Orange Botswana: Pioneering Social Transformation

Through Educational Innovation, Environmental Stewardship, and Community Empowerment Orange Botswana stands at the forefront of social transformation, weaving a tapestry of change through groundbreaking initiatives in education, environmental conservation, child welfare, and the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). The telecommunications giant’s unwavering dedication to these causes exemplifies its role as a catalyst for positive change in Batswana society. Patrick Yane, Acting Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs at Orange Botswana, illuminates the company’s educational vision...

Over 100 Warders implicated in corrupt Prison activities

Botswana Prison Service to cleanse ranks of corrupt officers Officers suspected of engaging in “dirty dealings” Amidst mounting allegations of corruption within the Botswana Prison Service (BPS), a significant number of prison personnel are facing suspension as investigations into illicit activities intensify. Reports indicate that the BPS’s newly established intelligence division has compiled a dossier of staff and inmates implicated in various corrupt practices within the prison system. Approximately 100 prison officials have emerged as...

Cartel issuing fraudulent “Warrants of Liberation” to prisoners exposed

A meticulously organized criminal syndicate, allegedly comprising judicial officers, law enforcement officials, and inmates, has been illicitly issuing “warrants of liberation” to facilitate the release of convicts. This nefarious operation reportedly involves the sale of fraudulent “warrants of liberation” for sums reaching up to P50,000. A thorough investigation by WeekendPost unearthed that two convicts were released under questionable circumstances, purportedly after paying significant sums of money. A warrant of liberation is a legitimate court document...