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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

With questions often raised about the recruitment criterion of the Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS), Director-General of the spy agency Peter Magosi has revealed that they do not have one and they can sometimes recruit someone because they are a criminal.

Spira Tlhankane | 13 May 2025

Drector of DIS Peter Magosi

Tautona Lodge owned by DIS – Magosi

Just after the Accounting Officer for the Ministry for State President distanced the ministry from the procurement of Tautona Lodge, the Director-General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Peter Magosi, revealed that the farm lot belongs to the intelligence agency.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 13 May 2025

State ministry distances itself from Tautona Lodge procurement

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for State President, Goitsemang Morekisi, has absolved her ministry from the ‘controversial’ procurement of Tautona Lodge.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 13 May 2025

'The pen must be mightier than the advert' – CJ

Chief Justice (CJ) Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe says journalists need courage — and as such, the pen should be mightier than the advert.

Mpho Mokwape | 13 May 2025

Pedestrian fatalities on the rise

FRANCISTIOWN: The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund Chief Executive Officer Michael Tlhagwane has said Botswana loses 400 lives annually to road traffic crashes, with pedestrians accounting for around 30% of annual deaths.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 13 May 2025

Minister Moeti Mohaswa. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BDF, Police behaviour a reflection of society – Mohwasa

As the country reels from several brutal killings, some of which are perpetrated by members of the discipline forces, the Minister for State President, Moeti Mohwasa, says their (discipline forces) behaviour is a reflection of the society they live in.

Pini Bothoko | 13 May 2025

Tsogwane: 'I lost with dignity, I remain a loyal BDP member'

MAUN: Former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairperson and former vice president, Slumber Tsogwane, has remained composed and resolute following his loss in the recent party presidential race.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 May 2025

Masisi takes responsibility for BDP’s 2024 electoral loss

MAUN: Former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president Mokgweetsi Masisi has, in a reflective tone, acknowledged his role in the party’s defeat during the 2024 General Election.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 May 2025

BDP members warned to stop bullying, indiscipline

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) former secretary-general, Ngaka Ngaka, has called on members to be supportive of one another and rally behind the winners and stop the bullying that they experienced on their last primary elections.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 May 2025

Teen rape, murder in Maun under investigation

Maun police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of an 18-year-old girl who was found dead and half-naked on Friday night at Riverside ward.

Pini Bothoko | 13 May 2025

Two rape cases under probe in Mahalapye

Pini Bothoko | 13 May 2025

Threat to kill lands boyfriend in jail

Pini Bothoko | 14 May 2025

Five men arrested for mobile phone theft

Pini Bothoko | 13 May 2025

It’s sink or swim for the BDP

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 May 2025

Tsogwane’s legacy hangs in the balance

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 May 2025

BNFWL’s Molome vows to unite women

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 May 2025

Moti wants tenders as Boko’s direct appointments irk locals

A South African Company, Moti Group, belonging to President Duma Boko’s friend, wants a tender to build clinics and schools. The deal will last 17 years and be a lease-to-own arrangement.

Tautona Lodge owned by DIS – Magosi

DIS does recruit thieves – Magosi

Mercury rising: The pressure is increasing on households, from the slowdown in the economy, to banks raising their lending rates
PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Banks increase lending rates on liquidity crunch

Two commercial banks unilaterally raised their prime lending rates in the past week, marking the first-time banks have uncoupled from the Bank of Botswana interest rate benchmark since the freedom to do so was introduced two years ago.

Not amused:Boko recently lambasted the local press alleging 90 % of media reports are fake,. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG..

Boko ‘fake news’ dictum sparks row

President Duma Boko who early this year was hailed for his pragmatism in pursuit of a human rights oriented government, has seemingly changed heart as he has sustained an onslaught on the local media.

Supplier payment crisis hits cash-poor gov't

The debate on whether government is broke or cash-poor has been overtaken by events with suppliers, including banks, insurance and others, reportedly facing longer delays in settlements of their invoices, including the forwarding of deductions taken from civil servants.

Court slams PSP for arbitrary, capricious recruitment

Justice Annah Mphetlhe of the Gaborone Industrial Court has interdicted Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), Emma Peloetletse from proceeding with recruitment for the Deputy District Commissioner (E1) position, pending a legal challenge.

When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

Mmegi Editor | 09 May 2025

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