Five of the seven men appeared before Village magistrate, Tshepo Thedi, yesterday. According to their charge sheet, the seven men, Thabang Lesaumako, Bokamoso Ralotsia, Tumelo Letsapa, Daniel Gideon, and Kgosimolao Aobakwe, are accused of having...
The apex court has reversed a High Court decision that determined that four incidents of forced sexual intercourse over three days constitute a single count of rape.Rivers Kakana, who had thought he had completed his 10-year sentence for rape, has...
CoA justices, Leatile Dambe, Tebogo Maruping, and Modiri Letsididi were in agreement, confirming the decision of High Court judge, Godfrey Radijeng, in awarding him P20,000 as general damages.Tshimologo had sought a total of P900,000 as a combined...
Delivering judgment recently, Justice Tshekiso said Moses was charged with murder contrary to Section 202 of the Penal Code, following the death of Bashe at or near Coloured location in Tati Siding. Moses had pleaded not guilty, placing the burden on...
Backed by ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) legislators, the Bill sailed through yesterday with a commanding majority, cementing Boko’s determination to establish a Constitutional Court (ConCourt), even as voices from across the country...
Scheduled for continuation of trial today before Justice Oteng Motlhala, the first accused, Mogotsi, was a no-show in court despite being remanded in custody.His defence attorney, on one end, Leitshamo Phil, was present in court and sought answers...
The matter arose from a court ruling in which four DIS agents successfully challenged the legality of their scheduled disciplinary hearing and obtained an order directing that no action be taken on it.The officers, Pulane Kgoadi, Kuda Malikongwa,...
As the party prepares for its upcoming elective conference in July, attention has once again turned to its long-serving leader, Dumelang Saleshando. He has led the BCP since 2010, and is now seeking to extend his tenure to 20 years, with ambitions of...
The BCP secretary-general, Goretetse Kekgonegile, has cautioned party members against engaging in premature campaigning, stressing that the official electoral process has not yet begun.Speaking in an interview with Mmegi on Tuesday, Kekgonegile said...
At the centre of this drama lies a peculiar and now entrenched culture of ‘expel the expeller’. In the BPF, authority is no longer asserted through structures or consensus, but through letterheads. Leadership is not decided in congress halls, but...
From modest beginnings in Palapye to one of the most strategic diplomatic postings in Botswana’s foreign service, Kenosi steps into the role at a time when the country’s economic fundamentals are under pressure. Slowing growth, constrained fiscal...
Consequently, Keorapetse said, it has become increasingly difficult for Parliament to determine a single, authoritative stance from the party.“Our office does not mingle or interfere with the internal affairs of political parties,” he said in...
UDC has three affiliates, being the Botswana National Front (BNF), Botswana People’s Party (BPP), and Alliance for Progressive (AP).In recent weeks, the coalition has been confronted with a series of internal challenges that have raised questions...
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nelson Ramaotwana, told Parliament this week that the cost of maintenance on a debtor who has been sent to prison is P105 per person per day.Ramaotwana was responding to a question from Member of...
Across social media platforms, a significant number of commentators questioned the cost-effectiveness of leasing vehicles, arguing that the move could place an unnecessary burden on public funds at a time when the country is grappling with economic...
The consequences also seem not severe as the Directorate is yet to take action against any individual. She says the Directorate has not taken action against anyone and continues to encourage eligible declarants to declare in order to reach the 100%...
Presenting a speech to the Committee of Supply on Wednesday, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nelson Ramaotwana revealed that as of March 18, 2026, the country’s prisons were holding 4,457 inmates against a designed capacity of...
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) is due to announce the quantum of tariff increase agreed with the government, after the Botswana Power Corporation lodged an application for an average 46% increase in tariffs from April 2026.Under the...
In a public notice issued today, the Ministry stated that the decision was prompted by ongoing rainfall that continues to affect road conditions within the reserve.The notice stated that despite some progress observed in recent days, accessibility...
Loeto is suspected to be a serial rapist in close to 20 rape cases that were all reported in Ramotswa. He is currently charged with three separate counts of rape before the Extension II Magistrate's Court, with the likelihood of increasing the...
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