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The Minister of State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mhwasa, has officially handed over the case involving the death of Retshepile ''Tshepi'' Tshedu to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), marking a critical step in the pursuit of justice.

BPP leadership forum will serve as a platform to identify and prioritise critical issues PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

The Botswana People’s Party (BPP) is set to sharpen its role within the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) as it prepares for a crucial weekend leadership forum focused on strategic coalition positioning.

Gaolathe engages Dangote

Vice President and Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, is in Lagos, Nigeria where he has held talks with Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, who is currently looking to list his oil refinery giant in more stock exchanges across the continent.

Precious thebes still slip through gov’t fingers

The Accountant General’s office lost P8.1 million in 2016 to “systemic fraud”, but a decade later, rather than some effort at recovery, authorities are still waiting for the “outsourcing of external forensic auditors to come up with an independent report”.

Presiding: Kebonang PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Landmark ruling tightens DNA testing standards in inheritance disputes

A recent High Court judgment by Justice Dr Zeinub Kebonang has set a significant precedent in Botswana’s family and succession law, sharply limiting the circumstances under which courts will compel DNA testing in disputes over paternity and inheritance.

Justice Zein Kebonang PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A child, DNA test, estate fight: court draws the line

The recent ruling by Zein Kebonang in the Gaborone High Court isn’t just a family dispute, but it draws a firm legal boundary around who gets to question paternity, and under what circumstances. When you strip away the personal conflict, the case becomes a useful lens into how courts balance inheritance rights, child welfare, and evidentiary standards.

Ngakaagae said the office is committed to improving its capacity to handle financial crime cases. PIC BWGOVERNMENT

DPP reports over P50m recovered from crime proceeds

The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has highlighted progress in recovering money linked to criminal activities, revealing that more than P50 million has been recovered as proceeds of crime. The update was shared during the Director’s first media briefing on Tuesday.

Fresh audit exposes COVID spending chaos

The five plaintiffs, say the report has led to arrests, suspensions, and disciplinary charges that have lasted for more than 18 months PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Suspended DIS officers sue over ‘unlawful’ probe

Five members of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) investigative team have taken the government and senior officials to court, arguing that the investigation report underpinning their disciplinary proceedings is invalid, rendering the process unlawful and unfair.

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Gov't hands Tshedu case to DPP for legal determination

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

Gaolathe engages Dangote

Precious thebes still slip through gov’t fingers

Landmark ruling tightens DNA testing standards in inheritance disputes

A child, DNA test, estate fight: court draws the line

DPP reports over P50m recovered from crime proceeds

Fresh audit exposes COVID spending chaos

Suspended DIS officers sue over ‘unlawful’ probe