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Authoritative sources within the constituency say Seretse wants the party’s Central Committee to overturn an Electoral Board decision that ordered the September 9, 2018 re-run. Seretse initially won the August 25 by-election, defeating his closest...

This came to light in the preliminary findings by the AG on the contract between OP and Dignia Systems for the acquisition of security equipment and surveillance platform with associated training. Besides alluding to internal processes, the AG is not...

Recently, Magosi wrote to Dignia Systems telling them that he was suspending the contract for the acquisition of security equipment and surveillance platform with associated training that was signed by his predecessor, Isaac Kgosi and the Israeli...

Exclusive documents seen by Mmegi this week suggest Magosi will have an uphill climb to avoid paying the Israelis the outstanding balance of P118 million owed for various military equipment, including weapons and drones supplied under the...

Ambushed and almost checkmated, Khama is now reaching out to his perceived ‘unpatriotic’ enemies of state for help. The leader that declared, explicitly on many occasions, his aversion for the private press is left without a choice but to reach...

According to Kgosi Khama IV (his royal name) currently the next in line in the Bangwato royal hierarchy is his younger brother Tshekedi Khama, who is the Minister of Environment, Wildlife, Tourism, Conservation and Natural Resources. “The next in...

On July 12, 2018 UDC president Duma Boko wrote to the Registrar of Societies for approval, informing him about the amended UDC constitution following the Boipuso Hall congress. Group members of the UDC are Botswana National Front (BNF), Botswana...

The letter was copied to the Zimbabwe government. Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government accuses Mphoko of failing to declare earnings and dodging tax. Mphoko has not been seen in Zimbabwe since he crossed the border from Botswana in December 2017,...

Most of the shortlisted candidates are government lawyers employed at the Directorate of Public Prosecutions. These are Kabo Leinaeng, Susan Mangori and Kentse Molome. There is also the southern Regional Magistrate, Chris Gabanagae, former Registrar...

Kgosi has been replaced by former Botswana Defence Force Chief of Staff and Commander of Ground Forces Brigadier Peter Magosi who was forced into early retirement by former President Ian Khama two years ago. Kgosi has briefly confirmed termination...

The Clerk of the National Assembly, Barbara Dithapo had on March 22, 2018 summoned Ndzinge that on March 28, 2018 he should testify in regard to matters within his knowledge in respect of the Auditor General’s Report on the review of the NPF. He...

The bone of contention is that the 26 High Court Judges are demanding to be bought BMW 5 Series while the government has settled for Volvo S60. The 26 BMWs, which were to be procured from Capital BMW go for P19,5million collectively, or P750,000...

The statutory notice was delivered to the Attorney General, Abraham Keetshabe on February 21, 2018 and the intention is to launch court proceedings after the expiry of 30 days. On January 29, 2018 Makgonatsotlhe released a Mosu inquest absolving...

During its meeting on Monday, the JSC considered, approved and recommended the appointment of Makhwade and Dambe by President Ian Khama. This has prompted questions as to what criteria was used to shortlist the two jurists on permanent and...

Sources within the Administration of Justice (AoJ) said the powers that be have their eye on Lesetedi. One reason why the thinking is returning him back to the High Court to head it, is that for as long as the Court of Appeal Judge President (JP)...