According to police, the incident was reported on Friday at around 5:30am by the 80-year-old man who was with his wife when the robbery occurred.It is alleged that the couple was asleep when six young men forced their way into the house, assaulted...
The accident occurred at around 6:45am near Block 6 Clinic. The driver of the vehicle reported the incident to the police.Confirming the incident, No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, said the unidentified man was...
Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, said four of the deceased sustained less severe injuries.This, he explained, made it easier for them to be identified, whilst the remaining five suffered extensive injuries,...
He said the 13th Parliament carries enormous public expectations and must rise to the challenge by strengthening its knowledge, embracing innovation, and improving the quality of legislation.Speaking during a Parliamentary Capacity Building Seminar...
The recent uproar surrounding how Village Development Committee (VDC) members are recruited has become yet another reminder of the desperation facing thousands of jobless Batswana, particularly young people. Over the past week, social media...
The fifth Corporate Development Strategy (CDS V) for the period 2026–2030 was ushered in by Minister of State President and Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa. Speaking at the event, Mohwasa, said the strategy reflects government's commitment...
Of the team, 25 will be stationed at Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, whilst the remaining 21 will serve at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in Francistown.Chinese Ambassador, Fan Yong revealed that the group constitutes the 18th Chinese Medical...
While many businesses have responded to the current economic climate by reducing discretionary spending, freezing recruitment or delaying investment, Fairpoint Corporate Services believes there is another area that deserves equal attention, the cost...
The bank's response comes weeks after Alithea obtained an interim High Court order allowing it to preserve documents and electronic records which it believes could help trace the alleged international funds transfer.In its founding papers,...
Speaking during a press conference held at Tsholetsa House in Gaborone on Tuesday, Balopi said the UDC government has failed to meet the expectations of Batswana since assuming office following the 2024 General Election. He stated that instead of...
BOFEPUSU Secretary General Robert Rabasimane said in a statement that the federation rejects what it describes as a unilateral and illegal move disguised as public service reforms. According to Rabasimane, Macholo’s actions have reinforced the...
During a series of questions in Ntlo ya Dikgosi this week, Khama pressed the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, to justify the increase in hunting quotas, explain how community benefits are measured and verified, and account for...
Launching the exercise here on Saturday, Assistant Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Maipelo Mophuting-Dikoloti, described the project as a crucial step towards safeguarding farmers' livelihoods and preserving Botswana's...
In an affidavit commissioned in Eswatini on June 30, Alithea director Vinay Roopchand informed the High Court that the company no longer wished to proceed with the application it had initially launched against FNBB.The latest development comes barely...
Finance Ministry technocrats regularly engage law enforcement, including outside the country, when assessing such proposals in order to weed out fraudsters, scammers and those with nefarious intent.The due diligence is also designed to protect the...
The Lobatse High Court is expected to hear an urgent review application on July 6, 2026, in which PDC Councillor, David Ikanyeng is challenging the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefhile Motshegwa, and other respondents...
Justice Mokwadi Gabanagae on Tuesday ordered that the June 26 ruling obtained by Ramogapi be temporarily stayed with immediate effect and also barred the Minister from implementing any part of that order until the court hears an application seeking...
The testimony came from Ministry of Minerals and Energy economist Manele Rakeitse and former Permanent Secretary Ellen Madisa, who were both called by the prosecution.Their evidence centred on the planning, funding, and procurement of the North West...
This call was made during the opening of a three-day capacity building workshop focused on supporting the implementation of the international standards for treatment of drug use disorders in Botswana this week . The workshop was facilitated by the...
They noted that building resilience requires immediate action rather than reactive responses. The experts emphasised the need to diversify economies, strengthen supply chains, promote value addition, enhance energy security, and improve preparedness...
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