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Senior Prisons officer faces drug, abuse of office charges

A senior Botswana Prisons Service (BPS) official has found himself in deep trouble after being slapped with serious charges of dealing in illicit substances and abusing his office for personal gain.

Larona Makhaiza | 03 March 2026

Prisons.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Personal relations with Seretse force Ngakaagae out

After his former client, Bakang Seretse, was charged by the same organ he is now heading, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Kgosietsile Ngakaagae, has recused himself from the case.

Staff Writer | 05 March 2026

Calls grow for Botswana to address tourism entry gap

correspondent | 05 March 2026

Alleged kingpin 'sick' as case hits a snag

Larona Makhaiza | 04 March 2026

Seretse charged as NPF case returns

Staff Writer | 04 March 2026

About 300 Batswana trapped in Middle East crisis

Mbongeni Mguni | 03 March 2026

Ministry declares war on low productivity

Spira Tlhankane | 03 March 2026

Senior Prisons officer faces drug, abuse of office charges

Larona Makhaiza | 03 March 2026

UDC gov’t axes 21 parastal CEOs

Although the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government was initially hesitant to adopt cadre deployment, the policy is now in full swing following the dismissal of 21 state-owned enterprise (SOEs) chief executives.

Alleged kingpin 'sick' as case hits a snag

The state's intention of charging an alleged kingpin for facilitating the illegal entry of six Mexican alleged drug cartel men hit a stumbling block after it was reported that the Nigerian national has fallen sick.

GCC sues Balopi over billboard company debt, illegal operation

Gaborone City Council (GCC) has taken legal action against Native Outdoor (PTY) LTD, a company owned by Mpho Balopi, who is also president of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

Seretse charged as NPF case returns

The infamous corruption case dubbed the National Petroleum Fund (NPF) case returns to court with fresh charges.

Private investor injects P4m into UB hotel revival

The University of Botswana (UB) and Sky Clouds (Pty) Ltd have signed a lease agreement that will see the private investor inject over P4 million into the restoration of the long-closed UB Hotel and Conference Centre.

Senior Prisons officer faces drug, abuse of office charges

A senior Botswana Prisons Service (BPS) official has found himself in deep trouble after being slapped with serious charges of dealing in illicit substances and abusing his office for personal gain.

BDP finds itself grappling with a steady stream of resignations that threaten to deepen internal instability PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

BDP retreats amid rising resignations

As the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) heads into its much-anticipated weekend retreat, it does so under a cloud of uncertainty and visible strain. Once a dominant political force, the party now appears to be limping into what should have been a strategic moment of reflection and renewal.

Air travel has been frozen in the Middle East since Saturday

About 300 Batswana trapped in Middle East crisis

A Motswana living in Dubai says missiles and interceptors have been flying overhead since midday on Saturday, whilst Batswana have formed a WhatsApp group to guide and coordinate, after the outbreak of hostilities between the United States and Israel against Iran.

Residents of Ditshiping in a recent kgotla meeting

Ditshiping residents plead for Boko’s attention

Ditshiping residents have written a letter to the Office of the President (OP), requesting for a meeting with President Duma Boko, following "injustices that they face".

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Personal relations with Seretse force Ngakaagae out

Calls grow for Botswana to address tourism entry gap

Alleged kingpin 'sick' as case hits a snag

Seretse charged as NPF case returns

About 300 Batswana trapped in Middle East crisis

Ministry declares war on low productivity

Senior Prisons officer faces drug, abuse of office charges

UDC gov’t axes 21 parastal CEOs

Alleged kingpin 'sick' as case hits a snag

GCC sues Balopi over billboard company debt, illegal operation

Seretse charged as NPF case returns

Private investor injects P4m into UB hotel revival

Senior Prisons officer faces drug, abuse of office charges

BDP retreats amid rising resignations

About 300 Batswana trapped in Middle East crisis

Ditshiping residents plead for Boko’s attention