The warning was made by Mogoditshane Police Station commander, Superintendent Boemo Bok, who said they have seen an increase in smash-and-grab cases in the area. However, he could not provide readily available statistics at hand to support his...
The incident began earlier in the day when a 54-year-old farmer from the same village released his goats to graze. However, by the afternoon, one goat was missing. According to Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang, the No. 2 Officer Commanding, the...
Mpho Sefhemo murdered Bame Aron on December 18, 2014 at Moselane cattle post near Mahalapye. Justice Tshegofatso Mogomotsi sentenced Sefhemo to an imprisonment term of not more than 15 years after finding him guilty of the toddler's murder with...
According to a recent communication from the Ministry of Defence and Security, payments of recalculated pension benefits commenced on August 15, 2024. However, the development comes amidst an ongoing case in which the retired soldiers aren't...
UDC president Duma Boko highlighted that, by so doing, they would be able to make more informed decisions at the polls. "Reflect on your challenges. I've done my part," he emphasised. Furthermore, when launching Gantsi North parliamentary...
The containers, which were sold by an unknown man from Palapye, are suspected to have been contaminated. According to Dibete Police Station commander, Superintendent Meshack Ranku, the incident began when a resident purchased two 210-litre containers...
Shamukuni said this in response to a question posed by Member of Parliament (MP) for Francistown West, Ignatius Moswaane, on Friday. Moswaane had asked whether the minister was aware that refugees are denied residence and work permits despite having...
A total of 77 teenage girls have been impregnated from April to date, according to figures that were revealed during an ongoing ordinary full council meeting at Okavango District Council (ODC). “This is a distressing statistic that demands our...
Addressing stakeholders at the 12th annual National Community Policing Cluster Awards at Adansonia Hotel, he highlighted the growing unemployment crisis, which has left over 40,000 graduates roaming the streets. In his address, Mmolotsi stated that...
The news was confirmed by the musicians' management through a Facebook post on his official account on Monday morning.The celebrated gospel artist was in the country to give Batswana a teaser of his upcoming album.“Solly Moholo headed to...
Justice Lekorwe asserts that judges are entitled to protect their independence and that there was no basis for the State to seek his recusal.In the application, the Attorney General (AG), (first applicant), Chief Registrar and Master (second...
Justice Kebonang recently recused himself from a case involving the DIS and former top investigator of Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), Tsholofelo Bareetsi, who is suing the State for defamation. In a detailed judgment in which...
However, its name somewhat loomed large over the urgent application that was launched by Mmapula Amos, Boatametse Nthobogang and Rajaba Lekgaba respectively. The respondents in the matter were: the secretary-general (SG) of the BPF, Lawrence...
Mmegi has established that the issue is very explicit in constituencies here, most notable in Francistown West. This week UDC activists in Francistown West reportedly had an intense feud relating to who the coalition should field for Tatitown ward....
The tentative budget, which was revealed to Mmegi this week by highly placed sources, comes at a time when the country’s budget is under pressure from lower diamond sales. The state of the economy is threatening to worsen the projected P8.7 billion...
Saleshando said this yesterday in a press briefing following Finance Minister, Peggy Serame’s revelation that Botswana’s Government Investment Account (GIA), a national savings account held at the Bank of Botswana, has deteriorated by over P14...
As things stand, there is a shortage of available land for residential and other uses compelling the government to acquire more land even at a price. Although the Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs is yet to set another target, Minister Kefentse...
With just a month away, from Botswana's polls only one party, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), has launched its manifesto. Meanwhile, the rest have not yet done so. Consequently, this gives Batswana only a limited time to understand the...
Kgetsi was addressing the dignitaries during the Chinese medical team orientation held recently at the Cresta Thapama Hotel. Despite being referred to as a small hospital, Kgetsi said that there is a high workload because they see more patients than...
The Minister of Defence and Security, Kagiso Mmusi, made the plea while officiating at the national anti-drug publicity campaign that was held in Mahalapye on Wednesday. He said young people often get involved in drug and substance abuse due to peer...
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