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...

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) has placed a crucial spotlight on Choppies Group, congratulating the retail giant for earning a coveted spot among the finalists for the Award: ESG Pioneer of 2025 at the inaugural Pan-African ESG Awards scheduled for November 27. This milestone is much more than a ceremonial accolade, it signals a profound shift in the African corporate landscape, where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are becoming indispensable measures of success....

The shelves of opportunity have long been out of reach for many workers in Botswana’s bustling retail sector. Yet a fresh initiative by Choppies Group, one of the nation’s largest retail conglomerates, promises to rewrite that story for its employees. In an era where homeownership remains a distant dream for many, the Choppies building scheme emerges as a bold step towards turning aspirations into tangible bricks and mortar, right in the hands of the workers...

UDC eyeballs Kamal, Bagaisamang over ‘growing indiscipline’ Worried by “indiscipline” from the backbenchers who attack UDC Dr Molutsi says MPs will be assessed in this meeting until 19th Dec The leadership of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has initiated a rigorous internal oversight campaign in response to what it describes as an alarming rise in indiscipline among some of its Members of Parliament.  

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...

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has become the focal point of an increasingly expansive forensic audit, with investigators uncovering what insiders are describing as “rot at its worst.” This phrase hints at a level of corruption and mismanagement within the agency that is more severe and widespread than previously suspected. According to sources close to the inquiry, the DIS initially resisted calls to open its doors to external auditors, creating a tense standoff...