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A group of NGOs say they wanted to march on September 16, 2016 but were denied permits by the Officer Commanding of No. 3 District at Broadhurst Police Station on the grounds that the march was “likely to cause or lead to a breach of peace”. They...

In a characteristically frank interview with Reuters, Khama said the time had come for Mugabe to step aside and create room for people who can rescue the politically and economically crippled state. In the interview, conducted in Gaborone, Khama...

The book, which will be launched this Friday, is made up of stories of LGBTI struggles in Botswana as well as love, joy, despair, tenacity and hope. In an environment perceived to be still hostile to these groups, LEGABIBO is hopeful that these...

Balli’s 10-man committee recently resorted to take up the matter with the DC citing their delayed payments and poor communication from the Council. According to the minutes, the Balli delegation told the DC that should he also delay in assisting...

The dispute at the Kgatleng East Member of Parliament’s office has now escalated to the Clerk of the National Assembly, Barbara Dithapo and the Speaker, Gladys Kokorwe. The war emanates from a decision by the MP to fire his constituency office...

Mmegi has learnt that there are plans already underway to release the prisoners in a move that is expected to reduce overcrowding and reward good conduct in prisons. Khama‘s largest release of prisoners was in 2008 when he pardoned over 1,000...

Pastor Kenaope is said to have uploaded posters with the pictures of Emilia Paulus (2) with the caption ‘Project Emilia 4 000’ on social media. The said child has been in the Namibian press recently, where her mother has been appealing for...

Attorney Mboki Chilisa said the Constitution protects both respectful and disrespectful speech. “The exercise of free expression can be extremely painful and extremely unpopular. It is when it is most painful and unpopular that it deserves...

This follows University of Botswana  (UB) historian and director of Confucius Institute, Professor Part Mgadla’s sentiments in a research paper arguing that the legislative councils did not apply themselves thoroughly and voted hastily for...

The latest developments are music to the ears of several Chinese investors who have expressed interest in partnering with Batswana to develop donkey meat production businesses in the country for export to theirs. Exporting donkey meat to China is...

The golden jubilee awards nominees from the first Cabinet according to the Government Gazette are the first president of Botswana, Sir Seretse Khama, his successors, Sir Ketumile Masire and Festus Mogae. Also on the honour roll are Moutlakgola...

The deceased was studying theology in Namibia. According to the state, Motlamme was stabbed to death 25 times at the Paulinium Theological College tenement buildings in Windhoek in 2014. Dausab has denied guilt on a charge of murder but admitted...

“My focus as Commander of the BDF shall be in the five key areas of capability, improvement of our conditions of service, the finalisation of the BDF Act review and the provision of ready trained forces all underpinned by our values,” he said in...

It was the retired Commander, Tebogo Masire who took a bold decision nine years ago to introduce women into the army following persistent and perennial calls by some legislators and commentators. In a small and young defence force like Botswana’s,...

The biologist (name withheld) was reportedly found hanging on a tree along the Gantsi- Gaborone road, a few metres away from New Xade turn. Gantsi Police, assistant superintendent, Kenneth Chipisane confirmed the death to Mmegi saying investigations...