The party’s constitution appears not to provide an explicit, standalone clause empowering the gathering to vote him out of office mid-term. Balopi remains in charge despite growing calls from some party members for him to step aside following the...
The three-day gathering comes at an important period for the former ruling party, which is working to reposition itself following its loss in 2024.Consequently, party members are expected to use the meetings to reflect on the organisation's...
The celebrations are being held under the theme 'Building Resilience, Driving Prosperity', providing an opportunity to strengthen national unity, showcase rich cultural heritage, and create opportunities for local businesses, artists,...
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) confirmed yesterday that the child arrived in Botswana on the evening of September 20, 2026, and is in good health. The child was born in Moscow in November 2025 to a Motswana who was studying in Russia at...
The call was made by No.13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, following an accident in which a 39-year-old cyclist was injured after being hit from behind by a vehicle along A12 Road recently. Matshego said the cyclist was...
The five men were travelling from Francistown to Palapye when police stopped and searched their vehicle at a roadblock. Palapye Police Station Commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, told The Monitor that the driver of the vehicle was a...
Police in the area are investigating the incident, which was reported on Saturday morning. Law enforcement officers suspect the victim may have fallen into the hole on Friday. Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Moneedi Mhaladi,...
The incident occurred recently after the elder brother reportedly prepared soft porridge but failed to dish out a portion for his younger brother, resulting in a misunderstanding that later escalated into a physical fight. Serowe Police Station...
The cohort is the second for the year-long climate change media fellowship implemented under the Action Research to Enhance Effective Coverage of Climate Change Issues in Africa (ARECCCA) project, with support from the International Development...
Former Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Eric Molale is expected to appear before Dipate on October 9, joining a growing list of former senior government officials and politicians who have passed through this courtroom in high-profile criminal...
Balopi and his co-accused appeared before the Regional Magistrates’ Court this week and are facing seven different charges ranging from fraud to money laundering.The charges paint a picture of money allegedly obtained from the Citizen...
Molale was this week added as the eighth accused in the corruption case involving past immediate Transport and Infrastructure minister Noah Salakae and six others, bringing the alleged Ghanzi-New Xade road procurement saga directly into the debate...
In the matter which was dismissed by the court recently, Beef companies, JS Beef (Pty) Ltd and Primefast (Pty) Ltd, were suing the Director of Veterinary Services, Dr Kobedi Segale, and the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, and...
This comes after the High Court found that the companies behind the case had failed to establish their legal standing to sue. Justice Onkagetse Pusoentsi dismissed the application by Energy Integrated Tech-Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Energy Integrated...
The disagreement has exposed tensions in the UDC after some direct members reportedly challenged the BNF’s decision to field Thabiso Galebotse as its candidate for the ward. It centres around whether the ward should be contested by a BNF candidate...
The by-election follows the death of the UDC councillor after a short illness, leaving the ruling party fighting to retain the ward it snatched from the BCP during the 2024 General Election. For the BCP, the contest presents an opportunity to reclaim...
The situation was dire that 124 diarrhoea cases were registered in a single week, although the situation has improved with latest figures sitting at 57. Addressing councillors this week, GDC chairperson, Thabiso Kebadirile said while there was a...
GCC Mayor, Oarabile Motlaleng, told a full council meeting earlier in the week that the deteriorating infrastructure remained a major concern for the city. Consequently, he stressed the need for continued investment in rehabilitation to address the...
A company launched a product and sought media coverage. That world is disappearing. Today, institutions do not merely communicate with the media. They increasingly operate as media organisations themselves.They have websites, newsletters, podcasts,...
Today, that order is changing. Batswana are still falling in love, living together, and having children, but many are marrying much later, whilst others are not marrying at all.Statistics Botswana's latest figures show that just 4,517 marriages...
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