According to the final results, the UDC candidate secured 335 votes out of 892 valid ballots cast, representing 37.6% of the vote. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) garnered 299 votes, equivalent to 33.5%, whilst independent candidates collectively...
The weekend by-election saw the ruling party, UDC, secure 335 votes out of 892 valid ballots cast, with the BDP coming second by 299 votes.Speaking to this publication on Monday, BDP Secretary General Kentse Rammidi said the party draws encouragement...
Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examining government books for the financial years 2022 and 2023 on Monday, Bayford said a review of outsourced legal services uncovered a system that lacked structure, transparency, and fair...
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee, Bayford revealed that despite growing public interest in the findings of the forensic audit conducted by Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Limited (A&M), his chambers have yet to receive the document for...
Addressing 12 African First Ladies, Dr Kelej said collaboration remains at the heart of the foundation's mission to transform lives through science, technology, and equitable opportunities.Established in 2017 as the philanthropic arm of Merck...
Last Friday, before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s court, he was slapped with two new charges as his charge sheet was amended.In the first count, the former Minister of Minerals and Energy faces a charge of corruption.It is alleged that on or...
In a ruling delivered recently by the Tribunal Chairperson, Dr Godfrey Radijeng, the Tribunal said it had reviewed the legislation establishing the body and found no provision granting it authority to enforce its orders through contempt...
Addressing the 12th Merck Foundation recently, First Ladies Initiative Summit attended by 12 African First Ladies virtually, Boko said Botswana has benefited significantly from programmes aimed at improving inclusive education, healthcare, and...
Prosecutor’s state in the charge sheet that on or about April 17, 2024, the former minister accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company Pty Ltd, via Wisecreatives Investments Pty Ltd. They argue this was a reward for issuing prospecting licences...
The bank says it is investing heavily in digital banking infrastructure, self-service technologies and expanded payment solutions as customer preferences increasingly shift away from traditional branch-based banking towards more convenient digital...
Ikanyeng is seeking an interdict to halt the implementation of the minister’s decision, arguing that it unlawfully reinstates councillor Kabo Ketshogile as council chairperson despite a council resolution that removed him from office through a vote...
The leadership wrangles have intensified following the removal of former council chairperson Kabo Ketshogile, a development that has since triggered legal action and heightened political tensions within the District.BPF member David Ikanyeng has...
Last week, Katjiontjwa declared the mayor’s decision to adjourn the full council meeting for 14 days as “unlawful”, saying it was made without consulting councillors and without the required two-thirds majority vote as prescribed by the Local...
Representing the agents, lawyer Uyapo Ndadi submitted that the law makes payment of shift allowances mandatory for employees working rotational shifts and asked the court to dismiss the government's appeal against the ruling.Ndadi contended that...
The use of OK1 to transport a foreign head of government suddenly attracted attention, with questions emerging about whether the deployment of the aircraft is quite in order at a time when government spending remains under intense public scrutiny...
The decision was taken on Thursday when officials from the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs appeared before the committee to account for the implementation of the project undertaken under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP). The...
Appearing before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Siamisang revealed that the IEC is rolling out a series of technology-driven reforms aimed at modernising voter registration, managing electoral data more efficiently and eliminating...
Chief Registrar of the High Court, Mompati Taolo, appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances this week, where members questioned the judiciary's spending patterns and the slow pace of infrastructure development despite...
This was the key message emerging from the latest Kgwebo Connect Series, where Tebogo Modisagape of Val Interiors highlighted how strong relationships between businesses and bankers can become a catalyst for growth.Speaking during the discussion,...
The event, scheduled for June 27, 2026, will feature a 20-kilometer guided hike to the historic Legaga la ga Kobokwe (Kobokwe Cave), one of Botswana's treasured heritage sites located near Molepolole. Organisers say the festival seeks to combine...
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