
The latest incident comes as motor vehicle theft continues to plague Greater Gaborone, with Honda Fit and Mazda Demio models remaining prime targets for criminals. According to law enforcement officials, the Gabane theft occurred on Saturday night...
Aumake Aaron, the chairperson of the Botswana National Children's Consultative Forum, emphasised the need for governments, development partners, and communities to create a safe environment for children. "Today's theme calls upon our...
The question of legitimacy to the party presidency was settled yesterday with the announcement that Ookeditse, the winner of the contested elective congress in Serowe earlier this month, would take the helm.To avoid crumbling under the weight of...
Leaders of the local labour union argue that recent assertions by President Duma Boko on terms being agreed for the minimum wage were ‘unjust’ and disadvantage public service employees. UDC had promised a P4, 000 minimum wage during its campaign...
In an interview with Sedimonyane on Sunday, he did not hold back his frustrations, arguing that the limited assistance he received significantly undermined his ability to mount a competitive campaign against better-resourced opponents. Sedimonyane...
For Modise, the win is more than a political achievement; it is a call to action from residents who believe in his vision, track record, and promise to work hand in hand with the community to tackle long-standing challenges. The newly elected MP says...
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) executive secretary, Ame Makoba, acknowledged the outcome whilst emphasising the party’s resilience. “We accept the results, though we had hoped to win,” Makoba said. “Remember, we just lost power, but we...
Since he took over last year, Boko has been criticised for failing to wield the axe, and now that he is finally swinging the chopper, it is the female heads who are being sacrificed on the block.In what once stood as a proud hallmark of gender...
Speaking at a press conference this morning, former party president Mephato Reatile said he concurs with the decision and believes it was done in the best interest of the organisation. He said he is stepping aside from leadership and pave way for...
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