The Society has now threatened to withdraw its nominated member from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), warning that public confidence in the courts is directly linked to confidence in how judges are appointed.Speaking during the official opening...
According to the charge sheet, Jerry faces a single count of rape. It is alleged that he had sex with a 12-year-old minor at Kgosing ward at Makobo last Thursday (January 29).Prosecutor Moathodi Macheng, in securing his remand, stated that their...
Since assuming government in 2024, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), as a human rights government, lifted corporal punishment.Responding to a question in the just-ended Ntlo Ya Dikgosi session from Kgosi Khachana III of North East, the...
The issue came into sharper focus last week when the BNF formally introduced its central committee (CC) during a press briefing. The party also announced that it would soon constitute its sub-committees. However, it became evident that the additional...
The conference scheduled for July 2026 in Mogoditshane signals a deliberate shift by the party to tighten its internal democratic processes following past electoral challenges. BCP secretary-general Goretetse Kekgonegile said the upcoming elective...
They agreed that such a court is long overdue in order to safeguard fundamental human rights. Addressing the councillors on Thursday, Ramaotwana argued that a Constitutional Court is essential for a democratic government that upholds human rights. He...
Their argument is that continued inaction on the part of government has left the community landless, economically constrained and unable to develop.The councillors raised the issue while debating the role of the Constitutional Court, arguing that the...
According to the latest December 2025 AIU classifications, Botswana is now in Category B.National Federations (NFs) are categorised annually by the AIU Board in three different categories: A, B, and C, according to the level of doping risk to the...
The session addressed concerns over its scope, timelines, and role in tackling national issues such as corruption, while leaders urged safeguards, clearer mandates, and prioritisation of the ongoing constitutional review.Mohwasa emphasized that the...
The man who was credited for bringing the DIS to life keeps on trying to ask questions about what he terms abuse of office by the directorate and its management. He has however not been successful, but continues to ask. Earlier in the week, Khama was...
The accusation was made by Bangwato paramount chief Kgosi Ian Khama today when he rose on a point of order when the House’s business of the day commenced. Khama said Nthaile, who was standing in for the Minister of State President, Defence and...
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has launched a new Military Justice System aimed at transforming discipline within the force by embedding fairness, accountability and constitutional compliance at the core of its internal governance. Officiating at...
Butterfly, an agent with the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), was reinstated to work in 2023.Despite the issue being of national and international interest, no public explanation has been made to reconcile her reinstatement and the...
Although the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) had not responded to emailed questions by Press time yesterday, other insiders said the results of the emergency probe were being fast-tracked and due by Thursday afternoon.Under a restocking...
The alleged murder incident took place in Ramotswa last week. It is alleged that after the female officer stationed at the Old Naledi Police's home was broken into, she mobilized a group of four men to go and search for the perpetrators.Instead...
The incident was reported to Serowe Police Station on the same day. Acting Station Commander Mokganedi Gaofoge told Mmegi that the motive behind the murder-suicide case is still unknown, while investigations are still ongoing.“We still do not know...
Last Wednesday, Ramotswa Police Station commander James Moikotlhai revealed that a fight erupted between opposing groups of four and two men, which led to the demise of one in the quartet, whilst another from the duo is hospitalised and critically...
Malema stands accused of raping a UB student (name withheld), then 18 at the time, on January 9, 2024.It is alleged that the now-retired lecturer sexually violated the complainant when she had gone to the accused’s office to enquire about her...
Movement of all cloven-hoofed animals is prohibited except within Ngamiland, Okavango and Chobe and all permits revoked with immediate effect.Movement of fresh products from cloven-hoofed animals is suspended with immediate effect and exports of such...
According to the order, what the state did by flagging the Mzwinila family passports was unlawful. The court further ruled that the state should stop ‘warrantless’ search and seizures on their properties.“The respondent (state) is further...
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