This week, before Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate, formal charges were laid against former Minister of Minerals and Energy Lefoko Moagi. Moagi faces allegations in two distinct cases involving corruption and money laundering. In the first case, the particulars state that on or around April 17, 2024, Moagi, acting in his capacity as a public officer and Minister of the State, received a valuable benefit from New Energy Company (Pty) Ltd. This payment, amounting to P4,706,000.00,...

  In the inheritance dispute between Dolly Kwelagobe and Masego Mokubung, culminating in an appeal against an eviction order issued by the magistrate’s court, the High Court has clarified that a title deed does not constitute definitive proof of ownership.   Presiding Judge Michael Moatlhabi held that, although a title deed constitutes prima facie evidence of ownership, the ultimate question of ownership remains a factual matter subject to verification or contestation through further evidentiary submissions....

BCP’s Boko motion divides BDP MPs   BCP’s Gobotswang files Motion of No Confidence against Boko BDP’s Pule will support; Mataosane wants solid reasons advanced Gare insists the motion is unfair as UDC is new in government Tswapong South Member of Parliament, Dr. Kesitegile Gobotswang, has publicly declared that the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) intends to introduce a motion of no confidence against the President; a bold gesture that vividly captures the mounting frustration among...

Botswana stands among the African nations grappling intensely with the relentless effects of climate change. From the blistering heatwaves of 2024 to the lingering shadows of a devastating drought, the nation now faces erratic and unpredictable rainfall patterns that disrupt lives and livelihoods. One of the hardest-hit regions is the Okavango Delta, Botswana’s renowned jewel of natural beauty and a cornerstone of its tourism industry. By November 2023, water levels in the lower Okavango Delta,...

…as Government Drops All Criminal Charges This week, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, addressed a Kgotla gathering in Mochudi, providing an update on his recent official meeting with the Paramount Chief of Bakgatla Ba Kgafela, Kgafela Kgafela II, held in South Africa.  

This week, Minister of Basic Education and Child Welfare, Nono Mokoka-Kgafela, made a significant announcement in Parliament: the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has officially ended its partnership with Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA). Opening her statement, Kgafela underscored that BEC, in fulfilling its mandate, has firmly embedded robust quality assurance frameworks within its assessment processes to guarantee excellence in examination delivery. She emphasized that this quality assurance framework is strengthened through collaboration with independent...

Botswana’s government is caught up in a heated debate after announcing a massive P1 billion deal to buy helicopters for the Presidential Fleet. The purchase came to light when Minister of State President Moeti Mohwasa answered questions from Opposition Leader Dumelang Saleshando. Critics say the whole thing feels secretive and rushed, stirring up arguments about whether this is the right move for Botswana, especially with the country facing real social and economic challenges.  

High Court orders permanent stay of sentencing owing to 13-year trial delay This week, Justice Dr. Zein Kebonang of the Gaborone High Court delivered a landmark ruling, ordering an indefinite stay on the sentencing of Dikaleleo Mphakelwa, who stands convicted of murder following an extraordinarily protracted trial spanning a decade. The judicial determination grappled with a significant constitutional issue arising post-conviction, specifically whether the appellant’s constitutional entitlement to a fair hearing within a reasonable timeframe—enshrined...

Dumelang Saleshando, the Leader of the Opposition (LOO) and President of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), has delivered a powerful and deeply insightful response to President Duma Boko’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA). His reply, titled “Going Beyond Promises: Building a Botswana That Works for All,” cuts through the usual political gloss to reveal the harsh and often overlooked realities confronting the country today. More than just a critique, Saleshando’s address lays out...

Kgaodi, Setlhabi each secures Over P2 Million BPS and DIS ordered to cover legal costs In a decisive High Court ruling this week, Justice Matlhogonolo Phuthego delivered a victory to suspended Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS) director of legal affairs, Pulane Kgaodi, and Principal Intelligence Officer Paul Setlhabi.