Boteti West MP, Samuel Digwa, asked the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, to outline concrete plans to address the recurring challenges that continue to undermine service delivery in rural clinics and...
He was answering a questions asked by Member of Parliament (MP) for Shashe West constituency, Jeremiah Frenzel.The legislator had wanted the Minister to appraise Parliament on billboard advertisements in Gaborone and if he was aware that all prime...
The negative global perceptions of Africa are not harmless or something to brush off or live with. They have a real cost to the continent; about $75 billion annually in disproportionately high interest rates on loans Africa seeks from the world....
The BPF emerged from a controversy-ridden elective congress where the Ookeditse/Reatile axis fired each other from the party in a chaotic fashion. The current developments at the BPF are akin to what had hit another BDP offshoot, the Botswana...
The society says it has decided to protect the independence of the judiciary, to defend the integrity of the legal system, and to ensure that the public can continue to have confidence in the courts.According to a recent statement from the Society...
A different question by a parliamentarian today (Thursday) led to Minister of State President, Moeti Mohwasa, disclosing that two of the choppers will arrive in the country early next year. The Minister, who also serves as Leader of the House (LoH),...
In an interview with Mmegi Online, Ramotswa Police Station Commander, James Moikotlhai said the deceased had a pending single count of murder before his demise.“We have a murder case of a murder accused (Matonko) who was killed on November 9 at...
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...
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