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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

UDC's mounting struggles over 'political appointments'

The ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is beginning to make its presence felt albeit gradually within politically appointed boards.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 14 January 2025

Kgang Kgang. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

Molepolole-Gaborone road.PIC.PHATSIMO KAPENG

Gaborone/Molepolole road operational

The Gaborone-Molepolole road which was closed at Metsimotlhabe/ Kopong intersection due to overflowing Metsimotlhabe River is now open to the public under minimal supervision, police have confirmed.

Larona Makhaiza | 17 January 2025

Death row inmate appeals sentence, cites provocation by deceased

Larona Makhaiza | 17 January 2025

UDC's mounting struggles over 'political appointments'

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 14 January 2025

Teenage girl attacked, raped

Pini Bothoko | 14 January 2025

Cry for help: Kgosi Gabanamotse's plea for Hatsalatladi

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 14 January 2025

'Morupisi's allegations didn't spare President'

Mpho Mokwape | 14 January 2025

Over 50 missing persons cases reported during festive season

Sharon Mathala | 14 January 2025

Dilapidated: The sorry state of the UB Stadium track PICS: PHATSIMO KAPENG

UB Stadium: An iconic venue lies in ruin

The UB Stadium, a venue that had developed a symbiotic relationship with one of the nation's most recognised brands, the Zebras, now despairingly lies in ruin. Overgrown grass and a dilapidated track yearning for immediate removal, all provide damning evidence of a facility now relegated to the rear view mirror, observes Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

President Duma Boko. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Gov’t ‘withdraws’ senior officers’ security

President Duma Boko's Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) administration has taken a bold decision to withdraw the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DIS) protection from several high-ranking officials, many of whom were given this protection by former President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s regime.

Botswana’s judicial firestorm, Morupisi’s bold gamble

The nation was frozen in a moment of tense expectation as it awaited judgment in the case of Carter Morupisi, former Permanent Secretary to the President, and one of the highest ranked technocrats of the previous regime.

STRUGGLING: Gaborone Dam remains at a precarious level despite the recent downpours PIC: BK17

Water crisis looms as Gaborone Dam levels plummet

Despite the recent downpours, Gaborone Dam’s water levels have dropped to a precarious 36%, raising serious concerns about water security for the capital city and its environs.

Morupisi's fight for freedom continues . PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

“I had hoped Garekwe’s conscience will prick her”

The embattled former Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), Carter Morupisi, says he had hoped Court of Appeal Judge, Mercy Garekwe would have done the noble thing and recused herself from presiding over his case on the basis that she was 'biased'.

OPEN SEASON: Live cattle exports have been extended PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

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Gaborone/Molepolole road operational

Death row inmate appeals sentence, cites provocation by deceased

UDC's mounting struggles over 'political appointments'

Teenage girl attacked, raped

Cry for help: Kgosi Gabanamotse's plea for Hatsalatladi

'Morupisi's allegations didn't spare President'

Over 50 missing persons cases reported during festive season

UB Stadium: An iconic venue lies in ruin

Gov’t ‘withdraws’ senior officers’ security

Botswana’s judicial firestorm, Morupisi’s bold gamble

Water crisis looms as Gaborone Dam levels plummet

“I had hoped Garekwe’s conscience will prick her”

Live cattle exports extended to April

UDC's mounting struggles over 'political appointments'

P32m valuation tender fracas could reach CoA

Bleak future for tutoring centres