This morning his lawyer, Busang Manewe updated the court on the approach of their defence. “This matter is scheduled for status hearing today and we would like to update the court that the defence will call only one witness,” Manewe said.Manewe...
The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salakae, told Parliament yesterday (Monday) that Botswana Railways is an autonomous body that undertakes its own procurement processes. He said that as the minister responsible, he has not been...
Answering a question in Parliament from Molepolole North MP Arafat Khan, the Minister of Environment & Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, answering on behalf of the Minister of Finance, said the government had failed to meet its statutory payment turnaround...
The legislator has, through attorney Kitsoyaone Lekang, written a cease and desist letter to Pilane over a comment in a Facebook post by another user. According to the letter, Pilane commented on a Facebook post, posted by one user under the name...
The incident comes just weeks after a separate case in Selebi Phikwe in which a man allegedly killed his older brother, raising fresh concern over violent disputes within families.Confirming the latest incident, Botshabelo Police Station commander,...
Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Barariwa Mathoothe, revealed this when responding to a question in Parliament from Mogoditshane East MP, Letlhogonolo Barongwang. The MP had sought clarity on the number of licensed and unlicensed...
Matlhare is alleged to have been found in possession of the diamonds on or about March 12, 2026, at Doppio Zero. According to the charge sheet, he was not authorised or exempt in any manner to possess the precious stones.The state alleges that the...
Officiating at the commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, organised by the Botswana Women Police Network recently, Marathe said the occasion offered an opportunity to reflect on progress made in advancing gender equality whilst renewing...
Naledi police in Gaborone are investigating the violent robbery. According to No. 13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, the incident occurred at around 12 pm as the victim, a Ramotswa native, was driving home from his...
According to Moroka village leader, Kgosi George Moroka, the borderline fence is in a dilapidated state, facilitating illegal activities like fuel smuggling, car theft, cattle rustling, and drug and human trafficking."The petrol and diesel are being...
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in the Senthomole Ward.According to preliminary reports, the young teenager is suspected of having suffered an electric shock, as he allegedly collapsed immediately after coming into contact with the...
According to the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr Never Tshabang, the country is feeling the pinch, with seized fuel stocks and lost levy revenues impacting development initiatives.When addressing the recent...
Whilst the minister has described the Land Tribunal’s current performance as satisfactory, save for the backlog of unheard cases at Gaborone Division, he says there is room for improvement if Land Boards were to maintain better records.Presenting...
Responding to a question from Maun North Member of Parliament Dumelan Saleshando, the Minister of Transport, Noah Salakae, confirmed that the national airline was still operating at a loss at that time, but had since moved to implement urgent...
Answering in Parliament on behalf of the Minister of Minerals and Energy, the Minister of Communications and Innovation, David Tshere, struck a cautiously reassuring tone, even as figures laid bare the fragility of the country’s fuel buffer.“As...
Gantsi Police Station commander, Superintendent Motlamedi George, said they received the report of the matter on Saturday morning.Narrating what transpired, George said that the young man allegedly found the victim playing with her siblings in front...
Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise, emphasised the importance of the NHI policy, stating that it underscores the government's commitment to uplifting the health and well-being of every Motswana."Healthcare...
This was revealed by the Minister for State President, Defence, and Security Moeti Mohwasa. Mohwasa was responding to a parliamentary question from Member of Parliament (MP) for Serowe South, Leepetswe Lesedi.Lesedi had sought to find out from...
Prior to the meeting, there had been speculation that the gathering would outline a strategy to confront a rival faction or chart a clear political path forward. However, party leaders moved swiftly to dispel such expectations, clarifying that the...
This follows a recent court outcome that has further exposed internal divisions.Speaking during their meeting held in Mahalapye over the weekend, ‘Basireletse ba Molao Motheo’ as they affectionately called themselves, their leader, Galebotswe,...
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