In a recent ruling, Justice Zein Kebonang of the Gaborone High Court upheld arguments that the deal had improperly favoured the winning bidder, Sherashiya Pty Ltd. The case was brought against the liquidator, John Hinchliffe and Sherashiya by VRI...
As Botswana heads to the polls later this month, Boko is convinced that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) with the help of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will try to rig the elections as it allegedly did in 2019.Boko, who formed...
Allegations of fraudulent practices are rocking the mining giant’s mammoth citizen procurement initiative, which is also the country’s biggest citizen empowerment drive led by the private sector.Information shared this week indicates that...
Naysayers had already dismissed the Biggie Butale-led BRP as a non-starter fearing that it may even fail to take part in the October 30 General Election as the youngest party started its preparations on the wrong footing.BRP, a splinter party from...
However, Kebaitse has traded in track and field for political office ambitions on the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) ticket. Staff Writer, CALISTUS KOLANTSHO reports (BLURB)Kebaitse made history when he emerged victorious in the Lentsweletau-Lephepe...
In its latest move, the Michael Keakopa- led group has publicised the voters roll digitally and has since started exposing what it deems as irregularities that could lead to them taking legal action. In September 2023, President Mokgweetsi Masisi,...
The trend has however, been shifting over the years. Politicians now appear to be using the position of mayor as a springboard or steppingstone towards attaining higher political office especially the position of Member of Parliament (MP).The trend...
This issue was highlighted recently during an event in the Kanye constituencies, where the South West chairperson, Thomas Pema, addressed the party president and its operatives. Pema noted that while some individuals who lost the primaries remain...
For instance, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) president, Duma Boko, held one of the most attended rallies before the 2019 polls, yet he ultimately lost, despite widespread expectations of an easy win. Similarly, in 2014, Botsalo Ntuane had a...
The Presidential Commission of Enquiry into the Review of the Constitution’s 2022 report recommended that direct election of the President would be "a recipe for a chaotic government that would delay decision-making." When the Cabinet presented the...
Disgruntled BDP members who were irked by the outcome of the party’s July primary elections have joined the opposition or become independent candidates, which Masisi feels should not be happening. Just like in the primaries of past years, the BDP...
The report dated August 19, 2024 commissioned by the DIS allegedly through a request from Thulaganyo Boditswe representing the spy unit after the boss, Peter Magosi reportedly showed keen interest in uderstanding the circumstances surrounding the...
This now means that Khama, who has had some of his court applications turned down as he was labelled a fugitive from justice by the court, is a free man at least through the final push for votes as he campaigns for his party. He arrived before...
The four applicants are Botho Ntirang, Gaobewe Kasale, Moagi Modipane and Jacob Oduetse. The quartet cited the BDP, Peter Gaonabeng, Moses Mochabo, Tebogo Donovan, Moagi Khumo, and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) as respondents in the...
The project, which is being financed under the Second Transitional National Development Plan (TNDP 2), will be implemented using the Development Manager Model and is expected to cost P120 million, covering both the design and construction phases. In...
Carter Morupisi was barred from contesting by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for his 2022 conviction for corruption. Having worked hard campaigning in the constituency and also being part of those who crafted the BPF manifesto, it would...
This follows a series of public comments made by Boko where the latter emphasised that anyone who attempts to rig the October 30-slated elections will be "put to death". Masisi issued a stern warning to Boko during the launch of BDP’s parliamentary...
According to officials, by the end of the year, the medical facility will be fully controlled by technology that will play a central role in patient care. The hospital will offer preemptive care to minimally invasive procedures, making high-quality...
The inaugural conference organised by Quick Click Consultancy, is set to be held next week from October 16 – 15, 2024 at Boipuso Hall at Fairgrounds. In an interview, Carlies Ralegoreng who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Quick Click stated...
The commemoration will gather over 100 adolescent girls with disabilities to share their dreams, aspirations, discuss the challenges they face and explore solutions aimed at addressing the challenges in support of their goals. Children and young...
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