The concern emerged during the Botswana Agriculture Financing Strategy Consultation Workshop held here last week, where the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Edwin Dikoloti, acknowledged that years of subsidies, grants, infrastructure projects,...
The policy forum is expected to be held this month. The policy forum is expected to provide AP members with an opportunity to review existing policies, identify those requiring amendment, and determine whether they align with the UDC's policy...
From the intense historical drama of Nuremberg to the twisty psychological suspense of The Housemaid, DStv has curated a selection of Hollywood’s finest. For. The kiddies, tune into M-Net Movies 4 for DStv Kids Club in the early mornings for...
Jiajin was last year extradited to Botswana from Tanzania for allegedly swindling Batswana of millions in cash through the infamous Ecoplexus scam. He was then slapped with 994 counts of obtaining by false pretence.Appearing before Regional...
Sithole, who is currently in a trial-within-a-trial, is seeking to challenge the admissibility of a confession statement, alleging that he was tortured while in police custody.To prove their argument, the defence counsel Keorapetse Sambere said he...
In an interview with Mmegi Online, Montsosa confirmed that he intends to contest for a parliamentary seat in the Thamaga-Kumakwane constituency ahead of the 2029 General Election, marking a significant shift from the airwaves to public office....
In an affidavit filed before the High Court in a case involving Ramogapi and three executives of Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC), Bayford said he agrees with the applicants that Ramogapi had no legal authority to instruct Kanjabanga & Associates...
The order was granted by Justice Mokwadi Gabanagae on Friday in an ex parte application brought by Ramogapi in his capacity as the minister responsible for BHC.According to the court order, the application was heard on an urgent basis under Order 12...
The executives, Richard Chilisa, Pogiso Thapelo, and Samantha Chabata, have filed an urgent application seeking to have a June 26, 2026, ex parte order granted in favour of Ramogapi set aside.They argue that the order was improperly obtained because...
The duo, Letsibogo Benny Lubisa and Ohimile Kgosietsile, were discharged and acquitted by Justice Keborapele Moesi after upholding the defence's submissions of no case to answer. According to court documents, the charges stemmed from the death of...
Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC) this week, police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that the police service has intensified its security preparations nationwide amid growing concerns that worsening tensions in South Africa...
In a recent media brief, the association representative, Billy Sekgororoane, stated that, to the extent such practices occur, they may further disadvantage compliant retailers and accelerate the transfer of volumes away from smaller operators.“The...
The authority was responding to concerns raised by the Botswana Petroleum Retailers Association (BOPRA), which recently indicated that the practice is hurting smaller independent operators.In response to questions from The Monitor, BERA said it...
Speaking during a virtual event marking the 18th anniversary of the Merck Foundation recently, the First Ladies expressed concern over the persistent discrimination faced by women struggling with infertility. They noted that many women continue to...
But before I close this chapter, I felt it necessary to reach out specifically to you the media fraternity, who have been my partners and friends throughout this journey. My career began with you. I spent 10 years as a journalist at the Department of...
Speaking during a Sponsors Appreciation Engagement held in Gaborone on Thursday, BOTEPCO leadership paid tribute to organisations that provided financial, technical and in-kind support towards the successful hosting of the 13th AFTRA Teaching and...
Kweneng Land Board secretary, Pilane Morokotso, told Mmegi this week that the Board has begun summoning squatters to appear before it and explain their circumstances before formal eviction proceedings commence.Morokotso said the current Board sitting...
Speaking during recent discussions on illicit financial flows, a FIA representative revealed that the agency had received and analysed 850 suspicious transaction reports linked to a range of criminal activities, including fraud, tax crimes,...
The proposed reforms will repeal the Corruption and Economic Crime Act and create a new institution, the Independent Anti-Corruption Agency.Speaking during the national dialogue on illicit financial flows recently, DCEC representative Lentswe...
The staggering amount at the centre of the dispute has thrust Botswana's banking sector into unfamiliar territory, with the investor seeking court intervention, regulatory scrutiny and international assistance to trace the funds.Court papers...
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